Indigenous Knowledge and Education in Africa (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

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 education to trigger the necessary transformation in Africa, it should be constructed on a strong foundation of learners' indigenous knowledge. The book presents a distinct and uncharted pathway for Africa to advance sustainably through home-grown and grassroots based ideas, leading to advances in science and technology, growth of indigenous African business and the transformation of Africans into conscious and active participants in the continent's progress. Indigenous Knowledge and Education in Africa is of interest to educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers and individuals engaged in finding sustainable and strategic solutions to regional and global advancement.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Series:	Frontiers in African Business Research
Release date:	May 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	115
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-981-13-6634-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > International business Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Curriculum planning & development
LSN:	981-13-6634-9
Barcode:	9789811366345

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