Integrating Indigenous Media for Educational Progress: Merging Traditional Knowledge With Modern Curricula

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Author(s): Iris-Panagiota Efthymiou (University of Greenwich, UK)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 24
Source title: Indigenous Teaching Disciplines and Perspectives for Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Maserole Christina Kgari-Masondo (The University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9296-6.ch014

Keywords: Education / Higher Education / Information Science Reference / Multicultural Education

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This chapter examines the potential of indigenous media as a tool for incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into contemporary education. By embedding traditional practices, oral histories, and cultural narratives into modern curricula, we can create learning environments that are inclusive, contextually relevant, and culturally sustaining. The discussion highlights successful examples of integrating indigenous media in classrooms, addressing barriers such as digital inequality and cultural misrepresentation. The chapter emphasizes the role of collaboration with indigenous communities to co-create educational materials that honour and preserve their heritage while fostering cross-cultural understanding. It concludes with strategies for policymakers, educators, and curriculum designers to adopt culturally responsive approaches, advancing equity and innovation in education.

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