Title: Chapter 7 European American Students  

Author: Miranda Raymond 

Ricardo Espinosa 
Zachary Heath 

Objective 

Students will: 

1. Explain how the concept of family for European Americans might vary based
upon each factor as country of origin, date of immigration, socioeconomic conditions
and religion.

2. Elaborate on some steps which educators can utilize to help elevate European
American learners’ self-esteem and cultural identities.

3. How might educators address the history of European Immigration into the U.S.
in a way that fosters multicultural awareness and understanding?

4. Identify some of the common stereotypes attached to European American groups

in the popular media. What is the role of educators in dispelling some of the
perceptions?

5. Address how some European Americans might have difficulty appreciating the
need for multicultural emphasis in education. What challenges do they face in light
of changing demographics? 

Materials 

● Slideshow 
● Video  
Slideshow  

1: ​Opening 

2: ​Timeline/ why Mass Migration of European nations 

3: ​Time and Place of immigration waves 

4: ​Modern European Americans, from the book 

4a: ​Additional Statistics on immigrants 

5: ​Stereotyping Video  

6: ​Cultural Characteristics (General) 

7: ​Gender! 

8: ​How can teachers help? 

9: ​Socioeconomic status 

10: F
​ amily 

11: C
​ ompare & Contrast 

12: R
​ eligion 

13: L
​ anguage 

14: S
​ chool Practices Impeding European Americans’ Progress! 

15: S
​ ources 

End Goal: ​What future teachers should get out of this presentation is a new 
appreciation for the many cultures that make up the “White” demographic. This 
information should inspire educators to include aspects of European culture, and use 
learning strategies that their students will connect with. They can also use this 
information to inspire student to look deeper into both their personal history, and that of 
their classmates, promoting a more multicultural classroom.  

Additional Resources:  

Alperin, Jeanne Batalova Elijah, and Jeanne Batalova. “European Immigrants in the United
States.” ​Migrationpolicy.org,​ Migration Policy Institute, 22 Aug. 2018,
www.migrationpolicy.org/article/european-immigrants-united-states​.