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This handbook covers the history, policy, practice and theories of African and Caribbean education and promotes the sustainability of socio-cultural beliefs, values, knowledge and skills in the regions. Africa and the Caribbean share commonalities of the geopolitical and historical dominance by European empires and colonialism and aftereffects of anti-blackness in the global trade in enslaved persons. Indigenous religious, cultural, and ethnic currents in Africa are echoed in the Caribbean along with a strong infusion of Asian and other ethnic influences. The handbook shows how educators in both regions are grappling with Western education eclipsing indigenous epistemology and contributes to important debates and discourses including culturally relevant teaching, decolonization, critical race theory, Africana studies, Black emancipation, the African diaspora, Bi-cultural experiences, and the climate emergency. It is organized into three sections covering past issues that frame education in Africa and the Caribbean; the present challenges and opportunities of Education in the regions; and future opportunities for education post-2020.

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"A comprehensive exploration of several education systems in these two understudied regions, providing valuable insights from experts who are intimately familiar with the local contexts. From early childhood education to higher education, this book delves into the unique challenges of educators in multiple countries, and the inclusion of colonial perspectives adds a critical dimension to understanding the historical context shaping current education and educational practices. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural influences, political factors, and societal norms that affect education in the Caribbean and Africa. The diverse viewpoints presented in this collection offer a rich tapestry of knowledge that will resonate with policymakers, educators, and students alike, making this book an essential resource for anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of education in the countries represented herein. -- Frank C. Worrell, Distinguished Professor in the Berkeley School of Education, University Of California, USA Moving between poetry and prose, postcolonial and decolonial, pedagogy and practice, this handbook is an act of love that must be read and felt by all who are interested in a better, sustainable, and more hopeful future for Caribbean and African Studies in education. -- Awad Ibrahim, Author of ""Black Immigrants in North America"""

A comprehensive exploration of several education systems in these two understudied regions, providing valuable insights from experts who are intimately familiar with the local contexts. From early childhood education to higher education, this book delves into the unique challenges of educators in multiple countries, and the inclusion of colonial perspectives adds a critical dimension to understanding the historical context shaping current education and educational practices. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural influences, political factors, and societal norms that affect education in the Caribbean and Africa. The diverse viewpoints presented in this collection offer a rich tapestry of knowledge that will resonate with policymakers, educators, and students alike, making this book an essential resource for anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of education in the countries represented herein. -- Frank C. Worrell, Distinguished Professor in the Berkeley School of Education, University Of California, USA Moving between poetry and prose, postcolonial and decolonial, pedagogy and practice, this handbook is an act of love that must be read and felt by all who are interested in a better, sustainable, and more hopeful future for Caribbean and African Studies in education. -- Awad Ibrahim, Author of ""Black Immigrants in North America""

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Sheron Fraser-Burgess is Professor of Social Foundations and Multicultural Education, Ball State University, USA. Joyanne De Four-Babb is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education and Arts at the University of Belize, Belize. Verna Knight is Lecturer is Social Studies and Education Policy at the University of the West Indies, Barbados. Oluseyi Matthew Odebiyi is Assistant Professor of Teacher Preparation at Arizona State University, USA. Aleshia V. A. Allert is Lecturer in Education at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica. Ishola A. Salami is Senior Lecturer in Childhood Education and Primary Mathematics at The University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

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