"Children not taught by their parents will be taught by the world"- African Proverb
"To teach a child that their history begins with slavery is nothing less than a crime" - Runoko Rashidi
"Children are begging to know who they are. Up until 14, a child needs to have a strong background in his or her heritage before he or she goes out into the world."- Jackie Turnage, Educator
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"If you expect the present day school system to give history to you, you are dreaming. This, we have to do ourselves. The Chinese didn't go out in the world and beg people to teach Chinese studies or let them teach Chinese studies. The Japanese didn't do that either. People don't beg other people to restore their history; they do it themselves." - John Henrik Clarke, Historian |
Black History for Families Course
Starting February 2012
As an adult, what do you say to your child when they ask: "Mum, my teacher says that the only thing that Black people have ever achieved throughout history is to be someone else's slave! Is this true?"
What would your response be to this question? What are you going to do to rectify this situation?
Black History for Families is a new and thought-provoking 30 week course starting on Sunday 12th February 2012 to Sunday 30th September 2012. The course is divided into three terms of 10 weeks each and covers some of the biggest stories in the ancient, medieval and modern history of Black people.
The course will be wholly introductory to children aged 9 to 15 AND their parents. The classes are two hours long.
The information itself is designed to inspire, challenge, and to provoke serious thought and discussions.
Listen to the video testimonal of a family who attended the course and the course tutor.
The Programme
The first half of TERM ONE consists of an orientation followed by five classes that cover the origin and evolution of civilisation in early Africa.
The programme is as follows:
0. Orientation and Introduction to African History
1. The Ancient History of the Nile Valley
2. The Songhai Empire
3. Medieval Nigeria
4. The East African Coast
5. Ancient Axum
The second half of TERM ONE consists of five classes that cover early African contributions to science and technology.
The programme is as follows:
6. Early African Contributions to Astronomy
7. Early African Contributions to Navigation
8. Early African Contributions to Metallurgy
9. Early Architecture in Africa
10. Early African Contributions to Medicine
The first half of TERM TWO consists of five classes which offer a detailed look at Songhai, the largest pre-slavery West African empire.
The programme is as follows:
0. Orientation and Introduction to the Songhai Empire
11. Sonni Ali Ber: Founder of the Empire
12. Askia the Great
13. The Cities
14. The Industries
15. The End of the Empire
The second half of TERM TWO consists of five classes which cover mass enslavement and the resistance to it.
The programme is as follows:
0. Orientation to Mass Enslavement
16. The Slave Trade
17. Black Societies and Resistance in Brazil and Guyana
18. Black Societies and Resistance in Jamaica and Barbados
19. Black Societies and Resistance in the United States
20. The Haitian Revolution and the End of Mass Enslavement
The first half of TERM THREE consists of five classes which bring the story more up-to-date.
The programme is as follows:
21. Black Personalities in 18th and 19th Century Britain
22. The Pan African Movement
23. Black Literature in the Atlantic Age
24. Black Scientists and Inventors of the Atlantic Age
25. Black Music in the Atlantic Age
The second half of TERM THREE consists of five classes that cover modern Black Britain.
26. Blacks in World War II
27. 1948 and Empire SS Windrush
28. Notting Hill Riots and Claudia Jones
29. The Ska, Reggae and Lover's Rock Years
30. Black British Firsts
The course will run for 30 weeks, one class per week on Sunday afternoon from 2.15pm to 4.15pm at PCS Learning Centre, 3rd Floor, 231 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EH (5 minutes walk from Victoria Station). Reading lists and handouts are provided.
The cost of the course for 1 term (10 weeks) is below:
- £100 - 1 Adult, 1 Child (10 weeks)
- £125 - 1 Adult, 2 Children (10 weeks)
- £175 - 2 Adult, 2 Children (10 weeks)
The cost of the course for all 3 terms (30 weeks) is below:
- £270 - 1 Adult, 1 Child (30 weeks)
- £330 - 1 Adult, 2 Children (30 weeks)
- £470 - 2 Adult, 2 Children (30 weeks)
We accept cash, cheques, postal orders and BACS payments. To pay by credit card, click the buy now button (transaction fees are payable). Please ensure that you have read our terms and conditions before booking using this method.
ACCREDITATION
You now have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification NCFE Entry 3 Award in Personal Achievement (QCF) on completion of this course. There are no entry requirements for this Award. Learners will not have to take any exams but will need to complete a Learner's booklet/portfolio and collect appropriate evidence to show that you have met the qualification's learning outcomes. You must attend the full 30 week course to complete the accreditation.
Free accreditation available for the first 5 young people who enrol on this course.
Please note; places on this course are limited. Places are available on a first come, first served basis and we anticipate that there will be a lot of demand for this course.
If you would like to attend this course, please contact us for a booking form. If you have any questions about the course or require more information about enrolling, please contact us.
