63.081 - Teaching History in a Racially Diverse Democracy

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

The symposium will focus on how history education can be used to analyze the historical roots of racism in the U.S. The panelists challenge the progressive multicultural narrative, and consider alternative theoretical frameworks and practices that encourage educators and students to embrace rather than fear discussions on race/ethnicity. Each paper considers a distinct feature of history education (historiography, historical inquiry, historical empathy, and discussions) and their possibilities in engaging students and educators in confronting their own and the country’s regressive racist practices. The goal of the symposium is to challenge the history education field to reconsider how we teach the history of race/ethnicity in the U.S. to better prepare educators to address the continuing racism of the U.S.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Teaching History

Chair

• David G. Garcia, University of California - Los Angeles

Papers

• Thinking Historically From the Racial Margins - Tadashi Dozono, California State University - Channel Islands

• The Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement and History Education - Alana Murray, Shady Grove Middle School

• How Presentism Impedes Historical Analysis and Critical Reflexivity - Maribel Santiago, Michigan State University

• Navigating the Past/Present Divide in Historical Discussions About Race - Abby Reisman, University of Pennsylvania; Lisette Nnenna Enumah, The University of Pennsylvania

Discussant

• Django Paris, University of Washington