Winnowing and sifting indigenous knowledge : philosophy, sociology, psychology, and the African learner / Christopher Ndlovu and Shepherd Ndondo (eds.).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ndlovu, Christopher, 1969- editor.

Ndondo, Shepherd, 1971- editor.

Series:

Africa in the global space, 2576-358X ; Vol. 12

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Africa--Philosophy.

Education.

Ethnoscience--Africa.

Ethnoscience.

Human ecology--Africa.

Human ecology.

Ubuntu (Philosophy).

Physical Description:

vi, 163 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Peter Lang, 2026.

Summary:

"The aim of this book is to revisit the African past in search of values and knowledge that might be used in tandem with modern ways to create a more sustainable future. The African tradition has sustained human life since time immemorial, and represents a wealth of knowledge: pre-colonial Africa had many flourishing cultures and a wide variety of economic activities. This way of life was deep rooted in African values of ubuntu, informed mainly by a humanistic and communitarian ethic. In their interaction with the environment, African communities were largely in harmony with their environment. This was facilitated through taboos, which were meant to protect the environment, as well as through storytelling and the totem system. After colonization, new cultures gradually replaced tradition, and new values were introduced to African life. Modern ways of production were also ushered in, including agricultural mechanization in farming, which supported for an expanding population but further undermined traditional methods. This book asks how the benefits of contemporary practice can be combined with traditional African values in the pursuit of a more sustainable way of life. It will be of interest to all those studying Indigneous knowledge systems and their applicability to current and future society in Africa"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Contextualized strategies to enhance better numeracy attainment for underperforming learners in rural primary schools

Indigenous knowledge systems as survival strategy : the mopane worm economy in Mangwe

Towards identity consciousness? : an analysis of the role of heritage studies in advancing indigenous knowledge systems education in the competence-based secondary school curriculum in Zimbabwe

Ubuntu : an African heritage

A re-look at traditional and natural health remedies in the light of COVID-19

Influence of language of instruction in African learning setups

Refocusing arts and culture implementation for socio-economic growth : contextualising tertiary education curriculum in Zimbabwe

Exploring an indigenous epistemic space for a sustainable ECD programme

Ancient wisdom : exploring traditional family practices as resilient security measures for unforeseen events

African philosophy and democratic values education in Africa

Rethinking the language of instruction in Zimbabwe : past, present and future

Disturbing contexts in rural learning ecologies for better learning and livelihoods.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Winnowing and sifting indigenous knowledge

ISBN:

9783034351416

3034351410

OCLC:

1519263327

Publisher Number:

90104656645