Indigenous Culture, Education and Globalization: Critical Perspectives from Asia

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Jun Xing, Pak-sheung Ng
Springer, Oct 23, 2015 - Religion - 285 pages
The book explores the growing tension between indigenous education, the teaching and learning of native knowledge, cultural heritage and traditions and the dynamics of globalization from the Asian perspective. It brings together a distinguished and multidisciplinary group of Asian scholars and practitioners from Nepal, Korea, India, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China, and the United States. After showcasing six in-depth case studies of local cultural traditions from East, South and Southeast Asia, the book examines a variety of pedagogical strategies in the teaching and learning of indigenous knowledge and culture in the region, reflecting both international trends and the distinctive local and regional characteristics resulting from the tremendous diversity within Asian societies.

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Contents

1 Introduction
1
Case Studies
13
2 The Crisis of Xiqu in Taiwan and Its Local Cultural Response
14
3 Culinary Tradition and Indigenous Knowledge in the Nepal Himalayas
27
4 Innovation of Wayang Puppet Theatre in Bali
66
5 A Case Study of Politics Over Local Knowledge and Practices in Marine Protected Area Development and Management
81
Local Cultural Traditions and Historic Preservation
99
7 Indian CuisineThe Cultural Connection
119
Reflections from Nepal
136
9 The State of Indigenous Education in the Philippines Today
159
10 The Use of GIS Technology in Cultural Heritage Teaching a Case Study of the Interactive Platform for Cultural Field Trips
180
Learning Strategies Toward Selfreliance in Asia
207
12 Confucianism and Contemporary Education Phenomena
227
Why Are They Difficult?
244
Anthropological Fieldwork Training Programs Among Ethnic Minorities in Yunnan and Rural Communities in Pearl River Delta in Guangdong
263
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Teaching and Learning Stratgies
135

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