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Direct linkJackson, Jarvais; Collins, Saudah N. T.; Baines, Janice R.; Boutte, Gloria Swindler; Johnson, George Lee, Jr.; Folsom-Wright, Nichole – Social Studies, 2021
Africa is the cradle of civilization, yet its rich history and culture is undertaught--especially in elementary P-5 classrooms. In this article, we share Adinkra symbols from West Africa which can be used for interdisciplinary instruction and classroom management. We offer Adinkra symbols as an organizing theme for teaching in the spirit of not…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, African Culture, Teaching Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach
Johnson, Aaron P.; Pennington, Lisa – Social Studies, 2018
Holocaust education in the United States began as a grassroots movement during the 1970s. Today, more than 30 states mandate the teaching of the Holocaust; however, far less attention is given in schools to other 20th-century instances of genocide. Totten has suggested that by neglecting "other" genocides (e.g., Darfur, Rwanda, and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Death, History Instruction, Global Education
Peer reviewedBartel, Virginia; Hart, Jane – Social Studies, 2000
Discusses an interdisciplinary unit on Africa that was used with four-year-old students, mostly African Americans. Students studied African plains animals, built African round and square houses, experienced African music and stories, made African costumes, and took an imaginary trip to Africa. Includes an annotated bibliography. (CMK)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies
Asimeng-Boahene, Lewis – Social Studies, 2003
Although circumstances that can activate burnout are common in all subjects, those who teach social studies may be more susceptible to it because the profession requires teaching for democratic values and critical thinking, even when cultural influences and the political climate are not supportive of those objectives. In this article, the author…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Professional Training, Instructional Materials, Democratic Values
