When I began teaching personal financial literacy, I learned quickly that my student’s perceptions, interpretations, and beliefs about money were very different from my own.
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How to Ensure Inclusion in Secondary Social Studies Literature
Take a moment to think about all the ways we engage students inside and out of the classroom.
Planning Through the Lens of the Black Historical Consciousness Principles: Africa and the African Diaspora
In teaching African American studies—specifically, content centered around the concept of Africa and the African diaspora, Dr.
Planning Through the Lens of the Black Historical Consciousness Principles: Black Agency, Resistance, and Perseverance
In his article “Black History Is Not American History,” which focuses on teaching Black history from a Black historical consciousness approach, Dr.
Planning Through the Lens of the Black Historical Consciousness Principles: Power and Oppression
The study of Black history (and ethnic studies more broadly) is rooted in a critical consciousness.
Using Cinderella to Teach How History and Culture Change Over Time
The story of Cinderella is a timeless tale including elements of magic, misfortune, love, and the universal struggle of good versus evil.
Classroom Blogs: Your Easy Guide to Incorporating them into Lesson Plans
Do you purposely plan your lessons with your students’ “interests” in mind? If not, you should start doing so immediately.