Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ523802
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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Teaching about Africa: A Review of Middle/Secondary Textbooks and Supplemental Materials.
Wilson, Angene H.
Social Studies, v86 n6 p253-59 Nov-Dec 1995
Critiques six current history textbooks concerning their representation of African history. Identifies strengths and weaknesses in the texts and establishes criteria of judgement. Includes the use of primary sources, consideration of African perspectives, and a balanced portrait of contemporary problems. (MJP)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Consciousness Raising, Content Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Images, Cultural Pluralism, Developing Nations, Ethnocentrism, Global Approach, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle Schools, Multicultural Education, Secondary Schools, Stereotypes, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa
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