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ERIC Number: EJ588785
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1056-0300
Isomo Loruko: The Yoruba Naming Ceremony. Middle Level Learning.
Kafi, Patricia; Singer, Alan
Social Studies and the Young Learner, v10 n3 ppss12-14 Jan-Feb 1998
Presents the Yoruba Naming Ceremony as an activity for a global-studies class that provides an introduction to Nigerian culture. Explains that the ceremony is the time that the family and community welcomes a new child. Gives a list of Yoruba names and discussion questions for classroom use. (CMK)
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Ethnic Groups, Family Involvement, Folk Culture, Foreign Countries, Global Education, Middle Schools, Religious Factors, Social Studies
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Names; Nigeria; Yoruba (Tribe)
Note: Part of the special section called "Middle Level Learning."