Learning by Herding – Transmission of Sámi Reindeer Herding Knowledge and Skills

• Main Authors: Bongo, Mathis Persen, Eira, Inger Marie Gaup
• Format: Book Part
• Language: unknown
• Published: Springer International Publishing 2022
• Subjects: Kautokeino; reindeer husbandry
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17625-8_5; https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-031-17625-8_5

Abstract The chapter addresses the issues of disseminating the knowledge and skills of the Sámi reindeer herders: frameworks, methodologies, and ways of knowledge transmission in reindeer husbandry. The chapter overviews existing teaching practices, learning levels, and learning arenas, comparing tr...