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Kim Cliett Long; Angela Gunder; Beverly Robinson; Van L. Davis; Dylan Barth; Terrance Adams, Contributor; Ricardo Brown, Contributor; Kimberly Bryant, Contributor; Meacie E. Fairfax, Contributor; Cristi Ford, Contributor; Marybeth Gasman, Contributor; Jennifer Mathes, Contributor; Robbie Melton, Contributor; Michael Nettles, Contributor; Russ Poulin, Contributor; Omari Ross, Contributor – Online Learning Consortium, 2024
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) presents an unprecedented opportunity for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to lead in an era characterized by rapid technological advancement and societal transformation. This report explores the integral role HBCUs--with their history of academic excellence and commitment to…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Black Colleges, School Role
Dolgon, Corey, Ed.; Mitchell, Tania D., Ed.; Eatman, Timothy K., Ed. – Cambridge University Press, 2017
With contributions from leading experts across disciplinary fields, this book explores best practices from the field's most notable researchers, as well as important historically based and politically focused challenges to a field whose impact has reached an important crossroads. The comprehensive and powerfully critical analysis considers the…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Best Practices, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices

Borden, Timothy G. – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Presents a 22-item annotated bibliography on labor history, comprised mostly of book-length studies covering the subjects of colonial history, slavery and race, 19th century industrialism, gender, 20th century/ new labor history, and theoretical perspectives. The works include new perspectives along with established classics. (MJP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Economic Impact, Historiography, Interdisciplinary Approach
California Federation of Teachers, Oakland. – 1997
"The Yummy Pizza Company" is an interdisciplinary thematic unit that introduces the world of work to elementary school age students. The 10 lesson outlines can be adapted up or down to be used in grades 1-5 because an attempt has been made to keep required reading and writing assignments to a minimum. Optional assignments may be added for more…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Economics, Economics Education, Elementary Education

Singer, Alan – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Provides a succinct introduction to the history and classroom use of labor folk songs. Presents the lyrics to "John Henry,""Miner's Lifeguard," and "Talking Union," along with some background on each song. Includes a bibliography of books, articles, song collections, labor resources, organizations, and periodicals.…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Ballads, Collective Bargaining, Instructional Materials
Moore, Darla – 2000
This eighth grade lesson plan asks students to research and analyze primary source documents about early factory labor (mill workers during the period between 1840-1860) showing their hours of labor, ages of laborers, reasons for working, and working conditions. The lesson plan asks students to read a historical novel about the time,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Child Labor, Grade 8, Information Literacy

Colman, Penny – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Examines the personal views, research methods, and writing strategies of an author who specializes in books on labor history aimed at the young adult market. Discusses some of the work that went into biographies of Mother Jones, Rosie the Riveter, and Frances Perkins. Recommends an increased focus on labor history. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Biographies, Books

Sheridan, Frank; Leslie, Linda – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Presents a lesson plan constructed around materials found in the User's Guide to the Federal Project. The Federal Theater Project produced radical and populist plays during the Great Depression before being de-funded by a conservative Congress. The lessons include activities and discussion built around the original plays. (MJP)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Activities, Cultural Images

Glass, Fred – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Briefly reviews a number of fiction and documentary films and videos dealing with labor history. Considers ways these can be integrated into classroom instruction. Includes an annotated bibliography of related books and articles. Takes a quick look at Hollywood films such as "On the Waterfront" and "The Molly McGuires." (MJP)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Images, Documentaries
Smith, Harry A. – Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1987
An analysis of the work environment, social roles, work activity, manpower and productivity, and vocational interests of pharmacists suggests the need for broad-based curriculum giving equal emphasis to the administrative, behavioral, and social sciences and to the biological, chemical, and physical sciences. (MSE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Needs, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Haskell, Diana; Haskell, Doug – 2001
Three recurring themes are found in "Choices and Change in Life, School, and Work" lessons for fifth and sixth grade students: human capital development; personal decision making; and participation in the labor market. The teacher's resource manual contains 15 lessons grouped into units, linking 3 lessons to a broad generalization about…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Decision Making, Economics Education, Grade 5

Whitmer, John Dale – Social Studies Review, 1997
Provides a brief overview for including labor history in the social studies curriculum. Notes the broad range of subjects (geography, history, economics, music, and art) and approaches (women's history, social history, oral history) that encompass labor history. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Resources

Wirth, Arthur G. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1994
Asserts that a rapidly growing high-tech job market requires better educated students. Argues for a more integrated and holistic approach in general and vocational education. Describes the Integrated Studies Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a model of this approach. (MJP)
Descriptors: Continuation Students, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment

Helfand, Judith – OAH Magazine of History, 1997
Examines various ways that a documentary film about a southern textile strike can be used in a social studies classroom. Describes a series of student comments about the film followed by responses from the teacher/filmmaker. Briefly annotates five Internet sites related to oral history. (MJP)
Descriptors: Documentaries, Historiography, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach
Suter, Coral; Croddy, Marshall – 1985
This teacher's guide is part of a curriculum designed for infusion into secondary U.S. history courses to help students explore purposes of American law. In the curriculum students study about legal decision making during the American colonial period, explore methods our legal system uses to establish facts, learn that individual liberty is a…
Descriptors: American Indians, Child Labor, Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties
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