This guide will provide you with resources and research strategies for the Social Justice essay assignment in Professor Pamela Askew's EDUC 1300 (Spring 2023).
PBS Newshour. "How The Political Debate On Teaching Race In Schools Is Impacting Students And Educators." YouTube, uploaded by PBS Newshour, 16 Feb. 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI66O1dDH00.
Teaching About Racism in Public Schools - Questions
Remember: DO NOT simply number your paper and answer the questions. You are to craft a paper around the questions and around your position, and research regarding the subject that you have chosen.
What is racism?
Have you experienced racism? Explain.
Have you witnessed racism? Explain.
What is the percentage of students who have reported hate crimes motivated by race or color? Include statistics.
In 2022, is it more or less common to express race related views?
What is the country’s view regarding racial progress in the United States? Include statistics.
What is the protagonist’s view of teaching about racism, its history and impact on society?
What is the antagonist’s view of teaching about racism, its history and impact on society?
In your opinion, should racism be taught in schools?
What could be the impact locally, nationally, globally?
"Learning about race and racism in schools." USA Today, 9 July 2021, p. 06D. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A667961545/AONE?u=txshracd2487&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=06c651d3.
