Indigenous Education: Language, Culture and Identity
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Philosophy
Format
Kindle
Pages
493
Language
Dutch, Flemish
Published
Jan 1, 2015
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2015
ISBN-10
9401793557
ISBN-13
9789401793551
Description
This book delves into the intricate relationship between education, language, culture, and identity within Indigenous communities. It presents a multifaceted exploration of how educational practices can reflect and honor Indigenous traditions and ways of knowing. Through a series of conceptual chapters, the author articulates the challenges and opportunities faced in integrating Indigenous perspectives into mainstream education systems.
In addition to theoretical insights, the work features a collection of national case studies that highlight successful initiatives and models from various Indigenous contexts. These real-world examples serve to illustrate how language revitalization, cultural practices, and community engagement can significantly enhance educational outcomes for Indigenous learners. By emphasizing the importance of culturally relevant pedagogy, this compilation ultimately aims to foster a deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems, advocating for a reimagined approach to education that empowers Indigenous identities and voices.
In addition to theoretical insights, the work features a collection of national case studies that highlight successful initiatives and models from various Indigenous contexts. These real-world examples serve to illustrate how language revitalization, cultural practices, and community engagement can significantly enhance educational outcomes for Indigenous learners. By emphasizing the importance of culturally relevant pedagogy, this compilation ultimately aims to foster a deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems, advocating for a reimagined approach to education that empowers Indigenous identities and voices.
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