Abstract

LEBRATO, Matthew J.. Epistemological Diversity and Indigenous Praxis in Mexico's Intercultural Higher Education: A Case Study at Instituto Superior Intercultural Ayuuk. RMIE [online]. 2016, vol.21, n.70, pp.785-807. ISSN 1405-6666.

This paper explores the epistemological diversity and indigenous praxis present in intercultural education, through the case of Instituto Superior Intercultural Ayuuk (ISIA) in Jaltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. The main objectives are to outline the range of conceptions of intercultural education, describe its key articulations, and explore the way that knowledge is conceived, constructed, and transmitted in this institute. Two arguments are stated: a) The lack of a predetermined meaning in intercultural higher education allows people from diverse backgrounds to become interested in and form part of this project, enabling new epistemological diversity; b) Although ISIA uses the praxis and social organization of the Ayuuk people, a more profound dialogue is still lacking among diverse types of knowledge and epistemological frameworks. Therefore, ISIA represents an important case for exploring the negotiation among diverse perspectives to construct a unique vision of intercultural higher education.

Keywords : intercultural education; epistemology; social relations; indigenous education; higher education; Mexico.

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