The Academic and Social Value of Ethnic Studies by Christine E. Sleeter.
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Throughout this article, the author arguses the importance of learning about ethnics. The article starts out with introducing Carlos. He graduated high school but was never the best student. He hated school and didn't have plans to go to college. He ran into an old friend that convinced him to take a look at it. He ended up taking some Ethnic classes which he enjoyed greatly. he loved taking the courses and now he's considering a graduate program in education. This shows how learning about ethnics can really change someone's Pov on schooling. It's something they're interested in and can easily relate to and understand. The paper discusses the social and academic value of ethnic studies, comparing it to mainstream "Euro-American Studies." It reviews research on the impact of ethnic studies on students of color and diverse student groups, emphasizing the need for a curriculum that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population. Despite efforts to make textbooks multicultural, many still predominantly feature Euro-American narratives. Ethnic studies offer a different perspective, focusing on the experiences and histories of racial minority groups.
Hey Lena! I love this analysis of the text. I also agree that bringing ethnic studies into education would make it more interesting. I also think it would make education more meaningful overall
ReplyDeleteHi Lena, Very good job with starting with a summary and then introducing your own thoughts. I agree with the talk about introducing different cultures to younger students because it helps them gain a new perspective! Good job!
ReplyDeleteLena, I agree with you highly that it is important to learn about different cultures, but it is also necessary. Nice work!
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