Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

Africans in diaspora in world issues

TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK SIX

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: AFRICANS IN DIASPORA IN WORLD ISSUES

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Explain the meaning of Africa in diaspora                   

II.) Discuss racism against Africans, on the African continent and in the diaspora

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains meaning of Africa in diaspora    

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                         

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discuss how racism affect Africans, on the African continent and in the diaspora.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

AFRICANS IN DIASPORA IN WORLD ISSUES

The African diaspora comprises people of African descent living outside the African continent, often as a result of historical processes such as the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, or contemporary migration. Africans in the diaspora play significant roles in addressing global issues, including human rights, social justice, and economic development. They contribute to diverse fields such as politics, academia, arts, and entrepreneurship, enriching global culture and fostering connections between continents.

Racism in the African

Racism against Africans, both on the African continent and in the diaspora, remains a pervasive and deeply ingrained issue with historical roots. Africans have faced racism in various forms, including systemic discrimination, prejudice, and violence, perpetuated by colonialism, slavery, and ongoing structural inequalities.

Within Africa, racism can manifest through ethnic tensions, tribalism, and discrimination based on skin color, language, or cultural differences. Colonial legacies have left lasting scars, with hierarchical structures and power imbalances often favoring certain ethnic or racial groups over others. Additionally, socioeconomic disparities and unequal access to resources can exacerbate divisions and perpetuate discriminatory attitudes and behaviors.

In the diaspora, Africans and people of African descent continue to face racism and prejudice in various forms, including institutional racism, racial profiling, and microaggressions. Stereotypes and negative portrayals in media and popular culture further contribute to the marginalization and dehumanization of Africans and black people worldwide.

EVALUATION: 1. What is the meaning of Africa in diaspora                   

  1. Briefly discuss how racism affect Africans, on the African continent and in the diaspora

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively