Why teach Africa? By Carmaletta Williams
"Not teaching Africa denies your students an exposure to the
rich history, languages and cultures of Africa's many countries and
the diverse people within those countries." The presenter makes
a case of why Educators should include Africa in their curriculum.
The study and teaching of Africa: a select bibliography by Ken
Lohrentz
A list of selected titles that can be helpful to both teachers and
students
Methodological approaches to the teaching of Africa by Nelly Ukpokodu
This presentation explores curricular approaches to planning a unit
on Africa.
TEACHING MODULES
Advanced placement in Art:Unit 1 &11 by Carolyn Berry
& Pat Nemchock
These units address the issues of looking at art work in a global
context. Unit one examines why we need to examine other cultures and
provides a format for studying culture. Unit two deals with learning
to look at aspects of African culture.
Level: 11-12
Africa: No more binders by Cheyrl Deck The objective of this teaching unit is to identify stereotypes of
Africa, to de-mythfy identified stereotypes, and to review strategies
to use to teach about Africa.
A new look at Africa: seeking a clear picture of Africa by Jeff
Harkin This lesson aims at detecting negative stereotypes of Africans in
newspapers Level 7-12
A social studies unit on sub-Saharan Africa by Carolyn Hampton
The objective of this lesson is to show the diversity of regions,
to learn about one culture in some detail, and to explore current issues
affecting Africa.
A world history unit studying the legacy of colonialism on Africa
by Jada Kohlmeier This 8-day unit will help the student examine and understand how colonialism
has impacted Africa. By use of different resources and activities the
student will look at the subject from both the Africa and European point
of view.
African Studies infused within a math curriculum by Doreen Overman
Students learn about Africa by using different math concepts.
Africa through open eyes by Jean Swaney The purpose of this teaching unit is to help students identify stereotypes
and learn how to stop using them. They will also become aware of African
art and how it is used in different cultures.
"Dalono Africa" by Debbie Webb The objective of this unit is to help students understand the major
landforms of different regions in Africa and that affects population
and growth of the people
