scholarly journals Exploring the Underpinnings of Pseudo-prostitution in Institutions of Higher Learning in Selected African Countries: A Literature Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Itai Mafa
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning

scholarly journals Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Kenya: Challenges and Prospects

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M.J. Chomba ◽  
S.G. Mukuria ◽  
P.W. Kariuki ◽  
S. Tumuti ◽  
B.A. Bunyasi
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Government ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Legal Mandate

<p><span>Kenya has great potential for enhancing education for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The fact that it has recognized the need to care for learners with special needs is commendable. In comparison to many African countries, Kenya and Nigeria are ahead in developing programs for special education in institutions of higher learning, and in starting schools and units for special education. However, a legal mandate is still required as it would seal many loopholes that currently exist. Without it, the assessment of individual with intellectual disabilities cannot be administered correctly and professionally. In this article, the authors present a coherent account on various aspects related to learners with intellectual disabilities in Kenya. No doubt, the issues and challenges identified call for attention by not only the government of Kenya but also those interested in improving the status of learners with intellectual disabilities.</span></p>

Institutional Repositories in Africa

2019 ◽  
pp. 155-173
Author(s):  
Felicia O. Yusuf ◽  
Goodluck Ifijeh ◽  
Sola Owolabi
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Institutional Repositories ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Information And Communication

The emergence of open access has opened a world of opportunities for academic and research institutions. One of such opportunities is the establishment of institutional repositories (IRs). This chapter examined the emergence and creation of IRs and trends in Africa. It noted that the development of IRs in most African countries is still at the infancy stage. The chapter highlighted the important role of libraries in the management of IRs. The Chapter also identified and discussed important issues and challenges of IRs in Africa. The identified challenges include lack of awareness, lack of required funding to establish and manage IRs, lack of Information and communication technology infrastructure, among others. It concluded that the establishment of IRs is a compulsory venture for institutions of higher learning in Africa.

scholarly journals Basic and Advanced Skills They Don’t Have: The Case of Postgraduate and Literature Review Writing

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuang Ching Hei ◽  
Maya Khemlani David
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Public University ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Student Selection ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Advanced Skills

Purpose – This paper aims to identify the difficulties postgraduate students face in writing the literature review for their thesis and dissertation.   Methodology – Seventy postgraduate students from 9 faculties in one public university in the Klang Valley consented to participating in this study. They were 49 Masters candidates and 21 doctoral (PhD) candidates attending a workshop on academic writing. Among them, 31 were Malaysians and 39 were foreigners with majority being Arabs and Africans. After an icebreaking session, participants were asked what their writing diffi culties are when doing their literature review. They were told to write their responses in English in a paper. A linguistic analysis was then applied to the written phrases and expressions which denote their diffi culties. These were then categorised under common themes and manually counted in terms of the frequency.   Findings – A total of 37 categories of diffi culties were detected. They encompassed basic and advanced skills in reading and writing including ‘not knowing what to read’, ‘how to read’, ‘how to start writing’, ‘organising’, ‘doing a critical analysis’, ‘summarising’ and ‘synthesising’.   Significance – The fi ndings imply that most of the participants do not possess the necessary skills of reading and writing which are required in most postgraduate programmes. Thus, it is imperative that institutions of higher learning develop stricter criteria for student selection. Alternatively, a programme providing support in reading and writing may enable these postgraduate students to raise their level before being admitted. This kind of support can help to mitigate the burden imposed on supervisors as well as develop better quality postgraduate students.  

Imperatives in Leading Institutions of Higher Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Contextual Analysis ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Roller Coaster ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Academic Leader ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Public Scrutiny

Being an academic leader is a tough job and leading institutions of higher learning is definitely challenging in current scenario. It has become more challenging due to shrinking of budgets, rise in public scrutiny and expectations, commercialisation, massification. Responsibilities continue to grow for academic leaders. But leading a B-School which is also an institution of higher learning is more than a tough job. It is in fact a roller coaster ride. So what is that makes leading B-School so bewildering and what are the imperatives in leading a B-School is the focus of this paper? Adopting in depth literature review and contextual analysis of secondary published data, reports and deep observation as a part of B-School for nearly two decades the paper also proposes a holistic framework to lead a B-School to achieve its rightful place, become more responsible for ensuring sustainability and growth in the context in which it operates.

