| Description |
1 online resource (394 pages) |
| Series |
Routledge Library Editions: Development ; Volume 64 |
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Routledge library editions. Development ; Volume 64.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Original Title; Original Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 Introduction; Education and development in Africa; The concept of education; Economic and social effects of education; Educational objectives; Explanatory notes; Bibliography; 2 The state of play at independence; The traditional African educational system; The European educational system and its effects; The present African educational systems; Bibliography; 3 Nigeria: the historical impact on educational development; The country and its geography; Economic development |
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Historical development of Western education in NigeriaThe politics of education in Northern Nigeria; The 1925 Education Memorandum; Centralisation of educational control and expansion, 1929 to 1930s; The early politics of education in Southern Nigeria; The ten-year education plan; Educational developments between 1951 and 1960; Development of higher education, 1956-66; Explanatory notes; Bibliography; 4 National government and education in Nigeria; Primary education; Developments in secondary education; Teacher education; Higher education; The National Policy on Education, 1977 |
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The organisation and administration of the educational systemSome contemporary problems and issues in Nigerian education; Explanatory notes; Bibliography; Appendix 1; 5 Uganda: the impact of physical, social and cultural factors on educational development; Geographical setting; History and politics; Economic development; Religion; Major developments in education, 1938-60s; Explanatory notes; Bibliography; 6 National government and the Uganda educational system; Aims and objectives of education in Uganda; The structure of the education system; Administration of the education system |
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Explanatory notesBibliography; 7 Kenya: historical background and its impact on educational development; Land and people; Economic development; Beginnings of colonial administration in Kenya; Background to Kenya's educational system; African reaction to Western education; Explanatory notes; Bibliography; 8 National government and education in Kenya; The growth of primary, secondary and higher education; The administration of education in Kenya; Issues, tasks, constraints and the road ahead in Kenya's educational advancement; Explanatory notes; Bibliography |
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9 Tanzania: historical background and its influence on the development of educationThe land and its people; Economic development; History of colonial policy and administration of government, 1887-1945; Administrative policy and education, 1945-60s; Explanatory notes; Bibliography; 10 National government and education in Tanzania; The growth and development of primary, secondary and higher education; Organisation of education in Tanzania; Problems and issues in Tanzania's education; Explanatory notes; Bibliography; 11 Education and development: issues, problems and prospects for the future |
| Summary |
This reissue, first published in 1986, offers a comprehensive treatment of educational development in four countries in West and East Africa: Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. The author focuses on the role of education in promoting or hindering national development; the way the educational system varies in response to societal and dialectical forces; the place of education in major theories of change and development; and the contribution made by education to economic, social and political development. Clearly and concisely written, the book will be of interest to teachers, administrators, |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed October 7, 2014) |
| Subject |
Education -- Africa
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Educational planning -- Africa
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Education
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Educational planning
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Africa
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203837467 |
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0203837460 |
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