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Download full textWood, Jonathan Luke – Online Submission, 2007
Research illustrates that African American students are not successful in a Eurocentric model of education. Thus, an Afrocentric model has been created; however, there remains a lack of usage of this pedagogy in schools and educational institutions. This study analyzes the levels of Intercultural Sensitivity of individuals in a graduate student…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Multicultural Education, Graduate Students, Afrocentrism
Peer reviewedBell, Yvonne R.; And Others – Western Journal of Black Studies, 1993
Examines academic performance as a function of the variables labeled type of presentation (traditional vs. Africentric) of the Wason task of logical reasoning and type of rule (positive vs. negative). Findings collected from 195 black college students are discussed as being supportive of the Africentric cultural models concerning black learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Afrocentrism, Blacks, College Students
Carter, Charles – 1998
This study used participant observation, student interviews, reflective journals, and discussions with faculty members and administrators to examine multicultural aspects at an historically black college. It reviews three theoretical approaches: (1) the theory of John Ogbu, which classifies minority groups in the United States as either voluntary…
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Black Colleges, Black Students, College Faculty
Peer reviewedAhmed, Ali Jimale; Markovitz, Irving Leonard – Social Studies, 1993
Contends that teaching world studies requires breaking down cultural barriers. Describes a world studies course in which African literature is used to provide a pluralistic view of encounters between African and European civilizations. Includes descriptions and interpretations of the books used in the course. (CFR)
Descriptors: African Literature, Afrocentrism, Content Area Reading, Course Content
Boykin, A. Wade – 1992
Educational reform efforts to date in the United States have not been germane or responsive to the social problems of African American children. The reform efforts advanced to date have only been exercises in tinkering around the educational edges. Our educational focus, the origin of which is outlined, must shift in at least two major ways.…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Afrocentrism, Black Students, Educational Assessment
Peer reviewedDawson-Threat, Janice – New Directions for Student Services, 1997
Among factors affecting African-American males' academic achievement, student/faculty relationships are vital. Using theory-based teaching strategies, faculty can support student success by designing in-class experiences to incorporate racial-identity development activities. The classroom should be a safe space for expression of personal…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Afrocentrism, Black Students, Class Activities
