Sharing ideas and strategies about teaching labor history.
Introducing labor studies to GE students
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Most undergraduate students have not taken a class in labor history, and have little understanding of what labor history is or studies. However, in a university (CalStateLA), where most students work, it’s easier to start the discussion based on students’ experiences as workers.
My first activity was to discuss the historical transformation of the workplace. This document, “The Changing Nature of Work”, worked really great, great discussion.
¤http://www.jwj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ChangingNatureofWork.pdf
I’ve also used the wage theft campaign by UCLA labor center
After a successful discussion about current work situation and problems, students are ready to look back at history.
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