An introductory history of education / Daniel N. Sifuna, James E. Otiende.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sifuna, D. N., 1944-

Contributor:

Otiende, James E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Africa--History.

Education.

Education--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (294 pages)

Edition:

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication:

Nairobi : Nairobi University Press, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book makes a survey of the development of educational theory and practice in the western world up to the twentieth century. A number of educational systems are selected for discussion. There is reference to prehistoric, ancient Egyptian, Indian, Chinese and Hebraic education, all of which have had an important impact on Greek education, Hellenistic education ideals in the Roman Empire, medieval education and the rise of universities. The book gives due consideration to African indigenous education; developments in education in Africa within the colonial context; and post independence educational activities in Africa. The historical context of educational events in Kenya is duly highlighted, leading to the era of the 8-4-4 system of education. A chapter in Islamic Education in Africa is also included with a discussion on the Integration of Islamic and Western Education.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

List of Acronyms Used

1. Introduction

The Challenge for History of Education

The Scope of History of Education

2. Early Man and Education

Civilization

Education and Civilization

3. Egyptian Education

Educational Aims

Elementary and Secondary Education

Higher and Professional Education

Education and the Course of Civilization

Educational Features in Early Historic Civilizations

4. Indian Education

Religion and Education

Influence of Indian Religions

Indian Philosophy and Education

5. Chinese Education

Religion and Philosophy

Religion, Philosophy and Education

6. Hebraic Education

The Sacred and Education

7. Greek Education

Education in Greece

Spartan Education

Athenian Education

The Hellenic Influence

8. Roman Education

Early Roman Education

Greek Influence on Roman Education

Quintilian (A.D. 35-95)

9. Medieval Education

Early Christianity and Graeco-Roman Civilization

Institutional Forms

Church-related Educational Institutions

Scholasticism and the Rise of Universities

Medieval Educational Theorists

10. The Renaissance and Education

Causes of the Renaissance

Renaissance Education

Some Educational Theorists of the Renaissance

11. Religious Reformation and Education

Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Calvinism and Education

Anglicanism and Education

The Catholic Counter-Reformation and Education

12. Modern Movements and Education in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries

Reason and Progress

Sense Realism

The French Revolution and Education

Some Educational Theorists

13. Modern Movements and Education in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

Ideological Movements and Education

Educational Theorists.

The Deschoolers

14. African Indigenous Education

Educational Goals

The Curriculum

The Educators and the Methods of Instruction

Philosophical Foundations

Permanence and Decline

Indigenous versus Western Education

15. Islamic Education in Africa

Educational Objectives and Curriculum

The Koranic School System

Major Features of Islamic Education

16. Early Attempts of Western Education in Africa

The Castle Schools

Abolition of Slave Trade and European Expansion

Christian Missionaries

Missionary Establishment of Education in British West Africa

French Education in Senegal In Senegal

Education in Eastern Africa

Early Educational Activities in Kenya

17. Colonisation and Education in Africa 1900-1920

Colonial Education Policies

Christian Missionary Education Policies

Educational Developments: 1900-1920

Developments in Kenya

18. Education in Africa in the Inter-Wat Period 1920-1945

British West Africa

French Africa

Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique

Education and the Rise of Nationalism

African Educational Initiatives in Kenya

European and Asian Education

19. Post-word War II Educational Developments in Africa

French West Africa

20. Education Policies and Development in Africa after Independence

External Factors

National Education Strategies

Policies and Developments in Kenya

21. New Trends in Education in Africa

Non-formal Education

Curriculum Diversification

Kenya - The 8:4:4 Education System

Primary Education

Secondary Education

University Education

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9966-792-04-X

OCLC:

732605398