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John, Martha Tyler – 1989
This paper, focusing on schooling for children in Africa, recommends a pedagogy that begins with the practical, everyday experiences of the child and proceeds by extension toward more abstract ideas. It is pointed out that the basic areas of survival--food, clothing, and shelter--could be treated in courses in agriculture, home economics, and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Career Development, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development