PSE4801
Assignment number: 03
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
PREVIEW:
Introduction:
African philosophy of education has undergone significant transformations, particularly
in response to the (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education. The interaction
between these two philosophical frameworks has shaped and influenced the
development of African educational thought, challenging and expanding traditional
perspectives. This essay will explore the influence of the (post) analytical tradition on
African philosophy of education, examining the ways in which it has deconstructed
colonial ideologies and reconstructed indigenous knowledge systems.
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 2023- 0618151315
, AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY AND AN AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
(QUESTIONS BASED ON CHAPTER 1)
SECTION A
Write an essay of not more than 10 typed pages (cover page, table of content and
bibliography excluded) on the following theory:
AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
1. Introduction Discuss how the (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education
influences African philosophy. (10)
2.
2.1 Body of the essay
2.2 African philosophy does not suggest that every African subscribe to its ideology.
What are the principles of African philosophy that distinguish it from other philosophies?
Your discussion and examples should relate to African thoughts, practices and
traditions. (15)
2.3 Critically reflect on how culture influences African philosophy of education. (15)
2.4 Discuss how critical and post-structuralist concepts of an African philosophy of
education affect educational experience. Relate your response to educational theory
and practice. (15)
2.5 The practice of ubuntu extends from mere participation to engagement. Explain your
understanding of this statement in educational context. (15)
2.6 Influenced by cosmopolitanism, Gyekye (1995:190) argues that there cannot be a
single and uniform African philosophical perspective on education. Comment in detail
on the above statement. (15)
3. Conclusion (no new information and argumentation)
3.1 Defend the importance of African philosophy as educational experience. (10)
3.2 Briefly reflect/conclude on how your understanding of African philosophy will
influence your personal educational theory and practice. (5)
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 2023- 0618151315
Assignment number: 03
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
PREVIEW:
Introduction:
African philosophy of education has undergone significant transformations, particularly
in response to the (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education. The interaction
between these two philosophical frameworks has shaped and influenced the
development of African educational thought, challenging and expanding traditional
perspectives. This essay will explore the influence of the (post) analytical tradition on
African philosophy of education, examining the ways in which it has deconstructed
colonial ideologies and reconstructed indigenous knowledge systems.
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 2023- 0618151315
, AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY AND AN AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
(QUESTIONS BASED ON CHAPTER 1)
SECTION A
Write an essay of not more than 10 typed pages (cover page, table of content and
bibliography excluded) on the following theory:
AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
1. Introduction Discuss how the (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education
influences African philosophy. (10)
2.
2.1 Body of the essay
2.2 African philosophy does not suggest that every African subscribe to its ideology.
What are the principles of African philosophy that distinguish it from other philosophies?
Your discussion and examples should relate to African thoughts, practices and
traditions. (15)
2.3 Critically reflect on how culture influences African philosophy of education. (15)
2.4 Discuss how critical and post-structuralist concepts of an African philosophy of
education affect educational experience. Relate your response to educational theory
and practice. (15)
2.5 The practice of ubuntu extends from mere participation to engagement. Explain your
understanding of this statement in educational context. (15)
2.6 Influenced by cosmopolitanism, Gyekye (1995:190) argues that there cannot be a
single and uniform African philosophical perspective on education. Comment in detail
on the above statement. (15)
3. Conclusion (no new information and argumentation)
3.1 Defend the importance of African philosophy as educational experience. (10)
3.2 Briefly reflect/conclude on how your understanding of African philosophy will
influence your personal educational theory and practice. (5)
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 2023- 0618151315
