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Indigenous Knowledge and Education in Africa

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This open access book presents a strong philosophical, theoretical and practical argument for the mainstreaming of indigenous knowledge in curricula development, and in teaching and learning across the African continent. Since the dawn of political independence in Africa, there has been an ongoing search for the kind of education that will create a class of principled and innovative citizens who are sensitive to and committed to the needs of the continent. When indigenous or environment-generated knowledge forms the basis of learning in classrooms, learners are able to immediately connect their education with their lived reality. The result is much introspection, creativity and innovation across fields, sectors and disciplines, leading to societal transformation. Drawing on several theoretical assertions, examples from a wide range of disciplines, and experiences gathered from different continents at different points in history, the book establishes that for educationto trigger the necessary transformation in Africa, it should be constructed on a strong foundation of learners’ indigenous knowledge.

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: Springer Nature Singapore., 2019

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9789811366352

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Naoko Sonoda

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Siti Muawanah

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https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-10-0886-3

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