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Research Summary: Reimagining K–12 Schooling for Cognitive Justice and Equity in Africa
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- Educational Administration Quarterly
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- Research Summary / Knowledge Resource
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- 16 September 2026
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- 1 min
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- Knowledge Resource
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A research paper advocates for the systemic integration of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIKS), underpinned by the philosophy of Ubuntu, into K–12 education policy throughout Africa. This proposed shift aims to address the historical dominance of Eurocentric epistemologies in education and promote cognitive justice and equity.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a strategic shift towards decolonizing educational curricula and fostering culturally relevant learning environments. It is crucial for enhancing the relevance, equity, and efficacy of educational outcomes, potentially influencing workforce development and national identity formation.
Key insights
- The systematic integration of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIKS) is proposed for K–12 education policy.
- The philosophy of Ubuntu is identified as the normative anchor for AIKS integration.
- The initiative aims to foster cognitive justice and equity within educational frameworks.
- The current educational landscape is characterized by a historical dominance of Eurocentric epistemologies.
Source
Educational Administration Quarterly — https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0013161X261486793?ai=2b4&mi=ehikzz&af=R
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- 16 September 2026
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- Educational Administration Quarterly
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