Higher Education Repositioning in Nigeria
Author: Ibrahim A. Kolo
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13:
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Repositioning Higher Education in Nigeria
Author: Babalola Borishade
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 720
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublished for the National Universities Commission in Nigeria, this book is the outcome of a National Summit on Higher Education, which took place in Nigeria in 2002. The summit was convened by the Ministry of Education with the support of Unesco. Its purpose was to thrash out the issues pertaining to the improvement and repositioning of the higher education system in Nigeria, so that is may better respond to the country's needs. The resultant work is a multi-contributory publication covering the breadth and depth of the problems implicated in the higher education system. The papers address for example: the purpose of higher education in a developing country context; the state of universities in Nigeria; management and funding of higher education; the relevance and delivery of curricula; disciplinary, social and religious concerns; and the role of ICTs and new initiatives such as distance learning and virtual library projects. The contributors propose recommendations for improvement, including: the necessity of high- level government interest in education reforms; the importance of university autonomy and academic freedom; the need for both the public and private sectors to support higher education; the need for substantial hikes in government funding for higher education; the participation of stakeholders in policymaking for higher education; and the precondition of good government and democracy for the success of the sector.
Sustainable Transformation in African Higher Education
Author: Felix Maringe
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-04-18
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9463009027
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book is a must read for policy makers, academics, university administrators and post graduate research students in the broad field of education and in higher education studies in particular. The book brings together a wealth of information regarding the imperatives of transformation in Africa’s higher education systems. Not only do some of the chapters provide critical discussion about the conceptualisation of transformation, the majority of the chapters reflect on empirical evidence for transformation in diverse fields of mathematics, science, gender, the training of doctoral students and the governance and management of universities. This central theme of sustainable change and reform runs across the chapters of the book. For students, the book provides exemplars of practical research in higher education. For scholars in higher education and policy makers, specific issues for reform are identified and discussed.
Higher Education Pathways
Author: Ashwin, Paul
Publisher: African Minds
Published: 2018-12-14
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 1928331904
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn what ways does access to undergraduate education have a transformative impact on people and societies? What conditions are required for this impact to occur? What are the pathways from an undergraduate education to the public good, including inclusive economic development? These questions have particular resonance in the South African higher education context, which is attempting to tackle the challenges of widening access and improving completion rates in in a system in which the segregations of the apartheid years are still apparent. Higher education is recognised in core legislation as having a distinctive and crucial role in building post-apartheid society. Undergraduate education is seen as central to addressing skills shortages in South Africa. It is also seen to yield significant social returns, including a consistent positive impact on societal institutions and the development of a range of capabilities that have public, as well as private, benefits. This book offers comprehensive contemporary evidence that allows for a fresh engagement with these pressing issues.
The Contemporary Challenges of African Development:
Author: Jean Philippe Azany Grah
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2020-11-17
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1665581972
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1963 there was a French agronomist named René Dumont who published a book: False start in Africa in this book it explains the economic and development difficulties that Africa was facing so since then what is the real situation of Africa today? The book is a theory-led conceptual account of the contemporary challenges that face African Development and the factors that may interact and influence at the interface of Africa development. African natural resources play vital roles in the world economic by providing the raw materials that most of the industrialized countries need for manufacturing goods and supplying services in every sector for economic growth and well-being. How come that Africa which is full of these natural resources can be the poorest continent? Africa has steadily engaged in the challenges of the twenty-first century, which began at the beginning of liberalization, which has increased economic integration, even for less developed countries or LDCs to benefit. However, there are questions about the capabilities of countries belonging LDC, especially Africa, which has cast doubt on the continent's economic progress and development. The growing list of number of key considerations and aspects that Africa needs to deal with is seemed to be impossible to know what to start.
