Is Korea underrepresented in our currriculum?

[Anonymous]

I agree entirely that Korea is under represented in California. It's a shame that a group of people that has such a strong presence in our community, is entirely left out of our History standards. I am fortunate enough to have an elective, and full freedom to do what I want with it. last year, I did projects with my students about the civilizations we study. i'm really glad that this point was brought up, because now I'm thinking this will give me an opportunity to discuss under-represented cultures. At this point in sixth grade, the majority of my students think all asian people are Chinese. I spend a lot of time educating them about the fact that there are many countries in Asia, but I'd love to teach them more about the different cultures.

[Anonymous]

I am so pleased that my poll attracted so many responses from the amazing educators dedicated to advancing the American understanding of Asian history and culture in our school. Of course we are going to react to this poll. The Korea peninsula is a strong force in the future of the world, they will help to formulate the global debate about nuclear power, wireless communication and international infrastructure upgrades. As I continue in th class that I am teaching over the summer session, I am again confronted with this basic question. Although I am using a text to teach world history that I really enjoy and think does a great job representing the curriculum, Korea is still underrepresented. I have three Korean students enrolled in my course and the importance of that geographic region is still humiliatingly nil. Korea, as a whole or as a divided country, only makes up abut 3 pages of the whole 780 page text. Not very impressive.

[Anonymous]

well put. guilt distorts. thank you for what you are doing for our great american artists who happen to be BLACK. the harlem reniassance is so so rich that i never feel like i do it enough justice. the pacifica archive located in north hollywood is behind the smithsonian only in the number of classic american interviews. a degree of knowledge right there. langston hughes, james baldwin are all right in there waiting to educate young americans. yes korea, invisible but so prevelant. few americans really know america's interactions/distruction of this strong culture. i teach only middle school, but if if didn't i would turn my students to the pacifica archives especially the Korean invasion. keep on keeping on our students are equipped enough to make their own call on the matter.

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