The 8th Colloquium of Natural History of Landscape Formation will be held at #318, Inamori Memorial Foundation Building (third floor), Kyoto University on 17th (Tuesday) July 2018. This time Prof. Maitseo Bolaane from Department of History, University of Botswana and Ms. Dineo Peke, a PhD candidate will give us a talk.
This is an admission-free seminar. Researvation is not required for participating in it. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
8th Colloquium of Natural History of Landscape Formation
【Date】
17th July 2018 (Tuesday) 15:00-17:00 (Reception will open on 14:30)
【Venue】
#318, Inamori Memorial Foundation Building (third floor), Kyoto University
http://www.asafas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/about/access
【Schedule】
15:00-15:10
Introduction
Akira Takada (Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies (ASAFAS), Kyoto University)
15:10-16:40
Lifelong learning and sustainable development: play, music & dance- to work transition in contemporary San communities
Maitseo Bolaane (Associate Professor, San Research Centre, University of Botswana)
Dineo Peke (PhD. Candidate, San Research Centre, University of Botswana)
The paper looks at San education system as falling within the realm of Traditional African Education which embraces a non-formal curriculum structure and mode of delivery. The presentation is examining the concept of Lifelong learning in the Botswana Kalahari environment, situating the value of San cultural history. The focus is on play, music and dance. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate through illustrations the importance of indigenous learning, training and later life learning through play, music and dance. The paper presents an argument for reconsidering indigenous teaching-learning within the discourse of lifelong learning and sustainable development. Emerging literature suggest that lifelong learning goes beyond the formal school system, including informal learning. San traditional way of life was characterized by hunting and gathering activities, where children were groomed from a tender age to become responsible and independent individuals. Through informal learning children were (and still are) introduced into adulthood chores at an early age. This paper will look at how play, music and dance are significant in the development and growth of children. Evidence from field work show that San children play indigenous games, which are relevant for livelihoods, for instance boys learning how to make bows and arrows for hunting, and girls often portraying motherhood chores. When children are allowed to participate in music and dance at the early stage, they get a chance to socialize with others. Lifelong learning not only enhances social inclusion, active participation, also personal development for sustainable development in future.
16:40-17:00
General discussion
【Notes】
* The talk is given in English, and no translation will be provided.
* No researvation is required for participating in the Colloquium.
* Admission-free.
* The Colloquium of Natural History of Landscape Formation is a serial seminar that have been carried out since Academic Year 2016, as part of the JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A)(Overseas Academic Research) “Natural history of landscape formation in contact zone between hunter-gatherers and agro-pastoralists in Africa” (Primary Investigator: Akira Takada).
*Co-host：81st KUASS