Which methods are used to teach the youth in traditional African communities?

      

Describe the methods which are used to teach the youth in traditional African communities.

  

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Maurice
(i) Through assignments under the supervision of older members of the community who correct their mistakes.

(ii) Through being given lectures on special topics of life.

(iii) Through song and dance which highlight moral lessons, cultural heritage and skills.

(iv) Through initiation ceremonies in which they are taught the secrets of society and mysteries of life.

(v) Through folk stories in which the youth were taught to uphold values and avoid vices.

(vi) Through proverbs and riddles, parables to pass on messages to the children and train them to think for themselves.

(vii) Through practical involvement such as accompanying older people to learn how certain duties are done.

(viii) Through question and answer in order to find out whether children understand certain teaching.

(ix) Through apprenticeship in specialized areas for example, blacksmiths, rainmakers and herbalists.

(x) Through peer group where members learn from one another.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 21, 2017 at 08:13


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