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Decolonisation through Digitalisation? African Languages at South African Universities
Many South African universities aim to implement one or more African languages into formal and digital structures, in a process known as...
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Reconstructing the social responsibilities of African universities towards citizenship education: perspectives from the ujamaa philosophy of Julius Nyerere
Even though the role of higher education in economic development and innovation has been widely discussed, its relevance in constructing democratic...
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Universities of Relevance: The Case of the African Universities
This chapter reviews the relevant discourse among Sub-Saharan African universities, particularly the connection between the universities and society....
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A Critique of Ethical and Civic Responsibilities of African Universities
As the epitome of every nation’s socio-economic and political development, higher education institutions (HEIs) play a critical role in meeting...
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Is it transformation or reform? The lived experiences of African women doctoral students in STEM disciplines in South African universities
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields have historically been disciplines dominated by white men. The colonial ideology...
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Understanding the well-being challenges confronting academic staff in South African universities: a narrative review
According to research done in South Africa, there is an increasing worry about the wellness of academic staff members, with many of them reporting...
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The role of the university and institutional support for climate change education interventions at two African universities
This paper presents findings on the role of the university and institutional support for climate change education interventions at two universities...
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African Identity in Graduate Research in African Universities: Experience First, Experience Throughout
Research that deeply roots in and reflects one’s sociocultural identity is wished for any researcher. However, in the African context, there is a...
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The Value of Community Engagement in Online Doctoral Education
Research among doctoral students’ performance indicates that there is a strong need for financial, content, and networking support. Online solutions...
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Multilateral Partnerships Supporting Community Engagement Among Pre-Service Teachers: The TELLUS Partnership
Multilateral partnerships for Experiential Learning draw together not only schools and universities in bilateral cooperations, but also invite...
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Barriers to the Full Participation of Girls in Robotics: A Case Study of a South African Community of Practice
The lack of participation of girls in programming robotics is well documented in the international literature on the subject. The Inspired Towards...
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A Proposed Typology of Regional Public Universities
Regional Public Universities (RPUs) advance public good missions to foster postsecondary access, student-centeredness, and regional wellbeing....
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The community of inquiry as a tool for measuring student engagement in blended massive open online courses (MOOCs): a case study of university students in a develo** country
While massive open online courses (MOOCs) promise to democratise access to education, the literature reveals a nuanced understanding of engagement in...
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Decolonising the African doctorate: transforming the foundations of knowledge
Despite revolutions, ongoing student protests, and long-standing transformational efforts, African higher education remains steeped in a colonial...
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Questioning private good driven university-community engagement: a Tanzanian case study
This study examined the motives underpinning involvement in community engagement by academics. The broader context of the study is the idea of...
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Exploring the Context for Enhancing Leadership Capacities in Pedagogy, Research and Community Engagement in Higher Education Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
There are unprecedented changes in the pedagogy, research and community engagement across disciplinary fields in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)...
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The politics of decolonising the curriculum through adopting mother tongue instruction in a South African historically disadvantaged university setting
This paper focuses on the dynamics of decolonising the curriculum by adopting mother tongue language as a medium for instruction in South African...
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Student Engagement in Higher Education: Conceptualizations, Measurement, and Research
Researchers have suggested that student engagement in the college and university learning environment is an important contributor to student...
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Internationalization Efforts
This chapter sheds light on the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It traces and highlights important hallmarks that...
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Using Self-Determination Theory to Explain How Community-Based Learning Fosters Student Interest and Identity in Integrated STEM Education
Real-world problems serve as authentic learning contexts for students to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)...