The South African Indigenous Games Research Project of 2001/2002 : research article

Burnett, Cora; Hollander, W.

doi:10.4314/sajrs.v26i1.25873

Cited by 13 publications

(17 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

Section: Indigenous Knowledge and Practices: Taxonomy Of Indigenous G...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Interestingly, a previous South African Indigenous Games project conducted in 2004 on children successfully identified a total of 536 indigenous games in all racial populations combined [69]. However, some of the games are variations of one another, as such, they found about 37 variations of rope jumping, 18 variations of hide-and-seek and 13 hop scotch [69]. Moreover, these games have further been classified using different frameworks, although the differences mainly existed along the lines of age, rather than any other denominator [66].…”

Section: Indigenous Knowledge and Practices: Taxonomy Of Indigenous G...mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

The Need for Indigenous Games to Combat Noncommunicable Diseases in South Africa: A Narrative Review

Shandu,

Shaw,

Mathunjwa

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The prevalence of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in South Africa is increasing annually, with the burden projected to escalate by 2030. Devastatingly, factors such as lifestyle changes, urbani- sation, and an aging population significantly contribute to a rising burden of Cardiovascular disease (CVDs), diabetes, and cancer which directly impact the mortality and morbidity rates seen in South Africa. Recognising this, the South African government has seen the need for emphasis on developing policies and interventions tar- geting physical inactivity to prevent and manage NCD, particularly cost-free and easy to administer training protocols. However, phys- ical inactivity remains a significant issue, leading to various health concerns in rural communities, including injuries and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Despite effort to promote physical ac- tivity, the prevalence of NCDs continues to rise, necessitating target- ed interventions to ensure equitable healthcare among South African citizens. On the Contrast, preservation and promotion of traditional games is vital as they offer indigenous populations accessible and culturally relevant means to maintain health and wellness. In this regard, it is important to recognize the importance of preserving and promoting traditional games as they potentially serve as a method for indigenous people to maintain their health and wellness in a way that is accessible and culturally relevant to them. These games have gained popularity in South Africa, with initiatives underway to show- case them globally fostering cultural exchange. Further, revitalizing and conserving these games can cultivate a culture of health and wellbeing in South Africa.

show abstract

Section: Indigenous Knowledge and Practices: Taxonomy Of Indigenous G...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Indigenous Knowledge and Practices: Taxonomy Of Indigenous G...mentioning

confidence: 99%

The Need for Indigenous Games to Combat Noncommunicable Diseases in South Africa: A Narrative Review

Shandu,

Shaw,

Mathunjwa

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…This approach not only places value on indigenous culture and builds a bridge between family and preschool culture, it is also affordable, sustainable and generally uses local games made out of locally available and easily recyclable materials. Moreover, indigenous African games have a high potential to foster the development of sensory-motor skills and support socio-cognitive and emotional development (Berinstein & Magalhaes, 2009;Burnett & Hollander, 2004 ;Nyota & Mapara, 2008). In a participatory action-research carried out in Madagascar between 2010 and 2015, Akkari and Rakotozafy (2014) were able to underline both the great potential and the difficulties of integrating local indigenous games into ECCE programmes.…”

Section: Integrating African Gamesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Adaptation of Early Childhood Care and Education to Cultural and Local Characteristics in West Africa: Challenges for Educational Psychology Research

Maleq

Fuentes

Akkari

2022

The European Educational Researcher

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This critical review aims to question whether or not the enthusiasm around early childhood care and education (ECCE) programmes is producing premature models, ill-adapted to West African socio-cultural contexts. Reviewing research that investigates the impact of ECCE on cognitive development and school readiness, we first focus on the universal valuing of formal ECCE, supported by both scientific research and international education agendas. Second, we present a classification that provides a framework to grasp the multiplicity of ECCE programmes and models across West African countries and their relevance to local contexts. Based on the literature reviewed, we conceptualise a multilevel model of ECCE within a holistic and ecologic approach. In the third part, we present research that underlines the challenges for educators and their central role in the design of culturally relevant ECCE. The fourth part will draw from research findings and stress the need to rethink appropriate methods and research tools to assess the quality and outcomes of ECCE programmes in West Africa. We conclude by proposing to move away from ECCE perspectives in which marginalised communities are perceived as deficient towards locally relevant and socially just models.

show abstract

“…Indigenous games have received sporadic ad hoc attention in research and came to the fore with the launch of the 2000/2001 Indigenous Games Project, initiated by the then Rand Afrikaans University (now University of Johannesburg), in which indigenous games of isiZulu, English and Afrikaans speaking individuals, as well as those of Indian descent, were documented (Burnett & Hollander, 2004). As a result, in 2000, the National Research Foundation (NRF) initiated a programme to support and promote indigenous games, and in 2004, the South African government promoted Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) as an official policy (Nxumalo, Semple & Longhurst, 2015).…”

Section: South African Indigenous Games In Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

Using indigenous games and knowledge to decolonise the school curriculum: Ubuntu perspectives

Nxumalo

Mncube

2018

PiE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This paper foregrounds the value of the inclusion of Ubuntu philosophy in the school curriculum using indigenous games. There has been increased interest emanating from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in the inclusion of Ubuntu philosophy in the mainstream school curriculum. The DBE has identified indigenous knowledge as an asset that can be integrated into the school curriculum in order to educate African children about Ubuntu philosophy, moral and cultural beliefs. The efficacy of indigenous methods to teach schoolchildren these important concepts has, however, largely remained an untapped area of study. The aim of this paper is to illustrate how Ubuntu philosophy can be taught in the school curriculum using selected indigenous isiZulu games. Using Mbigi's Collective Fingers Theory, we analyse three isiZulu indigenous games and demonstrate that indigenous games can be successfully used to teach Ubuntu philosophy. The paper contributes to the ongoing debates about the value of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIKS), such as Ubuntu philosophy, in teaching decolonised curriculum content and instilling moral principles and cultural beliefs such as the value of communal identity.

show abstract

The South African Indigenous Games Research Project of 2001/2002 : research article

Cited by 13 publications

References 0 publications

The Need for Indigenous Games to Combat Noncommunicable Diseases in South Africa: A Narrative Review

The Need for Indigenous Games to Combat Noncommunicable Diseases in South Africa: A Narrative Review

The Adaptation of Early Childhood Care and Education to Cultural and Local Characteristics in West Africa: Challenges for Educational Psychology Research

Using indigenous games and knowledge to decolonise the school curriculum: Ubuntu perspectives

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About