UOG community publishes book on indigenous education
UOG community publishes book on indigenous education
UOG community publishes book on indigenous education
1/7/2022
A new book produced and edited by University of Guam Assistant Professor Perry J.C. Pangelinan and Vice Provost for Academic Excellence Troy McVey has been published and released by IGI Global. The book, “Learning and Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education in Oceania,” is a collaborative effort of authors from higher education institutions, including several faculty, staff, and alumni from the University of Guam.
The book discusses ways of promoting active learning among island students and highlights the unique experiences of contemporary college students in Guam, Micronesia, and other areas of Oceania through their indigenous scholarship and studies.
Contributing to the book from the University of Guam are:
- Kirk D. Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology
- Angeline Ames, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology, MicronesianStudies, and Women & Gender Studies
- Todd T. Ames, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Micronesian Studies
- Debra T. Cabrera, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology, Micronesian Studies,
and Women & Gender Studies - Elizabeth Midil Rutun, M.A., Instructor of English
- Hunter Fine, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication
- Ryan Shook, MLS, Assistant Professor of Library Science
- Wai Yi Ma, M.A., MLS, Associate Professor of Library Science
- Genevieve Leon Guerrero, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Foundations and Educational Research
- Perry J.C. Pangelinan, MLS, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Library Science and Networking Services
- Lazaro Taitano Quinata, Alumnus
- Edward Leon Guerrero, Alumnus
- Troy McVey, Ed.D., Vice Provost for Academic Excellence, Graduate Studies &Online Learning
- Lawrence F. Camacho, Ed.D., Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Success
- Arline E. Leon Guerrero, Senior Student Academic Counselor, Student Counseling & Advising Services
- Robert A. Underwood, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus
Book abstract
The mission of higher education in the 21st century must address the reconciliation of student learning and experiences through the lens of indigenous education and frameworks. Higher learning institutions throughout the oceanic countries have established frameworks for addressing indigeneity through the infusion of an indigenous perspectives’ curriculum. The incorporation of island indigenous frameworks into their respective curriculums, colleges, and universities in the oceanic countries has seen positive impact results on student learning, leading to the creation of authentic experiences in higher education landscapes. This book, consisting of 16 chapters, is divided into five sections:
- indigenous pedagogies
- authentic cultural experiences
- modernizing curriculum and practices
- ensuring access to island knowledge; and
- supporting island student success.
The book is available for purchase from the IGI Global website. To avail of a 50% discount, contact Perry J.C. Pangelinan at (671) 735-2341 or email pangelinanp@triton.uog.edu.