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Using Picture Books To Promote Understanding Of The Continent Of Africa In The Elementary Classroom, Dorothy N. Bowen
Using Picture Books To Promote Understanding Of The Continent Of Africa In The Elementary Classroom, Dorothy N. Bowen
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty and Staff Scholarship
How may the elementary classroom teacher convey something of Africa's beauty, and make at least some part of the continent come alive for students?
Another Look At African Cultures Through Picture Books, Dorothy N. Bowen
Another Look At African Cultures Through Picture Books, Dorothy N. Bowen
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty and Staff Scholarship
I realized how difficult it is to describe what life is like for a child growing up in Africa when I was asked to make a presentation to two 6th grade classes. In the course of the presentation, I said, "Africa is not a country:' I had to smile to myself as I saw the shocked look on the face of a little girl sitting right in front of me. Her mouth dropped open and I knew that she thought I had made a very great error.
Addressing Sensitive Issues Through Picture Books, Dorothy N. Bowen, Melissa Schutt
Addressing Sensitive Issues Through Picture Books, Dorothy N. Bowen, Melissa Schutt
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty and Staff Scholarship
It was a Wednesday morning, and the class of pre-service elementary teachers was discussing sensitive topics in children's picture books. Melissa had prepared several tables with representative literature dealing with topics such as divorce, adoption, sexuality, religion, and death, and students were reading and discussing the books. Suddenly Dorothy noticed a student clutching one of the books to her chest and smiling. Dorothy walked over to her and the student said, "I love this book. There were no books like this when I was a little girl."
Addressing Sensitive Issues Through Picture Books, Dorothy N. Bowen, Melissa Schutt
Addressing Sensitive Issues Through Picture Books, Dorothy N. Bowen, Melissa Schutt
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty and Staff Scholarship
it was a Wednesday morning, and the class of pre-service elementary teachers was discussing sensitive topics in children's picture books. Melissa had prepared several tables with representative literature dealing with topics such as divorce, adoption, sexuality, religion, and death, and students were reading and discussing the books. Suddenly Dorothy noticed a student clutching one of the books to her chest and smiling. Dorothy walked over to her and the student said, "I love this book. There were no books like this when I was a little girl."
Africa Is Not A Country: Teaching African Culture Through Picture Books, Dorothy N. Bowen
Africa Is Not A Country: Teaching African Culture Through Picture Books, Dorothy N. Bowen
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty and Staff Scholarship
When you hear a news report from Nigeria, Sudan, Kenya, or South Africa, what comes to your mind? Is it a part of the world that interests you? Do you listen intently to what follows? Do you view Africa as one big country or are you aware of the many languages, cultures, and countries that are there? Or do you just turn off until the next news item comes up?
An African Safari Through Children's Books: Part Ii, Dorothy N. Bowen
An African Safari Through Children's Books: Part Ii, Dorothy N. Bowen
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty and Staff Scholarship
What is like for an American family to raise their children in African country? What is it like for the children who are sometimes known as "third culture kids" because they are neither totally a part of their parents' culture nor totally a part of the adopted African culture, but rather are a combination of both?