The Labor Question
In this project, we looked at the past, present, and future of labor issues in the US.
We started off by investigating the state of labor in the industrial revolution. We did this through a series of primary sources from around that time, as well as from second-hand accounts. We discussed the ramifications of different labor issues of the period, including slave-wages and child labor.
After we felt we had a good grasp on what the labor problems looked like during the industrial revolution, we expanded that to the economy of today. Through discussion and brainstorming sessions, we separated into groups that each discussed a labor problem of today and conducted a presentation for the class. Based on what we heard in those presentations, we reorganized into new groups to make podcasts on the topic we found most interesting.
During this process, we engaged in what we call a structured academic controversy or SAC. This is where you are given a controversial statement - in this case, Globalization has Undermined America’s Working Class - and then we got into small groups where we defended one side or the other with facts.
After conducting extensive research, we recorded and edited podcasts, incorporating interviews with community members with real experience with the topics we were studying.
We started off by investigating the state of labor in the industrial revolution. We did this through a series of primary sources from around that time, as well as from second-hand accounts. We discussed the ramifications of different labor issues of the period, including slave-wages and child labor.
After we felt we had a good grasp on what the labor problems looked like during the industrial revolution, we expanded that to the economy of today. Through discussion and brainstorming sessions, we separated into groups that each discussed a labor problem of today and conducted a presentation for the class. Based on what we heard in those presentations, we reorganized into new groups to make podcasts on the topic we found most interesting.
During this process, we engaged in what we call a structured academic controversy or SAC. This is where you are given a controversial statement - in this case, Globalization has Undermined America’s Working Class - and then we got into small groups where we defended one side or the other with facts.
After conducting extensive research, we recorded and edited podcasts, incorporating interviews with community members with real experience with the topics we were studying.
My In-Class 60-minute Timed Writing:
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