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Article: Strategies for Teaching African American History: Musings from the Past, Ruminations for the Future
- Article from:
- The Journal of Negro Education
- Article date:
- October 1, 2006
- Author:
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The existing body of scholarship on the teaching of African American history in higher education dates back to the early twentieth century, and an analysis of it helps lay the foundation for the adoption of relevant pedagogies for the new millennium. In this article, the author (a) conceptualizes African American history as well as its educational value and goals, (b) critically explores and historicizes significant scholarship on the teaching and learning of African American history, and (c) suggests strategies for teaching African American history at the introductory university survey level. This article ultimately seeks to contribute to dialogues concerning teaching in the African ...