Discussion 4 due by noon on 10/17/11 (Please note that is the day that we reconvene)
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Discussion Prompt:
Columbus Day is upon us, and so we are asking that you discuss two points within the context of our discussions on multicultural education, anti-racism, and social justice education.
First, how do you see Columbus being examined in your field placement, and how does that compare to the way you were taught about Columbus in your own experience.
Second, considering all of or readings thus far, and the readings for this week, what would the teaching of Columbus look like from a social justice-multicultural education perspective in your field placement? As the educator what would be the important concepts you would want students to take away from lessons on Columbus?
Please note that your first commentary should be posted as its own conversation thread, not as a reply to someone else's commentary. To do that, go to the "Discussion" tab. Then click on +New Post. Fill in your comments in the boxed section. Submit by clicking on the "Post" button.
NOTE: Please make sure that you to make your response to the prompt. Then please respond to the posts of at least 2 other colleagues from either section. In addition, please be sure to identify who you are -- either at the beginning or at the end of your posts and commentary, be sure to write your first and last names.
Discussion Prompt:
Columbus Day is upon us, and so we are asking that you discuss two points within the context of our discussions on multicultural education, anti-racism, and social justice education.
First, how do you see Columbus being examined in your field placement, and how does that compare to the way you were taught about Columbus in your own experience.
Second, considering all of or readings thus far, and the readings for this week, what would the teaching of Columbus look like from a social justice-multicultural education perspective in your field placement? As the educator what would be the important concepts you would want students to take away from lessons on Columbus?
Lookin' forward to the discussion,
Cynthia & Edwin