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Mahony, Elizabeth, Ed. a South Asia Curriculum DOCUMENT RESUME ED 421 440 SO 029 232 AUTHOR Greenberg, Hazel Sara; Mahony, Elizabeth, Ed. TITLE A South Asia Curriculum: Teaching about India. INSTITUTION American Forum for Global Education, New York, NY. SPONS AGENCY Department of Education, Washington, DC. ISBN ISBN-09-44675-52-2 PUB DATE 1994-00-00 NOTE 443p. AVAILABLE FROM American Forum for Global Education, 45 John St., Suite 908, New York, NY 10038; telephone: 212-732-8606 ($60). PUB TYPE Guides - Non-Classroom (055) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC18 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Area Studies; *Asian Studies; Cultural Awareness; *Culture; Foreign Countries; Global Education; *Indians; Instructional Materials; Multicultural Education; *Non Western Civilization; Secondary Education; Social Studies; State Curriculum Guides; *World History IDENTIFIERS *India; New York ABSTRACT This curriculum evolved as an interactive cooperation between South Asian scholars and an educator/curriculum writer. The materials are congruent with the mandates of the New York State Global Studies program. Each lesson provides focus questions, performance objectives, procedures with accompanying student materials, and a summary/application. Teaching strategies also are included. Each student worksheet is keyed to thelesson with the same title and sequentially numbered worksheets. The teacher'sguide is divided into the following themes: (1) "The Physical/Historical Setting"; (2) "The Dynamics of Change"; (3) "Contemporary South Asian Nations and Cultures"; (4) "Economic Development in South Asia"; and (5)"South Asia in the Global Context." Appendices provide a scope andsequence, a bibliography, and a videography. 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A SOUTH ASIA CURRICULUM sTetteltiogAbout ludic by Hazel Sara Greenberg Edited by Elizabeth Mahony THE AMERICAN FORUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION 3 HAZEL SARA GREENBERG, Curriculum Writer ELIZABETH MAHONY, Editor Cover design by Elizabeth Mahony and Elisabeth Valand Maps created and executed by Michael Kirchoff, Geography Department Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University cover design and ATOMIC illustrations were reproduced from SHILPA: Folk Dances, Music, Craftsand Puppetry of India, courtesy the Educational Resources Center, NYS EducationDepartment, Delhi, India A South Asia Curriculum: Teaching About India Funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education, Title VI Grant (Secondary School Level) Price: $60.00 plus postage and handling ISBN 09-44675-52-2 ® 1994 by THEAMERICAN FORUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION All Rights Reserved. No part may be reproducedor transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrievalsystem, without permission from the publisher. The contents of this publicationmay, however, be reproduced if they are intended solely for non-profit, educationaluse, except in cases where such reproduction may infringe upon entries protected under their own copyrights. All entries from othersources are so indicated. The American Forum for Global Education wishes to acknowledge allpublishers and authors for granting permission to reprint materials in A South Asia Curriculum: Teaching AboutIndia. In accordance with copyright law, all reprinted materials have been transcribed accuratelyand credit to sources are given. Every attempt has been made to obtain permission to reprint enclosedmaterials. Copyright holders of materials enclosed, that are not in the public domain andare not otherwise noted, are invited to contact The American Forum for Global Education. THE AMERICAN FORUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION,a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization, provides leadership, technical assistance, and resources topromote national citizenship in a global age. We work with educators, school districts and educational organizations,conduct research, publish curriculum, informational materials and role play simulations, host annual conferencesfor professionals in the field, and support a clearinghouse for global and multicultural educators. 