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Shiman, David – Update on Law-Related Education, 1992
Presents a series of classroom activities comparing differing views of human rights in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the African Charter on Human and People's Rights. Includes excerpts from the African Charter on Human and People's Rights and the full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Class Activities, Constitutional Law, Cultural Differences
Gale, Steven H. – 1995
Traditionally, an important function of folktales in West Africa has been to educate, as the older generation imparts knowledge to younger members of the family, tribe, societal unit, or ethnic group both informally in everyday life and more formally within the context of the bush schools. This anthology of West African folk literature offers more…
Descriptors: African Culture, African Studies, Anthologies, Area Studies
Sachsenmeier, Peter – 1983
This training course module on curriculum development is divided into five units: (1) basic curriculum questions; (2) formulation of educational objectives; (3) translating national goals into educational programs; (4) determination of learning needs; and (5) the organization of areas of knowledge in the curriculum. For each unit the learning…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Developing Nations
Henry-Biabaud, Chantal – 1991
Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small-sized books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume is designed to enhance learning and serve as an educational resource. Aspects of daily life along the Zaire River in Central Africa are described. Questions such as what can be seen along the banks, and why is market day so…
Descriptors: African Culture, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Collins, H. Thomas; Majeske, Christopher – 1993
Designed to allow teachers and students to take a pro-active approach to learning about Cameroon, the guide is a starting point for research and discussion with information that enables students to identify patterns of culture and geography. In the first section, details on Africa and Cameroon provide information that can be personalized for each…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Kelso, Ann B., Ed. – 1993
In an introductory section by Michael D. Harris, this resource presents a discussion of aspects and problems in the WEstern study of African Art. This is followed by six lesson plans based on art works from the Fred and Rita Richman Collection of Sub-Saharan Art in the High Museum. The handbook follows Georgia's Quality Core Curriculum and the Ten…
Descriptors: African Culture, African Studies, Art, Art Appreciation
Happel, Sue; Loeb, Joyce – 1982
Although the activities in this unit are designed primarily for students in the intermediate grades, the document's text, illustrations, and bibliographic references are suitable for anyone interested in learning about Africa. Following a brief introduction and map work, the document is arranged into six sections. Section 1 traces Africa's history…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Cultural Background, Cultural Education