PDU3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 2024
- DUE 23 MAY 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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, PDU3701 Assignment 2 2024 - DUE 23 MAY 2024
Question 1
1.1 African philosophy is concerned with attempting to reassert distinctively
African ways of thinking and of relating to the world. In the light of this, what
issues need to be addressed in education? List 4 issues. (8)
1.2 In responding to the question in 1.1, discuss the significance of ubuntu and
communality for education. (Refer to pages 14-17 of Philosophy in Education
Today: An Introduction) (20)
1.3 Name TWO educators associated with African philosophy. (2) (Refer to pages
15 and 17 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction)
1.4 What is the intention of the Indigenous African Knowledge System
Programme? (10) Refer to page 27 of Philosophy in Education Today: An
Introduction) 16
1.5 What impact would the integration of indigenous African knowledge systems
with Western knowledge systems have on the school curriculum in South Africa?
(10) (Refer to page 29 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction) (50)
African Philosophy and Education
1.1 Issues in Education
Here are four issues that need to be addressed in education when considering
African philosophy:
• Relevancy: Current education systems might not reflect the cultural values
and knowledge systems of African societies.
• Decolonization: Education systems might still be influenced by colonial
ideologies, neglecting indigenous African ways of learning.
• Focus on Individualism: Western education often emphasizes individual
achievement, which may clash with African communal values.
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ASSIGNMENT 2 2024
- DUE 23 MAY 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
+254792947610
[Course title]
, PDU3701 Assignment 2 2024 - DUE 23 MAY 2024
Question 1
1.1 African philosophy is concerned with attempting to reassert distinctively
African ways of thinking and of relating to the world. In the light of this, what
issues need to be addressed in education? List 4 issues. (8)
1.2 In responding to the question in 1.1, discuss the significance of ubuntu and
communality for education. (Refer to pages 14-17 of Philosophy in Education
Today: An Introduction) (20)
1.3 Name TWO educators associated with African philosophy. (2) (Refer to pages
15 and 17 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction)
1.4 What is the intention of the Indigenous African Knowledge System
Programme? (10) Refer to page 27 of Philosophy in Education Today: An
Introduction) 16
1.5 What impact would the integration of indigenous African knowledge systems
with Western knowledge systems have on the school curriculum in South Africa?
(10) (Refer to page 29 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction) (50)
African Philosophy and Education
1.1 Issues in Education
Here are four issues that need to be addressed in education when considering
African philosophy:
• Relevancy: Current education systems might not reflect the cultural values
and knowledge systems of African societies.
• Decolonization: Education systems might still be influenced by colonial
ideologies, neglecting indigenous African ways of learning.
• Focus on Individualism: Western education often emphasizes individual
achievement, which may clash with African communal values.
For exam pack with questions and answers, quality notes, assignments and exam
help:
email:
WhatsApp: +254792947610
