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Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Global Citizenship in Early Childhood STEM: A Design-Based Approach to the Renewable Rangers Wordless Book to Foster Self-Directed Learning
Abstract
This chapter explores the design and development of Renewable Rangers, a wordless picture book designed as a culturally responsive, play-based resource for early childhood STEM and climate education. Drawing on the Mokhele-Ramulumo & Gumbo (2025) framework integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Global Citizenship Education, the book uses multimodal storytelling to promote self-directed learning, creativity, critical thinking, and environmental awareness. Through a design-based research approach, it translates theory into practice via narrative structure, visual storytelling, teacher prompts, and hands-on extensions. Set in South Africa, the Rangers' journey across provinces embeds scientific concepts within familiar cultural and ecological contexts, supporting identity formation and global citizenship. While empirical testing is pending, the design shows promise for enhancing cognitive, social, and cultural development, positioning the book as both a practical teaching tool and a model for transformative early science education.
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