In order to be engaged and involved in classroom learning children need to see themselves represented. If a child is not able to see themselves in certain roles they will deem those roles unattainable and not try to reach them. I do not believe that African American literature should only be required for African American students. It is important that teachers are able to depict all races and genders in the books they choose. Books about young white adults are quite common and could be seen as normal. Students have been reading those books for years. It would be an excellent exercise to have all students regardless of their race read African American literature.
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The information passed along to students will continue to shape the way history is viewed. The way students learn about historical events shapes the choices and life decisions they make as an adult. If more people understood how the civil rights movement went from a movement to changing and shaping the government things we see today such as negative stereotypes and other forms of racism, may not be as prevalent. How educators teach and present information completely impacts the way students feel about and understand an even. I cannot help but reference the children’s book A Birthday Cake for George Washington, this book referred to slaves as “workers” and depicted them as happy. Students should be taught real history, or else the same mistakes will be made. It is also important to teach students about their own history because it is a part of what shapes them as an adult in the real world. Students should know and understand the ‘why’ behind the world they will grow, work, and live in. The world could benefit from breaking down barriers that separate different races. If all students are able to relate or find common ground in literature about a young African American girl, it can help break down barriers that society has
In the article “The Importance of Visibility: Students' and Teachers' Criteria …show more content…
The information passed along to students will continue to shape the way history is viewed. The way students learn about historical events shapes the choices and life decisions they make as an adult. If more people understood how the civil rights movement went from a movement to changing and shaping the government things we see today such as negative stereotypes and other forms of racism, may not be as prevalent. How educators teach and present information completely impacts the way students feel about and understand an even. I cannot help but reference the children’s book A Birthday Cake for George Washington, this book referred to slaves as “workers” and depicted them as happy. Students should be taught real history, or else the same mistakes will be made. It is also important to teach students about their own history because it is a part of what shapes them as an adult in the real world. Students should know and understand the ‘why’ behind the world they will grow, work, and live in. The world could benefit from breaking down barriers that separate different races. If all students are able to relate or find common ground in literature about a young African American girl, it can help break down barriers that society has