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Beyond a Pedagogy of Reason: Exploring a Pedagogical Approach for a Non-Western Context
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International Journal of Development Education and Global Learning . 2023 15(1):4-13. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Global education is a broad field associated with educational traditions rooted in the objective of preparing learners to engage with a complex and interdependent world, and to respond to the needs of the planet. This article explores existing pedagogical approaches to argue for the need, in non-Western contexts, to make greater connections with existing religio-cultural orientations -- specifically, to move beyond pedagogies of reason, that is, rational, linear, logical approaches that undervalue a range of human experiences and are independently insufficient in developing feelings of connection and commitment to issues of social justice in non-Western contexts. Examining an alternative pedagogical model, this article suggests that a framework for global education guided by the Islamic values of "rahma" (compassion and mercy) and "adl" (justice) in contexts such as that of Pakistan can prove valuable in developing commitment and encouraging action for social change.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1756-526X and 1756-5278
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- International Journal of Development Education and Global Learning
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1381457
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive