The purpose of this book is to encourage, and influence researchers the world over to apply Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) using Action Research and/or Action Learning (AR/AL) approaches in their fields of specialization. The AR/AL framework, approaches and methodologies cut across almost all field of studies. Little has been done to infuse the above listed AR/AL elements with IKS in research publications. The book intends to close that identified capacity gap of applying the IKS through AR/AL in diverse field of study. There has lately been a gradually growing interest in IKS research trend due to its affluent and complex of both theory and practice based on the historical relationship between human advancement and the environment. Traditional research, has however, been more rigorous in the overview of IKS but AR/AL will unpack the interrelationship of IKS and any field of specialization in details proportions.
Scholars have been conducting research ever since time immemorial but yet relatively few research practitioners are close to respond to the old Marxist question: "how can we change the world to become a better place for human beings?" This book aims at providing AR/AL researchers with a practical IKS knowledge which is innovative and creative for progressive transformative and sustainable learning environments towards answering the old global question. Action Research and/or Action Learning is a constructive, innovative and creative quality way to solve problems and to develop professionally while recognizing human beings irrespective of their status in the society/community, forming relationships and regular reflections.