UNISA
IED1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
JUNE 2023
, IED1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
QUESTION 1
Assignment 03 is compulsory. Study learning units 1 to 3 of the study guide to help
you complete this assignment. Also, feel free to read any other relevant scholarly
sources.
QUESTION 1
Read excerpt 1 in the addendum with the title: The decolonial role of African
indigenous languages and indigenous knowledge in formal education processes
written by Shava S and Manyike TV (2018) very carefully and, answer the questions
below.
1.1 According to the authors, “indigenous knowledges refer to the knowledges
of indigenous peoples across the globe”. Define the concept of “indigenous
knowledge” in your own words. However, if you decide to look for scholarly
texts to help you define this concept, please ensure that you acknowledge
your sources.
Indigenous knowledge here refers to the understandings and skills developed by
communities and passed from generation to generation over long periods of time.
This does not imply that it is not dynamic; it is modified in response to community
change.
This knowledge includes all forms of knowledge, know-how, skills, practices and
beliefs that enable a community to achieve stable livelihoods in their environment.
1.2 Mention the seven main features of indigenous knowledge referred to in the
article.
Key aspects of indigenous knowledge are people (indigenous peoples), context
(spatio-temporal), culture, language, knowledge, practices and dynamism (Shava,
2013).
, 1.3 According to the authors, indigenous knowledges change over time. State
whether this statement is true or false; quote a sentence from the passage to
support your response
TRUE
Indigenous knowledge here refers to the understandings and skills developed by
communities and passed from generation to generation over long periods of time.
This does not imply that it is not dynamic; it is modified in response to community
change.
IED1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
JUNE 2023
, IED1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
QUESTION 1
Assignment 03 is compulsory. Study learning units 1 to 3 of the study guide to help
you complete this assignment. Also, feel free to read any other relevant scholarly
sources.
QUESTION 1
Read excerpt 1 in the addendum with the title: The decolonial role of African
indigenous languages and indigenous knowledge in formal education processes
written by Shava S and Manyike TV (2018) very carefully and, answer the questions
below.
1.1 According to the authors, “indigenous knowledges refer to the knowledges
of indigenous peoples across the globe”. Define the concept of “indigenous
knowledge” in your own words. However, if you decide to look for scholarly
texts to help you define this concept, please ensure that you acknowledge
your sources.
Indigenous knowledge here refers to the understandings and skills developed by
communities and passed from generation to generation over long periods of time.
This does not imply that it is not dynamic; it is modified in response to community
change.
This knowledge includes all forms of knowledge, know-how, skills, practices and
beliefs that enable a community to achieve stable livelihoods in their environment.
1.2 Mention the seven main features of indigenous knowledge referred to in the
article.
Key aspects of indigenous knowledge are people (indigenous peoples), context
(spatio-temporal), culture, language, knowledge, practices and dynamism (Shava,
2013).
, 1.3 According to the authors, indigenous knowledges change over time. State
whether this statement is true or false; quote a sentence from the passage to
support your response
TRUE
Indigenous knowledge here refers to the understandings and skills developed by
communities and passed from generation to generation over long periods of time.
This does not imply that it is not dynamic; it is modified in response to community
change.
