Download or read book ICT and Changing Mindsets in Education written by Kathryn Toure and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debate is no longer whether to use information and communication technologies (ICT) in education in Africa but how to do so, and how to ensure equitable access for teachers and learners, whether in urban or rural settings. This is a book about how Africans adopt and adapt ICT. It is also about how ICT shape African schools and classrooms. Why do we use ICT, or not? Do girls and boys use them in the same ways? How are teachers and students in primary and secondary schools in Africa using ICT in teaching and learning? How does the process transform relations among learners, educators and knowledge construction? This collection by 19 researchers from Africa, Europe, and North America, explores these questions from a pedagogical perspective and specific socio-cultural contexts. Many of the contributors draw on learning theory and survey data from 36 schools, 66000 students and 3000 teachers. The book is rich in empirical detail on the perceived importance and appropriation of ICT in the development of education in Africa. It critically examines the potential for creative use of ICT to question habits, change mindsets, and deepen practice. The contributions are in both English and French.
Download or read book Strategies for Sustainable Financing of Secondary Education in Sub Saharan Africa written by Keith M. Lewin and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2008-02-27 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investment in secondary schooling in Sub-Saharan Africa has been neglected since the World Conference on Education for All at Jomtien. The World Education Forum at Dakar began to recognize the growing importance of post-primary schooling for development. Only 25 percent of school-age children attend secondary school in the region--and fewer complete successfully, having consequences for gender equity, poverty reduction, and economic growth. As universal primary schooling becomes a reality, demand for secondary schools is increasing rapidly. Gaps between the educational levels of the labor force in Sub-Saharan Africa and other regions remain large. Girls are more often excluded from secondary schools than boys. Secondary schooling costs are high to both governments and households. This study explores how access to secondary education can be increased. Radical reforms are needed in low-enrollment countries to make secondary schooling more affordable and to provide more access to the majority currently excluded. The report identifies the rationale for increasing access, reviews the status of secondary education in Sub-Saharan Africa, charts the growth needed in different countries to reach different levels of participation, identifies the financial constraints on growth, and discusses the reforms needed to make access affordable. It concludes with a road map of ways to increase the probability that more of Africa's children will experience secondary schooling.
Download or read book Corruption Empire and Colonialism in the Modern Era written by Ronald Kroeze and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answering the calls made to overcome methodological nationalism, this volume is the first examination of the links between corruption and imperial rule in the modern world. It does so through a set of original studies that examine the multi-layered nature of corruption in four different empires (Great Britain, Spain, the Netherlands and France) and their possessions in Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa. It offers a key read for scholars interested in the fields of corruption, colonialism/empire and global history. The chapters ‘Introduction: Corruption, Empire and Colonialism in the Modern Era: Towards a Global Perspective’, ‘“Corrupt and rapacious”: Colonial Spanish-American past through the eyes of early nineteenth century contemporaries. A contribution from the history of emotions’, and ‘Colonial Normativity? Corruption in the Dutch-Indonesian Relationship in the Nineteenth and Early-Twentieth Centuries’ are Open Access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.
Download or read book Comparative Studies in Administration written by James Thompson and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 2010-10-11 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is intended as a contribution to the study of administration. The contributors represent several branches of social and behavioral sciences, including anthropology, economics, industrial management, sociology, and social psychology. The data for the empirical studies were gathered in the United States, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, West Africa, and the Fox Indian society, and from different types of organizations, including manufacturing, mining, shipping, higher education, hospitals, the military, and social welfare agencies.Contributors: Frederick L. Bates; Warren G. Bennis; Frank A. Cassell; Rose Laub Coser; William R. Dill; Frederick H. Harbison; Ernst Köchling; Walter B. Miller; Stephen A. Richardson; Heinrich C. Ruebmann; Edward J. Thomas; and the editors.
Download or read book PROMOTION DE LA SANTE ET AUTONOMISATION DANS LE CONTEXTE AFRICAIN written by David HouŽto and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-02-26 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Le terme promotion de la santé en Afrique, près de 30 ans après l'adoption de la Charte d'Ottawa, continue d'avoir des connotations complètement hors du sens que lui confère cette charte. Cela n'est pas étonnant quand on sait que la notion de santé dans ce contexte africain équivaut à la lutte contre la maladie à travers les soins de santé dispensés par des professionnels de la santé dans des formations sanitaires et les hôpitaux. L'évolution que connait le continent depuis quelques décennies est de donner un peu plus de place à la communauté à travers les relais communautaires dans une participation communautaire vidée de son contenu, car le pouvoir n'est jamais passé entre les mains des communautés.C'est au vu de tout ceci que le présent ouvrage à sa raison d'être pour expliquer les fondements de l'autonomisation communautaire et de la promotion de la santé avec leur importance pour la région africaine en proie aux mauvais indicateurs de santé comparativement aux autres régions du monde.
