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Ethnoacademics

Ethnoacademics is a proactive cultural academic fission developed to have cultures create intimate education connections with what is in place academically while demonstrating how combining equal parts of cultures a shared fusion of academic wholeness can be achieved. The new fusion will foster inclusiveness, attitude shifts, and a collective education movement forward for the betterment of the learning community. This educational process is designed to create academic success for black boys globally who are presently lacking in achievement in the present education process.

Ethnoacademics Defined

Ethnoacademics was developed in 2005 by C. Jackson Howard. The term “ethno” refers to the components that make up a cultural identity of a group of people. Elements involved in a culture are language, foods, style of dress, and values. Academics refer to the activities having to do with schools. The combination of the two terms in the education of black males is an important missing component in their academic studies. For the educator of black males, knowing and understanding the term “ethnoacademics” and learning to apply it in the mathematics, social studies, science, and reading curriculum will result in a more enriching education for their students. Understanding ethnoacademics and applying its theories could be the missing piece of the puzzle many educators have been looking for to help boost the academic achievement among black males. The practice of incorporating culture into academics should not be viewed as a sporadic interjection to merely show an understanding of multiculturalism. It should be viewed as a daily educational necessity.

Academic Components

Land Scene Setups (LSS™)

LSS™ is a theatrical participatory approach for teaching, reviewing, building, and applying knowledge to a student’s academic base. This approach uses LSS™ scripts to accomplish this goal. The theory behind this method is based on the adage that if the whole world is a stage, then everybody plays a part. LSS™ scripts are based on the exploits of a black boy named Raymond who has a mathematical phobia, and a fraction named ¾. LSS is a curriculum supplement designed with participation in mind.

This Land Scene Setups approach is designed to move black boys from an uninvolved state of participation into an involved ownership educational space. It teaches mathematics, social studies, and character building through math, theatre, historical-cultural theatre, inclusion, creativity, introduction to economics, manufacturing, and production. While working in groups, students are provided a chance to learn or review at the pace of the group. Opportunities for practicing problem solving among the group are stressed throughout the book. A strong component to ethnoacademics includes linking community knowledge with education application. Oftentimes, black male students do not see or understand a connection to mathematics, social sciences, and proper ethical practices as it relates to them and their place in their community. This series addresses this in a number of ways to be discussed in various sections.

Teachers will use the language of the five secrets along with LSS™ to help facilitate involvement and participation to review or introduce new subject matter.

LSS ™ Scripts

LSS™ are scripts with a purpose. These “entercational” (entertainment + education) scripts follow the life of Raymond and ¾ and give a light-hearted portrayal of how numbers and humans interact. LSS™ scripts are humorous educational theatrical scripts used to generate participation among black males working in teams. LSS™, along with GIFTS, are the method tools used to incorporate lessons.

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GIFTS and LSS™ Scripts'''

Recall that GIFTS stands for Get Information For Team and Self. This is a methodology that employs the theory that if the whole team does its part in achieving and participating in the script, they will gain knowledge together. The very definition of team implies teamwork—all work for the betterment of team and self. Being taught to use their GIFTS in a team setting, students create more of an ownership in their academic advancements. This methodology safely encourages people at all learning levels to work homogeneously. The main focus or purpose of the team will be to extract information and learn how to apply the given information. Scripts are the theatrical + educational scripts used to extract information. LSS™ allows for all team participants to work and participate in some capacity. Like any theatrical piece, there are many parts to play in the building of its foundation. By working together with their LSS™ scripts and GIFTS, teams will participate in problem solving, learn appropriate social interactions, discuss ethical dilemmas, and learn mathematical and writing skills.

Foundation

The foundation is built on the beliefs and practices of ancestral traditions, along with incorporating the social change science of W.E.B. Dubois, and the social cognitive theories of Albert Bandura. The foundation of application is built on five social concept strategies that are to be interwoven into academic studies. They include:

1.	Understanding the Value in Education 2.	Tearing Down Stereotypes 3.	Counting on Consequences 4.	The Relevance of Connecting African and African American History 5.	Setting Goals

Application

This education model is used to enhance the academic performance of black boys. The process seeks to weave the process into academics grades K-12. Its aim is to fill in the gaps of the present system of education. Ethnoacademics deals with the following educational disconnects:

Appathy, Inclusive History, Basic Skill Development, Participatory Engagement, Knkowledge of Goal Setting, Positive Thoughts and Language, Local Community Involvement, Ownership of Actions, Problem Solving, and Developing Leadership Skills

References

Bandura, Albert (1969). Principles of Behavior Modification. Holt McDougal. ISBN -13: 9780030811517 Dubois, W.E.B (2003) Souls of Black Folk (Barnes & Noble Classics Series). ISBN 13-9781593080143 Howard, C.Jackson (2008). Ethnoacademics. Beckham Publications Group, Inc. ISBN 0-9816505-6-2