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African Diaspora Studies - Black Hair History (Teens, LIVE Section)

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Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
This 8-week online class will introduce young people to a brief history of black hair and encourage an appreciation for its diversity of experience.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(39 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
3-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Assessment
There will also be a final quiz to test for knowledge and retention. PLEASE NOTE: More formal assessment can be provided if advised before the start of class.

Class Experience

This class will delve into black hair history covering different time periods and their significance to people of the African diaspora. Key themes related to black hair will be explored. Some of the concepts may already be grasped by some learners, but the class will provide an overview in a sociocultural context allowing learners to reflect on the overall experience of those with Afro hair throughout different historical and political eras. 

This class is non-gender specific and boys as well as girls are encouraged to attend.

There will be seven weeks total of lessons, each week addressing a new theme and providing an opportunity for deeper reflection on the topic as we progress, with one week for review and informal assessment. Although this class is about hair, it is a social studies class, meant to help learners understand the political nature, the social and economic responses to these changes, as well as the cultural contexts, that the experience of having Afro hair has generated over time. 

Learners will still have a chance to think about the aesthetics and fun side of African hairstyles. 

Week 1: Pre-colonial times
Week 2: Post-enslavement influences
Week 3: Business ventures
Week 4: A brief chronology
Week 5: The modern era
Week 6: Social and Political considerations
Week 7: Tradition in modern times
Week 8: Assessment and review

No previous knowledge is required!! A final quiz will also be a part of the class, to test for information retention.


PLEASE NOTE: If you will require a grade or report for this class, please advise BEFORE the start of the class so that I can generate appropriate assessment throughout the course. 

I am located in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT).

Learning Goals

Students will learn about trends in Black hairstyles historically and their links to social, political and economic trends happening around them.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Some lessons will make reference to colonization, the history of enslavement, and other forms of oppression related to the topic in question.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker The Scramble for Africa, 1876-1912 The Slave Trade: The Story of the Atlantic Slave Trade: 1440 - 1870

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2021
5.0
39reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Toronto
Ms. Shiren has been teaching African Diaspora Studies for two years and was a guest speaker talking about Black Hair to a group of teens at an annual youth empowerment conference. This class is an adaptation of material taught in the African Diaspora Studies Ongoing Class, from the Year One curriculum.

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