These are a few of my favorite quick videos and websites I came across throughout my research.
Introduction to Bourdieu: Habitus
A simple explanation of habitus and how it is developed within our lives. The idea that one’s environment and childhood are the causes of everyday and future choices one may make. Your unconscious is controlled by the environment in which you lived. This explains Pierre Bourdieu’s interpretation of such a topic.
DECOLONISED EDUCATION EXPLAINED IN SIMPLE TERMS
A super simple and logical explanation of decolonisation. An explanation as to why colonization is not working and why interpreting culture is important when trying to implement westernized ideas.
Jhon D. Rockefeller: The History of The Education System That Influences Today’s Schools
A how and why the Rockefeller approach was established. Also an explanation for today’s system. He touches on the debates expressed in modern society over education. Keep in mind, this is the system that is being pushed around the world.
Isomorphic Mimicry in Uganda and Melanesia
An explanation and example as to why pushing and replicating westernized ideas in developing countries does not work if you do not take into consideration their culture.
Education for Democracy | Fundación Escuela Nueva | Vicky Colbert
A school system that works. A system of education that harnesses internal communication and social skills. A system that keeps the normal literacy but understands the importance of civil knowledge and culture cohesion.
Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing | Rebecca Thomas | TEDxNSCCWaterfront
A possibility to see both at the same time. See indigenous culture and westernized culture together. Colearn, build proper treaties without taking out someone’s personal identity. When there are multiple complexes and points of view, there has been proven success in brain development. Performed by a woman who lived two cultures for the entirety of her life.
The Banking Model of Education (Explained in 3 Minutes)
Children are like piggy banks, handed knowledge in which they are asked to contain. However does this learning technique actually work? Is this fair? Or is this just the way the oppressed are taught and how our society has been taught.
An interactive website explaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4. An explanation on the hows and why they will be working towards a better education system across the world.
Why education remains a challenge in Africa
Statistics on the education system in Africa. The issues we have observed within the education system. The numbers. The inequality. The poverty. In some countries more than 60% of the teenagers are uneducated.
“The Promise of American Life” by Herbert Croly
A wonderful book that explains the issues and benefits of westernized society. A very historical book with plenty of information. The book is good for politics, history, education, infrastructure, and so much more. All of the components that affect a properly educated community.