Culturally Responsive 21st Century Online Course Instructor

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Culturally Responsive 21st Online Course Instructor Matthew A. Pigatt Phone Email [email protected] Office Location Zoom Meeting Link: Office Hours July 7, :30am-3:30pm Course Overview Black History Across the World Before Slavery From the dawn of human history, people of African descent have laid the foundations of our society. Thousands of years before the Greeks and Romans, Africans established advanced civilizations whose innovations were not eclipsed until the last 200 years. By the time Christopher Columbus finally crossed the ocean, Africans had already established civilizations that were revered by Native Americans for hundreds of years. This lesson details the wonders of ancient Africans and their influence across the globe.

It identifies who they are, what they did, and some of the struggles they have dealt with throughout history. We will discuss the marvels of Africans in ancient America, Asia, and Australia. Particular emphasis is given to Kemet (Ancient Egypt), the most important civilization known to man. The Destruction of Indigenous Cultures Across the World Before the “modern era,” many advanced nations thrived for thousands of years. That changed in 1492.

Over the next 500 years, hundreds of civilizations were wiped from the face of the earth. Great African empires of Songhai, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Kongo were devastated and enslaved. Most Native American people were exterminated. It was the greatest destruction of life since the dinosaurs. This lesson details the systematic eradication of the ancient world and genocide of various diverse cultures and its people.

We will discuss the “Age of Discovery,” slavery, and the development of capitalism’s effects on the people in America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. History defines our world. This presentation opens participant’s eyes to this field while sharing how it affects our lives today. Participants will realize that Black history is literally human history, world history, and within it lies the dark foundations of the modern world.

Course Materials In order to be successful in this course you will need to have access to the following: Internet Zoom Meeting Application E-mail Adobe Resources Recommended Readings: Davidson, Basil. (1977) Africa in History, London: Macmillan Company. Davidson, Basil. (1991) African Civilizations Revisited, Trenton, NJ: Africa World Press. De Roo, Peter. (1990) History of America Before Columbus, Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott. Diop, Cheikh Anta. (1974) The African Origin of Civilization: Myth or Reality, Westport, CT: Lawrence Hill Books. Diop, Cheikh Anta. (1987) Pre-Colonial Black Africa, Westport, CT: Lawrence Hill & Company. Jackson, John G. (1980) Introduction to African Civilizations, Secaucus, N.J.: Citadel Press. Keto, C. Tsehloane. (1994) An Introduction to the Africa-Centered Perspective of History, London/Chicago: Research Associates School Times Publications/Karnak House. Lane-Poole, Stanley. (1886) The Story of the Moors in Spain, New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons. Rogers, J.A. (1972) World’s Great Men of Color, Vol I, New York: Macmillian Publishing Co. Stringer, Christopher and Robin McKie. (1997) African Exodus: The Origins of Modern Humanity, New York: Henry Holt. Van Sertima, Ivan. (1976) They Came Before Columbus, New York: Random House. Van Sertima, Ivan. (1992) African Presence in Early America, New Bronswick: Transaction Publishers. Williams, Chancellor. (1974) The Destruction of Black Civilization, Chicago: Third World Press. Recommended Documentary Videos: • Davidson, Basil, John Percival, Basil Davidson, Christopher Ralling, and Tim Souster. 1984. Africa: a voyage of discovery. [Chicago]: Home Vision [distributor]. • Gates, Henry Louis, Peter A. Andersen, and Carol Devine Carson. 1999. Wonders of the African world. New York: Knopf. • Casely-Hayford, Gus. 2012. The lost kingdoms of Africa. London: Bantam. • Tickell, Paul, David Olusoga, Tim Robinson, Sophie Okonedo, Shaun Parkes, Luke Cardiff, Stephen Brand, et al. 2008. Racism: a history. • Deacon, Rowan, Timothy Copestake, and Bettany Hughes. 2007. When the Moors ruled in Europe. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences.

