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This approach changes the basic assumptions of the curriculum and enables students to view issues and problems from several ethnic perspectives. In this approach, it is not the addition of ethnic heroes, but the infusion of various perspectives, frames of reference, and content that extends students' understanding of the nature of U.S. culture. Students learn about similarities and differences; they understand that while Americans have a variety of viewpoints, they share many cultural traditions and ideals that unite them into one nation. For example, when learning about the Civil Rights Movement, students use a variety of materials that represent a variety of viewpoints, both black and white, in addition to using the textbook. Teachers help students construct knowledge using multiple sources and perspectives.
Students learn that history and textbooks are written from a particular perspective that is not necessarily universally agreed upon and students learn to construct knowledge for themselves. This approach requires major changes in most curriculums and requires more time than just learning "the facts."
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