This book challenges educational discourse in relation to teaching about Africa at all levels of the education system in the Global North, with a specific case study focusing on the Republic of Ireland. The book provides an interrogation of the proliferation of negative imagery of and messages about African people and African countries and the…

Over the last two decades drama pedagogy has helped to lay the foundations for a new teaching and learning culture, one that accentuates physicality and centres on performative experience. Signs of this 'performative turn' in education are especially strong in the field of foreign/second language teaching. This volume introduces scholars, language…

Provides examples of a "counter-stereotype" approach for use in secondary U.S. history courses to dissipate ethnic stereotypical thinking among students. The essential elements of this approach are to cite prominent personages of atypical accomplishment and to stress the lesser known attributes of the masses of a particular culture. (RM)

Presents teaching methods and learning activities to help high school students examine the extent of sex stereotyping and sex bias in their schools. Students investigate classroom dynamics, analyze the school yearbook, and interview administrators. They then make summary statements and form hypotheses. Sample forms are included. (KC)

Discusses a short course using commercial films that explores popular views of the elderly. Explains the primary goal of the course as enhancing student ability to critically examine the images of older people presented in the mass media. Includes discussions of articles, films, and written assignments. (DK)

Suggests some strategies which educators can use to help high school students understand women's issues. The strategies focus on finding stereotypes, discussing the restrictive nature of women's clothing, analyzing traditional male/female roles and jobs, simulating job interviews, and discussing rights of government in abortion cases. (DB)

Many people in our society distinguish between girls and boys toys. A physical science toy collector shares her experience at a fast food restaurant when she was asked "Do you want a girl toy?" Her response was, "What's the difference?" (ZWH)

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the problems created by prejudiced attitudes, racist beliefs, and acts of discrimination from the casual racial or ethnic joke to the unrestrained violence of a lynch mob. It addresses such topics as the nature of ethnicity, stereotyping, aggression, and hate groups and individuals who promote ethnic…

Describes how social studies teachers can help students to evaluate generalizations made about ethnic and racial groups. Discussed are kinds of questions which can be used to distinguish between ethnic commentary which is perceptive, informative, and contributive to intergroup harmony and that which is shallow, spiteful, and inimical to human…

Discusses childhood attitudes toward aging and the aged and offers 24 concepts for educators for developing educational programs to prevent the emergence of age stereotypes. Concepts include understanding the concept of time related to human experience, recognizing that every stage of life has its special opportunities and rewards, and that death…

Suggests an extented exercise to help students interpret myths and discover sex-role stereotyping in them. (TJ)

With guidance and support even young children can actively challenge unfairness and learn not to discriminate. They can be taught to unlearn the misconceptions and stereotypical thinking they have absorbed from their environments. This book provides practical ways teachers can teach young children about racism and other forms of discrimination:…

Self-defense is a useful method for correcting stereotyped feelings of submissiveness and dominance for all age groups and both sexes, yet teachers must take into consideration the forms and strengths of these stereotypes at each age level in order to teach effectively. (MB)

Explains how the use of cartoons and greeting cards in the classroom can help students identify and understand stereotypes of aging and older people. The activity, which takes one class period, involves the students in analyzing, discussing, and thinking of a word or phrase which best describes stereotypes illustrated on specific greeting cards…

Approaches for teaching about homosexuality as part of the school health curriculum are offered. Suggestions include discussion of popular values and stereotypes, teaching by example, and teaching through role playing. (JMF)