The Power of Oral Culture in Education: Theorizing Proverbs, Idioms, and Folklore Tales

This book explores the importance of inter-generational oral culture and stories that transcend time, space, and boundaries, transmitted historically from one generation to the next through proverbs, idioms, and folklore tales. It emphasizes the reclamation and reaffirmation of Indigenous identity, knowledge, and non-hegemonic approaches to education, promoting the interconnectedness between culture, traditions, language, and way of life through oral storytelling, sharing, and listening.

Format: Hardback
Length: 305 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This captivating volume delves into the profound significance of intergenerational oral culture and the timeless stories that transcend time, space, and boundaries, passed down historically from one generation to the next through proverbs, idioms, and folklore tales across diverse geographical and spatial contexts. Within these invaluable tales lie embedded life lessons that are unveiled, explained, and enriched with pre- and post-educational activities and lesson plans designed to serve as valuable learning resources. The central focus on oral tradition as a powerful tool and medium for educating the future generation is a reclaiming and reaffirmation of Indigenous identity, Indigenous knowledge, and non-hegemonic approaches to support students in a socio-culturally sustaining manner. By embracing this understanding, this book explores the intricate interconnectedness between culture, traditions, language, and way of life through the art of oral storytelling, sharing, and listening, fostering a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of human heritage.

Weight: 555g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031185366
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023