The Image of Africa in Elementary Schools.

Wilson, Angene H.

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Publication Date: 1980-Oct

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The Image of Africa in Elementary Schools.

Wilson, Angene H.

Social Education, v44 n6 p503-7 Oct 1980

To support the hypothesis that much misinformation and many stereotypic attitudes are presented about Africa to elementary school pupils, the article analyzes 10 readers for African content and assesses effects of an African content intervention strategy on elementary school students. (DB)

Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Information Needs, Intervention, Social Studies, Textbook Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa

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