Presents an in-depth portrait of the British government's educational policy in the Bechuanaland protectorate. The government systematized the primary school syllabus, regularized payment and training of teachers, and established cattle post schools. However, blatant discrimination favored support of European schools over African and little…

Argues that the media portrayal of Africa remains highly selective, focusing almost solely on negative and violent stories. Positive stories (local initiatives, political reform) go unreported as does much of the Western powers involvement in famine and destruction. Includes a list of sources on African current affairs. (MJP)

This three to four-week high school anthropology unit examines the African heritage of black Americans. The unit was written for students in an inner city all black public high school. Objectives are to foster a sense of pride in black Americans' heritage, learn how black Americans can discover their roots, examine causes and consequences of the…

The annotated bibliography cites over 500 audio-visual materials in the Afro-American Resource Center of the Toledo Public Schools. Black history and culture are emphasized, although some of the materials treat other ethnic and minority groups. Some items cited were published in the 70's, but most date from the 60's. The publication is divided…

The theme of this unit of study for elementary grades is Africa: Past, Present, and Future. A sample outline is given suggesting topics to be explored as well as a list of introductory student activities. A problem solving approach is used and individual student research is encouraged. Some major historical events, important leaders, and…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ESEA Title III project of the African Museum of Art/Frederick Douglass Institute as conducted in the District of Columbia Public Schools. The Institute sought to further its education program to meet the increasing demand for materials, activities, and resources dealing with the cultural and historical…

Family life among black people in the United States has its roots in Africa. Many distinctive features of African family life were carried out in modified forms in the early African settlements in this country. The importance of the extended family, communalism, the important role of the grandmother, the collective responsibility of the care of…

Explores the native artwork of the Benin people and discusses how it can be used to document an African perspective to the "Age of Discovery." Portugal established trade with Benin (a small country on the west coast of Africa) in 1486. Includes illustrations and suggested student activities. (MJP)

Examines the interplay of social, cultural, and political factors involved in the education of native women in Southern Rhodesia between 1900 and 1934. Although originally conceived as a program stressing domesticity and social control, the women became active participants, transforming themselves into educational leaders. (MJP)

Assesses to present state of knowledge of African-American contributions to, and the role of slavery in the settlement of, the Americas. Suggests areas for future research and discusses research problems. Argues that the economics of capitalism had more effect on conditions of slavery than did the legal codes. (DK)

Compares 20 African-American rites of passage programs for adolescents, and considers the place of such rites for African Americans and their communities in current and future society. The adolescent rite of passage is a supervised developmental and educational process to assist young people in becoming adults. (SLD)

Demonstrates how introducing students to African literature can appeal to their imaginations and encourage them to develop their insights into African culture. Outlines the procedures in a middle school class where the students are transformed into anthropologists as they read Chinua Achebe's, "Things Fall Apart." (MJP)

This compilation of working papers is part 1 of the proceedings of the ACTFL 1972 preconference workshop on black francophone literature. Part 2, to be completed in the future, will be a bibliography containing primary and secondary sources, textbooks, articles, a glossary of African terms, and resource materials useful in language classrooms. The…

This issue of the IRCD Bulletin is devoted to media and media resources for teaching Afro-American studies. The imperative need for the wide usage of audio-visual equipment and materials is stressed in the context of reported lack of interest shown by teachers in the utilization of media resources. The setting up of a Media Center on Ethnic…

In this paper, the author offers a rationale for Black Studies programs for the reader's consideration, attempts to resolve the question, "Black History for what?" and illustrates how Black History can be taught as an integral part of a modern social studies curriculum which is spiral, conceptual, and interdisciplinary, and which emphasizes…