Issues In African Education

Author : A. Abdi,A. Cleghorn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781403977199

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Issues in African Education by A. Abdi,A. Cleghorn Pdf

This book addresses major sociological issues in sub-Saharan African education today. Its fourteen contributors present a thoroughly African world-view within a sociology of education theoretical framework, allowing the reader to see where that theory is relevant to the African context and where it is not. Several of the chapters bring a much-needed cultural nuance and critical theoretical perspective to the issues at hand. The sixteen chapters thus aim to be of interest internationally, to those who work in such fields as social and political foundations of comparative and international education, and development studies, including university professors, teacher educators, researchers, school teachers, tertiary education students, consultants and policy makers.

Author : S. Nombuso Dlamini
Publisher : University of Calgary Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781552382127

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New Directions in African Education by S. Nombuso Dlamini Pdf

A collection of essays which critically examines education in the African context and presents possible courses of action to reinvent its future.

Author : Charl C. Wolhuter
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781928523628

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Critical Issues in South African Education by Charl C. Wolhuter Pdf

The main thesis of this book is that, given that South African education faces major challenges, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) constellation of states offers — thus far overlooked — a valuable tertium comparationis, a source of international comparative perspectives, to inform the domestic scholarly discourse on education. This book first investigates the national contexts and development of education in the BRICS countries, arguing that this grouping represents a valuable but yet overlooked field for illuminating South African education issues with international perspectives. The book consists of chapters arguing for and illustrating this thesis from a variety of angles. Common to all chapters is that authors used the comparative method in education, that is comparing the national education system, in their education societal context interrelationships, of the BRICS countries. The chapters focus on a number of critical issues in South African education, including the language of learning and teaching issue, the alignment of the world of education with the world of work, early childhood education, and the development of world-class universities. Regarding the last, for example, China has been the terrain of the most intensive national projects of establishing world-class universities, with Project 985, Project 211, and the “Double First Class University” project. The chapters demonstrate what South Africa, in approaching her education issues, can learn from the experience of the BRICS countries.

Author : D. N. Sifuna,Nobuhide Sawamura
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000067224098

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Challenges of Quality Education in Sub-Saharan African Countries by D. N. Sifuna,Nobuhide Sawamura Pdf

Quality is at the heart of all education systems as good quality teaching and learning environments ensure effective learning outcomes. Quality influences what students learn, how well they learn and what benefits they draw from their education. The quest to ensure that students achieve decent learning outcomes and acquire values and skills that help them play a positive role in their societies is an issue on the policy agenda of nearly every country. As many world governments struggle to expand particularly basic education, they also face the challenge of ensuring that students stay in school long enough to acquire the knowledge they need to cope in a rapidly changing world. The purpose of this book is therefore to profile some aspects of education quality in the African education systems and highlight key policies for improving the teaching and learning outcomes. The book is also intended to provide basic information to scholars who are interested in studying education in the Sub-Saharan African region. To enable users understand and appreciate developments, trends and changes that have taken place in the education systems, for most chapters, the book deliberately adopts a historical approach which leads to some focus on developments which date back to the colonial period in Africa.

Author : Ali A. Abdi,Korbla P. Puplampu,George Jerry Sefa Dei
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 0739110411

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African Education and Globalization by Ali A. Abdi,Korbla P. Puplampu,George Jerry Sefa Dei Pdf

Containing both theoretical discussions of globalization and specific case analyses of individual African countries, this collection of essays examines the intersections of African education and globalization with multiple analytical and geographical emphases and intentions.

Author : Legotlo, Marekwa Wilfred
Publisher : Africa Institute of South Africa
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780798304603

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Challenges and Issues facing the Education System in South Africa by Legotlo, Marekwa Wilfred Pdf

The quality of education is pivotal for the production of human capital and this cannot be compromised by failing to refocus on the quality of education offered in schools. The inputs in the system such as trained and motivated teachers, buildings and classrooms including sanitation, clean water, instructional material such as textbooks, as well as strong leadership with vision to steer the winds of change are important in providing the desired outcomes. The chapters in this volume are broadly divided into three subsections as follows: learner related issues, (farm and rural schools, poverty and schooling, school violence, and students rights); teacher related issues,(teacher morale and motivation, teachers for all schools, management needs of school principals); and administrative/policy related issues (inclusive education, and school community relations). The social demand for better schools, effective principals, qualified and committed teachers and better opportunities for all place a huge challenge to provinces and the state to protect the rights of all citizens. This volume sets out the challenges facing the education system in South Africa, such as poor school infrastructure, poor learning conditions, and a lack of learning materials and provides recommendations on how some of these can be overcome.