Download or read book Assessment for Learning Meeting the Challenge of Implementation written by Dany Laveault and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides new perspectives on Assessment for Learning (AfL), on the challenges encountered in its implementation, and on the diverse ways of meeting these challenges. It brings together contributions from authors working in a wide range of educational contexts: Australia, Canada, England, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Israel, Philippines, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States. It reflects the issues, innovations, and critical reflections that are emerging in an expanding international network of researchers, professional development providers, and policy makers, all of whom work closely with classroom teachers and school leaders to improve the assessment of student learning. The concept of Assessment for Learning, initially formulated in 1999 by the Assessment Reform Group in the United Kingdom, has inspired new ways of conceiving and practicing classroom assessment in education systems around the world. This book examines assessment for learning in a broad perspective which includes diverse approaches to formative assessment (some emphasizing teacher intervention, others student involvement in assessment), as well as some forms of summative assessment designed to support student learning. The focus is on assessment in K-12 classrooms and on the continuing professional learning of teachers and school leaders working with these classrooms. Readers of this volume will encounter well documented accounts of AfL implementation across a large spectrum of conditions in different countries and thereby acquire better understanding of the challenges that emerge in the transition from theory and policy to classroom practice. They will also discover a wealth of ideas for implementing assessment for learning in an effective and sustainable manner. The chapters are grouped in three Parts: (1) Assessment Policy Enactment in Education Systems; (2) Professional Development and Collaborative Learning about Assessment; (3) Assessment Culture and the Co-Regulation of Learning. An introduction to each Part provides an overview and presents the suggestions and recommendations formulated in the chapters.
Download or read book Terra 2008 written by Leslie Rainer and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthen architecture constitutes one of the most diverse forms of cultural heritage and one of the most challenging to preserve. It dates from all periods and is found on all continents but is particularly prevalent in Africa, where it has been a building tradition for centuries. Sites range from ancestral cities in Mali to the palaces of Abomey in Benin, from monuments and mosques in Iran and Buddhist temples on the Silk Road to Spanish missions in California. This volume's sixty-four papers address such themes as earthen architecture in Mali, the conservation of living sites, local knowledge systems and intangible aspects, seismic and other natural forces, the conservation and management of archaeological sites, research advances, and training.
Download or read book The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning written by Carol A. Chapelle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning presents a comprehensive exploration of the impact of technology on the field of second language learning. The rapidly evolving language-technology interface has propelled dramatic changes in, and increased opportunities for, second language teaching and learning. Its influence has been felt no less keenly in the approaches and methods of assessing learners' language and researching language teaching and learning. Contributions from a team of international scholars make up the Handbook consisting of four parts: language teaching and learning through technology; the technology-pedagogy interface; technology for L2 assessment; and research and development of technology for language learning. It considers how technology assists in all areas of language development, the emergence of pedagogy at the intersection of language and technology, technology in language assessment, and major research issues in research and development of technologies for language learning. It covers all aspects of language including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, pragmatics, and intercultural learning, as well as new pedagogical and assessment approaches, and new ways of conceiving and conducting research and development. The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning demonstrates the extensive, multifaceted implications of technology for language teachers, learners, materials-developers, and researchers.
Download or read book Disaster risk reduction in school curricula case studies from thirty countries written by and published by UNESCO. This book was released on 2012 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Self Efficacy Beliefs of Adolescents written by Tim Urdan and published by IAP. This book was released on 2006-02-01 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The introduction of the psychological construct of self-efficacy is widely acknowledged as one of the most important developments in the history of psychology. Today, it is simply not possible to explain phenomena such as human motivation, learning, self-regulation, and accomplishment without discussing the role played by self-efficacy beliefs. In this, the fifth volume of our series on adolescence and education, we focus on the self-efficacy beliefs of adolescents. We are proud and fortunate to be able to bring together the most prominent voices in the study of self-efficacy, including that of the Father of Social Cognitive Theory and of self-efficacy, Professor Albert Bandura. It is our hope, and our expectation, that this volume will become required reading for all students and scholars in the areas of adolescence and of motivation and, of course, for all who play a pivotal role in the education and care of youth.
Download or read book Economic Fallacies written by Frederic Bastiat and published by Simon Publications. This book was released on 2001-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, written by the celebrated nineteenth century French economist propagating free trade, reads as it was written yesterday.
Download or read book Comment r aliser une formation ou un enseignement num rique distance written by Chantal Charnet and published by De Boeck Supérieur. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Une véritable démarche méthodologique à orientation pédagogique et numérique pour réaliser en 10 étapes essentielles une formation hybride ou à distance. Comment réaliser une formation ou un enseignement à distance ? C'est la question à laquelle répond cet ouvrage, en 10 étapes qui rythment la mise en oeuvre d'une modalité à distance. Destiné à tout enseignant, formateur et ingénieur pédagogique, débutant ou déjà spécialisé en pédagogie numérique, il apporte les solutions pédagogiques et techniques pour réussir une mise à distance.
Download or read book Readings in the Economics of Education written by John D. Murgo and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Pratiques et innovations l re du num rique en formation en distance written by France Lafleur and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La 4e de couverture indique :"Les technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC) bouleversent le monde de l'éducation universitaire. En effet, la formation à distance y prend de plus en plus de place grâce à l'accessibilité et à la diversification des moyens de diffusion. Or, les formateurs universitaires sont reconnus et embauchés comme experts de contenu plutôt qu'en tant que technopédagogues ; ils se trouvent généralement peu outillés pour offrir des cours en ligne, ce qui les amène à apprendre à enseigner dans un autre paradigme, avec des plateformes et de nouvelles technologies de webdiffusion qu'ils ne maîtrisent pas nécessairement. Dans le cadre du présent ouvrage, plusieurs outils et dispositifs numériques sont exposés afin de favoriser la collaboration et l'interaction dans un contexte d'éducation à distance, laquelle peut être synchrone, asynchrone ou même hybride. C'est pour répondre aux divers besoins de formation des étudiants et pour améliorer l'accessibilité à un enseignement de qualité que différents praticiens, experts, professeurs, chercheurs et conseillers à l'utilisation d'outils technologiques et technopédagogiques proposent les textes constituant ce collectif."
Download or read book Pratiques et innovations l re du num rique en formation distance written by France Lafleur and published by PUQ. This book was released on 2019-08-28T00:00:00-04:00 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Les technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) bouleversent le monde de l’éducation universitaire. En effet, la formation à distance y prend de plus en plus de place grâce à l’accessibilité et à la diversification des moyens de diffusion. Or, les formateurs universitaires sont reconnus et embauchés comme experts de contenu plutôt qu’en tant que technopédagogues ; ils se trouvent généralement peu outillés pour offrir des cours en ligne, ce qui les amène à apprendre à enseigner dans un autre paradigme, avec des plateformes et de nouvelles technologies de webdiffusion qu’ils ne maîtrisent pas nécessairement. Dans le cadre du présent ouvrage, plusieurs outils et dispositifs numériques sont exposés afin de favoriser la collaboration et l’interaction dans un contexte d’éducation à distance, laquelle peut être synchrone, asynchrone ou même hybride. C’est pour répondre aux divers besoins de formation des étudiants et pour améliorer l’accessibilité à un enseignement de qualité que différents praticiens, experts, professeurs, chercheurs et conseillers à l’utilisation d’outils technologiques et technopédagogiques proposent les textes constituant ce collectif. France Lafleur> est titulaire d’un doctorat en formation à distance de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Ses travaux portent sur le développement de la compétence technopédagogique des formateurs en ligne en enseignement supérieur. Chargée de cours au Département des sciences de l’éducation de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), elle est également spécialiste en élaboration de programmes d’études au ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec. Vincent Grenon est titulaire d’un doctorat en éducation de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Professeur au Département de l’enseignement au préscolaire et au primaire de la Faculté d’éducation de cette même université, il a contribué à intégrer les nouveaux outils technologiques dans la formation des enseignants du primaire (tableau numérique interactif, iPad, logiciels libres, etc.). Ghislain Samson est titulaire d’un doctorat en didactique des sciences au secondaire de l’UQTR/Université du Québec à Montréal et doyen de la gestion académique des affaires professorales de l’UQTR. Spécialiste de la didactique des sciences et du transfert des apprentissages en mathématiques et en sciences, il s’intéresse également aux questions relatives au curriculum scolaire, à l’interdisciplinarité, au tableau numérique interactif de même qu’au manuel numérique.
