ESC3701
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE: MARCH 2025
, ASSIGNMENT 01: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (PART A)
(SHORT QUESTIONS) (100 marks) – on the myUnisa Moodle platform
DUE DATE: To be communicated on myUnisa
UNIQUE NUMBER: To be communicated on myUnisa
African Philosophy and an African Philosophy of Education
Question 1
Explain the relevance of African indigenous knowledge systems within
education.
African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) play a crucial role in education by
ensuring that African heritage, values, and traditions are recognized and integrated
into formal learning. Their inclusion fosters a sense of cultural identity, allowing
learners to see themselves reflected in their education, which promotes pride and
belonging. The incorporation of IKS also helps decolonize education by challenging
the dominance of Western knowledge systems that historically marginalized
African perspectives.
When we embracing indigenous knowledge, education becomes more holistic and
contextually relevant, as IKS is deeply connected to the lived experiences of
African communities. It recognizes multiple sources of knowledge, including
empirical observations, spiritual traditions, and communal wisdom, making learning
more meaningful. And also, IKS aligns with the philosophy of Ubuntu, emphasizing
interconnectedness, collaboration, and communal problem-solving, which
enhances social responsibility in education. The integration of IKS into the
curriculum also protects and preserves African heritage, ensuring that traditional
knowledge is passed down to future generations. It transforms the curriculum by
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE: MARCH 2025
, ASSIGNMENT 01: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (PART A)
(SHORT QUESTIONS) (100 marks) – on the myUnisa Moodle platform
DUE DATE: To be communicated on myUnisa
UNIQUE NUMBER: To be communicated on myUnisa
African Philosophy and an African Philosophy of Education
Question 1
Explain the relevance of African indigenous knowledge systems within
education.
African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) play a crucial role in education by
ensuring that African heritage, values, and traditions are recognized and integrated
into formal learning. Their inclusion fosters a sense of cultural identity, allowing
learners to see themselves reflected in their education, which promotes pride and
belonging. The incorporation of IKS also helps decolonize education by challenging
the dominance of Western knowledge systems that historically marginalized
African perspectives.
When we embracing indigenous knowledge, education becomes more holistic and
contextually relevant, as IKS is deeply connected to the lived experiences of
African communities. It recognizes multiple sources of knowledge, including
empirical observations, spiritual traditions, and communal wisdom, making learning
more meaningful. And also, IKS aligns with the philosophy of Ubuntu, emphasizing
interconnectedness, collaboration, and communal problem-solving, which
enhances social responsibility in education. The integration of IKS into the
curriculum also protects and preserves African heritage, ensuring that traditional
knowledge is passed down to future generations. It transforms the curriculum by