4 THE AMERICAN FORUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION Correction Harlan Cleveland Chairman Emeritus Marjorie W. Long ley* Chairman and Chairman of A SOUTH ASIA CURRICULUM: Teaching About India Executive Committee Humphrey Tonkin* Vice Chairman John Richardson' Secretary/Treasurer Please note the following correction: Debra Andrews Donald M. Batista Allen L. Boorstein* Theme I: The Physical/Historical Setting Ernest L. Boyer Focus Question: How Great A Role do the Concepts of Dharma and James Compton Karma Play in the Lives of Indians? David Finn* Page: 69 Charlotte K. Frank Orville Freeman In the section titled: PROCEDURE, Worksheet 1: A 'ma's Benjamin Gun Advice to Krishna should read Krishna's Advice to Ariuna. Kenneth L. Gladish Theodore M. Heshurgh, CSC In addition... Moorhead Kennedy* Wilfred -D. Koplowitz* Page: 71 Geraldine Kunstadter* Kenneth R. Leibler Worksheet 1: Ariuna's Advice to Krishna for the Bhagavad Felicia Lynch Gita should be amended to read: Worksheet 1: Krishna's Charles MacCormack Advice to Ariuna for the Bhagavad Gita Catherine McNamee, CSJ Lawrence C. McQuade* Ruth E. Randall William E. Schaufele, Jr.* Robert A. Scott Franklin Wallin Helene Zimmer-Loew zt/embers of the Executive Committee Andrew F. Smith President Willard M. Kniep Vice President 45 John St., Suite 908 New York, NY 10038 Tel (212) 732-8606 Fax (212) 791-4132 EcoNet [email protected] Contents Preface Introductions A Flavor of India by Dr. Donald Johnson vii Teaching India and India's Teaching by Dr. Anand Mohan Studying Modern South Asia by Dr. Susan Wadley xiii Teacher Guide xvii Theme I: The Physical/Historical Setting 29 Theme II: The Dynamics of Change 117 Theme III: Contemporary South Asian Nations and Cultures 149 Theme IV: Economic Development in South Asia 225 Theme V: South Asia in the Global Context 277 ATOMIC: A Role Play Simulation 277 Appendix Appendix A: Scope and Sequence 371 Appendix B: Bibliography 391 Appendix C: Videography 395 Preface Teaching about South Asia is probably one of the most challenging experiences for a global studies teacher. The region is steeped in history. There is great geographic diversity. Many peoples have made cultural contributions to the area. It is the birthplace of two of the oldest religions/philosophies on the earth. Sometimes, when teachers are discussing the region with their students, it is possible that the teacher may reinforce stereotypes. This can occur when the information they are teaching is outdated or if the teacher does not feel comfortable with the subject. Caste and Hinduism are difficult concepts for young people to grasp. Development issues in South Asia population growth, maternal mortality, literacy, educational standards, potable water, rural versus urban concerns, the impact of imperialism are rather complicated and often colored by the bias of Western writers and journalists. Even the materials developed for classroom use can be one-sided in their perspective. The United States Department of Education Title VI initiative encourages educators to research and develop new and cogent materials for area studies, both on a collegiate and pre- collegiate level. It is understood and unstated that the average classroom teacher does not have the time to fully research an area and uncover new materials. It is also understood that a collaboration between university scholars and classroom practitioners is an effective road to follow in curriculum development. That is the essence of this project an interactive cooperation between outstanding South Asian scholars with an educator/curriculum writer. The curriculum evolved from the scope and sequence that had been developed. It is congruent with the mandates of the New York State Global Studies program. The development of multiple lessons brings new strategies and new materials to teachers and students. More than anything else, we hope these curriculum materials will be "teacher-friendly" and "student- friendly" as well as enlightening and provocative. We have attempted to weave the leitmotifs of pluralism, diversity and democracy through all the lessons. During the development of this curriculum, we were eager to provide teachers with the best materials possible to help encourage exciting classroom instruction. Each of the "lessons" follows a format familiar to most teachers: Focus QUESTION, PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, PROCEDURES WITH ACCOMPANYING STUDENT MATERIALS, SUMMARY/APPLICATION. The lessons are designed to vary classroom activities. Teachers are recommended to refer to the Teacher
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