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How do hunter-gatherers learn? The transmission of indigenous knowledge among the Agta of the Philippines
The Agta of the Philippines depend on extensive knowledge of their natural
environment for their livelihoods. However, little is known about the transmission
of this indigenous ecological knowledge. This paper examines the transmission of
knowledge on hunting, fishing and gathering among the Agta in San Mariano, Isabela
Province. We used observation, interviewing and knowledge tests as methods of
inquiry. Our results show that knowledge transmission happens on-site, is genderspecific
and that pathways of knowledge transmission differ per livelihood activity.
Learning among the Agta takes place stepwise but less systematically than suggested
by earlier research on knowledge transmission among hunter-gatherers. We found that
observation, imitation and individual experimentation are important modes of learning
in all livelihood activities. Contemporary...
Show moreThe Agta of the Philippines depend on extensive knowledge of their natural
environment for their livelihoods. However, little is known about the transmission
of this indigenous ecological knowledge. This paper examines the transmission of
knowledge on hunting, fishing and gathering among the Agta in San Mariano, Isabela
Province. We used observation, interviewing and knowledge tests as methods of
inquiry. Our results show that knowledge transmission happens on-site, is genderspecific
and that pathways of knowledge transmission differ per livelihood activity.
Learning among the Agta takes place stepwise but less systematically than suggested
by earlier research on knowledge transmission among hunter-gatherers. We found that
observation, imitation and individual experimentation are important modes of learning
in all livelihood activities. Contemporary environmental and social change, particularly
deforestation and formal education, have far-reaching implications for knowledge
transmission and identity in Agta society.
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- Hagen, R.; Ploeg, J. van der; Minter, T.
- Date
- 2016
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 389 - 413