Posts Tagged ‘non-formal education’
“What is the history of Zanzibar? We have an exam tomorrow!”
Last week eight class-six (sixth grade) primary school students came to our museum to ask if we could tell them what impact the British had on the islands of Zanzibar to help them prepare for their history exam the next day. Though very last minute, we were encouraged …
Read MoreABCs and Bottle Caps
Being about four weeks ago, our small museum has experienced a daily inundation of primary school children at our museum; some days more than 30. They come during their lunch break and after school. They come to see…
Read MoreI’ll Buy All Your Bananas If You Can Find Mexico
In the hall in font of my office hangs a brightly colored world map. I often refer to it, to help my team understand where I come from or where I am going, or when I dream about cooler places when I become weary of the heat or dust. A normal part of my day is a visit from the banana seller.
Read MoreYouth Eagerly Experience Their Cultural Heritage
I was initially dubious as to how interested local youth would be in artifacts and daily work traditions. H How wrong I was. They were so happy to see them, and the elders were so happy to share them.
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