Agricultural biotechnology in sub-Saharan Africa : capacity, enabling environment and applications in crops, livestock, forestry and aquaculture / / editors, John Edward Otieno Rege and Keith Sones |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (205 pages) |
Disciplina | 338.16 |
Soggetto topico |
Agricultural biotechnology
Agriculture Plant biotechnology Biotecnologia agrícola |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN | 3-031-04349-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910580144003321 |
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Bridging the academia industry divide : innovation and industrialisation perspective using systems thinking research in Sub-Saharan Africa / / Wilson R. Nyemba, Charles Mbohwa, Keith F. Carter |
Autore | Nyemba Wilson R. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (342 pages) |
Disciplina | 620.00711 |
Collana | EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing |
Soggetto topico |
Engineering - Study and teaching (Higher)
Enginyeria Educació superior |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN | 3-030-70493-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910484932903321 |
Nyemba Wilson R. | ||
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Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st Century : Pedagogy, Research and Community-Engagement / / edited by Ben Kei Daniel, Ronald Bisaso |
Autore | Daniel Ben Kei |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2023.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (407 pages) |
Disciplina | 378 |
Altri autori (Persone) | BisasoRonald |
Soggetto topico |
Education, Higher
International education Comparative education Education and state Educational technology Higher Education International and Comparative Education Educational Policy and Politics Digital Education and Educational Technology Educació superior Política educativa Tecnologia educativa |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN | 981-9932-12-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | 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. |
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Daniel Ben Kei | ||
Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023 | ||
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Mathematics teaching and professional learning in sub-Sahara Africa / / edited by Kakoma Luneta |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (311 pages) |
Disciplina | 510.71067 |
Collana | Research in Mathematics Education |
Soggetto topico |
Mathematics - Study and teaching - Africa, Sub-Saharan
Teachers - Training of Mathematics - Study and teaching Ensenyament de la matemàtica Professors de matemàtica Formació del professorat Educació secundària |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN |
9783030827236
9783030827229 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- About the Editor -- About the Authors -- Part I: Commentary -- Chapter 1: Manipulatives as Mediums for Visualisation Processes in the Teaching of Mathematics -- Introduction -- Backdrop -- Visualisation Processes in the Teaching of Mathematics -- Manipulatives -- The Interplay between Manipulatives and Visualisation -- Physical Manipulatives -- Virtual Manipulatives -- Case Study: The Geoboard -- Introduction -- The Geoboard -- The Intervention Programme -- Analysis of the Lessons -- Findings and Discussion -- Mr. Jones' Lessons -- Ms. Ruth's Lessons -- Ms. Smith's Lessons -- Interviews -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: The Role of Number Sense on the Performance of Grade Learners 12 in Mathematics: A Case of Oshana Education Region, Namibia -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework and Literature Review -- Methodology -- Findings of the Study -- Level of Number Sense of Learners -- The Influence of Number Sense on Academic Performance in Mathematics -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 3: Using a Community of Practice Strategy to Strengthen Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Rural Areas -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Rurality -- Isolation -- Limited Opportunities -- Theoretical Framework -- Data Sources and Methodology -- Results and Discussions -- Theme 1: Benefits of Peer Interaction in the CoP -- Theme 2: Fostered Reciprocal Learning through the Creation of a Conducive Environment -- Theme 3: Improving Skills through Collaborative Workplace Learning -- Conclusions -- Practical Implications -- Further Research -- Teachers' Interview Schedule -- References -- Chapter 4: Using Discourse-Based Mathematics Instruction in Secondary School Classrooms in Ethiopia -- Introduction -- Theoretical Perspectives and Literature Review -- Describing Mathematical Discourse.
