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AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
- 1. Introduction Discuss how the (post) analytical tradition of philosophy of education influences African philosophy. (10)
- 2. Body of the essay
- 2.2 African philosophy does not suggest that every African subscribe to its ideology. What are the principles of African philosophy that distinguish it from other philosophies? Your discussion and examples should relate to African thoughts, practices and traditions. (15)
- 2.3 Critically reflect on how culture influences African philosophy of education. (15)
- 2.4 Discuss how critical and post-structuralist concepts of an African philosophy of education affect educational experience. Relate your response to educational theory and practice.
- 2.5 The practice of ubuntu extends from mere participation to engagement. Explain your understanding of this statement in educational context. (15)
- 2.6 Influenced by cosmopolitanism, Gyekye (1995:190) argues that there cannot be a single and uniform African philosophical perspective on education. Comment in detail on the above statement. (15)
- 3. Conclusion (no new information and argumentation)
- 3.1 Defend the importance of African philosophy as educational experience. (10)
- 3.2 Briefly reflect/conclude on how your understanding of African philosophy will influence your personal educational theory and practice
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