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Would it be silly to ask if we can have a "white curriculum"? Of course we know the answer but surely history is history why cherry pick bits to suit an agenda?
Would it be silly to ask if we can have a "white curriculum"? Of course we know the answer but surely history is history why cherry pick bits to suit an agenda?
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Our sons went to school long after we did and neither my wife or I recollect their history lessons touching on slavery at all, unless it was in the passing. It seems likely a pat on the back to Wilberforce and Pitt was included but other than that nothing we are aware of. Neither of them took history beyond where they needed to.
The teaching of history has probably always been quite selective. For example the victors of wars have always dominated the narrative and the tendency to slant things toward national interests/sentiments and priorities is notorious.
There is of course a limit to how much detail can be covered and "Headline Items" will characterise the approach. Is someone now saying that the UK's involvement in slavery should be excluded from history lessons ?
The teaching of history has probably always been quite selective. For example the victors of wars have always dominated the narrative and the tendency to slant things toward national interests/sentiments and priorities is notorious.
There is of course a limit to how much detail can be covered and "Headline Items" will characterise the approach. Is someone now saying that the UK's involvement in slavery should be excluded from history lessons ?
//The teaching of history has probably always been quite selective.//
You're absolutely right KARL. When I was at school all we got were the *** kings and queens of England. Was never taught Scottish history. Thankfully these days are over. My grandchildren have certainly been taught Scottish history and about the slave trade as it impacted on Scotland.
You're absolutely right KARL. When I was at school all we got were the *** kings and queens of England. Was never taught Scottish history. Thankfully these days are over. My grandchildren have certainly been taught Scottish history and about the slave trade as it impacted on Scotland.
//An education campaign has been launched calling on the government to make British black history compulsory in the UK’s national school curriculum//
Not to worry......way things are panning out with revolting teachers and parents who quite like the idle stay at home days, schools may never re open. Except the private ones of course. They will still be educating children, properly, as always.
Not to worry......way things are panning out with revolting teachers and parents who quite like the idle stay at home days, schools may never re open. Except the private ones of course. They will still be educating children, properly, as always.
"Why do they need their own curriculum?" 'They' don't need 'their' own curriculum! Who is 'they' anyway? I wonder if you've ever considered who you might be addressing, ToraToraTora?
Surely 'we' need a curriculum that reflects the history of our world - and that will include how 'they' have helped to shape the country 'we' live in, as well as how 'we' have impacted on other nations.
There is a common misconception that history is simply facts. It isn't. It's a series of interpretations of events. If you don't believe that, just ask two people on opposite sides of the argument how they would teach about the Brexit debate in years to come - their ideas will surely differ markedly.
As KARL suggests, the teaching of history is always selective and depends on the viewpoint of the person creating the curriculum and/or delivering it. I see nothing at all wrong in ensuring that the National Curriculum reflects 'our' history.
Surely 'we' need a curriculum that reflects the history of our world - and that will include how 'they' have helped to shape the country 'we' live in, as well as how 'we' have impacted on other nations.
There is a common misconception that history is simply facts. It isn't. It's a series of interpretations of events. If you don't believe that, just ask two people on opposite sides of the argument how they would teach about the Brexit debate in years to come - their ideas will surely differ markedly.
As KARL suggests, the teaching of history is always selective and depends on the viewpoint of the person creating the curriculum and/or delivering it. I see nothing at all wrong in ensuring that the National Curriculum reflects 'our' history.
Black History.....will it include Idi Amin, Robert Mugabe, Franciso Macias Nguema, Winnie Mandela, Sani Abacha, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Omar Al-Bashir, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Idriss Deby, Charles Taylor, or Mobutu Sese Seko? All heroes of the black revolution and a promise of what can be yours.......whether you like it or not.
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