Resource Title

Teaching about Africa: Where to start?

Summary

This resource provides practical tips for educators to teach about Africa while challenging stereotypes and including diverse African voices.

Resource Details

Author: African Studies Center at Boston University
Publisher: Africa Centre
Country of Publication: United States of America (USA)
Year: 2024
Page Count: 10

Curriculum Subjects: peace, hunger, security
Intended Audience: Education
Formats: teaching resource, Website
Topics: Africa, Human Rights, Hunger
SDGs: 1. No Poverty, 2. Zero Hunger, 13. Climate Action, 16. Peace and Justice
Country of Focus: Africa

Description

The “Tips on Teaching Africa” webpage from Boston University’s African Studies Center offers practical guidance for educators on how to teach about Africa in an informed and balanced way. The page stresses the importance of addressing Africa’s vast diversity—spanning languages, cultures, histories, and geography—and cautions against reducing the continent to a single narrative.

It provides teachers with tips on how to approach topics such as African history, geography, and contemporary issues while challenging stereotypes and misconceptions. The site also offers advice on how to incorporate a variety of sources, including African voices and perspectives, into lessons.

Available from:

Access the full resource on the Boston University website:

https://www.bu.edu/africa/outreach/teachingresources/tips-on-teaching-africa/