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Integrating Koch Rajbongshi indigenous knowledge into teacher education: Bridging local traditions with global standards

Title
Integrating Koch Rajbongshi indigenous knowledge into teacher education: Bridging local traditions with global standards
Creator
Singha, Surjit; Singha, Ranjit; Thomas, Jishamol; Natal, Melita Stephen; Haokip, Alphonsa Diana
Description
This chapter examines the integration of Koch Rajbongshi indigenous knowledge into teacher education, preserving cultural diversity while aligning with global standards. The Koch community, spanning India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, holds rich cultural assets, including oral traditions and ecological wisdom, which can enhance curricula. Recognizing the Koch Rajbongshi as a Scheduled Tribe and including their language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution would aid in preserving their heritage. The chapter proposes strategies for integrating indigenous knowledge into mainstream education, addressing challenges and opportunities. It underscores the collective role of educators, policymakers, and Indigenous communities in fostering inclusive education and highlights global best practices for sustaining indigenous knowledge in formal learning systems. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
Source
Funds of Knowledge in Teacher Education: Sustaining Local Diversity Amidst Global Standards;pp.463-486
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Singha S., Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, India; Singha R., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Thomas J., Christ College of Science and Management, Alambady, India; Natal M.S., Amity University, Greater Noida, India; Haokip A.D., Don Bosco College (Autonomous), India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-836938096-3; 979-836938094-9;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Singha, Surjit; Singha, Ranjit; Thomas, Jishamol; Natal, Melita Stephen; Haokip, Alphonsa Diana, “Integrating Koch Rajbongshi indigenous knowledge into teacher education: Bridging local traditions with global standards,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/25029.

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