The article written by Angel Ross, is an interesting article because it clearly shows that Education is an evolving process. The article touches the importance of the "19th National African-American Read-In Monday", in which thousands of students were involved. While reading through the article i found many advantages in the article as an English teacher, and also teaching literature or activities during February, 'Black History Month'. Now it may seen relatively easy teaching African -American literture becuase i am African American, but it is just as challenging, being able to communicate many events in the past that are signficant to African American History and more importantly, what activities and literature can I incorporate in the classroom, so that my students from all natioanlities and ethinic background can learn to appreciate that African American Literture?
It is a fact that education has come a long way for many, but particularly African Americans and this article shows students of all ages, participating and appreciating reading their history. How can books be taught with understanding and fun for all students? I believe that it is equally important to discuss the books aloud with students and have writing exercises or even physical activities after reading books in the class. In the particular case of 'Black History Month', students can share what they know about African American History, and as a teacher being willing to share your experiences with your students. As discussed in the article, Mansfield Culliver, a Read -In participant stated, your parents and me are apart of history. Incorporating real events or stories passed down from previous generations are significant in getting across the message that you (the teacher) was apart of history and one day your students will be apart of history as well.
In closing, this article is a great way to start of discussions about African American History. And it doesn't have to be difficult to incoporate activities that all your students can understand.
This particular quote just sums up my thought while reading this article, When we educate ourselves, we can see times are changing. No matter where we come from, we all have similar needs.
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As a student who grew up in a predominantly white town in Northern New York, I believe that this type of read-in, is exactly what my small school could use. Many times African American culture is on the back burner where I’m from because of lack of a black community. Many students don’t realize the proud past and heritage of this community, nor could they fully understand it. As part of an evolution in the classroom, I would find innovative ways to try to incorporate African American Literature into my classroom, especially during black history month, but all year round. Many important works of literature comes from the African American Community.
Making African American literature important for students will help them to understand the world they live in better. An assembly to discuss issues will lead students to more fully be aware of what’s beyond their backyards, especially in a small community like where I grew up. Putting ourselves into history is the best way to understand history!
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