Author : Rebecca Winthrop
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780815735717

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Leapfrogging Inequality by Rebecca Winthrop Pdf

Exemplary stories of innovation from around the world In an age of rising inequality, getting a good education increasingly separates the haves from the have nots. In countries like the United States, getting a good education is one of the most promising routes to upper-middle-class status, even more so than family wealth. Experts predict that by 2030, 825 million children will reach adulthood without basic secondary-level skills, and it will take a century for the most marginalized youth to achieve the educational levels that the wealthiest enjoy today. But these figures do not even account for the range of skills and competencies needed to thrive today in work, citizenship, and life. In a world where the ability to manipulate knowledge and information, think critically, and collaboratively solve problems are essential to thrive, access to a quality education is crucial for all young people. In Leapfrogging Inequality, researchers chart a new path for global education by examining the possibility of leapfrogging—harnessing innovation to rapidly accelerate educational progress—to ensure that all young people develop the skills they need for a fast-changing world. Analyzing a catalog of nearly 3,000 global education innovations, the largest such collection to date, researchers explore the potential of current practices to enable such a leap. As part of this analysis, the book presents an evidence-based framework for getting ahead in education, which it grounds in the here-and-now by narrating exemplary stories of innovation from around the world. Together, these stories and resources will inspire educators, investors, leaders of nongovernmental organizations, and policymakers alike to rally around a new vision of educational progress—one that ensures we do not leave yet another generation of young people behind.

Author : Jamaine M. Abidogun,Toyin Falola
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 829 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030382773

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The Palgrave Handbook of African Education and Indigenous Knowledge by Jamaine M. Abidogun,Toyin Falola Pdf

This handbook explores the evolution of African education in historical perspectives as well as the development within its three systems–Indigenous, Islamic, and Western education models—and how African societies have maintained and changed their approaches to education within and across these systems. African education continues to find itself at once preserving its knowledge, while integrating Islamic and Western aspects in order to compete within this global reality. Contributors take up issues and themes of the positioning, resistance, accommodation, and transformations of indigenous education in relationship to the introduction of Islamic and later Western education. Issues and themes raised acknowledge the contemporary development and positioning of indigenous education within African societies and provide understanding of how indigenous education works within individual societies and national frameworks as an essential part of African contemporary society.

Author : SOJI ONI (Ph.D.)
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 973 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781490715759

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CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN AFRICAN EDUCATION SYSTEMS by SOJI ONI (Ph.D.) Pdf

Challenges and Prospects in African Education System: The general idea this book is trying to disseminate is to inform readers about the compelling challenges and prospects in African system of education. As we all know, when issues of Africa educational system is raised, the first set of thoughts that come to mind is decline in standard, deterioration of facilities, examination malpractices, cult crises or school-based violence, shortage of teachers, underqualified teachers, and poor teachers' performance, which results in poor learning standards, lack of classroom discipline that is exacerbated by insufficient resources and inadequate infrastructure, failure of appropriate inspection and monitoring, and confusion caused by changing curricula without proper communication and training. All these have led to massive demoralization and disillusionment among teachers and a negative and worsening perception of African system of education. This, therefore, calls for in-depth analysis aimed at tutoring every stakeholder in education on how their action and inactions have individually and collectively contributed to the collapsing state of education in Africa. However, the prospect is that Africa's recovery and sustainable development can only be guaranteed through expansion and sustenance of both quantitative and qualitative-of the continent's stock of human capital through education. In order for education to realize its key role in development, it must be provided to the younger segments of African society as quickly as human and financial resources permit, with the ultimate goal of developing a comprehensive, meaningful and sustainable system of education at all levels and for all age groups. This is the message that this book puts across in the six knitted sections.

Author : Soji Oni (Ph D. ).
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 970 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 1490715770

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Challenges and Prospects in African Education Systems by Soji Oni (Ph D. ). Pdf

