Critique of Curriculum Changes

The video discusses the importance of including African-American history in education, emphasizing that it is integral to U.S. history. Patrice highlights the need for students to see themselves in the history they learn. The College Board's curriculum changes are addressed, with claims that no changes were made due to external pressure. However, Dr. Keisha Blaine and other scholars criticize these changes, arguing that they make significant aspects of the curriculum optional, potentially omitting crucial social movements like Black Lives Matter. The scholars express disappointment over the lack of consultation and view the changes as a form of censorship.

Why does Patrice believe African-American history is crucial in education?

• It is a separate part of U.S. history.

• It reflects the students' backgrounds.

• It focuses solely on African-American achievements.

• It is a recent addition to the curriculum.

What is Dr. Keisha Blaine's view on the College Board's claim about curriculum changes?

• She fully agrees with their claim.

• She believes the changes were minor.

• She finds the claim disingenuous.

• She was unaware of any changes.

How did scholars react to the curriculum changes according to Dr. Blaine?

• They were consulted and agreed.

• They were surprised and disappointed.

• They were indifferent to the changes.

• They supported the optional topics.

What does Dr. Blaine criticize the College Board for?

• Increasing the course duration.

• Allowing censorship and changes.

• Making all topics mandatory.

• Reducing the number of scholars involved.

Why is it problematic to make certain topics optional in the curriculum?

• It focuses too much on recent history.

• It increases the workload for students.

• It makes the course too lengthy.

• It allows teachers to skip important movements.