Abstract
The issue of partnerships has recently grown in importance because it also promotes working together to achieve a common goal in teaching indigenous knowledge successfully. On the other hand, Sustainable Development Goal 17 points to partnerships that focus on developing an inquiry-based project that promotes working together. This suggest that working together under a partnership can enable people to achieve a common objective or goal. Partners are viewed as contributing meaningfully towards the progress of achieving a common objective, interest or goal if there is agreement on what should be achieved by all. They have grown in importance in terms of the successful implementation of projects or achieving a set objective, interests, or a goal. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of partnership in teaching indigenous knowledge in primary schools in one of the South African provinces. A qualitative single case study design, interpretive paradigm, social constructivist theory, and Mmogo approach were employed. Telephonic semi-structured interviews, document review, and participant observations were used to collect data after observation of ethical matters while the analysis of data was thematically done. It was revealed that partner co-work-shopped the teachers on indigenous knowledge and established an indigenous garden that benefited the school as a teaching resource. Challenges were COVID-19 restrictions, lack of water, and connectivity. This study is significant because it contributes knowledge on how partners could jointly assist teachers to practically teach indigenous knowledge themes that they find difficult to teach. Recommendations and further research are communicated.
Presenters
Matlala MakokotlelaSenior Lecturer, Environmental Sustainability/Science and Technology Education, University of South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Adult, Community, and Professional Learning
KEYWORDS
Keywords: Partnerships, Indigenous Knowledge; Common goal; Stakeholders, Sustainable Development Goals
