Class Lecture: Week of Oct. 20
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The document outlines a free online course focused on American workers, communities, and the economy, using 'The Mis-education of the Negro' as required text. Key topics include the importance of supporting local businesses and the value of practical skills over traditional higher education. The course features activities and discussions aimed at understanding community economics and entrepreneurship, particularly in communities of color.
Class Lecture: Week of Oct. 20
- 1. Free Online Course: American Workers, Communities and Economy Required Text: The Mis-Education of the Negro 13-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.
- 2. Lecture and Activities: Week of October 20, 2014 Lecture: Conclusion of Chapter 5 and 6 1. Wealthy African-Americans were seldom coming back to support their racial-identity in communities. 2. We should monopolize on businesses that service the needs of others--whether it be to sell refreshments or own a laundromat. 3. Skills learned as an intern or short-time training should be valued, but not considered of the higher learning or college experience. 4. The ultimate vision of a functioning household is to learn how to make a living.
- 3. Activities Questions: Week of October 20, 2014. 1. Most business start-up fail because they do not consider all funding or community needs. True or False. 2. Should white business leaders help businesses of color to succeed? If no, would such help be productive in struggling economic times? 3. Should community economics be discussed in churches? Churches of color? 4. Do you participate at your local places of worship? Why or why not? 5. G&T student participant: List at least five business magazines or published books that are currently available. 6. Ferguson, MO: How many entrepreneurial programs does your community offer to help your larger companies?
- 4. Vocabulary Week of October 20, 2014 1. Democratic education 2. Classical education 3. Industrial education 4. Practical education 5. Undesirable students 6. Interracial cooperation 5. Social class systems a. Poor-earning citizens b. Middle-earning citizens c. High-earning citizens