Globalization and Multilingualism: Case Studies of Indigenous Culture-based Education from the Indian Sub-continent and Their Implications

This paper presents some of the major program initiatives honoring Indigenous knowledge, culture, heritage, arts, and skills through curricular reforms and culturally appropriate educational practices on the Indian sub-continent. It presents case studies of Indigenous culture-based education, with r...

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Published in:International journal of multicultural education 2013-01, Vol.15 (1)
Main Author: Singh, Navin Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bangladesh
Case Studies
Cultural Awareness
Education
Educational Change
Educational Needs
Educational Practices
Foreign Countries
Global Approach
Globalization
India
Indigenous Knowledge
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous Populations
Language of Instruction
Methods
Multicultural Education
Multilingualism
Native Language
Nepal
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This paper presents some of the major program initiatives honoring Indigenous knowledge, culture, heritage, arts, and skills through curricular reforms and culturally appropriate educational practices on the Indian sub-continent. It presents case studies of Indigenous culture-based education, with reference to mother tongue and multicultural education practices and discusses their implications.
ISSN:1934-5267
1934-5267
DOI:10.18251/ijme.v15i1.602