A NOTE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AS AN INDIGENOUS TEACHING CLASSROOM FOR THE SAN: PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS

Abstract

The need to have a culturally relevant education system is not unique to Botswana. Over the
last two decades, many governments in developing countries have changed their ideological
orientation towards indigenous people’s education and espoused a more pluralistic, inclusive
approach to the cultural diversity within their borders. The inclusion and participation of San
in the education of their children as well as the use of teaching methods like observation and
practice has the potential to change the current educational results among the San community.