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Download full textMerryfield, Merry M. – 1988
This ERIC digest examines: (1) the origins and goals of the African Social Studies Programme (ASSP); (2) ASSP's organization and operation; and (3) ASSP's major achievements and current challenges. The ASSP is a non-political, non-profit intergovernmental organization of 17 African nations that stimulates, promotes, and monitors innovative…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Hume, Susan E. – 1996
This digest offers practical suggestions for inclusion of teaching about Africa in the curriculum. The document highlights four suggestions that teachers must: (1) confront myths and stereotypes about Africa; (2) avoid faulty generalizations; (3) present a balanced view of the countries on the continent; and (4) limit the scope of study due to…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, African Studies, Cross Cultural Studies
Merryfield, Merry M. – 1986
Recognizing the need to strengthen education about Africa in United States schools and to enable teachers to present complex issues about apartheid, political stability, and cultural conflict, this digest addresses the issue of how teachers can improve their teaching about Africa. The article poses 3 questions: (1) Why is it important to teach…
Descriptors: African Culture, Concept Teaching, Course Content, Educational Resources