Mathematical Discourse from Participationist Perspective -- Mathematical Discourse from a Sociocultural Perspective -- Mathematical Discourse from a Cognitive Perspective -- Mathematical Discourse from Socio-Constructivism -- Contextualizing the Five Dimensions of the TRU Math Framework -- Framing the Design of the Framework for DBMI -- Discussion of the Components of the Framework for DBMI -- Planning for Instruction -- Designing Tasks for Classroom Discourse -- Doing Mathematics -- Discussing: Engaging in the Classroom Discourse -- Reflecting on Classroom Instruction -- Discourse-Based Mathematics Lesson Design and Implementation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Ethnomathematics as a Fundamental Teaching Approach -- Introduction -- What Is "Ethnomathematics"? -- Exploring Mathematics Instruction in an African Context -- Infusing Ethnomathematics into the Curriculum -- South African Localized Children's Games -- Possible Tensions in Connecting Mathematics and Everyday Knowledge -- The Backgrounding of Mathematics -- The Influence of Students' Socioeconomic Differences on their Learning -- The Open-Contextualized Problem -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Use of Cultural Artefacts in the Teaching of Mathematics in Africa: The Case of Uganda -- Introduction -- Statement of the Problem -- Theoretical Framework -- Treatment of Teachers as Learners -- Culture and Cultural Artefacts -- Relationship of Mathematics to Culture and Cultural Artefacts -- Huts -- Classroom -- The Research Hypothesis -- The Research Project (Method) -- Analysis -- Randomised Control Trials -- Baseline Study Findings -- Views and Attitudes of the Community Towards Mathematics -- The Research Intervention -- Findings of the Study after Intervention -- Feelings Towards Mathematics as a Subject Now -- Relationship between Teacher and Learner. Most Difficult Subject to Teach -- Teaching Methodology Changed Teachers' Attitudes Towards Teaching Mathematics -- Artefacts Use Improving Learner Performance -- Change in Teaching Methodology Improving Performance -- Preparing Schemes of Work As Often as Required -- New Lesson Plan Format Working for Teachers -- Views of the Teachers about the New Methods from the Interviews after Intervention -- Discussion and Conclusion -- Way Forward -- References -- Chapter 7: Mathematics Teacher Educators' Experiences of Using Technology-Based Instruction in South Africa -- Introduction -- Using Technology-Based Mathematics Instructional Strategies -- Conceptual Framing: Transforming Mathematics Education Milieus -- Encouraging Teacher Success -- Social Change -- Social Diversity -- Empowerment -- Technology-based instructional strategies -- Research Methodology -- Participants -- Research Instruments -- Lecturer/Teacher Educator Questionnaire -- Observation Schedule -- Interview Schedule -- Data Generation -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Inspiring Social Change to Transform the Mathematics Education Milieu and Encourage Teacher Success -- Diversity Enhances the Mathematics Education Milieu and Inspires Social Change to Encourage Teacher Success -- Promoting a Sense of Belonging: Inspiring Social Change to Encourage Mathematics Teacher Success -- Acknowledging Learning Styles: Inspiring Social Change to Encourage Mathematics Teacher Success -- Accommodating Diversity: Differentiating Mathematics Tasks to Inspire Social Change and Encourage Teacher Success -- Inspiring Social Change to Transform Mathematics Instruction and Encourage Teacher Success -- Reflecting in and on Mathematics Instruction: Inspiring Social Change to Encourage Teacher Success -- Collaborative Mathematics Instruction: Inspiring Social Change to Encourage Teacher Success. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Enhancing Learners' Retention of Algebraic Knowledge Through Problem-Solving-Based Learning -- Introduction -- THE Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) -- Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Approach -- Learners' Role in the Problem-Based Learning Classroom -- Tutor's Role in the Problem-Based Learning Classroom -- Pros and Cons of Problem-Based Learning -- Effects of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on the Learning of Mathematics -- Research Methodology -- Findings -- Biographical Information of the Participants -- Gender -- Age -- Retention from Previous Grades as Assessed BY Pre-Test -- The Effects of PBL on Grade 11 Learners' Retention of Algebraic Knowledge at One Secondary School in Ohangwena Region -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Jacks' Story: How Storytelling Enhances Mathematics Instruction in Lesotho -- Introduction -- Who Is Jack? -- Issues and Challenges -- Lesotho Context -- Wenger's Socioculturalism -- Positioning Learning as Central -- Identity -- Professional Identity -- Methodology -- Analytic Tool -- Sample of Vertical Analysis -- Discussion -- How Jack Introduced the Topic, Statistics -- Making Sense of Jack's Experience Through Effective Mathematics Learning -- Jack Reflects on His Teaching Experience -- Jack's Postscript -- Jack's Teacher Identity -- Jack's Mathematics Identity -- Jack's Communities of Practice Identity (Learning as Belonging) -- Jack's Personal Identity -- Jack's Professional Identity -- Linking Jack's Experience to Mathematics Learning -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Introductory Commentary -- Introduction -- Overview -- Concluding Comments -- Chapter 10: Mathematics Teachers Professional Development Perceived to Improve Instruction and Learning Outcomes in Rwanda -- Introduction -- Continuous Professional Development on Mathematics Instructional Techniques. Research Methodology -- Implementation of Mathematics Aspects: MSSL Views -- Implementation of Mathematics Aspects: Lesson Plans and Classroom Observations -- Discussions -- Conclusions and Implications -- References -- Chapter 11: Paradigms in Mathematics Teacher Professional Learning Research: A Review of South Africa's Literature for 2006-2015 -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- The Positivist Paradigm -- The Interpretivist/Constructivist Paradigm -- The Critical Paradigm/Transformative Paradigm -- The Pragmatic Paradigm -- Context of the Research -- The Research Questions -- Research Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Journals Surveyed -- Distribution of Articles Among Paradigms -- Comparative Analysis of Growth Rates of Article Outputs -- Comparative Analysis of Gross Google Scholar Citation Rates -- Comparative Analysis of Citation Rates per Capita (Average) -- Comparative Analysis of Citation Rates per Article Cohort -- Comparative Analysis of Citation Rates per Article -- Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 12: Changes in Rwandan Primary Mathematics School Subject Leaders as a Result of a CPD Certificate Program in Coaching and Mentoring -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Continuous Professional Development -- Theoretical Framework -- Methodology -- Results and Discussions -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 13: The Challenges of Upgrading Mathematics Teachers' Qualifications: A Case Study from Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Details of the In-Service Programme -- Methodology -- Theoretical Framework -- Results and Discussion -- The Rules and Regulations Governing the System -- Division of Labour -- Tools -- Contradictions Emanating from Division of Labour Demands of the Different Communities -- Conclusion -- References. Chapter 14: Pre-service Teachers' Awareness of Gifted Students' Characteristics. |
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Substance use and misuse in Sub-Saharan Africa : trends, intervention, and policy / / Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa, editor |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (200 pages) |
Disciplina | 362.290967 |
Soggetto topico |
Substance abuse - Africa, Sub-Saharan
Abús de substàncies Prevenció de toxicomanies Programes de prevenció |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN |
9783030857325
9783030857318 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910520064103321 |
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Towards an Ubuntu University : African Higher Education Reimagined / / Yusef Waghid [and five others] |
Autore | Waghid Yusef |
Edizione | [First edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Macmillan Palgrave, Palgrave Macmillan, , [2023] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XX, 197 p.) |
Disciplina | 378.00967 |
Soggetto topico |
Comparative education
Education, Higher International education Social justice Educació superior Educació internacional Justícia social |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN | 3-031-06454-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1. The University in the Context of Global and Local Knowledge Interests -- Chapter 2. On the Transformation of the Public University in South Africa: Towards a Rupturing of Higher Education -- Chapter 3. Ubuntu as an African Ethic for Higher Educational Transformation or Not? -- Chapter 4. Ubuntu as an Act of Collaborative Engagement and Co-belonging: Implications for the Public University -- Chapter 5. Towards an African University of Objective Reason, Conscience and Humility -- Chapter 6. (Re)-imagining the Indaba Concept: In Quest for a Communal African University of Deliberation, Freedom of Expression and Equality -- Chapter 7. Communality, Responsibility and Public Good for Social Justice in University Education: Some Critical Reflections on an African University -- Chapter 8. An African University and Claims of Democratic Citizenship Education -- Chapter 9. Teaching and Learning as Transformative Acts of Comparative Education -- Chapter 10. Teaching and Learning as Critique, Taking Risks and Disruption -- Chapter 11. An African University, Caring with Humanity and Decolonisation -- Chapter 12. Towards an Ubuntu University of Technology./. |
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Waghid Yusef | ||
Cham, Switzerland : , : Macmillan Palgrave, Palgrave Macmillan, , [2023] | ||
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Vocational education and training in Sub-Saharan Africa : evidence informed practice for unemployed and disadvantaged youth / / Celestin Mayombe |
Autore | Mayombe Celestin |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (239 pages) |
Disciplina | 370.1130967 |
Soggetto topico |
Vocational education
Orientació professional Formació ocupacional Aturats Joves desfavorits |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN | 3-030-82284-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- About This Book -- Contents -- About the Author -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Local Government and Vocational Training Programmes -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Youth Unemployment and Implementation of Vocational Education and Training -- 1.2.1 Youth Unemployment and Vocational Education and Training in European Union Countries -- 1.2.2 Youth Unemployment and Vocational Education and Training in the Middle East Countries -- 1.2.3 Youth Unemployment and Vocational Training in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 1.2.4 Youth Unemployment and Vocational Education and Training in South Africa -- 1.3 eThekwini Municipality's Engagement to Youth Unemployment -- 1.4 Rationale and Problem Statement -- 1.5 Goal and Objectives of the Study -- 1.6 Principal Theories upon Which the Research Was Constructed -- 1.6.1 Human Capital Theory -- 1.6.2 Labour Market Segmentation Theory -- 1.7 Research Methods -- 1.7.1 Study Population and Sample Size -- 1.7.1.1 Sampling Method for the Training Centres and Managers -- 1.7.1.2 Sampling Method for Trainers or Instructors -- 1.7.1.3 Sampling Method for Young Trainees -- 1.7.2 Research Instruments and Data Analysis -- 1.7.2.1 Self-Completion Questionnaires -- 1.7.2.2 Document Analysis -- 1.7.2.3 Data Analysis -- 1.7.3 Ethical Considerations -- 1.8 Summary -- References -- 2 Vocational Skills Training for Youth in eThekwini Municipality -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Unemployment and Lack of Vocational Skills Training with Work Experience -- 2.3 Vocational Skills Training of EMA in Partnership with Training Providers -- 2.3.1 Types of the Training Programmes -- 2.3.2 Types of Vocational Training Courses and Duration -- 2.3.3 Training Needs Assessment for Vocational Skills Training -- 2.3.3.1 The Importance of Training Needs Assessment.
