Leveraging Educational Quality in Southern African Educational Systems : A Practitioners� Perspective.

Leveraging Educational Quality in Southern African Educational Systems : A Practitioners� Perspective.

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In the last two decades, erosion in the quality and effectiveness of education systems especially in sub-Saharan Africa has been compounded by factors ñsuch as exogenous pressures precipitated by unsystematic provision of foreign aid ñ fostering corrupt practices, inadequate teacher training and lim...

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Author / Creator: Mawere, Munyaradzi.
Other Authors / Creators:Rambe, Patient.
Format: eBook Electronic
Language:English
Edition:1st ed.
Imprint: Bamenda : Langaa RPCIG, 2013.
Subjects:
Education, Elementary > South Africa.
Education, Secondary > South Africa.
Education and state > South Africa.
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Local Note:Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2022. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title page
  • Copyright page
  • About the Contributors
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Section I - Primary and Secondary Education
  • Chapter 1 - Child education in pre-colonial Africa: Lessons from traditional strategies used to raise and educate children in pre-colonial Zimbabwe
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • The encounter of traditional education with Western Education: A brief critique
  • Thinking about Local Education Strategies: The way forward
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 2 - Enhancing quality in the teaching and learning of English in Mozambique's Public Education: Lessons from the past and current experiences
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Background to Mozambique's public education and the teaching-learning of English
  • Research question and methodological issues
  • Discussion of Findings
  • Recommendations
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3 - How The Reluctance To Use Corporal Punishment In Public Schools Has Affected Mozambique's Education System: Voices From Education Stakeholders
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Conceptual analysis of corporal punishment
  • Background: Corporal punishment in Mozambique
  • Research question and methodological Issues
  • Conclusions and recommendations
  • References
  • Section II - Tertiary Education
  • Chapter 4 - Exploring the architecture of appropriation of emerging technologies at South African Universities: A critical review
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Emerging technologies (ET)-towards a definition
  • New technologies?
  • Collaborative technologies that sustain distributed learning
  • The most impactful technologies in the near future
  • Critical Theory of Technology (CTT)
  • Why the sustained potency or hype about ET?
  • The architecture of appropriation of ET: A South African perspective.
  • Emerging reflections, realities and possibilities: A critical perspective
  • Implications for pedagogy
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5 - Using Web 2.0 technologies to support blended collaborative learning of critical citizenship at a South African University
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Blended learning (BL): An Over view
  • Constructions of critical citizenship
  • Arguments for using conversational technologies in collaborative learning of CC
  • Theoretical framework
  • Research Questions
  • The GC-LSJ Programme: An Overview
  • Presentation of findings
  • Exploration-generation of practical knowhow
  • Integration
  • Resolution
  • Discussion of findings
  • Well structured, coherent conversations
  • Leveraging technological confidence
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6 - Towards a blended mobile social media model to deepen authentic, contextualised learning in South African higher education
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Research Method
  • Blended learning (BL)
  • Debates on blended learning
  • Criticisms of BL
  • Learning Management Systems: An Overview
  • Learning Management Systems at South Africa HEIs: Our heroes or villains
  • In defence of mobile learning in South Africa
  • Mobile social networking: viable complement of LMS
  • Arguments for the integration of LMSs into mobile environments
  • Principles for the design of blended mobile social media environments (MSMEs)
  • Broad structural issues
  • Systemic environment issues
  • Technical issues
  • Functionality and usability issues
  • Towards a blended mobile social media environment
  • Implications for pedagogy
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Section III
  • Chapter 7 - Academic scaffolding and emergent pedagogical change using Mobile Instant Messaging: Appropriating intelligent mobile applications for learning Information Technology at a South African University
  • Abstract.
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Research Questions
  • Methodology
  • Analytical Framework
  • Presentation of Findings
  • Critical Questioning
  • Direct Questions
  • Open critique
  • Impact on pedagogical style
  • Discussion
  • Implications for pedagogy
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 8 - Privatisation of Tertiary Education in Developing Africa: Challenges and Implications for Quality with Reference to Mozambique's University Education
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Background to Mozambique's Tertiary Education
  • The role and importance of tertiary education in the context of Mozambique
  • Research question and Methodological Issues
  • Discussion based on research findings
  • Improving Tertiary education effectiveness and quality In Mozambique: Some recommendations
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 9 - Dimensions of International Research Collaboration in Developing Africa's Higher Education- Lessons from the University of Zambia
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Process of establishing research collaboration
  • The benefits of LDP to local and international partners
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Back cover.

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