Schooling and Education in Africa The Case of Ghana |
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| Author:
| Dei, George J. Sefa |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59221-003-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2003 |
| Publisher: | Africa World Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Using the Ghanian schooling experience as a case,study, this book explores how research can,contribute to the development of a body of,knowledge for educational change in Africa.,Education in Africa is often said to be in a,""crisis"" caused in part by the colonial legacybut also due to inappropriate and uncontextualised,current educational policies in relation to local,human conditions and African realities. This book,offers a critical analysis of current educational,reform strategies...
More DescriptionUsing the Ghanian schooling experience as a case,study, this book explores how research can,contribute to the development of a body of,knowledge for educational change in Africa.,Education in Africa is often said to be in a,""crisis"" caused in part by the colonial legacybut also due to inappropriate and uncontextualised,current educational policies in relation to local,human conditions and African realities. This book,offers a critical analysis of current educational,reform strategies and the actual practice of,reform in an African context.