Abstract
Increasing recognition of non-western knowledge is now challenging our understating of concepts, phenomenon and consequently our practices. Solving developing and non-English speaking countries’ education challenges with borrowed ideas from the West has moral and ethical concerns. Do we want to see a ‘homogenised global order’ where everyone looks the same and does similar things? Diversity of culturally driven knowledge can significantly enhance our lives and increase global innovations. This paper poses some emerging concerns that may challenge, the currently, widely accepted concepts and practices. It is intended to be a provocative discussion to create opportunities for people to remain true to their culture yet engaged with the wider world through a “mutually respectful interface” that does not expect one to change to become like the other.
Presenters
Hitendra PillayProfessor, Creative Industry Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Education and Learning Worlds of Differences
KEYWORDS
Hegemony of knowledge, Non-western knowledge, Homogenised global order, Culturally driven
