This study explores the integration of indigenous stories into thematic teaching in Ghanaian kindergartens to enhance foundational learning. Guided by Rogoff's sociocultural theory and participatory action research, data were collected from four schools in the Awutu-Senya East Municipality through observations and interviews. The findings show…

Teaching Aboriginal perspectives is a cross-curriculum priority aimed at supporting Aboriginal school students' beliefs about themselves and promoting mutual respect and understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal members of society. Many teachers feel they lack the efficacy to teach Aboriginal perspectives, and this may have implications…

Elements of culture and indigenous knowledge are integral to instruction and foundational to meaningful learning experiences. Using an embedded mixed-method design, this study examined instructional strategies and their extent of usage in integrating Ifugao indigenous knowledge systems and practice (IKSPs) in the teaching of Philippine Studies at…

The objectives of this study are (i) to explore the History, Development, and Current Situation of Nanyang Dushan Jade and (ii) to investigate the Literacy Education and Local Wisdom of Nanyang Dushan Jade Carving from the perspective of Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection. This research is a qualitative study that mainly uses the concepts of…

Less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) have traditionally lagged behind in terms of the availability of learning/teaching materials and of appropriate pedagogical models. For many languages, online tools, courses, and digital archives have been developed in recent years that offer opportunities for both formal instruction and self-study. Now the…

This article addresses the teaching of Geography from the perspective of field classes in a theoretical methodological approach to be applied in traditional communities. Here, field classes are considered an active methodology that enhances students' understanding of reality, involving local knowledge. The ethnoknowledge of traditional communities…

Background/purpose: Globalization and the advancement of communication technology have increased diversity and complexity, including in education. Diversity is currently in classrooms. This situation adds a need for multicultural competence. Materials/methods: This research explains the creation of new products through learning models to develop…

Numerous meta-analysis studies have been undertaken on the topic of culturally embedded learning. Insufficient study has been undertaken on culturally integrated learning as a means to enhance reading abilities. The objective of this study is to assess and evaluate the impact of learning enriched by local culture on reading proficiency. This…

In this discussion paper, we argue the need to decolonise curricula in our educational institutions and outline practical steps to do this to acknowledge, respect, empower and elevate Indigenous voices. As an example of colonised curriculum, Australian children previously learned about remembrance of war service days, such as Anzac Day and…

Tibetan folk songs, as vital components of China's intangible cultural heritage, are under increasing threat from modernization, educational standardization, and cultural homogenization. This study investigates effective educational strategies for the transmission of Tibetan folk songs within the context of multicultural China. Conducted in six…

Teaching diverse student populations effectively requires implementing thoughtfully planned and flexible rich tasks and understanding a community's strengths so students can make meaningful connections to mathematics. Using a culturally relevant teaching approach can develop appropriate geometry vocabulary to support students in articulating their…

Reported trends signal that current approaches to teaching writing are not working as well as they could to engage all students. This review of literature focuses on a culturally responsive ethos for the teaching of writing in Aotearoa New Zealand, incorporating information from over 80 publications from 2000 to 2020. The new understandings…

This study aims 1. To explore the roles of teachers, students, and inheritors in integrating Guizhou ethnic craft skills into vocational art education, 2. To investigate the contributions of theoretical cognition, practical ability, and innovative development to improving the integration of Guizhou ethnic craft skills into fine arts education. The…

There is a long tradition of intergenerational transfer of knowledge in Nepali communities. While local languages are seen as crucial means for preserving, transmitting and applying traditional knowledge, ongoing social change has raised concern that local languages and knowledge as foundations of learning and cultural identity are being weakened.…

Li Pottery, a distinctive traditional craft of the Hainan Li ethnic group, serves as a vital carrier of local wisdom, encompassing ecological adaptation, cultural values, and community identity. In the context of increasing modernization, traditional knowledge systems embedded in Li Pottery face both challenges and opportunities for…