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What is Indigenous Knowledge (IK)

Chapter 4
Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries
A global concept referring to knowledge which arises out of the respective cultural, historical and social backgrounds of individuals, in other words prior knowledge which is primarily shaped by the family and community.
Published in Chapter:
Crucial Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Formal Education Systems
Claudia Koehler (University of Frankfurt a.M., Germany)
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0838-0.ch004
Abstract
The chapter emphasises the important role of indigenous knowledge (IK) in formal education systems. If formal education does not take appropriate account of IK, learners will not be able to connect their learning experiences with their social and cultural environment. This impacts negatively on their ability to apply education for the construction of their life pathways. The chapter argues that in different countries, formal education has been shaped and dominated either by the majority population or by a ruling group and as a result is based on the respective groups' epistemologies and ontologies as well as their language. This has led to a separation of IK from the type of knowledge mediated through formal education. The consequences of this separation and the resulting argument for the significance of a strong integration of IK into the body of knowledge mediated through formal education as a prerequisite for relevance and usefulness of education is discussed on the level of the student and on the level of development.
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Agricultural Indigenous Knowledge Systems Practiced in Gutu Rural District of Zimbabwe
This can be described as the knowledge that has been developed over time in a community mainly through accumulation of experiences and intimate understanding of the environment in a given culture.
Published in Chapter: Agricultural Indigenous Knowledge Systems Practiced in Gutu Rural District of Zimbabwe; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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A Philosophical Appraisal of Indigenous Knowledge and Its Role in Malaysia, India, and Bangladesh: Including the Excluded
The wisdom, practices, and cultural knowledge accumulated by indigenous communities over generations, often encompassing a deep understanding of their local environment and sustainable living practices.
Published in Chapter: A Philosophical Appraisal of Indigenous Knowledge and Its Role in Malaysia, India, and Bangladesh: Including the Excluded; From: Inclusivity and Indigeneity in Education for Sustainable Development
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Binarism as a Recipe for Lukewarm Research into Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Zimbabwe
That type of knowledge that is unique to a given culture or community. It informs the local society of what actions to take in areas that relate to a plethora of things such as health and agriculture as well as religion. This knowledge is largely used by rural communities.
Published in Chapter: Binarism as a Recipe for Lukewarm Research into Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Zimbabwe; From: Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries
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