Doctoral Training and Higher Education in Africa

ISBN-13: 9781032025667 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 204 str.

Christine Scherer; R. Sooryamoorthy

Opis

Drawing on insights from across Africa, this book investigates the discourses and practices that guide doctoral training today. The book covers issues such as access to education, proactive recruitment, funding issues, practitioner expertise, enrolment and drop-out, across a range of countries.

Spis treści

Preface  1. Doctoral training and higher education in Africa: Taking stock, R. Sooryamoorthy and Christine Scherer   2. Understanding higher education in Africa from distinct geographies: Reflections on the episteme of doctoral education, Christine Scherer and R. Sooryamoorthy  3. The state of doctoral training in South Africa: Current and emerging practices, Nhlanhla Mkhize  4. Challenges of doctoral programmes in Mozambique: Experiences from the case of Eduardo Mondlane University, Esmeralda Mariano, Carlos J. Manuel, Francisco Januário, Hélder Amâncio and Rehana Capurchande  5. Doctoral education at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, Masresha Fetene and Mariamawit Yonathan Yeshak  6. Doctoral training in Nigeria: Re-engineering the existing system for sustainable higher education institutions, Moses Yakubu, Feyi Ademola-Adeoye and Muyiwa Falaiye  7. Understanding doctoral studies in Benin: A case study of the University of Abomey-Calavi, Dodji Amouzouvi  8. Doctoral education in Ghana: Retrospect and prospects, Joseph R.A. Ayee  9. Doctoral education in Morocco: Current status, challenges and future prospects, Yamina El Kirat El Allame, Ismail Kassou and Hajar Anas  10. Moving forward: Revitalising doctoral training in Africa, R. Sooryamoorthy and Christine Scherer