A Cultural-Historical Approach Towards Pedagogical Transitions: Transitions in Post-Apartheid South Africa

This book investigates pedagogical change across curricula and political transitions in South Africa,from 1994 to today,and seeks to develop a novel approach to pedagogy that can meet the needs of students. It adopts a cultural-historical lens and examines the contradictions that arise due to transitions in the curriculum. It also examines the transitions from childrens indigenous science/maths understanding to school science/maths understanding and develops a pedagogy that can transform the learning of mathematics and science in developing contexts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book delves into the intricate dynamics of pedagogical change within South African curricula and the political transitions that have shaped the country's educational landscape from 1994 to the present day. With a focus on tracing pedagogical shifts from the post-apartheid era to the demands of the 21st century, the book aims to develop a novel approach to pedagogy that can effectively meet the needs of students in the modern world.

Adopting a cultural-historical lens, the author analyzes the contradictions that arise as a result of curriculum transitions and provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of teaching in primary schools in South Africa. By examining how teachers teach scientific concepts, the author sheds light on the shifts from children's indigenous science and mathematics understanding to school science and mathematics understanding.

Building on theories from renowned scholars such as Vygotsky, Davydov, Feuerstein, Freire, Bruner, and Hedegaard, the author develops a new and inclusive decolonial pedagogical approach that has the potential to transform the learning of mathematics and science in developing contexts around the world.

The book is a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and researchers interested in understanding the complexities of pedagogical change and its impact on education systems. It offers insightful perspectives and practical strategies for addressing the challenges faced by educators in multicultural and multilingual contexts.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350164703