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Lynn, Marvin; Johnson, Charletta; Hassan, Kamal – Journal of Negro Education, 1999
Examines the pedagogical practices of an exemplary male African American middle school teacher in an affluent neighborhood, discussing principles guiding his efforts to enhance African American students' moral, intellectual, and spiritual development and noting how his emancipatory pedagogies provide a fertile learning ground. This case study…
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Black Culture, Black Teachers, Case Studies
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Bass, Christopher K.; Coleman, Hardin L. K. – Professional School Counseling, 1997
Describes a school-based, Afrocentric program that prepares African American males to use the educational opportunities available to them. Discusses the program's theoretical premises and offers a report on program effectiveness. Looks at cultural issues, methodology, program design, and outlines the importance of this type of program. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Afrocentrism, Black Students, Children
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Jean-Marie, Gaetane; Normore, Anthony H. – International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, 2006
The 1954 ruling of "Brown v. Board of Education" by the U.S. Supreme Court impacted the social lives of African Americans. The primary purpose of this research was to examine the experiences and struggles for social justice in education and educational institutions as viewed from the context of historically Black colleges and…
Descriptors: Females, Social Justice, Activism, African Americans
Holmes, Carolyn L. – 1993
This three-part study uses Afrocentric theory and a multidimensional method to synthesize and apply selected theories and research presented in the past two decades to define and address the broad instructional needs of African-American children. The overall educational impact of this social and cultural movement was assessed by extracting…
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Authors, Black Culture, Black Literature
Jones, Reginald L., Ed. – 1991
This book is the third edition of a resource for advanced students and professionals in black psychology in the form of 41 papers organized under 5 subheadings. The "overview" section includes one classic article and offers a new, world view paper. A "perspectives" section treats Afrocentric, humanistic, historical,…
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Behaviorism, Black Community, Black Culture
Dana, Richard H., Ed. – 2000
This collection of papers includes: (1) "An Assessment-Intervention Model for Research and Practice with Multicultural Populations" (Richard H. Dana); (2) "An Africentric Perspective for Clinical Research and Practice" (Edward F. Morris); (3) "Myths about the Null Hypothesis and the Path to Reform" (Robert G.…
Descriptors: Acculturation, African Culture, Afrocentrism, Alaska Natives
Williams, Robert L., Ed. – Journal of Non-White Concerns in Personnel and Guidance, 1981
In five articles provides a rationale for the development of culturally specific tests, presents research on their use, and discusses clinical uses. Focuses on two Afro-centric projective tests: The Thematic Apperception Test and Themes Concerning Blacks. Criticizes use of traditional projective tests and points out viable alternatives. (JAC)
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Blacks, Case Studies, Counseling Techniques
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Harvey, Aminifu R.; Rauch, Julia B. – Health & Social Work, 1997
Examines the health status of African American male adolescents, noting that their leading health problems are preventable. Discusses two frameworks that are of value in social work practice with this population, and examines cultural competence and empowerment. Reviews Afrocentric theory and social work, and outlines an Afrocentric program. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Afrocentrism, At Risk Persons, Blacks
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Resnicow, Ken; Ross-Gaddy, Debra – Journal of Black Studies, 1997
Develops a brief instrument designed to assess several dimensions of racial identity appropriate for African American adults with low literacy skills. Analysis shows the instrument has moderate internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and is appropriate for low literacy skills. It also taps five independent domains: recognition of racism;…
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Black Attitudes, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship
Bracey, John H. – African Commentary: A Journal of People of African Descent, 1989
Discusses Black Americans' concern about what to call themselves and examines attempts to develop an Afrocentric point of view. Questions an automatic identification between African-Americans and Africa, citing political, historical, and socioeconomic factors that qualify assumptions of cultural continuity, and calls for continued assessment and…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Afrocentrism, Black Culture
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Banks, James A. – Journal of Negro Education, 1992
Conceptualizes multicultural education as an interdisciplinary field focusing on racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, and on both genders. The development of African-American scholarship is traced as a vital root of the multicultural education movement. The intergroup education movement of the 1940s and 1950s is also discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Black Achievement, Black Students, Black Studies
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Wieder, Alan – Educational Foundations, 1992
Presents examples of Afrocentrism that encourage African and African-American inclusion in the curriculum. Examines work by three Afrocentrist educators who discuss capitalist, democratic, and liberationist Afrocentrism. Each asserts the need for the connection of Afrocentrism or African and African-American history to fight racism and promote…
Descriptors: African History, Afrocentrism, Black Culture, Consciousness Raising
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Mosely-Howard, G. Susan; Harris, Yvette R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Presents issues and methods used in teaching an African American psychology course. Discusses theories about Afrocentrism, identity, education, family, and mental health as they relate to African Americans. Contends that the course adds diverse perspectives to the psychology curriculum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Black Culture, Black Education, Black Family
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Henry, Annette – Canadian Journal of Education, 1993
Some epistemological issues underpinning alternative conceptualizations of education of children of African descent in Canada are discussed, with reference to the agency and the subjectivity of black female educators. The standard epistemologies must be reshaped to the pedagogical realities of black teachers and students in Canada. (SLD)
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Black History, Black Students, Black Teachers
Boehm-Hill, Charles – Education Canada, 1993
The powerlessness of African-Caribbean/Canadian males stems from racism, sexism, and the absence of acceptable models of manhood, and results in their numerous social and educational problems. Adult African-Caribbean/Canadian men serving as positive role models and mentors for boys in the school and community can encourage development of…
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Blacks, Canada Natives, Elementary Secondary Education
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