Date Approved
4-20-2023
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Social Innovation (M.A.)
Degree Program
Integrative, Religious, and Intercultural Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Amy Masko
Academic Year
2022/2023
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Since the colonial days in what is now known as America, there has been the social problem of racism. Racism has always been and remains a cancer in America’s culture. From racism, a deep hatred has spawned for other races. To the extremes, it has led to violence and murder, and most Americans believe it is more prevalently outspoken today than it has been in the last 20 years (Schaefer & Edwards, 2022). This thesis project consists of a Disrupting Racism curriculum for approximately 3rd grade, which is situated in the literature on racism and education. Grounded in culturally relevant pedagogy (Ladson-Billings,1995), the curricula intent is to enhance children’s understanding and acceptance of racial diversity and unity. It is designed as a five-week program to be delivered in an afterschool setting.
ScholarWorks Citation
Knight Davenport, Shelinda T., "A Socially Innovative Curriculum for an Afterschool Program" (2023). Culminating Experience Projects. 281.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/281
