With Thanksgiving, educators have a great opportunity to frame ethical and multicultural issues associated with historical events, as well as highlight positive character traits of thankfulness, kindness and appreciation,” Celine Provini, an editor at Education World, told the Journal Times in a recent article. “As long as (teachers) go beyond the stereotypical treatment of the holiday, and consider the age-appropriateness of the violent history associated with the holiday, students will benefit greatly.
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Friday, November 25, 2011
With Thanksgiving, educators have a great opportunity to frame ethical and multicultural issues associated with historical events, as well as highlight positive character traits of thankfulness, kindness and appreciation,” Celine Provini, an editor at Education World, told the Journal Times in a recent article. “As long as (teachers) go beyond the stereotypical treatment of the holiday, and consider the age-appropriateness of the violent history associated with the holiday, students will benefit greatly.
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It would have been better to snip this section I guess
ReplyDelete“From the Aleutian Islands to the Florida Everglades, American Indians and Alaska Natives have contributed immensely to our country’s heritage. During National Native American Heritage Month, we commemorate their enduring achievements and reaffirm the vital role American Indians and Alaska Natives play in enriching the character of our Nation.