The Role of Value Creating Education and "Ubuntu" Philosophy in Fostering Humanism in Kenya

Autor/in	Odari, Masumi H.
Titel	The Role of Value Creating Education and "Ubuntu" Philosophy in Fostering Humanism in Kenya
Quelle	In: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 9 (2020), S.56-68 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2166-2681
Schlagwörter	Educational Change; African Culture; Collectivism; Educational Philosophy; Humanism; Quality of Life; Global Approach; Teaching Methods; Foreign Countries; Social Justice; Role; Elementary Secondary Education; Values Education; Higher Education; Social Problems; Kenya + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bildungsreform; Africa; Culture; Afrika; Kultur; Bildungsphilosophie; Erziehungsphilosophie; Humanismus; Lebensqualität; Globales Denken; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Ausland; Soziale Gerechtigkeit; Rollen; Werterziehung; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Social problem; Soziales Problem; Kenia
Abstract	Soka (value creating) education is a Japanese concept propounded by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and further developed by Josei Toda and Daisaku Ikeda. This educational philosophy aims to foster individuals who can find meaning in their lives and contribute to the well-being of others to better society. Ubuntu, an African philosophy, espouses togetherness and collectivism. Like value creating education, Ubuntu promotes working for the good of all not solely the individual. Examining these two philosophies, this paper explored their role in promoting humanism. Focusing on the education system in Kenya, this paper investigated how the institutionalization of both philosophies can foster global citizens and realize a more humane Kenya. Furthermore, this paper illustrated the importance of educators as agents of change, aiding students to become global citizens who work towards building a more humanistic society. This paper concluded that integrating both value creating education and Ubuntu in the education system can serve as a tool to nurture individuals who will not only improve their quality of life but also contribute positively to promote a more just and prosperous world. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01