ABSTRACT

This volume explores conceptualizations of indigeneity and the ways that indigenous philosophies can and should inform educational policy and practice. Beginning with questions and philosophies of indigeneity itself, the volume then covers the indigenous philosophies and practices of a range of communities—including Sami, Maori, Walpiri, Navajo and Kokama peoples. Chapter authors examine how these different ideals can inform and create meaningful educational experiences for communities that reflect indigenous ways of life. By applying them in informing a philosophy of education that is particular and relevant to a given indigenous community, this study aims to help policy makers and educational practitioners create meaningful educational experiences.

chapter 1|13 pages

Introduction

Philosophizing about Indigenous Philosophies of Education

part 1|112 pages

Philosophical Approaches toward Indigeneity

chapter 2|23 pages

Re-imagining “Indigeneity”

From Dichotomous toward Intrinsic Based Understanding of Indigenous Philosophy and Pedagogy

chapter 4|21 pages

Indigeneity and African Education

Cultivating Decolonized University Teaching and Learning

chapter 5|23 pages

The Deaf as an Indigenous Community

Philosophical Considerations

chapter 6|22 pages

Transformational Leadership in Chinese Schools

An Analysis from the Perspective of the Confucian Idea of Transformation

part 2|119 pages

Understanding Indigenous Cultures and Education

chapter 7|19 pages

Indigenous Education Reform

A Decolonizing Approach

chapter 8|20 pages

Untamed Education

The Philosophical Principles Behind the Kokama School

chapter 9|27 pages

Home Within

Locating a Warlpiri Approach to Developing and Applying an Indigenous Educational Philosophy in Australian Contexts

chapter 11|17 pages

Ainu Puri

Content and Praxis of an Indigenous Philosophy of a Northern People

chapter 12|18 pages

Everyday Hope

Indigenous Aims of Education in Settler-Colonial Societies