Describe the purpose of an Afrocentric school. What is the focus of the curriculum and teaching methods?

What will be an ideal response?


Schools that focus on African-American history and cultures for African-American pupils are called Afrocentric schools. Curricula in these schools emphasize the people and cultures of Africa and the history and achievements of African Americans. Teaching methods are often designed for culture-based learning styles such as choral response, learning through movement, and sociability.

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