Term
Summer 2024
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAT
Facilitator(s)
Trish Harvey
Content Expert
Rebecca Barlow
Abstract
This capstone project explores the challenges and strategies involved in teaching American history within multicultural classrooms, focusing on creating a curriculum that addresses the diverse experiences of Black and Indigenous peoples before and after colonization. The project aims to develop a Grade 5 curriculum that highlights the complexity and richness of Black and Indigenous civilizations, offering a more nuanced understanding of history. The curriculum, based on the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework, spans seven days and covers three main strands: the pre-colonization civilizations of Black and Indigenous peoples, the impact of colonization, and the history of British settlers. The project highlights the importance of inclusive curricula that reflect diverse perspectives, boost students' self-esteem, and foster empathy. Limitations of the project include the need for students to have completed certain prerequisite benchmarks and the inapplicability of the curriculum for younger grades. Despite these limitations, the project promises significant benefits, such as increased student engagement, enhanced understanding of historical complexities, and personal growth for educators.
Project Type
Curriculum
Keywords
Curriculum, Multicultural Education, Social Justice, Teachers/ Teaching
Recommended Citation
Kartha, Vinita, "Teaching American History in Multicultural Classrooms" (2024). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 1055.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/1055
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text
dc_publisher
DigitalCommons@Hamline
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application/pdf
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School of Education Student Capstone Projects