African Mask-Making Workshop: Professional Development Experiences of Diverse Participants

Authors

  • Audrey C. Rule University of Northern Iowa
  • Sarah E. Montgomery University of Northern Iowa
  • Gloria Kirkland Holmes University of Northern Iowa
  • Dwight C. Watson University of Northern Iowa
  • Yvonne Ayesiga Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v17i2.953

Keywords:

multicultural art, African mask-making, professional development, multicultural workshop, teacher education

Abstract

Diverse education professionals learned about African cultures in a workshop experience by making African masks using authentic symbolism.  Analysis of reflections to evaluate the workshop for applicability to participants with and without African heritage showed that both groups expanded their cultural knowledge of traditional African ethnic groups. Those participants with African heritage noted valuing of women while those without African heritage expressed appreciation for African culture, self-evaluation of work, and the desire to investigate their own heritages.

Author Biographies

Audrey C. Rule, University of Northern Iowa

Dr. Audrey Rule is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Northern Iowa.

Sarah E. Montgomery, University of Northern Iowa

Dr. Sarah Montgomery is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Northern Iowa.

Gloria Kirkland Holmes, University of Northern Iowa

Dr. Gloria Kirkland Holmes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Northern Iowa.

Dwight C. Watson, University of Northern Iowa

Dr. Dwight Watson is the Dean of the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa.

Yvonne Ayesiga, Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, USA

Yvonne Ayesiga is an international graduate student from Uganda.

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Published

2015-06-28

How to Cite

Rule, A. C., Montgomery, S. E., Kirkland Holmes, G., Watson, D. C., & Ayesiga, Y. (2015). African Mask-Making Workshop: Professional Development Experiences of Diverse Participants. International Journal of Multicultural Education, 17(2), 135–157. https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v17i2.953

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Section

Praxis Articles (Peer-reviewed)