African Studies films and kits (Boston University)
African Studies films and kits (Boston University)
The Boston University African Studies Center (ASC) Outreach Program (http://www.bu.edu/africa/outreach/) promotes teaching Africa in U.S. schools.The Program encourages the incorporation of Africa and Africa-related studies in every classroom by developing interdisciplinary resources and professional development for teachers.
ASC's Teaching Africa Library has a diverse collection of literature, recommended textbooks, award-winning African films, and material culture kits. ASC also provide resources for teachers, such as curriculum guides, lesson plans, and cultural artifacts. Many resources are used in schools nationwide.
Nearly all of ASC's resources are posted online, such as the recently published article with Mass Humanities’ The Public Humanist Blog titled “Global in (African) Nature: Great Zimbabwe and Kilwa Kisiwani.” (Visit http://masshumanities.org/global-in-african-nature-great-zimbabwe-and-kilwa-kisiwani/) The piece focuses on two globally-oriented civilizations in East and Southern Africa prior to the arrival of the Europeans and offers a number of academic references and resources to encourage educators to think outside of the box when discussing Africa in their classroom.
ASC's Teaching Africa Library has a diverse collection of literature, recommended textbooks, award-winning African films, and material culture kits. ASC also provide resources for teachers, such as curriculum guides, lesson plans, and cultural artifacts. Many resources are used in schools nationwide.
Nearly all of ASC's resources are posted online, such as the recently published article with Mass Humanities’ The Public Humanist Blog titled “Global in (African) Nature: Great Zimbabwe and Kilwa Kisiwani.” (Visit http://masshumanities.org/global-in-african-nature-great-zimbabwe-and-kilwa-kisiwani/) The piece focuses on two globally-oriented civilizations in East and Southern Africa prior to the arrival of the Europeans and offers a number of academic references and resources to encourage educators to think outside of the box when discussing Africa in their classroom.