Early Career Academics in Educational Research : Perspectives from Sub-Saharan African Higher Education Sectors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ndofirepi, Amasa.

Contributor:

Pietersen, Doniwen.

Sepeng, Percy.

Fru, Raymond.

Felix, Alan.

Mapuya, Medson.

Series:

African Higher Education: Developments and Perspectives Series

African Higher Education: Developments and Perspectives Series ; v.18

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher--Research--Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Education, Higher.

Neoliberalism--Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Neoliberalism.

School improvement programs--Africa, Sub-Saharan.

School improvement programs.

Educational accountability--Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Educational accountability.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (262 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : BRILL, 2024.

Summary:

Neoliberal theory on higher education highlights the challenges faced by academics in the "new times" of academia. The highly competitive environment and increased non-research duties put academics' time and dedication at risk. This is especially true for early career academics. However more research is needed to understand the experience of new generation academics that find themselves in this space.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Acknowledgements

Figures and Tables

Figures

Tables

Abbreviations

Notes on Contributors

1. Enhancing Early Career Research Scholarship

Abstract

Keywords

1 Introduction

2 The Notion of Research Capacity Strengthening

References

2. On African Philosophy of Higher Education, Infancy, Potentiality, and Becoming

2 African Philosophy of Higher Education During Infancy

3 On the Potential of an African Philosophy of Higher Education

4 Towards an African Philosophy of Higher Education in Becoming

5 An African Philosopher of Higher Education in Becoming

6 Towards a Conclusion

3. Navigating the Multiple Higher Education Demands

2 The Context of Early Career Women Academics in South African HEI s

3 Impact on Productivity and Professional Academic Identity

4 Methodology: Art-Based Methods for Understanding ECWA s' Experiences

5 Findings and Discussion

6 Implications for Policies and Interventions

7 Conclusion

4. Levelling the Playing Fields in Global Research Partnerships toward Forging

2 Enhancing Scientific Capacities through Global Research Partnerships

3 Levelling the Playing Field in Global Research Partnerships

4 A Glance at Transformative Research Collaborations

5 Theory: Collaboration Theory

6 Methodology: Narrative Inquiry

7 Method: Collaborative Autoethnography

8 Discussion

9 Marginalisation

10 Rising Above

11 Transformative States

12 Transformative Collaborative Research Framework

12.1 Advancing Research Equity

12.2 Nurturing Critical Intellectual Exchange

12.3 An Enabling Mode for Transformative Collaboration

13 Recommendations

14 Conclusion

References.

5. Brain Re-Engineering Concept and Reimagination

2 Affecting Youth Interest in Agriculture in Africa

3 United Nations Report and Youth Engagement in Agriculture: The Perception Problem?

4 Gender-Related Roles

5 Brain Re-Engineering and Reimagination Conceptualised

6 Pillars to Brain Re-Engineering Concept and Reimagination (BRECR)

7 Fourth Industrial Revolution and Precision Farming: Bridging the Gap

8 Brain Re-Engineering Concept and the 4IR: Focus on Agricultural Production

9 Brain Re-Engineering Concept and Reimagination: Are Youths the Key Target?

10 Brain Re-Engineering Concept and Reimagination: Impacting the Younger Generation

11 Innovative Opportunities for Technology, Agriculture and Business

12 Brain Re-Engineering Concept and Reimagination as a Strategy for Youth Engagement

13 Brain Re-Engineering and Unlocking Transformation: Changing the Narrative with Entrepreneurship and Technology in Agriculture

14 Methodology

15 Analysis Description

16 Issues of Reliability and Validity

17 Results and Discussion

18 Steps for ECA s in Agriculture and Food Systems Studies: Changing the Wrong Perception

19 Opportunities for Early Career Academics (ECA) along the Food and Agricultural Value-Chain and Linkages with Other Sectors

20 Role of Information Systems in the Business of Agriculture: Opportunities for ECA s

21 Recommendations for Policy

21.1 Enhancing Sustainability in the Food and Agriculture Sector

21.2 Rebranding Agriculture for the Youth

21.3 Rebranding and Repackaging of Farming Activities and Agriculture Operations in Driving the Required Influence

22 Conclusion

6. From Novice to Expert

2 Legal Positivism

3 Education Law for Emerging Academics.

4 Understanding the Legal Framework in South African Education

4.1 Higher Education Act of 1997

4.2 The Employment Equity Act of 1998

4.3 Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act of 2000

5 Student Rights and Responsibilities in South African Education

5.1 Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities

5.2 Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000

5.2.1 Key Sections of the Act

5.3 Institutional Policies

6 Employment Law Considerations for Emerging Academics

7 Intellectual Property Rights and Academic Integrity in South African Education

8 Ethical Issues in South African Academics

7. Early Career Academics in the Digital Transformation Age

2 Digital Transformation (DT)

3 Digital Transformation and the HEI Sector

4 Challenges with Digital Transformation

5 COVID-19

6 Theoretical Framework

7 Methodology

8 Findings and Discussion

9 Embracing Digital Technologies Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic

10 Embracing Digital Technologies during a Time of a Global Pandemic

11 Embracing Digital Technologies during the Post-Global Pandemic

12 Conclusion

8. "Can Your Marriage Survive a PhD?"

