Exploring the West African Adinkra Symbols
This interactive class teaches about Ghana's Adinkra symbols and their cultural significance, featuring a project, interactive games, and information about Ghana's regions. It is a fun and engaging way to learn about African cultures.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Ghana's Adinkra symbols in this class. These symbols, originating from the Akan people of Ghana, have been used for centuries to convey significant values and messages, steeped in history and meaning. This interactive class includes engaging activities such as locating Ghana and its regions on a map, understanding the significance of Adinkra symbols, discovering the process of creating Adinkra stamps, and learning how to make your own stamps for a...
My Journey to Ghana and Beyond. My first trip to Ghana dates to 1999 when I co-coordinated a Rites of Passage Study Tour with my father. Since then, I've been organizing group tours for youth and adults to Africa and the Diaspora. This experience inspired me to establish a non-profit organization that provides cultural enrichment programs and services, which I'm proud to have built over the years. With the introduction of the learning lab, I'm thrilled to embark on a new chapter of creating digital content and virtual classes.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
The Adinkra dictionary: A visual primer on the language of Adinkra by W. Bruce Willis
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
My Professional Journey: Combining Education and Passion. I received a B.A. in Marketing and Management from Clark Atlanta University, and later transitioned from a career in Human Resources to the field of education. My passion for teaching grew...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages 8-10
3-10 learners per class
