This book, the second of two volumes, focuses on the conceptualization of Indigenous Knowledge and Curriculum, Ethiopian/African Philosophy and the possibilities of Indigenization/Africanization of African Education. Its main purpose is to overview African Education and its curriculum development with particular emphasis on Indigenization and Knowledge Production in Ethiopia and come up with curriculum model that fits for Africa.

Explores Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Post-Colonial perspectives of Education in Africa Examines the concept of Indigenous Education and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Brings a unique focus on Ethiopia as a case study

Autorentext

Woube Kassaye is Associate Professor currently engaged in teaching and researching at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education & Behavioural Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. His major field of study is Curriculum and Instruction and Music Education.

Inhalt

1. Traditional/Indigenous Education.- 2. African Indigenous/Traditional Education.- 3. Ethiopian Traditional/Indigenous Education.- 4. Modern Education in Africa.- 5. Modern Education in Ethiopia.- 6. Indigenization/Africanization of Education.