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Beyond saviour research: a critical synthesis of the CERM-ESA project celebration

Intruduction, part of: This chapter critiques the staging of Africa as a space in need of a saviours. Indeed, the saviours have already risen in the hearts and minds, and commitments of projects which move beyond the promotion of econometric...

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Author: Samuel, Michael Anthony
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 233 - 255
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

Culturally appropriate linguistic responses to taboo issues when teaching biology

Introduction, part of: African teachers of Xhosa culture experience similar inhibitions when talking about sexual reproduction terms and processes in the schools where they teach and have difficulties providing a culturally appropriate response to these challenges. We also know that...

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Author: Simayi, Ayanda | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5592-2745
Co-author: Webb, Paul | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4118-8973
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 218-232
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

A ‘play way’ method for developing digital literacy among pupils in primary schools in Nandi sub-county, Kenya

Introduction, part of: This study aims to explore the utilization of play-based approaches using tablets provided by the Government of Kenya, as a teaching strategy to enhance digital literacy. The government’s expectation is to integrate digital literacy into teaching and...

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Author: Jemutai, Sarah | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3965-2009
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 202 - 217
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

Using gender-atypical Kiswahili children’s stories to deconstruct gender-stereotyped roles among learners

Introduction: Gender stereotypes impact negatively on children when exposed to them during the early stages of their socialization (Onyango, 2007; Floyd, 2012; Toçi & Aliu, 2013). They shape children’s conceptualisation of gender roles and can influence in them the development...

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Author: Ekiru, Simon
Co-author: Khau, Mathabo | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8933-0553
Co-author: Chumba, Sammy | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3175-8167
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 180 - 201
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

A focus on drawing as method: insights from a novice participatory visual methodologies researcher

Introduction, part of : Violence against schoolgirls is a daily reality. Unfortunately, most literature is mainly focused on GBV among adult females (Morof et al., 2014; Mutinta, 2022), yet the vice can be traced in the early years of female...

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Author: Mworia, Naomi
Co-author: Githinji, Felicity W. (supervisor)
Co-author: De Lange, Naydene (supervisor) | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5660-6317
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 164 - 179
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

Using participatory visual methods to teach character education in early childhood, Kenya

Introduction: Among the ideals of character education is the inculcation of basic positive values such as respect, honesty, responsibility and fairness among learners (Osabwa, 2016). These ideals partly guide the education system of a country by being reflected in the...

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Author: Mos, Evans | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7476-4009
Co-author: Misigo, Bernard
Co-author: Speck, Karsten
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 150 - 163
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

Barriers and enablers of educational inclusion of children in street situations in Uganda

Introduction: Children in street situations pose a complex global challenge. They represent one of the most difficult-to-reach groups, facing exclusion from mainstream schools due to societal and health barriers (Uthayakumar & Vlamings, 2019). The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda strives to...

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Author: Atuhaire, Annah
Co-author: Kindiki, Jonah Nyaga | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5574-5996
Co-author: Kyohairwe, Stella | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8441-8070
Co-author: Kurgat, Susan | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2798-1828
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub) |
Date: 2024 | Pages: 135 - 149
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

Exploring the use of participatory visual methods in teaching sexuality education within the HIV and AIDS education programme in Kenyan secondary schools

Introduction: The study on which this chapter is based aimed at exploring the outcomes of integration of participatory visual methods (PVM) into sexuality, HIV and AIDS education in selected Kenyan secondary schools. There is generally a high degree of teacher...

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Author: Yego, Lily
Co-author: Nabwire Opata, Violet | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6626-8783
Co-author: Sathorar, Heloise
Co-author: Khau, Mathabo | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8933-0553
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 118 - 134
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

Exploratory factor analysis of stakeholders’ participation in school management and the enhancement of learners’ academic achievement in public secondary schools in Uganda

The study reported in this chapter aimed to validate three dimensions (school improvement planning, budgeting process, and coordinating the academic activities) of Ayeni & Ibukun’s widely used school-based management model (Ayeni & Ibukun, 2013; The Republic of Uganda Education Service...

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Author: Nakiyaga, Dorothy | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2669-7777
Co-author: Serem, David
Co-author: Namubiru Ssentamu, Proscovia | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4853-3968
Co-author: Boit, John
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 94 - 117
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/

Picturing the experiences of the student–supervisor relationship towards completion of doctoral studies in African universities

Introduction: Nations around the globe need scholars and lifelong researchers who can be involved in knowledge creation to meet national and global challenges. Governments are recognising that the foundation of a productive and prosperous country is a well- educated population,...

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Author: Rugut, Cornelius Kipleting
Publisher of document: Somerset West, Cape Town: African Minds
Published in: Education research in African context: traditions and new beginnings for knowledge and impact. ISBN: 978-1-0672535-0-9 (paper), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-1-6 (eBook), EISBN: 978-1-0672535-2-3 (ePub)
Date: 2024 | Pages: 78-93
https://www.africanminds.co.za/education-research/