The Strategic Repositioning of Arts, Culture and Heritage in the 21st Century
Author: George Mugovhani
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2018-06-11
Total Pages: 323
ISBN-13: 1527512916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe post-millennium world has been experiencing several recognisable historical milestones with regard to arts, culture and heritage. One of these has been the resuscitation and revival of creative elements of the arts, culture and heritage of previously marginalised or disadvantaged communities around the world. Until recently, there had been scant regard and skewed allocation of resources for these, but lately attempts have been made to promote and sustain them in order to enable the socio-economic aspirations of a multicultural society. The contributions brought together here are the product of papers that were presented during a conference on “Strategic Repositioning of Arts, Culture and Heritage in the 21st Century”. They cover a broad spectrum of subjects such as indigeneity, music, song and identity, politics, national reconciliation, education, product development, and national development.
Higher Education for and beyond the Sustainable Development Goals
Author: Tristan McCowan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2019-08-29
Total Pages: 365
ISBN-13: 303019597X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book analyses the role of the university in working towards the Sustainable Development Goals. In contrast to the previous Millennium Development Goals, higher education is seen to have a crucial role in this new agenda. Yet how can the university fulfil these weighty expectations, and are the dominant trends in higher education supporting or undermining this vision? This book draws on the idea of the ‘developmental university’, a model characterised by its porous boundaries with society and commitment to teaching, research and community engagement in the public interest. The author examines case studies from Latin America, Africa and other regions to analyse how this model can be revived, countering recent trends of marketisation, status competition and unbundling. The book also considers alternatives to the developmental model drawing on indigenous knowledge systems, looking beyond the SDG framework to the creation of a new form of society. This timely volume will be of interest and value to those working in the field of sustainable development, and to students and scholars of comparative education, international development and higher education studies.
Performance of Education and Practice Strategies
Author: Effiong, Abigail Aniefiok, Chinenye Blessing Amaonye, Sangoniyi Sunday Oloruntoyin, Solomon E. Mangvwat (Ph.D), Clinton Musasia
Publisher: Cari Journals USA LLC
Published: 2022-08-04
Total Pages: 91
ISBN-13: 9914746896
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTOPICS IN THE BOOK Smart Slate Game and Students Academic Performance in Educational Technology, University of Calabar, Nigeria Technoducation and its Relevance in Enhancing Access to Higher Education in the Post Covid 19 Era in Nigeria Relationship Connecting Continuous Assessment and Examination Scores in Mathematics in South-West Nigeria Colleges of Education Enhancing Literacy Development in Nigeria through Reading and Writing Skills Development Schools’ Withdrawal of Privileges and Development of Values among Learners: An Empirical Study of Public Secondary Schools in Matungu Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya
Higher Education Marketing in Africa
Author: Emmanuel Mogaji
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-05-20
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 3030393798
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores the key players, challenges and policies affecting higher education in Africa. It also explores the marketing strategies and the students’ selection process, providing theoretical and practical insights into education marketing in Africa. In particular, it focuses on the competition for students. The growing number of student enrolments, the public sector’s inability to meet the ever-increasing demands and new private universities springing up mean that it is essential for universities to identify their market and effectively communicate their messages. Although there has been substantial theoretical research to help shed light on students’ choices and universities' marketing strategies, little work has been undertaken on higher education in the African context. Filling that gap in the research, while at the same time acknowledging the regional differences in Africa, this book offers empirical insights into the higher education market across the continent.
The Future of Accessibility in International Higher Education
Author: Alphin Jr., Henry C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2017-05-17
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 1522525610
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEducation is the foundation to almost all successful lives, and it is important that a high level of schooling be available on a global scale. Studying the trends in accessibility in education will allow educators to improve their own teaching techniques, as well as expand their influence to more remote areas in the world. The Future of Accessibility in International Higher Education is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on emerging methods and trends in disseminating knowledge in university settings. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant topics such as e-learning, economic perspectives, and educational technology, this publication is ideally designed for educators, academics, students, and researchers interested in expanding their knowledge of global education.