Opportunities and Challenges of Using Big Data Applications in Institutions of Higher Learning Libraries and Research Institutions

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-122
Author(s):  
Josiline Phiri Chigwada
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Data Accuracy ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Big Data Applications ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Accuracy Data ◽  
Structured Literature Review

The chapter documents opportunities and challenges experienced when using big data applications in libraries. The objective of the study was to examine the big data applications that are used in libraries. The big data concept is new, and some librarians are not aware of it while others do not have the knowledge and skills of using big data applications. A structured literature review was done to examine how libraries use big data. The search terms that were used were “big data AND libraries.” The findings revealed that libraries are generating big data. The challenges that are experienced include data accuracy, data confidentiality and security, lack of skills to deal with data reduction and compression, and the unavailability of big data processing systems and technology in libraries. The author recommends the up skilling of librarians so that they are able to deal with the challenges of working with big data applications.

The Decline of the Nigerian Educational System Its Impact on the Younger Generation

Matatu ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 301-317
Author(s):  
Tomi Adeaga
Keyword(s):  
Educational System ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Younger Generation ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Nigerian Literature

In the 1960s through to the 1980s, the Nigerian educational system as a whole was a role model for a number of other African countries, and its institutions of higher learning attracted many gifted scholars from all over the continent and beyond. It is on this strong foundation that contemporary Nigerian literature, for example, was also built. Significantly, this literature grew out of the group of vibrant Nigerian and African scholars including Chinua Achebe, Christopher Okigbo, Wole Soyinka, and J.P. Clark, as well as the unforgettable German scholar, Ulli Beier. They brought Nigerian literature to heights which to date remains unsurpassed. However, those proponents of Nigerian literature who, years ago, prognosticated a rapid growth of Nigerian literature would be disappointed to find out that its progress has been slower than anticipated. This can be attributed to the drastic decline in Nigerian educational standards. It is in this vein that this essay seeks to explore the impediments in the continued growth of the Nigerian educational system in relation to literary studies. The focus is on the present younger generation and the role good education plays in their lives. The primary and the secondary school systems are analysed; the latter is exemplified by poor performance in the Joint Matriculation Examinations and the low number of highly qualified teachers. Also, the role of the universities and other institutions of higher learning are analysed and future prospects discussed. This is linked to those Nigerian scholars whose dedication to their professions is reflected in their efforts to revitalize the Nigerian educational system and to keep it from breaking down completely.

scholarly journals Mitigating Barriers to Persistence: A Review of Efforts to Improve Retention and Graduation Rates for Students of Color in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tachelle Banks ◽  
Jennifer Dohy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Graduation Rates ◽  
Students Of Color ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Barriers To Success ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Retention And Graduation Rates ◽  
Systemic Barriers

This literature review highlights barriers to persistence, retention, and graduation for students of color at institutions of higher learning. Successful strategies, approaches, and initiatives are discussed with consideration to deficit and strengths-based approaches. It is also highlighted that universities may need to address programmatic barriers within the institutions that may exacerbate systemic barriers to success for students of color in higher education.

scholarly journals A Literature Review on Automatic Generation of Examinations

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-84
Author(s):  
Peter Ndegwa Ndirangu ◽  
Elizaphan Maina Muuro ◽  
John Kihoro
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Automatic Generation ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Cognitive Level ◽  
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Cognitive Levels ◽  
The World ◽  
Questions And Answers

The examination is a key activity in determining what the learner has gained from the study. Institutions of higher learning (IHL) perform this activity through various assessment methods (test/examination, practical, etc.). The world today is focused on automation of exam generation which is ongoing with dire need during this period of the COVID-19 pandemic when education is greatly affected, leading to embracing online learning and examination. A text/exam comprises questions and answers that focus on evaluation to determine the student’s conversant level in the area of study. Each question has a cognitive level as described by (Armstrong, 2016) in the revised Bloom’s taxonomy. Questions chosen have cognitive levels based on the level of study and standardization of the exam. There is, therefore, a need to consider the question’s cognitive level along with other factors when generating an examination by incorporating deep learning algorithms.

scholarly journals Magnitude of Covid-19 on Rural Universities in the Eastern Cape Province: Lessons Learnt

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 2248-2260
Author(s):  
Marongwe Newlin ◽  
Chisango Grasiab
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Rural Institutions ◽  
The Impact

This research paper aims at assessing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on rural institutions of higher learning in South Africa. It further explores lessons learnt from the magnitude of the pandemic. Covid-19 does not discriminate – it spares no institution, no organisation, and no country but infects and affects everyone. Some institutions of learning, when hit by Covid-19 were better prepared to fight it because their alert levels were higher than that of African countries. This study adopted a desktop approach which relied on published data. The paper concludes that the impact of Covid-19 on institutions of higher learning was catastrophic. The magnitude of the Covid-19 pandemic on rural institutions of higher learning in South Africa was devastating because some universities had no strategy to counter the challenge. One of the lessons learnt was that the universities’ think-tanks should plan in advance, be proactive, and be ahead of any challenge. Keywords: Covid-19; e-learning; higher learning; impact; lessons; pandemic    ;  

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