TPN2601/103
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TEACHING PRACTICE 1
ASSIGNMENT 50
1
,
, TPN2601/103
General themes or concepts that are important for educators in South Africa
1. Decolonisation (Education)
An active process to change the western-dominated philosophy and approach to education to a
balanced approach where indigenous knowledge and pedagogies are acknowledged and
genuinely incorporated into the formal educational system. Multiple perspectives are included to
make education relevant and practical to address needs and challenges within specific contexts.
(Owuor:2007)
Principles: Mkabela – An African approach to education
Own understanding of concept and examples of implementation and teaching practice.
Decolonisation (Education) - is the process of undoing colonizing practices. Confronting and
challenging the colonizing process that have influenced education in the past and which are still
present even today. Factors that lead to decolonization involve strong independence movement
in colonies.
Example: new educational methods becoming independent from old method.
.
TEACHING PRACTICE 1
ASSIGNMENT 50
1
,
, TPN2601/103
General themes or concepts that are important for educators in South Africa
1. Decolonisation (Education)
An active process to change the western-dominated philosophy and approach to education to a
balanced approach where indigenous knowledge and pedagogies are acknowledged and
genuinely incorporated into the formal educational system. Multiple perspectives are included to
make education relevant and practical to address needs and challenges within specific contexts.
(Owuor:2007)
Principles: Mkabela – An African approach to education
Own understanding of concept and examples of implementation and teaching practice.
Decolonisation (Education) - is the process of undoing colonizing practices. Confronting and
challenging the colonizing process that have influenced education in the past and which are still
present even today. Factors that lead to decolonization involve strong independence movement
in colonies.
Example: new educational methods becoming independent from old method.
