Publication date
2024

Book size
244 mm x 170 mm

Language
English

ISBNs
Paper: 978-1-0672535-0-9
eBook edition: 978-1-0672535-1-6
ePub edition: 978-1-0672535-2-3

Education Research in African Contexts: Traditions and New Beginnings for Knowledge and Impact

Edited by Paul Webb, Mathabo Khau and Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu

This compelling anthology illuminates the transformative role of education research in Africa, presenting a bricolage of studies by scholarship holders of the East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for Educational Research Methodologies and Management (CERM-ESA). Bridging insights from these two regions, the book examines the vital intersections between education, society and culture, with a focus on fostering sustainable educational reform and empowering local communities.

At the heart of the book is a shared commitment to evolving higher education in Africa through collaborative, context-sensitive research. Anchored by the partnership of five universities across two continents, CERM-ESA’s initiatives support capacity-building and innovation in African educational contexts, working directly with schools, communities and policymakers to address the unique challenges of the continent. With themes ranging from indigenous methodologies and climate change education to gender equity and academic resilience, the chapters showcase diverse and locally relevant approaches that inform and inspire change across educational sectors.

Targeted toward education researchers, policymakers and practitioners invested in African development, Education Research in African Contexts offers an in-depth exploration of educational methodologies that honour traditions while embracing progressive change. The book provides invaluable insights for educators and leaders seeking to support responsive, impactful education systems.

Through critical reflection and innovative research, the volume reimagines
educational paradigms that respect African realities, encouraging readers
to explore new possibilities for inclusive and transformative research.

Table of Contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1 A reflection on collaborative teaching and learning in higher education: The case of the East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for Educational Research Methodologies and Management
Noel Japheth, John K. Chang’ach, Susan Kurgat, Mercy Chemutai Barasa

CHAPTER 2 Exploring teacher educator views on place and position of indigenous knowledge in the school curriculum using an indigenous methodology
Janet Ronoh, Paul Webb

CHAPTER 3 A quantitative study on academic resilience among engineering students at a South African university
Curwyn Mapaling, Paul Webb, Belinda du Plooy

CHAPTER 4 Exploring faculty and student perspectives regarding training and research interventions on climate change and sustainability at Makerere University in Uganda
David Ssekamatte, Karsten Speck, Bernd Siebenhüner

CHAPTER 5 University-community engagement opportunities to address climate change issues in an African context. The case of Makerere University, Uganda
Nelson Mandela, David Ssekamatte, Benjamin Kyalo Wambua

CHAPTER 6 Picturing the experiences of the student–supervisor relationship towards completion of doctoral studies in African universities
Cornelius Kipleting Rugut

CHAPTER 7 Exploratory factor analysis of stakeholders’ participation in school management and the enhancement of learners’ academic achievement in public secondary schools in Uganda
Dorothy Nakiyaga, David Serem, Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu, John Boit

CHAPTER 8 Exploring the use of participatory visual methods in teaching sexuality education within the HIV and AIDS education programme in Kenyan secondary schools
Lily Yego, Violet Nabwire Opata, Heloise Sathorar, Mathabo Khau

CHAPTER 9 Barriers and enablers of educational inclusion of children in street situations in Uganda
Annah Atuhaire, Jonah Nyaga Kindiki, Stella Kyohairwe, Susan Kurgat

CHAPTER 10 Using participatory visual methods to teach character education in early childhood, Kenya
Evans Mos Olao, Bernard Misigo, Karsten Speck

CHAPTER 11 A focus on drawing as method: Insights from a novice participatory visual methodologies researcher
Naomi Mworia
Supervisors: Dr Felicity W. Githinji and Professor Naydene De Lange

CHAPTER 12 Using gender-atypical Kiswahili children’s stories to deconstruct gender-stereotyped roles among learners
Simon Ekiru, Mathabo Khau, Sammy Chumba

CHAPTER 13 A ‘play way’ method for developing digital literacy among pupils in primary schools in Nandi sub-county, Kenya
Sarah Jemutai

CHAPTER 14 Culturally appropriate linguistic responses to taboo issues when teaching biology
Ayanda Simayi, Paul Webb

CHAPTER 15 Beyond saviour research: A critical synthesis of the CERM-ESA project celebration
Michael Anthony Samuel

About the authors