African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979 – Group Discussion on Literacy Content, Groups I & IV

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dc.contributor.authorMirii, Ngugi wa
dc.contributor.authorBaguma, R.
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-06T10:02:57Z
dc.date.available2024-11-06T10:02:57Z
dc.date.issued1979-07-07
dc.descriptionThe workshop discussion focused on the role of literacy content in social transformation. The key theme was the importance of relevance to the people’s material conditions and the need for participation in developing content. The Limuru and Kamirithu literacy programs were used as examples of how literacy can empower participants by helping them recognize the oppressive systems they live under. The group also critically examined the role of foreign influence and local elites in maintaining systems of exploitation.
dc.description.abstractThis report documents the discussion held during the African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research (Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979) on literacy content, with Groups I and IV participating. Led by Ngugi wa Mirii, the group discussed critical questions regarding the role of development in transforming oppressive systems, the impact of foreign domination, and the exploitation of peasants. It was noted that for literacy content to be effective, it must resonate with the people’s material conditions, and the people must contribute to creating the program content. The success of the Limuru Literacy Programme and Kamirithu Programme was highlighted as they raised the participants' awareness of the exploitative and oppressive nature of the system, particularly through participatory content creation.
dc.identifier.citationNgugi wa Mirii, & Baguma, R. (1979). African regional workshop on participatory research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979 – Group discussion on literacy content, Groups I & IV.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/132
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofseriesParticipatory Research Workshops
dc.subjectLiteracy
dc.subjectParticipatory Research
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectOppression
dc.subjectDevelopment
dc.subjectForeign Domination
dc.subjectPeasants
dc.subjectConsciousness
dc.subjectBotswana Theatre
dc.subjectLimuru Literacy Programme
dc.subjectKamirithu Programme
dc.subjectSocial Transformation
dc.subjectCommunity Participation
dc.titleAfrican Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979 – Group Discussion on Literacy Content, Groups I & IV
dc.typeTechnical Report

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