Date of Award

1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

First Advisor

Reeda Toppin

Abstract

How can I introduce a man like William Edward Burghardt DuBois in a few words? I have studied his life and times for little over a year now. For over 30 years, he was undoubtedly the most articulate, fearless and widely read spokesperson for equal rights of black Americans. (Wilson, W., 1970, p. ix) Moreover, he was a college professor, a researcher, an editor, a promoter of peace and a Pan-Africanist. Some would say he was arrogant, vain, and stubborn but I would say he was a self-confident born leader.

I heard the name W.E.B. DuBois for many years but it was not until I read the Souls of Black Folk (Dubois, 1969) in 1989 that I knew who he was, and what he represented. DuBois fascinated me in regard to his strong belief in the importance of education. Thus I decided to present a historical perspective of his advocacy of education.

In the Souls of Black Folk (DuBois, W.E.B. 1969) DuBois brings out key issues like the W.E.B. DuBois (academic training) v. Booker T. Washington (industrial training). He also stresses the vitalness of training blacks for life.

In this historical perspective we will examine DuBois "The Man" in Chapter 1. In Chapter 2, the inflated W.E.B. DuBois v Booker T. Washington controversy will be explored. In Chapter 3, we will clearly understand the reasons why men, women, youth and teachers must be educated. In Chapter 4, we will examine DuBois on Public and Higher Education. Finally in Chapter 5, I will show how Dr. DuBois influences my present day training to be a teacher and teaching style.

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