Podcast: The Education Show- Episode 52: Part 4: Embracing Indigenous Knowledge in Education

Welcome to our inspiring 5-part podcast series that explores how we can equip South African learners with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world! Join us as we dive into powerful conversations with changemakers, education specialists, advocates and educators. Together, we’ll explore what 21st century skills are, why they’re important, the value of child participation and strategic partnership, innovative teaching strategies, the role of indigenous knowledge and reimagined assessments that enable holistic learning and prepare learners for a dynamic world.

Whether you're a policymaker, parent, educator, lifelong learner or someone who’s passionate about the future of South Africa’s next generation, this series offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights to inspire meaningful change in South African classrooms - for all!

In this episode, Zahraa McDonald and Prof. Leketi Makhalela share from their experiences being involved in the academic sector. They bring perspectives on including indigenous knowledge in education and the kinds of skills learners can gain from that. Zahraa and Leketi also talk about the kinds of approaches needed to embrace diverse knowledge systems in education.

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