Indigenous Models of Schooling For Developing Countries

"Indigenous Models of Schooling For Developing Countries" is a comprehensive study that examines education systems in developing countries. The author, Daphne Heywood, questions the prevailing Western notions of education and development and instead offers an analysis of indigenous educational models that have emerged in former colonies. Through a comparative case study of the "Fe y Alegría" model in Venezuela and "Servol" in Trinidad and Tobago, it illustrates how local cultural, social, and economic conditions shape educational approaches. The study places particular emphasis on the role of the community, indigenous curricula, and the connection between education and employment opportunities. Qualitative methods, especially ethnographic approaches, are employed to support the findings and gain a deeper understanding of local epistemologies and their impact on educational outcomes.