Knowledge sharing process in a contemporary Mangyan swiddening community [Oriental Mindoro, Philippines]
2012
David, M.E. | Cardenas, V.R. | Cruz, F.A. | Talatayod, E.S. | Pulhin, J.M.
This paper elucidates the application of indigenous ecological knowledge and knowledge sharing processes i.e. socialization (informal education) and externalization (formal and nonformal or extension education), in the understanding of the recent development in the practice of integral swiddening by the Hanunuo-mangyan in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. A survey and key informant interviews involved a total of 248 respondents, which were supported by other qualitative research techniques. Overall, the study concludes that through the process of socialization, the Hanunuo-Mangyan were able to apply continuously their knowledge on integral swiddening. However, through time, socialization was influenced by the social institutions such as the formal education, religion and government's extension program, all leading into the externalization process of knowledge sharing. It is through externalization where Hanunuo swiddeners' tacit knowledge on integral swiddening decreased in favor of the factual (explicit) knowledge in modern swidden agriculture leading to an internalized factual knowledge. With the process of internalization, a Mangyan may be able to share his internalized knowledge to another Mangyan (a socialization process). Concept of knowledge sharing process suggests a complementary function among the community, school and extension, to achieve sustainable management of natural resources.
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