• The audience will learn about the seven principles and the symbols of Kwanzaa, both in English and Kiswahili.  

• The performer will explain how the Kwanzaa holiday is rooted in African culture.  

• The audience gets to understand how Christmas is celebrated in Africa in comparison with other cultural holidays like Diwali and Hanukkah,  

• The performer will incorporate Music, drumming, poetry, pictures, and props to enhance this program.

Merry Christmas! Heri ya krismasi!

Happy Kwanzaa! Heri ya kwanzaa!

As a teacher, storyteller, and performer, my goal is to promote KINDNESS and impotance of  thinking outside the box. This program can be tailored for students of all ages, teachers, and the general public.

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION:-

•   The African Safari Program incorporates scaffolding and differentiation strategies by utilizing visuals, audio, print materials, translations, and hands-on activities to enhance the workshop. 

• Students and audiences participate through storytelling, dramatization, group activities, and creative art. 

• At the end of the workshop, the audience acquires important tools for problem-solving, critical thinking, and learning how to become better citizens of the world.

• Diversity and inclusion workshops can be integrated into educational lessons like Anti-bullying Week, or Storybook Character Week, as well as in lessons like social studies (cultural celebrations), Geography, and creative arts. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is an introductory Kiswahili language course for students with little or no prior experience. The course stresses proficiency in the spoken language; hence, classes will be based on real-life experiences and everyday events. This course comprises 12 instructional sessions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 By the end of this course, each student will demonstrate oral and written evidence of acquisition of:

a)      Basic skills in performing day-to-day interactions such as greetings, interpersonal conversations, and comprehension in Kiswahili.

b)      Use of simple communicative grammatical constructions.

c)      Appreciation of basic cultural practices of Swahili-speaking people.