tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768970825901899048.post6864701024119733842..comments2024-03-22T03:15:31.795-04:00Comments on Waiting 2 Speak: Would You Take (or Have Taken) AP African American History?K.Irishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01570693697177280683noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768970825901899048.post-5356183262968417072007-08-09T22:33:00.000-04:002007-08-09T22:33:00.000-04:00Interesting article. You know I would have taken ...Interesting article. You know I would have taken the course, but I was a nerd and actually had AP classes available to me (not to mention that my coursework actually prepared me for the classes that I did take.) However, I don't think an African American history AP class will increase enrollment in AP classes for African American students. The problem is far more complex than being able to identify with the subject matter. Much more needs to be done to prepare our children for these courses, to instill confidence in their own abilities, and to make them available. Also, I'm actually feeling the argument that African American studies is too important to be taught in high schools by teachers who may or may not have a background or a passion for the subject matter. Trust me, you wouldn't want some of the people I taught with teaching it.identitycrisishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839666813527846208noreply@blogger.com