The Dynamics of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Christopher Ndlovu has a PhD in Science Education from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is currently a Senior Lecturer and Chairperson in the Department of Educational Foundations at Lupane State University in Zimbabwe. He has published 9 research papers and a book chapter. Edward Shizha has a PhD in Sociology of Education from the University of Alberta in Canada and is a Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada. He has published 12 books and several chapters and articles on indigenous knowledges and their incorporation in education in Africa.

Preface – Acknowledgements – List of Abbreviations – Edward Shizha/Christopher Ndlovu: Introduction: The Dynamics of Indigenous Knowledges and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa – Edward Shizha: Mainstreaming and Investing in Indigenous Knowledge Epistemologies for Sustainable Livelihoods – Shepherd Ndondo/Christopher Ndlovu: Buttressing Sustainable Security Systems through African Indigenous Epistemologies – Mandlenkosi Ndlovu: Harnessing Indigenous Conflict Resolution Processes in Building Sustainable Communities – Roland Moyo/ Christopher Ndlovu/Edward Shizha: Participation of Diasporas in Building Sustainable Communities in Zimbabwe: Implementation of Ubuntu Philosophy – Tinashe Pikirai: The Role of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Sustainable Adaptation to Climate Change – Keith Phiri: Understanding Climate Change Adaptation for Increased Productivity and Sustainability in Southern African Communities: A Review – Emily Mangwaya/Ezron Mangwaya: Implementing Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Learning in African Primary Schools – Nhlanhla Mkwelie/Ntandoyenkosi Satamwe/Edward Shizha: Integration of Indigenous Mathematical Knowledge into the Mathematics Education for Sustainable Learning – Mlungisi Moyo: Embedding Sustainability and Ubuntu Philosophy in the Learning of Learners with Disruptive Behaviours – Otildah S. Ndlovu/Nathan Moyo: Language of Instruction Imbroglio in the Post- colonial School Curriculum (Zimbabwe Curriculum Framework, 2015– 2020): The Obstacle to Sustainable Learning – Christopher Ndlovu/Mgcini Moyo: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Agricultural Curriculum for Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe – Contributors.