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An overview of local EFA priorities in Kenya as understood by higher education. Presented by Prof Samspn Gunga, Dean of the School of Education, University of Nairobi, given at the IAU Workshop on higher education for EFA, held in Nairobi, Kenya, on 24-25 January 2013.
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Perspective on top priorities in EFA: Proposed Higher Education-EFA Research
Think-Tank
By
Prof. Samson Gunga,Cert. THE, B.Ed. (Nairobi), M.Ed. (Kenyatta), M.Sc. (Sunderland), PhD. (Nairobi)
Dean, School of Education, University of Nairobi
E-Mail: [email protected]; Tel: +254722610869
IAU Collaborative WorkshopA three-step activity to envisage Higher Education for
Education for All locallyNairobi, Kenya, 24-25 January 2013 in collaboration with
the University of Nairobi, Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi
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The following play a decisive role in addressing the aims of EFA:
1. A people’s belief system
2. Socio-cultural practices
3. Socio-cultural preferences
4. Socio-economic status of individuals/families
5. Mentorship in an education system
Required: EFA Research Think-Tank
Uplift-Education:To resolve challenges presented by the
following:Poverty inclined mindset
'Hereditary' poverty
Inability to recognize private potential
Misdirection of capacities3
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Uplift-Education (Cont.):
a) Absence of ambition
b) Economic vulnerability
c) Child labour
a) Parental irresponsibility
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Flexible Education: 1. A variety of alternative education approach
2. Actualize coherence between socio-cultural practices and education to enhance access
3. Actualizing coherence between a peoples preferences and education
4. Blending modern education brand with a peoples way of life
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Institutionalization of mentorship :
1) As a public service a kin to education
2) Policy driven integration of mentorship in education programmes
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A. Free education for each citizenRhetorical question: Cf: Would you jail a hungry parent who has
no capacity to send a hungry child for ‘free’ education?
B. Compulsory Basic Education for citizensRhetorical question: Cf: Does the concept of ‘Basic Education’
vary from nation to nation?
Free compulsory education without a citizen’s capacity to participate is counter
productive
Proposed EFA Research Think-Tank
THE END
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