The Academic and Social Value of Ethnic Studies

     Hi everyone and thank you for tuning into this week’s blog! This week I’ll be discussing The Academic and Social Value of Ethnic Studies by Christine E. Sleeter.

 While reading this article this week I realized the importance of ethnic studies among Chicano students. Most students enjoy learning about a topic that is relevant to them or their daily lives, and creating ethnic study groups helped the students gain a sense of love for learning. Sleeter emphasizes that ethnic studies can significantly boost students' academic success. When students see their own cultures and histories reflected in the curriculum, they are more engaged in learning. This increases motivation, improves academic performance, and enhances critical thinking skills. Research has shown that students enrolled in ethnic studies courses often perform better in other subjects as well, demonstrating the broad educational benefits of these programs. 

I believe these ethnic studies are perfect for students with different cultural backgrounds to explore more of where they came from, this reading inspired me to learn more about other cultural backgrounds.