#caedchat is for California educators, by California educators. All are welcome as moderators and participants discuss issues that emerge in California education, which are generally applicable to other regions of the United States.
Is it 8 already? Well, hello fellow #caedchat folks. Elena from SF Bay Area, currently teaching 5th. Born in 1968, this topic is close to my heart on many levels.
#caedchat- was in San Diego this past week for #designcamp- man can you all tell me how I can come and work in California?- it is so beautiful!!! #hireme
A1 I start with #WWI instruction featuring The Harlem Hellfighters and have students do independent research on the Red Summer of 1919. #CAedchathttps://t.co/gWBwDUc2iV
A1 I start with #WWI instruction featuring The Harlem Hellfighters and have students do independent research on the Red Summer of 1919. #CAedchathttps://t.co/gWBwDUc2iV
A1: In my classroom I include Black History from the first Social Studies unit to the last. My students learn first about the Civil Rights Movement & Human Rights. We study movers & shakers in the movement. https://t.co/OBMdlKiD8e#caedchat#BHM#CivilRights
A1) I make sure that students understand the historical impacts of the civil rights movement and how people were treated before, during, after 1964 all the way through today. Also, everyday I teach understanding, caring and consideration for others. We need to be civil. #caedchat
A1: @Scholastic News articles/videos do an amazing at engaging my second grade audience. They have a wide selection and I pair these with reading for meaning questions for discussions.#caedchat
A1: In my classroom I include Black History from the first Social Studies unit to the last. My students learn first about the Civil Rights Movement & Human Rights. We study movers & shakers in the movement. https://t.co/OBMdlKiD8e#caedchat#BHM#CivilRights
A1: I try to integrate from the start of the year to the finish. I don’t keep it bound to Social Studies. I integrate through the arts, reading and writing. As I introduce books, artists, etc. I tell a little about their background story. #caedchat
A1: I add some form of cultural aspect to my lessons more favorably towards the end of class. Depending on the type of culture of the given month. Ss enjoy learning about different cultures monthly #caedchat
Q2: Textbooks are notorious for omitting information about the struggles of communities, and what they include is limited, how do you fill the gaps for learners? #caedchat
A2: There are lots of primary sources, videos, Art, music and community resources that you can and should tap into to suppport bridging the gap #caedchat
A2) I make sure that students hear, read, talk about, and research the realities that families had to overcome during times of adversity. Not sure if it’s just to keep me talking, but students have told me multiple times they love hearing me talk about history. #caedchat
Q2: Textbooks are notorious for omitting information about the struggles of communities, and what they include is limited, how do you fill the gaps for learners? #caedchat
Q2: Textbooks are notorious for omitting information about the struggles of communities, and what they include is limited, how do you fill the gaps for learners? #caedchat
A2: Not only does the internet provide available work previously done by others who we admire but there are also those who are currently doing something for the African American community and our Ss should be aware of this. #caedchat
A2: Textbooks are not only limited, they also over-simplify, underrepresent, & stereotype! It’s important to use other resources. (i.e.) While learning about the American Revolution, we study the black writers & poets, and those that fought in the war to gain freedom. #caedchat
As part of The Walk Through the American Revolution, students take on persona’s of the past that include famous black Americans.
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Meanwhile we read about Harriet Tubman’s childhood in the South as a slave. #caedchat
They really provide better insight into different situations. There was a debate in the YouTube comments about whether the US lost the Vietnam War. There were real Vietnamese saying the US lost, but I would've loved to see some primary sources from those in that time. #caedchat
I wrote a paper on the Dust Bowl contrasted with the Great Migration. Loved looking up interviews and narratives from @CSUBakersfield Odyssey Project and looking up Great Migration narratives. It really gave my paper so much substance. #caedchat
Q2) #caedchat Looking into current information and resources online allows students to be exposed to current issues or information on society based topics. I also love to include discussion, love to hear directly from students their opinions and feelings.
