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Case: Why Should I Listen?
As part of my 7th grade Social Studies curriculum, I have to talk about slavery, the civil rights movement, etc. The topic ultimately leads to a discussion of how Whites oppressed Blacks. I try to present these topics in a way that does not suggest any guilt. This year, one of my students had a very bad reaction. When we were talking about the civil rights, John, one of my well-behaved but opinionated students, got up and said that he did not want to listen to this lesson anymore, because all we did was to demonize the White people. Three other students openly agreed with him saying that these topics made them angry. I have to cover these topics because they are a part of my curriculum. Also, I believe in the importance teaching children about these inequalities. However, it seems like the way I teach, which is mainly based on lectures and small group work, is making my White students uncomfortable. What should I do to make sure that my White students do not feel offended by these topics?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This is a very harry situation. First it is never appropriate for a student to give into frustration and disrupt an entire class in this manner. If he/she had a problem with what was being discussed they should have waited till after class/school to talk with you one on one. This feeling of aggravation over the points of a specific lecture are something that I have felt myself. Sometimes it feels like it becomes more preaching than teaching. Since the student is generally well behaved it should not be too troubling to work this out. Like in the "I wish I were black" case there needs to be an understanding established with the student that this is a very important part of American history. One that we shall not repeat. Now as history doesn't change it may be that the topic has become very redundant for the student. Try something new; perhaps a little more in-depth such as am essay or report to give the students a fresh take on the African-American slave and plantation life. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Rated On: February 11, 2013 12:05 am |
| Rated By: Sara Jernigan |
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Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I like the idea of talking to the students in private also, this could ease any emotions that a burning inside them. I would also address the entire class after talking with the hurt students in private. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:21 am |
| Rated By: Adam Sanchez |
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