African-American History Part III: 1921 - 1964
This class will cover the history of African-Americans from 1921 - 1964.
ARLENE F. BRISTER TOWNS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(70)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This class will be primarily a lecture class, with opportunities for questions and answers. Review handouts will be distributed as well as bibliographies of outside resources for those students who want to cover specific topics in greater depth. Topics covered will include the following: Week 1: World War I Cotton is King Farming in the South Week II: The New Deal The Great Depression Week III: World War II Racial Tensions Second Great Migration Week IV:: Civil Rights Movement Civil Rights Leaders/Groups Brown vs. Board of Education Freedom Riders Civil Rights Act of 1964 Introduction to Part IV: 1965 - Present
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2019
4.9
70reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
A life-long learner who has always been interested in sharing and mentoring others. My career has afforded me these opportunities through working in the public sector, private sector, academia, and entrepreneurship. My educational background includes a Bachelor of General Studies (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor), MA in Economics (Wayne State University-Detroit), MBA (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor), and PhD in Business (Capella University). My teaching experience has ranged from substitute teaching in all grade levels from PreK-12th grades, as well as 20 years of teaching experience at the university level. My college teaching experience covered principles of macro and micro-economics, principles of accounting, personal finance, and mathematics. I also am an Academic Coach for MBA students through Instructional Connections. LLC. My teaching philosophy includes thorough knowledge of the subject teaching, practical applications, fair and diverse grading tools, review of the subject matter prior to testing, timely feedback, and to the extent feasible a reasonable understanding of the student's educational and career goals and objectives. I am a "news junkie" and a big fan of soap operas.Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
5-12 learners per class
