About Us
History:
Opened in 1979, the Outreach Program seeks to increase awareness
and knowledge of Africa by providing information, materials,
and services to schools, libraries, museums, the media, and
community groups in New England and throughout the country. The Outreach Program
forms part of Boston University's African
Studies Center, established in 1953 as an interdisciplinary
teaching and research center.
Leadership:
Barbara
B. Brown, Ph.D., the Outreach Director, has extensive
experience in education and African affairs. She has taught
at the middle school and university level in the U.S. In Africa,
she has taught at the University of Botswana and has worked
for shorter periods in a number of other African countries,
including South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Benin. Dr. Brown
has prepared curriculum materials on several African countries
and has led numerous workshops on Africa as well as on the
broader issues of multicultural education.
Our Resources:
The Outreach Resource Library houses a substantial collection open to the public. The library collection focuses on material of use to classroom teachers. Audio-visual materials may be borrowed through the mail, while print materials are generally lent only to visitors. The Outreach Resource Library is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., however appointments are recommended so as to better serve your needs. Summer hours are only by special arrangement. Resources include:
- 200+ curriculum
guides and lesson plans
- 100+ videos
for all ages
- 1500+ slides
- 700+ children's
books
- handouts
on key topics
- maps
- mounted posters
- games
- background information
for teachers
- referrals for
speakers and performances
- kits
on children in several countries
Consulting
The Outreach Program frequently consults for major publishers and museums. Please contact us directly if we can be of assistance.
Copyright Info
All materials may be downloaded for use in classrooms or by community organizations. Please contact us for permission for other uses.
Contact Us
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Studies Center
at Boston University.
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