2 Why (Not) Me?

3 The New Makoti

4 Pull-Her-Down Syndrome

5 Publish or Perish

6 Pouring from an Empty Cup

9. Early Career Academics' Development in Africa

1.1 Achieving the Africa We Want

1.2 Methodology

2 What Is BRECR?

2.1 BRECR Four Pillars

2.1.1 Mentoring

2.1.2 Competencies

2.2 BRECR and ECA s' Improvement in Africa: Focus on Ideation and Perception

2.3 Review of Relevant Studies

2.4 Possible Wrong Perceptions

3 Way Forward

4 Conclusion

10. Reflections on the Impact of Marketisation of Higher Education on Early Career Academics

2 Higher Education and Political Independence in Africa: A Comparative Analysis

3 Financial Constraints and the Marketisation of Higher Education

4 The Impact of Marketisation of Higher Education on Early Career Academics in South Africa

5 Towards Finding a Solution

6 Conclusion

11. Resisting the Neoliberal Onslaught on South African Universities

1 Introduction and Background

2 A Manifestation of Neoliberalism in the Global and South African Sectors

3 The Neoliberal University: A Shift in the Aims and Objectives of HE

3.1 A Change in the Conceptualisation of Valuable and Useful Knowledge

3.2 Subjection to Neoliberal Technologies

3.3 New Public Management

3.4 An Emphasis on Efficiency

3.5 The Erosion of Institutional Autonomy

4 Neoliberalism in SA Higher Education: A Policy Perspective

5 What It Is Like Working in a Neoliberal University: Experiences of ECA s

6 The Impact of Neoliberalism on the Identity of ECA s

7 Resisting Neoliberalism in South African Universities

8 Conclusion

12. Navigating Rigidity

2 Unravelling Bourdieu: Personal Insights into Habitus, Capital, and Field

3 Bourdieu's Lens: Reflecting on the Early Career Academic Struggle in Mathematics Education

4 The Academic Field of Mathematics Education

4.1 Description of the Academic Field of Mathematics Education: Key Characteristics, Norms, and Values

4.1.1 Key Characteristics

4.1.2 Norms and Values

5 Discussion on the Doxa Within Mathematics Education

6 Exploration of the Habitus of ECA s Entering This Field

7 Challenges Faced by ECA s.

7.1 Overview of Common Challenges: Pressure to Publish, Secure Funding, and Balance Teaching and Research

7.1.1 Publishing Pressure

7.1.2 Obtaining Financial Support

7.1.3 Balancing Teaching and Research

7.2 Addressing Specific Challenges for ECA s in South African Mathematics Education

7.3 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections from Early Career Mathematics Educators

8 Higher Education Transformation Perspective

8.1 Analysis of the Current Transformation Trends in Higher Education Affecting Mathematics Education

8.2 The Impact of These Transformations on ECA s, with a Focus on Institutional Changes, Curricular Reforms, and Evolving Educational Paradigms

8.3 Strategies for Adapting to and Thriving in the Changing Landscape of Higher Education

9 Mentoring of Novice Academics in Higher Education

9.1 Importance of Mentorship for ECA s in Navigating Academic Challenges

9.2 Best Practices and Models for Effective Mentoring within the Field of Mathematics Education

9.3 Personal Narratives and Case Studies Highlighting Successful Mentoring Relationships

10 Gender Transformation in the Field of Mathematics Education

10.1 Examination of Gender Dynamics within Mathematics Education and Their Impact on ECA s

10.2 Discussion on the Challenges and Opportunities Related to Gender Transformation in Academia

10.3 Strategies for Promoting Gender Equity and Supporting the Advancement of All Genders in Mathematics Education

11 Knowledge of the Powerful and How It Affects Novice Academics

11.1 Exploration of How Dominant Knowledge Paradigms Influence the Experiences and Opportunities of Novice Academics

11.2 The Role of Cultural Capital in Academic Success and How ECA s Can Navigate and Challenge Prevailing Discourses.

11.3 Strategies for Advocating Diverse Perspectives and Inclusive Practices within Mathematics Education.

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Other Format:

Print version: Ndofirepi, Amasa Early Career Academics in Educational Research

ISBN:

9789004714717

9004714715

OCLC:

1474903428