What are the fundamental differences between Western philosophies and Native North American ways of knowing? (Generally, how does each culture view the world and education?) How can you incorporate seemingly different ways of knowing in your curriculum? When responding to your classmates' posts, take the role of a student of a Native North American culture and ask a what if question.
What do you know about Western philosophies?
What do you know about Native American ways of knowing?
After you've answered these questions from what you've learned, you should be able to apply these answers to your ways of knowing.
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Western philosophy has tended to emphasize logic and materialism; where as Eastern ways of knowing in general, stress the inner rather than the outer world, intuition rather than sense, and mysticism rather than scientific discoveries.
Eastern ways of knowing emphasize order, regularity, and patience that is proportional ways of knowing begin with the inner world and then reach to the outer world of phenomena.
In the Indian thought the Western philosophers, opposites need to be reconciled; but to the Eastern mind, this need for consistency is unimportant. The Chinese thought emphasis the Far Eastern Chinese philosophy on harmony.
How you can imcorporate seemingly different ways of knowing in your curriculum?
This part is just all about how you would incorporate the ways of knowing into your curriculum.
I hope that this helps you with this class. I have already taken this class and passed it with an A out of the class.
Is it legal for others to help answer simple DQs for a college level student on this website? Will this not stifle the college student? Instructors want to know....
what is the native north American ways of knowing
How is it wrong to converse with other students and ask for help with homework?
No, Its not wrong for college level student to ask for help. Maybe if Instructor would explain more clearly, us student wouldn't have to ask for help.
To understand the fundamental differences between Western philosophies and Native North American ways of knowing, it is important to acknowledge that these are generalized categories and there exists a diversity of perspectives within each culture. However, broadly speaking, Western philosophies often emphasize individualism, rationality, and separation of human beings from nature. On the other hand, Native North American ways of knowing typically prioritize collectivism, interconnectedness with nature, and an understanding that humans are part of the natural world.
Western education tends to be academic and focuses on facts, theories, and critical thinking skills. It emphasizes specialization and often follows a structured curriculum. In contrast, Native North American ways of knowing are deeply rooted in traditional knowledge passed down through oral traditions, storytelling, and direct experiences. Education is often holistic, incorporating values, spirituality, community, and respect for the natural world.
To incorporate seemingly different ways of knowing in a curriculum, it is important to promote inclusivity and recognize the value of diverse perspectives. This can be done by integrating Indigenous knowledge, teachings, and practices into the curriculum. For example, incorporating traditional storytelling, Indigenous art and music, nature-based learning, and experiential activities can foster a more balanced and inclusive approach to education.
As a student of a Native North American culture, I would ask a "what if" question to my classmates: What if we incorporated more land-based activities and teachings into our curriculum, such as learning from elders, traditional ceremonies, or hands-on experiences in nature? How could this enhance our understanding of the world and our place within it?