Question

"Thirdly, educators advocating for responsibility and justice in classrooms endeavour to integrate teaching and learning to showing outrage at injustices and violations (Greene, 1995: 42). This implies that learners have to be taught what it means to attend to those on the margins (women and children), those people who suffer under dictators and those who are displaced from their destroyed homes. Attending to the marginalised and destitute involves recognising the vulnerabilities of people and actually doing something to change their precarious situation."

Summarise in your own words this third point that Waghid makes about how teachers should teach in line with an African philosophy of education.

Answer 1

Waghid emphasizes that educators should incorporate a sense of responsibility and justice into their teaching by raising awareness of injustices and violations in society. This means educating students about the challenges faced by marginalized groups, such as women, children, and those affected by oppressive regimes or displacement. Teachers should not only highlight these vulnerabilities but also encourage students to take action to improve the circumstances of those who are less fortunate. This approach aligns with an African philosophy of education that values social justice and community engagement.