This module adopts two theories: Afrocentrism and the Life Span Model. It introduces students to an Afrocentric understanding of human behaviour and the skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments to promote social well-being.It allows students to critically engage with the Afrocentric nature of being, the dimensions of the African community, the importance of the environment in communities (Green Social Work), and the contributions of people of African ancestry made to social work and social development. The module is rooted within the critical social development praxis and the African worldview, which is based on the African culture, beliefs, practices, spirituality and values. Moreover, the module emphasizes the importance of discovering the centred place of the African in our learning about, understanding, analysing, and intervening in the lives of the African people. The importance of the environment in communities (green social work) is also emphasised.
- Teacher: Sibonsile Zibane
