Higher education in sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st century : pedagogy, research and community-engagement / edited by Ben Kei Daniel, Ronald Bisaso.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Daniel, Ben Kei, 1971- editor.

Bisaso, Ronald, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher--Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Education, Higher.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (312 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour).

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, 2023.

Summary:

This book contributes to the understanding of regional and global perspectives on the development and challenges the higher education sector in sub-Saharan Africa faces in the era of globalization. It focuses on the critical aspects of the higher education sector in the Global South, with a particular emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. It brings together empirical, theoretical and philosophical perspectives from researchers in some of the leading universities in sub-Saharan Africa. The book highlights the higher education sectors stages of growth and development and the contemporary challenges it faces in aligning its goals and capacity globally, and maintaining its image and public identity locally. This book covers neoliberal educational reforms, leadership and governance, pedagogy, technology, the global knowledge economy, and digital advancement. It delves into how the nature and practice of learning, teaching, research, and community engagement as core functions of higher education are re-oriented to contribute to societal transformation in Africa. Further, the book discusses the implications of contemporary issues in higher education: internationalization, employability, leadership and management, and accountability and autonomy in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Contents:

Foreword

Preface

Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Evolution of Higher Education as Field of Study in sub-Saharan Africa

Chapter 3 Language of politics and the changing university identity in Africa

Chapter 4 Challenges and opportunities of community-engaged learning in the Context of an African University: Experiences of student teachers on school practice

Chapter 5 Academic development in universities in Africa

Chapter 6 Benefits of University Teachers Undertaking Pedagogical Training: The Pedagogy of Research Methodology in Higher Education

Chapter 7 Self-worth in PhD Education: A conceptual review

Chapter 8 Decentralization in Higher Education Institutions: Espousing Contemporary Stakeholder Driven Systems and culture Demands

Chapter 9 Marketization of Public University Education in Uganda and governance of the Teaching and Learning process: Implications for Quality University Education

Chapter 10 Globalisation and neoliberal policies in higher education in Africa

Chapter 11 Hegemony and state control of the higher education institutions in Africa

Chapter 12

Digitisation of learning and teaching in higher education in Africa

Chapter 13 Social media and open educational resources in African universities

Chapter 14 Governance and leadership of higher education in Africa

Chapter 15 Profiling Female Vice Chancellors in Public Universities in Uganda

Chapter 16 Conclusion and the way forward

Translator's note

Glossary of terms

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Higher education in sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st century.

ISBN:

9789819932122

9819932122

OCLC:

1390451233

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.