Somali Traditions Learning Material - Powerpoint Presentation

This learning resource was developed by a former London school deputy Head Teacher, and is created from the materials of our exhibition called Red Light Busking presents Dem Live A Foreign a cultural look into London's Caribbean and Somali communities.
 
Our 30 page power point presentation on Somali traditions offers your students a rich look into UK Somali heritage, where it touches on themes such as marriage, language, food, law, youth culture and insights of British born Somali's via our podcast discussion with London based Nomad radio. 
 
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Here’s what this teaching resource can bring to your classroom:
 
Cultural Insight and Empathy Building: With this resource, your students will get an authentic perspective on Somali traditions, making it a valuable tool for promoting empathy and cultural awareness. 
The learning resource uses material from our exhibition, where interesting discussion your students will enjoy will be from our discussion with Nomad Radio where we discuss topics such as the meaning behind popular youth slang terms such as 'Wallahi,' how Somali's keep a tradition of being able to trace back their family linage 5+ generations, the influence of Somali’s on UK law and a tongue in cheek reason why you’ll need to cough up £50,000 for your Somali bride to be. This Powerpoint resource can be run with no prior lesson planning and fits perfectly for any PSHE or SMSC lessons. 
 
Encourages Critical Thinking and Discussion: The presentation is packed with thoughtful prompts to help students reflect on cultural significance and values, where the purpose is to help inspire their thinking. You’ll be able to guide discussions that delve into family roles, values, and societal expectations, helping students think critically and make connections to their own lives.
 
This learning resource is avilable at a special discounted price of just £1 until the end of this month.
 
If you'd like to find out more about our Dem Live A Foreign exhibition please click here.