Facing History: A Systematic Literature Review of the Intersection of Trauma-Informed Education, Critical Race Theory, and Ubuntu in K-12 History Classrooms
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Since the publication of the 1619 Project in 2019, history classrooms have encountered heightened scrutiny, prompting a profound examination of pedagogical practices. The discourse surrounding the teaching of history to K-12 students has engendered vigorous debate, underscored by a profound socio-political schism surrounding the appropriateness of emotionally challenging historical content. There are noted tensions between White guilt and societal concerns regarding the integrity of historical scholarship. This dichotomy has emphasized anxieties about society’s collective capacity to engage with modern challenges, due to the insufficient comprehension of historical antecedents as a consequence of K-12 history classrooms failing to adequately teach history. This research endeavored to ameliorate this schism by proposing a trauma-sensitive approach to the teaching of divisive historical topics. By leveraging a systematic review to investigate the intersections among SAMHSA's Six Guiding Principles to a Trauma-Informed Approach, critical race theory, and Ubuntu, a rigorous analysis of pertinent literature was conducted. This study identified numerous points of intersection between SAMHSA's Guiding Principles and the aforementioned ideologies, along with notable convergences and divergences between critical race theory and Ubuntu. The findings suggest that a synergistic application of critical race theory and Ubuntu may effectively address the mental health needs of students within the history classroom and foster an inclusive educational environment that respects lived experiences of diverse students and their histories.
Publication Date
2024
Publisher
Bethel University
City
Saint Paul
Disciplines
Educational Leadership
Recommended Citation
Cheruiyot, Karrah Marie, "Facing History: A Systematic Literature Review of the Intersection of Trauma-Informed Education, Critical Race Theory, and Ubuntu in K-12 History Classrooms" (2024). Graduate Research Education Showcase. 18.
https://spark.bethel.edu/edd-showcase-2021/18