An Afrocentric Perspective on Inclusive Pedagogy

Abstract

This chapter examined an Afrocentric perspective on inclusive pedagogy. It is laced with theories that resonate with the Afrocentricity philosophy. Among these is Ubuntu, which places the learners at the centre, in so doing, moving them from the margin and enabling them to be the subject and not the objects of the learning encounter. Ubuntu is an Afrocentric theoretical ideology that is consistent with the humanistic spirit that defines the ethos of Africans. Ubuntu constitutes the fundamental principles and values of compassion and humanity. Accordingly, inclusive pedagogy is a social justice and human rights agenda. Inclusive pedagogy also promotes access, acceptance, participation, and achievement of all learners in mainstream schools regardless of their individual differences.