Decolonising the Zimbabwean Secondary Education Curriculum: A Stakeholders’ Perspectives

written by Costain Tandi, Munyaradzi Mawere and Annah Moyo

Focusing on Zimbabwe’s secondary education system as the country introduces the Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC), this book significantly contributes to the discourse on education transformation and decolonisation in Africa. It not only excels in dealing with the remnants of colonialism and excavating the decolonial overtures encapsulated in the HBC, but also attempts to shape further the direction of decolonisation in Africa, and Zimbabwe in particular. To achieve this, the book presents dialogical conversations between the curriculum and various education stakeholders regarding the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge within the Zimbabwean secondary educational framework. Deploying a qualitative research methodology, it pulls together insights through interviews, focus groups, and classroom observations to advance the argument on the need to decolonise the Zimbabwean secondary education curriculum. The conversations reveal a complex landscape of attitudes, with many stakeholders acknowledging the value of Indigenous perspectives in enriching the education landscape. However, significant challenges are noted, which include curriculum constraints, inadequate resources, insufficient training in Indigenous epistemologies, and decolonial methodologies. The book is aptly handy for students and scholars in the fields of Education Policy and Administration, Cultural Studies, Sociology of Education, History, Post-Colonial Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Curriculum Development.

£32.00
Format: Paperback

Publisher: Langaa RPCIG
Pages: 202
Year: 2025
Category: Social Sciences
Dimensions: 229×152 mm
ISBN: 9789956003846
Shipping class: POD

Munyaradzi Mawere

Munyaradzi Mawere is a Professor in the Simon Muzenda School of Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies at Great Zimbabwe University. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology; a Master’s Degree in Social Anthropology; a second Master’s Degree in Philosophy; a third Master’s Degree in Development Studies; BA (Hons) Degree in Philosophy; Certificate in Tertiary and Higher Learning; Certificate in Information Technology; and a Certificate in Diplomacy, Negotiation and Bargaining. He is an author of more than 50 books and over 200 academic publications straddling the following areas: poverty and development studies, African philosophy, cultural philosophy, democracy, politics of food production, humanitarianism and civil society organisations, urban anthropology, existential anthropology, environmental anthropology, society and politics, religion, decoloniality and African studies.

Annah Moyo

Annah Moyo, Executive Dean of Education at Midlands State University, is a distinguished academic with 18+ years’ experience. Her PhD in Socio-Education fuels research in gender, culture, and social justice. A prolific speaker, she champions inclusive education and empowerment.