LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
PDU3701
ASSIGNMENT NO: 02
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
Question 1
1.1 Issues to be addressed in education in the context of African philosophy's
attempt to reassert distinctively African ways of thinking and relating to the
world:
a. Decolonization of Education: This involves challenging and dismantling the
Eurocentric curriculum and pedagogical approaches that dominate education
systems in Africa. Decolonization seeks to integrate indigenous knowledge
systems, histories, and cultural perspectives into educational frameworks.
, LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
STUDENT NUMBER :
STUDENT NAMES :
MODULE CODE : PDU3701
DUE DATE :
UNIQUE NUMBER :
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER : 2 Paragraph type questions: Mandatory
assignment
Question 1
1.1 Issues to be addressed in education in the context of African philosophy's
attempt to reassert distinctively African ways of thinking and relating to the
world:
a. Decolonization of Education: This involves challenging and dismantling the
Eurocentric curriculum and pedagogical approaches that dominate education
systems in Africa. Decolonization seeks to integrate indigenous knowledge
systems, histories, and cultural perspectives into educational frameworks.
b. Cultural Relevance: Education should reflect and respect the diverse cultural
backgrounds of African learners. It should acknowledge and incorporate
indigenous languages, traditions, and ways of knowing into the curriculum to
ensure that students see themselves represented and valued in their
educational experiences.
c. Empowerment and Critical Thinking: African philosophy emphasizes the
importance of empowering individuals to think critically and independently.
Education should foster critical thinking skills, encourage questioning, and
promote active engagement with knowledge, rather than rote memorization or
passive learning.
d. Community Engagement: Education should not only focus on individual
achievement but also emphasize communal values and responsibilities. It
should encourage collaboration, cooperation, and collective problem-solving,
fostering a sense of solidarity and social cohesion within communities.
PDU3701
ASSIGNMENT NO: 02
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
Question 1
1.1 Issues to be addressed in education in the context of African philosophy's
attempt to reassert distinctively African ways of thinking and relating to the
world:
a. Decolonization of Education: This involves challenging and dismantling the
Eurocentric curriculum and pedagogical approaches that dominate education
systems in Africa. Decolonization seeks to integrate indigenous knowledge
systems, histories, and cultural perspectives into educational frameworks.
, LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
STUDENT NUMBER :
STUDENT NAMES :
MODULE CODE : PDU3701
DUE DATE :
UNIQUE NUMBER :
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER : 2 Paragraph type questions: Mandatory
assignment
Question 1
1.1 Issues to be addressed in education in the context of African philosophy's
attempt to reassert distinctively African ways of thinking and relating to the
world:
a. Decolonization of Education: This involves challenging and dismantling the
Eurocentric curriculum and pedagogical approaches that dominate education
systems in Africa. Decolonization seeks to integrate indigenous knowledge
systems, histories, and cultural perspectives into educational frameworks.
b. Cultural Relevance: Education should reflect and respect the diverse cultural
backgrounds of African learners. It should acknowledge and incorporate
indigenous languages, traditions, and ways of knowing into the curriculum to
ensure that students see themselves represented and valued in their
educational experiences.
c. Empowerment and Critical Thinking: African philosophy emphasizes the
importance of empowering individuals to think critically and independently.
Education should foster critical thinking skills, encourage questioning, and
promote active engagement with knowledge, rather than rote memorization or
passive learning.
d. Community Engagement: Education should not only focus on individual
achievement but also emphasize communal values and responsibilities. It
should encourage collaboration, cooperation, and collective problem-solving,
fostering a sense of solidarity and social cohesion within communities.
