Free Online Course: American Workers,

Communities and Economy

Required Text: The Mis-Education of the Negro13-Week Course (9/8 – 12/7, 2014)

Provided by the H.E.L.P. Forward Program of A Time To Learn Academy, a non-profit organization.

Lecture and Activities: Week of October 6, 2014

Lecture: Conclusion of Chapter 2 1. If we study American history with a black focus, we will begin to

understand the meaning of social events and racial contributions.2. When education efforts became or structured (Freedman’s

Bureau and philanthropic agencies), churches and white schools were asked to help out.

3. Poor whites presented ideas of the public school model. Freed blacks presented a formal plan for actual usage.

4. There has been numerous data of opinions that teaching blacks has been a challenge in higher education.

5. Democratic education is = to Classical education.6. Industrial education is = to Practical education.7. The so-called schools are public schools, state colleges and

community colleges.8. The basic skills one must acquire is reading, technology, and

Accounting.

ActivitiesQuestions: Week of October 6, 2014.1. What racial identity mainly participated in the Freedman’s

Bureau?2. Who created the overall educational vision of educating freed

slaves in our country?3. Should religious building get involved in public education or

educational matters?4. What historical education invention occurred during

Reconstruction? Hint: building model5. What is the overall purpose of education that has been socially

accepted or adopted?6. G&T student participant: Research Freedman’s Bureau.7. Ferguson, MO: What are the various education models that your

community offers? Classical or Industrial?

Vocabulary

Week of October 6, 20141. Democratic education2. Classical education3. Industrial education4. Practical education

5. Social class systems a. Poor-earning citizens b. Middle-earning citizens c. High-earning citizens