A hybrid curriculum: privileging Indigenous knowledges over western knowledges in the school curriculum in Kenya
Rose Mutuota
Abstract:This article explores the use of a culturally responsive pedagogy in inclusive classrooms in Kenya. Due to colonisation, the education system in Kenya has for many years reflected a British curriculum and context. Eight teachers in phase 1 and five teachers in phase 2 in four schools were interviewed. The research was conducted in central Kenya where the population is predominantly Gīkūyū (a language of central Kenya) speaking. A case study format was employed in the research. The findings indicated that teach… Show more
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