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Peer reviewedReagan, T. G. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1995
Explores the role of language and the related linguistic skills (oracy) in traditional, indigenous African education, addressing the role and nature of proverbs, riddles, word games, arithmetic puzzles, dilemma tales, and fables, myths, and legends as well as the use of praise songs and praise poems in traditional African communities. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Fables, Foreign Countries
