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1 online resource (225 pages) |
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Routledge Studies in Culture and Sustainable Development |
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Routledge studies in culture and sustainable development.
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of contributors; Series introduction; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Culturally responsive education: from vision to practice; Importance of the book in culturally responsive education; The culturally responsive education network -- a way forward; Culturally responsive education approach; Culture as a stage; References; PART I: Focus on validating education; 1 Implementing a language of instruction policy in diverse linguistic contexts in Ghana; Method; Participants; Results and discussion |
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Teachers' language background and language of instructionTeachers' most frequently spoken local language and language of instruction; Teachers' perceptions of their local language competency; Challenges to implementation of the language policy in primary schools; Conclusion; References; 2 Teacher professional development through open distance learning: introducing a new learning culture; Introduction; Historical background of teacher development in South Africa; Teacher professional development through open distance learning; Professional development among teachers |
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Open distance learning to the rescueWhat changes are taking place in twenty- first-century education in South Africa?; Technology; New understandings about knowledge, teaching and learning; Diverse student populations; Introducing a new learning culture; Systems thinking; Personal mastery; Mental models; Shared vision; Team learning; Conclusion; Note; References; 3 Cultural strategy for developing a knowledge-based economy in the Global South: the case of Tanzanian higher education; Introduction; Predominant models for KBE development; Elements of a cultural strategy for KBE development |
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General critiques of KBE constructionNeed for an alternative cultural strategy in low- income countries; The research and innovation system; Knowledge communication system; Education and training system; Social, economic and natural sector system; Socioeconomic impact of knowledge; References; 4 Culturally responsive qualitative research: issues and ethics; Introduction; Drawing close to people's lives: sensitivity and responsiveness; Unequal power relations; Ethical requirements; Suspicion of outsiders; Researcher characteristics; Discussion; References |
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PART II: Multidimensional and comprehensive approaches to learning5 Incorporating cultural and linguistic diversity in Information and Communication Technology in education in Kenya; Language, culture, and ICT; Culture and language in Kenya; Language in education in Kenya; ICT language and culture; Challenges of accommodating cultural and linguistic diversity with ICT in primary schools; The future of ICT in Kenyan education: what does the future hold?; References; 6 Relevance of schooling in Tanzania: educational leaders' perspectives on economically disadvantaged families; Introduction |
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The problem |
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Print version record |
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Janhonen-Abruquah, Hille
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Kahangwa, George
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| ISBN |
9781351783460 |
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1351783467 |
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