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Assignment 02: Paragraph type questions: Mandatory assignment
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.
1. The inclusion of traditional African knowledge and perspectives in the
curriculum
2. The decolonization of education, including the recognition and critique of
Western epistemologies and the promotion of African epistemologies
3. The promotion of critical thinking and trans disciplinary learning that
incorporates both African and Western philosophies
4. The development of culturally relevant pedagogies and teaching methods that
respect and integrate African cultural and philosophical traditions
Reference:
Mbiti, J. S. (1990). African religions & philosophy. Heinemann Educational Books.
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)
Ubuntu and communality have significant implications for education as they
emphasize the interconnectedness and interdependence of individuals within a
community. According to "Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction,"
ubuntu is a Southern African philosophy that encompasses the idea of humanity
and the interconnectedness of individuals within a community. This philosophy
emphasizes the importance of empathy, support, and cooperation among
community members, as well as the idea that individuals are shaped by their
interactions with others.
Assignment 02: Paragraph type questions: Mandatory assignment
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.
1. The inclusion of traditional African knowledge and perspectives in the
curriculum
2. The decolonization of education, including the recognition and critique of
Western epistemologies and the promotion of African epistemologies
3. The promotion of critical thinking and trans disciplinary learning that
incorporates both African and Western philosophies
4. The development of culturally relevant pedagogies and teaching methods that
respect and integrate African cultural and philosophical traditions
Reference:
Mbiti, J. S. (1990). African religions & philosophy. Heinemann Educational Books.
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)
Ubuntu and communality have significant implications for education as they
emphasize the interconnectedness and interdependence of individuals within a
community. According to "Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction,"
ubuntu is a Southern African philosophy that encompasses the idea of humanity
and the interconnectedness of individuals within a community. This philosophy
emphasizes the importance of empathy, support, and cooperation among
community members, as well as the idea that individuals are shaped by their
interactions with others.
