Learn About Africa: African Diaspora Studies Year One (Teens)
In this discussion class, learners will discuss various topics related to the African Diaspora and black identity in different cultures around the world, from society and culture, to music, language, historical and key figures, and more.
Ms. Shiren
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What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursAssessment
There is an assessment at the end of the class, but it is more of a review than assessment testing.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This class will introduce a new aspect of the African Diaspora to learners each week, covering areas such as language, culture, music, food, arts, travel, politics, history, historical figures or geography. Information will be presented in a number of potential ways each week, from lecture style to exploration of videos or other content on a subject, and other in-class activities for learners to engage in. After this initial presentation of the week's information, there will be an opportunity for discussion and further activities, either educational or just for fun. Discussing new areas of knowledge in this lesser-known subject area will lend to a deeper understanding of various communities, societies and key figures of African-descent, as well as learning something new about different parts of the world where African-descended people live their lives! This class encourages learner exploration and openness to learn about a different culture in the world each week. Although the focus of the class is on aspects and perspectives of the African diaspora, learners will also learn about other cultures where African-descended communities live in different parts of the world. These opportunities allow learners to gain cultural knowledge and awareness, and to have the chance to discuss what they might already know about a specific aspect of world history or culture. These opportunities encourage learners to discuss what they already know in these areas, while gaining a unique understanding of a particular history or culture from the perspective of African Diasporic identities. But even for learners with previous knowledge in one area, the diversity of topics covered means there will always be opportunities to learn something new, even for students with some background in a few areas. So, no previous knowledge is required, just curiosity and respect for something new! PLEASE ADVISE IN ADVANCE IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR A GRADE TO BE GENERATED FOR YOUR LEARNER. Week 1: Learn expressions in the Ghanaian "Twi" language Week 2: Let's learn about "Fufu" Week 3: Rice and beans around the world Week 4: Let's talk about "Patois, Pidgins and Dialects" Week 5: The role of the Griot Week 6: Insooni! - The Black and Korean Singer! Week 7: The Three Musketeers Week 8: Some Women Leaders! Week 9: Learn some expressions in Bantu languages Week 10: Review Week - Game!
Learning Goals
In a given week, learners will gain knowledge about, and have the opportunity to discuss, an aspect of global culture, and particularly the African Diasporic perspective and experience, as relevant, in that week's discussed culture.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this course, we will address issues related to the African experience in the Diaspora, which includes enslavement, colonization, racism and prejudice.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Learn Akan Conversational Twi Guide: Asante Twi Edition, Pidgin and Creole Languages, South Korean Female Singers, Teach Yourself Haitian Creole, The Three Musketeers, South Korean Female Singers
Joined March, 2021
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Toronto
Ms. Shiren is a graduate of the University of Toronto Peace, Conflict and Justice program, with a specialization in African Studies. She has lived and worked in West Africa, Latin America, and Europe including among communities of African descent in these diasporic locations.
Ms. Shiren teaches from young children to adults and has worked and taught adults in West Africa and in Colombia, where she was exposed to the breadth of diversity in the various communities of the African Diaspora. Throughout her career, she has also served on boards related to education of African Diasporic Youth, worked for award-shows celebrating the achievements of Afro-descended peoples from different parts of the world, and served on committees and working groups committed to researching and advancing the interests and needs of Afro-descended communities around the globe. This continues to be a passion she continues to develop and hopes to share with the young people in her classes on Outschool.
A former service provider in mental health and addiction services, she is sensitive to the individual's need for emotional support, where necessary. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $150 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-12 learners per class
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