Mandatory Course Homework Assignment As per Broward County Public Schools, Summer Seasons of Learning Professional Development, you are required to submit a completed course assignment, in order to get full credit and compensation. The assignment is due on or before 11:59pm on the next day after your session. If the assignment is late or not received, you will not get credit or compensated for attending the session. NO LATE WORK AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED! Compensation Because this is an online course your full participation is required. Online monitoring will occur to ensure that you are fully engaged. In order to get paid, you must be logged on from the start to the end of the session, submit the completed assignment on time and fill out the required One-Time Stipend payment form. All forms can be submitted to [email protected]. Course Schedule Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Session 8:30am – 10:30am Live Workshop on Developing a Lesson Plan – Culturally-Responsive Teaching Black History Across the World Before Slavery 2 hrs. Teaching- (Zoom Meeting) 10:30am – 11:30pm Offline Activity – Lesson Plan Development 1 hr. Activity 11:30am – 1:30pm Live Workshop on Developing a Lesson Plan – Culturally-Responsive Teaching the Destruction of Indigenous Cultures Across the World 2 hrs. Teaching- (Zoom Meeting) 1:30pm – 2:30pm Offline Activity – Lesson Plan Development 1 hr. Activity 2:30pm – 3:30pm Follow-up & Review 1 hr. Follow-up Summer Seasons of Learning – Professional Development Online Broward Public Schools Culturally Responsiveness 21st Online – Instructor: Matthew A. Pigatt

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires developing a culturally responsive lesson plan based on historical content discussed in the course, specifically focusing on Black history's role in global human development and the destruction of indigenous cultures. The lesson plan must incorporate an understanding of how students learn and develop, address diverse student backgrounds, align with district standards, and employ strategies that promote critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social-emotional learning. It should include a clear set of components: instructional materials, timeline, pre-activity or bell-ringer, developmental activities, closing activities, assessment strategies, and supporting resources.

In creating this lesson plan, educators need to demonstrate their ability to tailor instruction to multicultural settings, fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions of African civilizations and the impacts of colonization, slavery, and genocide. The content should be age-appropriate for the grade level, such as secondary education (grades 9-12), and should engage students actively through multimedia resources, discussion questions, and reflective exercises.

The lesson plan should start with a compelling hook that connects students’ prior knowledge and interests. It should guide learners through activities such as analyzing timelines, discussing the significance of African origins in human evolution, and understanding the systematic destruction of indigenous peoples and cultures worldwide. Emphasis must be placed on critical thinking, encouraging students to analyze causes and effects, question historical narratives, and consider multiple perspectives, especially from marginalized communities.

Assessment methods should be authentic and meaningful, allowing students to demonstrate understanding through written reflections, group discussions, and possibly project-based assignments. Resources such as academic articles, documentary videos, and primary sources should be integrated into the lesson to deepen understanding and support diverse learning styles.

Overall, this assignment aims to cultivate a curriculum that emphasizes cultural responsiveness, historical accuracy, and social justice, preparing students to be informed, empathetic global citizens with an awareness of the dark and the luminous aspects of human history related to African civilizations and indigenous cultures worldwide.

References

• Davidson, Basil. (1977). Africa in History. London: Macmillan.
• Van Sertima, Ivan. (1976). They Came Before Columbus. New York: Random House.
• Williams, Chancellor. (1974). The Destruction of Black Civilization. Chicago: Third World Press.
• Diop, Cheikh Anta. (1974). The African Origin of Civilization: Myth or Reality. Westport, CT: Lawrence Hill Books.
• Lane-Poole, Stanley. (1886). The Story of the Moors in Spain. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons.
• Gibbons, Ann. (2017). "World’s Oldest Homo Sapiens Fossils Found in Morocco." ScienceMag.
• Gates, Henry Louis, Peter A. Andersen, and Carol Devine Carson. (1999). Wonders of the African World. New York: Knopf.
• Casely-Hayford, Gus. (2012). The Lost Kingdoms of Africa. London: Bantam.
• Tickell, Paul, David Olusoga, et al. (2008). Racism: A History. London: BBC Documentary.
• Deacon, Rowan, Timothy Copestake, and Bettany Hughes. (2007). When the Moors Ruled in Europe. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences.