Cultural Interface in Action: A Case Study of Philippine Indigenous Educational Policy

This study explores the development and implementation of the Indigenous Peoples’ Education (IPEd) policy in the Philippines, which institutionalizes the practice of cultural interface by combining Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge systems in the Philippine curriculum. Using actor-centered ins...

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Main Author: Giselle Lugo Miole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The International Academic Forum 2024-12-01
Series:IAFOR Journal of Education
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Online Access:https://iafor.org/journal/iafor-journal-of-education/volume-12-issue-3/article-11/
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description This study explores the development and implementation of the Indigenous Peoples’ Education (IPEd) policy in the Philippines, which institutionalizes the practice of cultural interface by combining Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge systems in the Philippine curriculum. Using actor-centered institutionalism as an analytical framework, this study investigates the motivations and processes behind the Philippine Government’s strategy of employing an interfacing model in policy and curriculum development. Through in-depth expert interviews and policy documents analysis, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of IPEd’s development and stakeholder involvement. The findings reveal that IPEd shifted from assimilationist approaches to an interface model of education, recognizing Indigenous peoples’ representation and rights to education, and participation in national policy development. The implementation of the IPEd policy necessitates continuous dialogue and collaboration between the Indigenous communities and the state, emphasizing rights-based approach to ensure meaningful inclusion of Indigenous knowledge systems. This study contributes to the ongoing agenda of inclusive education for Indigenous peoples at the national policy level.
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spelling doaj-art-336353e893684e50ac7b0ceb71d4ceb62025-01-10T02:30:57ZengThe International Academic ForumIAFOR Journal of Education2187-05942024-12-0112327329810.22492/ije.12.3.11Cultural Interface in Action: A Case Study of Philippine Indigenous Educational PolicyGiselle Lugo Miole0The University of Tokyo and United Nations University, JapanThis study explores the development and implementation of the Indigenous Peoples’ Education (IPEd) policy in the Philippines, which institutionalizes the practice of cultural interface by combining Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge systems in the Philippine curriculum. Using actor-centered institutionalism as an analytical framework, this study investigates the motivations and processes behind the Philippine Government’s strategy of employing an interfacing model in policy and curriculum development. Through in-depth expert interviews and policy documents analysis, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of IPEd’s development and stakeholder involvement. The findings reveal that IPEd shifted from assimilationist approaches to an interface model of education, recognizing Indigenous peoples’ representation and rights to education, and participation in national policy development. The implementation of the IPEd policy necessitates continuous dialogue and collaboration between the Indigenous communities and the state, emphasizing rights-based approach to ensure meaningful inclusion of Indigenous knowledge systems. This study contributes to the ongoing agenda of inclusive education for Indigenous peoples at the national policy level. https://iafor.org/journal/iafor-journal-of-education/volume-12-issue-3/article-11/cultural interfaceeducational policyindigenous peoplesinclusive educationrights-based approach
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Cultural Interface in Action: A Case Study of Philippine Indigenous Educational Policy
IAFOR Journal of Education
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educational policy
indigenous peoples
inclusive education
rights-based approach
title Cultural Interface in Action: A Case Study of Philippine Indigenous Educational Policy
title_full Cultural Interface in Action: A Case Study of Philippine Indigenous Educational Policy
title_fullStr Cultural Interface in Action: A Case Study of Philippine Indigenous Educational Policy
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title_short Cultural Interface in Action: A Case Study of Philippine Indigenous Educational Policy
title_sort cultural interface in action a case study of philippine indigenous educational policy
topic cultural interface
educational policy
indigenous peoples
inclusive education
rights-based approach
url https://iafor.org/journal/iafor-journal-of-education/volume-12-issue-3/article-11/
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