A3) it is important for Ss to know that this dark time in American history is critical to understanding the human endeavor and why if we don’t learn from our mistakes, we will repeat them. #caedchat
I think one way is showing relevance to their lives. Find the connection. I recall an article on the Japanese who sing black gospel. The Japanese found a connection with blacks through the struggles they endured. We need to find that common thread in all histories. #caedchat
A3: Continue to remind the students the importance of black history in American history. TO demonstrate relevance speak in regards to the problems that are currently being faced. #caedchat
So true. I visited a Japanese museum, and one of the docents there was telling me about an event that happened in Japan that coincided with slavery in the US. I just find it interesting how history intersects. #caedchat
A3: I see reinforcement happening by teaching history as you see relevant. Then remembering that there are many perspectives and stories that can be told. Not just the typical ones that most kids usually here. #caedchat
A3: Is it the ‘history’ that must be made relevant to all students, or is it the truth about racial inequalities, ongoing struggles, & the words of our constitution? I teach the history, because I teach American history, but is that enough? #caedchat#MLK#BHM
A2) #caedchat Personally I don’t teach from a social studies curriculum or from a history book. In order to teach the American past, giving hands on or #onlineresearch to make connections to history and now is important. Allowing students to relate Americans’ struggles to today.
A3: We are what makes and shapes history. It is important for our future leaders to know, how, what and why. A reflection of our past will help shape our future. We need to start with cultural proficiency in the early grades.#caedchat
A4: I know I already said this but I am a shameless promoter of the arts. The arts are a representation of our humanity, culture, history, societal norms. The arts make you SmART #caedchat
A4) In order to relate Black History to other parts of curriculum beyond history, there are great opportunities in ELA such as placing one’s self in the midst of the events and determine your feelings and actions. Or use #MLK2019 to show what you dream. #caedchat
A4) #CAedchat if we’re connecting #BlackHistoryMonth as a #crosscurricular approach we can make connections to social sciences references. Data analysis, writing prompts, art creations, and reading comprehension could be a few of the ways to integrate history.
I do remember one case where a student wrote their paper based on the premise that the Holocaust wasn't real. Unfortunately, this was all based on a uni professor's opinion posted on their website. That's where you teach kids to be fact-checkers. #caedchat
A5) Giving students the opportunity to share their feelings, their passions, and motivations allows for an open platform of trust and empowerment #CAedchat
A5) Absolutely it’s important! If Ss don’t believe it’s connected to their lives they shut down. History is fascinating to me and I display this excitement for my Ss. They love to see how emotionally charge historical events actually are. They come to life! #CAedchat
A5: Use it as a talking point for treating others fairly and social justice. We can also use it as encouragement to pursue our dreams and do what is good and right in the face of adversity. #caedchat
A5. As a math teacher this topic is very interesting. I think we should teach students that societal contributions have no limits, none at all. #caedchat
The real story of our history is a messy one, full of pain, arguments, protests, & struggle. Capturing even a bit of how hard some heroes have suffered in the past, I believe, helps kids better grasp the significance of Black History, overall. #caedchat
Most teens have an intense interest in music. Here is an intriguing question for critical analysis. Use this as a jumping off point #caedchat#edchat#BHM
Q7: It’s important to not shy away from controversial, ambiguous, or unresolved issues. How does a teacher share the real-life experiences about racial realities in developmentally appropriate ways? #caedchat
A6) Because we are dealing with Ss and never know what response you’re going to get, I put a disclaimer at the beginning that topics might be sensitive and that we need to be caring and understanding towards other. We create a safe space so that we can dive deep. #CAedchat
A6 & A7: Ts can share real-life experiences about racial realities by teaching about slavery, racism & segregation, in age-appropriate ways without sugar-coating or re-framing the situation, & then allow Ss to ask question, make art, or journal their feelings. #caedchat
A8) Ts need the best resources. This is often limited but I use @HISTORY with our curriculum and @Britannica with @PBSKIDS to bring the content to the Ss level of understanding. Also @BrainPOPUS is a great resource too. #CAedchat