2.3.3.2 Key Factors in Conducting the TNA Process -- 2.3.4 Training Needs Assessment by EMA -- 2.3.5 Selection Criteria for Vocational Skills Training -- 2.4 Partnership Between EMA and Training Providers -- 2.5 Linkages Between EMA and Other Stakeholders in Vocational Skills Training -- 2.5.1 Linkages with the Department of Higher Education and Training, and SETA -- 2.5.2 Linkages with Local Businesses and Enterprises -- 2.5.3 Linkages with Prospective Employers -- 2.6 Skills Mismatch and Youth Unemployment -- 2.7 Work-Based Training to Tackle Youth Unemployment -- 2.8 Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Trainees -- 2.8.1 Demographic Characteristics of the Sample Trainees -- 2.8.2 Economic Status of the Trainees -- 2.8.3 Trainees' Vocational Training Courses Studied -- 2.9 Work-Integrated Learning in Vocational Training -- 2.10 Vocational Training Delivery and Skills Acquisition -- 2.10.1 Perceptions on Human and Material Resources -- 2.10.2 Mode and Approach of Vocational Training Delivery for Skills Acquisition -- 2.10.3 Assessment and Certification of Vocational Training Offered by EMA -- 2.10.4 Effectiveness of the Training Delivery Environments on Skills Acquisition -- 2.11 Post-training Activities of EMA Graduates in the Labour Market -- 2.12 Summary -- References -- 3 The Effectiveness of Vocational Skills Training for Unemployed Youth -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Main Government Departments, Companies and Organisations Employing the Graduates -- 3.3 Means of Getting Jobs -- 3.4 Post-training Support for Graduates' Wage Employment -- 3.4.1 Assumption of Job Placement by Companies Hosting the Training Programme -- 3.4.2 No Post-training Support Due to the Lack of Resources for a Tracking System -- 3.4.3 Graduates' Responsibility for Job Seeking -- 3.4.4 No Job Guarantee from EMA After Graduating. 3.4.5 Companies Employing Some Graduates Through EMA's Recommendation -- 3.4.6 Graduates Becoming Internal Job Applicants in eThekwini Municipality -- 3.4.7 The Use of Labour Brokers or Agencies for Graduate Employment -- 3.5 Unemployed Youth and Micro-enterprises -- 3.6 Post-training Support for Graduates' Micro-enterprise Development -- 3.7 Impact of Vocational Education and Training on Youth -- 3.7.1 Perceived Impact of the Skills Training on Income Generation and Poverty Reduction -- 3.7.2 Case Studies of Five Employed Graduates -- 3.7.2.1 Case Study 1: Professional Driving Graduate, Employed in a Transport Company -- 3.7.2.2 Case Study 2: Lifeguard Graduate, Employed in a Park and Recreation Unit -- 3.7.2.3 Case Study 3: ICT Male Graduate, Employed in a Health Unit -- 3.7.2.4 Case Study 4: ICT Female Graduate, Employed in a Health Unit -- 3.7.2.5 Case Study 5: Diesel Mechanical Graduate, Employed in Big Services -- 3.7.2.6 Main Observations from the Case Studies of Five Wage-Employed Graduates -- 3.8 Summary -- References -- 4 The Role of Local Government in Vocational Skills Training of Unemployed Youth -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Discussions of the Key Findings -- 4.2.1 Needs Assessment for Vocational Training for Unemployed Youth -- 4.2.2 Internal Enabling Environments for Vocational Skills Acquisition -- 4.2.3 Post-training Activities of EMA Graduates in the Labour Market -- 4.2.4 External Enabling Environments Fostering Links for Skills Utilisation in Wage Employment -- 4.2.5 The Role of External Partners in Influencing the Graduates to Enter the Labour Market -- 4.2.6 Impact of Vocational Skills Training for Youth in eThekwini Municipality -- 4.2.7 Impact of Vocational Skills Training on Disadvantaged Youths -- 4.3 Summary -- References -- 5 Tackling Youth Unemployment Through Workplace-Based Vocational Training -- 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Practical Implications of the Findings to the Theoretical Framework -- 5.3 The Practical Implication of the Study to Society and for Policy -- 5.4 Contribution of the Study to the Body of Knowledge -- 5.5 Conclusion -- 5.6 Recommendations -- 5.6.1 Monitoring and Evaluation -- 5.6.2 Enhancing Self-Employment Entry of the Graduates -- 5.6.3 General Follow-Up on the Graduates -- References -- References -- Index. |
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Mayombe Celestin | ||
Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
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