Indigenous Knowledge and Education in Africa

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 s...

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Main Author: Ezeanya-Esiobu, Chika (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Series:Frontiers in African Business Research,
Subjects:
Business.
Africa.
Education > Curricula.
Education > Philosophy.
Educational sociology.
African Business.
Curriculum Studies.
Educational Philosophy.
Sociology of Education.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Indigenous Knowledge And Its Importance In Africa's Curriculum
  • 2. Foundations For An Indigenous Knowledge Based Curricula
  • 3. Historical Foundations Of Formal Education Curriculum In Africa
  • 4. Contemporary Education Curriculum In Africa
  • 5. Africa's Indigenous Knowledge: From Education To Practice
  • 6. The Case Of Traditional Bonesetting And Orthopaedic Medical Curriculum
  • 7. Research, Innovation, Indigenous Knowledge and Policy Action in Africa
  • 8. Conclusion: Towards a Mainstreaming of Indigenous Knowledge in Africa's Curriculum.

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