Black History From a Decolonized Perspective (African American History)
In this course, students will learn about black history beginning with Ancient African kingdoms and societies.
Kind Academy-Online MicroSchool for Future Leaders
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What's included
8 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. There will be optional homework each week to include Readings Hands on projects Videos Outside Homework will be about 15-30 minutes per weekGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
For the advanced 4th up to 9th Grade Black History. Please do not enroll children under 9 years old, we have a class for 5 to 10 year old students available here https://outschool.com/classes/5-to-10-year-old-black-history-from-a-decolonized-perspective-creskNys?usid=QzfHeJ9u&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link This is also a much more gentle introduction to black history for sensitive learners who are over 8 years old. This African American studies course is designed to develop an understanding of the causes, character, and consequences of the African American experience and its influence on the world, the United States, and the African American community. Beginning with a historical, geographical, social, political, economic, and cultural understanding of the African continent, the course will provide a descriptive and corrective overview which will introduce the student to the study of the African and African American experiences. Why start here? Most Eurocentric curricula begin African American history with their enslavement, completely leaving out the rich cultural history many Africans had in their own societies. By teaching students about history pre-slavery, you build a deeper respect and self-confidence in black children who learn this early. Here is the week class topic 1 Ancient Africa, Geography, Ancient Egypt, West Africa, Kingdoms 2 African Explorations of the World 3 Great Zimbabwe, Axum and the Colonization of Africa 4 Enslavement in the Americas 5 Neo-slavery; abolition, Civil Rights and constitutional rights 6 The soul of African Americans 7 Contributions of African Americans to the US and to the world 8 Current state of African Americans (The Black Revolution) This class is structured to promote engagement, curiosity, and creative thinking among learners. We will use slides, videos, discussions, and games to interact with our learners. My teaching style is very laid back, but I also like to encourage learners to participate. I like to be sure all of our students have a chance to speak. Here is the typical class structure 5-10 minutes reviewing previous lessons 20-25 minutes of discussions, lectures, and videos Classes will be between 35-45 minutes depending on group dynamics We do a lot of discussion in this class. Oral discussion is a research-backed way to help students build comprehension skills as well as develop and helping to retain information. I ask a lot of questions and may call on students to help build rapport and confidence. I encourage participation but am sure to be positive and kind when giving feedback. Regarding Homework: We will go over homework during class time and will not check it outside or respond outside of class hours. Please upload it to the classroom before your class start time so we can view it together as a class. Students do not need any previous experience to take this class. Optional: Families can purchase the Black History from a Decolonized Perspective Portfolio Workbook which has a space to put all notes, activities, and assignments for the course. This is completely an optional add-on and will is not required for the course. It is a great way to extend learning for your students and help make the learning "stick" during lectures and activities. You can find it here https://www.kindacademy.org/product-page/black-history-from-a-decolonized-perspective-portfolio-workbook
Learning Goals
Upon completion of the course, the students will:
• Gain an appreciation of the richness, diversity, and contributions of African American culture to national and international life and the world.
• Reaffirm the fact that civilization in the United States is not the result of the work and energy of one people, but is the result of the contributions of African Americans and many other groups.
• Develop a knowledge of important people, events, and ideas that have played a key role in shaping the history and culture of African Americans, and the history and culture of the United States.
There are connecting threads present throughout the course. These threads are reflective of major aspects of, and influences on African American life. Some of the major themes to be developed throughout the course will include the:
• Enduring presence of Africanisms – those patterns of life which emanated from Africa – and their impact on African American life in the United States.
• Impact of racism and colonialism – individual and institutional – on Africans and African Americans.
• Origins and development of slavery and its negative impact on Africa and the United States..
• Development of African American nationalism as a result of the segregated nature of American society.
• Participation of African Americans in each of the nation’s wars and conflicts.
• Importance of the African American church and other religious components as forces for social change and continuity.
• Significant and continuous role of women in the African American experience and in the struggle for liberation.
• Failure of government – federal, state, and local – to support existing laws and demands of African Americans that would provide equality.
• Presence of an Afrocentric perspective as an alternative to the Eurocentric viewpoint that has dominated American life and culture.
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Parental Guidance
The topic of colonization, enslavement will be discussed. The brutality and violence of it may be hard for some students to process.
Supply List
Optional: Families can purchase the Black History from a Decolonized Perspective Portfolio Workbook which has a space to put all notes, activities, and assignments for the course. This is completely an optional add on and will is not required for the course. It is a great way to extend learning for your students and help make the learning "stick" during lectures and activities. It can be found here https://www.kindacademy.org/product-page/black-history-from-a-decolonized-perspective-portfolio-workbook
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
This may be a sensitive topic to families who are used to Eurocentric history perspective.
I am certified in the following:
School Counseling K-12
Special Education K-12
Elementary Education K-6
and was required to take classes on cultural competence, diversity, inclusion, and African American History while receiving my Master's so that I could teach students of marginalized groups.
I have a degree connected to the topic I am teaching and additional training/education related to the topic. (My Masters is in Guidance & Counseling with classes to include cultural competence, diversity, inclusion, and African American History from a Decolonized Perspective.)
I am also an activist who assists with protesting against racial injustices, I have taught this curriculum with my students in the past, and have experienced racism in my own life.
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Live Group Class
$176
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
35 min
Completed by 1250 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
8-14 learners per class
