Argues that early African civilizations should be taught to ameliorate the problem of many African-American students first encountering related peoples in discussions of colonialism and slavery. Observes that the absence of materials for middle grade teachers reinforces this tendency. Promotes the authors' teaching packs on the ancient African…

The attempt by many urban school districts to develop African curricula creates a dilemma, because it usually places an African-centered program in a multicultural curriculum that is centered in the European-American educational tradition. Currently, some elements of an African and African-centered curriculum may be found in the multicultural…

Summaries and recommendations of a conference to ascertain the research and curriculum needs for focusing on cultural heritage education in Africa are presented. Specific presentations, which are summarized in this report, centered on the place of the cultural heritage in the school curriculum, cultural resources and themes worthy of inclusion in…

This is an annotated listing of selected print and nonprint resource materials for a basic secondary social studies program in Canada. The list is intended to aid school systems and their personnel in selecting learning materials for use with the Alberta social studies curriculum as set out in their program of studies. Most items cited were…

Provides a history and description of curriculum development centers in Africa from 1966-1976. Topics discussed include curriculum center organization, personnel, funds, communication between the centers and the schools, language problems, tradition, and international cooperation. (Author/DB)

In a Fulbright-Hays project to enhance multicultural education, 16 Pennsylvania educators traveled to Nigeria to develop curricula concerning that culture. Five resulting curriculum suggestions for the elementary level are listed and three college-level courses in modern art, communications media, and the role and status of Nigerian women are…

This paper, originally given as an address to an African audience of students and academics, examines the functions of education in Africa and argues that the western-oriented approach at tertiary level is injurious to the intellectual development of students. It sets out an analysis of the processes at work in the University of Ghana which…

Focusing on the influence of cultural background on learning among black children, this book examines black culture and its effects on childrearing, play behavior, and cognition and explores the development of curricula relevant to blacks. Chapter 1 examines distinctive features of black life in the United States, emphasizing their West African…

The articulation of a rationale for Project Africa's instructional program, the collection of materials for improving inquiry-oriented instruction at the secondary level about Africa south of the Sahara, and the preparation of teaching and study guides have been completed. This geographic region, rather than the whole continent, was chosen to…

This book describes the roots, culture and learning styles of black children. It is written to promote awareness that black children differ from other children in ways which are relevant to education. These differences must be known and acted upon in order to provide black children with an appropriate education. The book contains the following…

Considers concepts and terminologies that focus on generalizations concerning traditional African art and cultures. Argues that alternative concepts and terminologies should be used in developing curriculum and in teaching non-Western art. Discusses traditional African religious beliefs, primitivism, and the function of African art objects. (KM)

This books aims to develop curriculum approaches and material appropriate to black students that can enhance their personal development, self-esteem, competence, and understanding of society, while it helps young whites develop a greater understanding of the contributions made by black people to history and social development. The context is that…

This secondary level curriculum guide provides a program and identifies materials for the study of the history and culture of Africa south of the Sahara. The primary purpose of this course is to stimulate thought and to encourage students to make valid generalizations and intelligent assessments of the forces and events that have and are shaping…

Claremont College's efforts to explore the subject of Black Studies in a systematic fashion may be the first step in the direction of its own "re-humanization." The relevance of this statement may be seen in the light of the ease with a large number of white institutions of higher education have dodged the intellectual issue -- by setting up…

Argues that the African American community is primarily responsible for the education of Black students. Stresses that the two most important elements in the educational process are the academic/college preparatory curriculum, and the socialization process. (FMW)