Challenges and Prospects in African Education System: The general idea this book is trying to disseminate is to inform readers about the compelling challenges and prospects in African system of education. As we all know, when issues of Africa educational system is raised, the first set of thoughts that come to mind is decline in standard, deterioration of facilities, examination malpractices, cult crises or school-based violence, shortage of teachers, underqualified teachers, and poor teachers' performance, which results in poor learning standards, lack of classroom discipline that is exacerbated by insufficient resources and inadequate infrastructure, failure of appropriate inspection and monitoring, and confusion caused by changing curricula without proper communication and training. All these have led to massive demoralization and disillusionment among teachers and a negative and worsening perception of African system of education. This, therefore, calls for in-depth analysis aimed at tutoring every stakeholder in education on how their action and inactions have individually and collectively contributed to the collapsing state of education in Africa. However, the prospect is that Africa's recovery and sustainable development can only be guaranteed through expansion and sustenance of both quantitative and qualitative-of the continent's stock of human capital through education. In order for education to realize its key role in development, it must be provided to the younger segments of African society as quickly as human and financial resources permit, with the ultimate goal of developing a comprehensive, meaningful and sustainable system of education at all levels and for all age groups. This is the message that this book puts across in the six knitted sections.

Author : Kmt G. Shockley,Kofi Lomotey
Publisher : Myers Education Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781975502119

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African-Centered Education by Kmt G. Shockley,Kofi Lomotey Pdf

This volume brings together leading scholars and practitioners to address the theory and practice of African-centered education. The contributors provide (1) perspectives on the history, methods, successes and challenges of African-centered education, (2) discussions of the efforts that are being made to counter the miseducation of Black children, and (3) prescriptions for—and analyses of—the way forward for Black children and Black communities. The authors argue that Black children need an education that moves them toward leading and taking agency within their own communities. They address several areas that capture the essence of what African-centered education is, how it works, and why it is a critical imperative at this moment. Those areas include historical analyses of African-centered education; parental perspectives; strategies for working with Black children; African-centered culture, science and STEM; culturally responsive curriculum and instruction; and culturally responsive resources for teachers and school leaders.

Author : A. Babs Fafunwa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031655736

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New Perspectives in African Education by A. Babs Fafunwa Pdf

Author : Thobeka Vuyelwa Mda,Matoane Steward Mothata
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 070215170X

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Critical Issues in South African Education After 1994 by Thobeka Vuyelwa Mda,Matoane Steward Mothata Pdf

This title seeks to provide a reflection on the transformation of South Africa's education system. It traces the rationale behind various acts and policies, takes a critical look at the realities of implementation and offers projections regarding possible future directions.

Author : Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw,George J. Sefa Dei,Kolawole Raheem
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789460917028

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Contemporary Issues in African Sciences and Science Education by Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw,George J. Sefa Dei,Kolawole Raheem Pdf

In this careful articulation of science, the editors provide an intellectual marriage of Indigenous science and science education in the African context as a way of revising schooling and education. They define science broadly to include both the science of the natural/physical/biological and the ‘science of the social’. It is noted that the current policy direction of African education continues to be a subject of intense intellectual discussion. Science education is very much at the heart of much current debates about reforming African schooling. Among the ways to counter-vision contemporary African education this book points to how we promote Indigenous science education to improve upon African science and technology development in general. The book also notes a long-standing push to re-examine local cultural resource knowings in order to appreciate and understand the nature, content and context of Indigenous knowledge science as a starting foundation for promoting African science and technology studies in general. It is argued that these interests and concerns are not mutually exclusive of each other but as a matter of fact interwoven and interdependent. The breadth of coverage of the collection reflect papers in science, Indigeneity, identity and knowledge production and the possibilities of creating a truly African-centred education. It is argued that such extensive coverage will engage and excite readers on the path of what has been termed ‘African educational recovery’. While the book is careful in avoiding stale debates about the ‘Eurocentricity of Western scientific knowledge’ and the positing of ‘Eurocentric science’ as the only science worthy of engagement, it nonetheless caution against constructing a binary between Indigenous/local science and knowledges and Western ‘scientific’ knowledge. After all, Western scientific knowledge is itself a form of local knowledge, born out of a particular social and historical context. Engaging science in a more global context will bring to the fore critical questions of how we create spaces for the study of Indigenous science knowledge in our schools. How is Indigenous science to be read, understood and theorized? And, how do educators gather/collect and interpret Indigenous science knowledges for the purposes of teaching young learners. These are critical questions for contemporary African education?

Author : George Jerry Sefa Dei
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Community and school
ISBN : 1592210031

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Schooling and Education in Africa by George Jerry Sefa Dei Pdf

Using the Ghanian schooling experience as a case study, this book explores how research can contribute to the development of a body of knowledge for educational change in Africa. Education in Africa is often said to be in a crisis' caused in part by the colonial legacy, but also due to inappropriate and uncontextualised current educational policies in relation to local human conditions and African realities. This book offers a critical analysis of current educational reform strategies and the actual practice of reform in an African context.'