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"Chop It up"- This Week in African American Lives: Discussion Group
Amber Johnson Logan
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(84)
Learners are invited to use this time to discuss and unpack current topics, trends, issues and events in Black America. We practice intelligent discourse, information sharing and community building...joyfully.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 11
Intermediate Level
Does your learner have thoughts and opinions about things? Would you like your learner to practice sharing ideas with confidence while maintaining a respectful conversation with peers? I have created this space for learners who like to keep the conversation going outside of my Black Studies / classes. There are many places in African American communities where people "chop it up" or have intelligent conversation about The Big Issues Of The Day. In fact, when the U.S. enforced legal...
I am excited to bring this class to Outschool. In addition to my education- my undergraduate (History- Hampton University) and graduate (U.S. History- Southern Methodist University) and my classroom experience (teaching college lower-division level African-American History) I also bring a wealth of interdisciplinary study and experiences to this space. I look forward to sharing my passion for understanding African American experiences through history, literature, music, cinema, food, sport, and institutions.
Ideal for learners who have studied, or are studying topics in Black or African American studies i.e. AP African American Studies, Race & Politics, Topics in African American Studies, or African American History.
>>This class uses primary and secondary sources that to follow events and opinions. Occasionally, we may find harsh language (such as a swear word or slur) in the documents. Parents should note that sources are generally learner provided and are intended for general, not juvenile, audiences. << Rules of Engagement: Learners are required to attend with an open camera. Learners are encouraged to share their opinions, even unpopular ones, but must be respectful of the opinions of other. We will often agree to disagree, which is ok. Civil discourse is the goal. Learners who cannot refrain from name calling or yelling will be muted, place in the waiting room or unenrolled. The teacher reserves the right to manage the enrollment of the class at all times- learners who do not contribute to creating a conducive environment may be unenrolled.
My sources include the cannon of African American Scholarly thought to include everyone from WEB DuBois to Tressie McMillian Cottom. Learners should come ready to hear many different viewpoints, experiences and perspectives.
Star Educator
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(84)
Why not use the momentum of memory- or lessons of the past- to make a better future? I write to you from my Carolina home where I am reading, listening and talking about the past, present and future. Although I am sometimes saddened, I mostly...
Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-6 learners per class
