Practices and Perspectives of Teaching and Teacher Education in Africa

Boadu, Gideon · Odhiambo, George · Marandi, Pegah

Sep 2023 · IGI Global

About this ebook

Teacher education is a known variable that impacts the quality of teaching and schooling, yet while research on practices in teaching and teacher education abound in other contexts, there seems to be no comprehensive reference work on teaching and teacher education in Africa. With Africa and the diaspora boasting rich, diverse political and educational contexts and practices, this gap in knowledge requires that attention be focused on investigating issues that shape the pace, course, and direction of teaching and teacher education in these contexts.

Practices and Perspectives of Teaching and Teacher Education in Africa facilitates scholarly discussions among scholars and practitioners about practices, innovations, and future possibilities for educating the next generation of competent students and teachers in Africa. Covering topics such as educational reforms, equity, career progression, and curriculum development, this major reference work is ideal for administrators, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

About the author

Gideon Boadu is a qualified teacher with many years of experience in teaching and research in Ghana and Australia. His research interests are focused on the broad areas of teaching and learning with direct emphasis on teachers' disciplinary and pedagogical reasoning, history education, initial teacher education, curriculum studies, and educational technologies. Gideon is passionate about advancing history education and supporting the preparation of high-quality future teachers. Gideon is currently a Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

George Odhiambo is currently Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at United Arab Emirates University. Previously, he had served as Program Director (Educational Leadership) at the School of Education, University of Sydney, Australia and as Professor and Chief Academic Officer at Excelsia College, Sydney. George’s main research interests are within international educational leadership. He has a passion and commitment to school and higher education leadership, innovative approaches to leader development and the promotion of accountability for professional learning purposes.

Pegah Marandi is a lecturer in the School of Education at Excelsia College. She has been teaching and researching in higher education for over 10 years. With an interest in higher education, international students' journeys, English and Literature, she has built a research portfolio in Australia and overseas. [Editor]