Social Dynamics: Exploring the Structural Barriers to Education for Good Governance in Africa
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| author | Patricia Iordye Terfa Jato |
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| contents | <p>Abstract: Africa’s monumental challenges in its quest to reform education systems capable of<br>fostering good governance on the continent appear to be rooted in social dynamics, with an<br>operational centre on economic, cultural and power dynamics. Though recent decades have seen<br>improvements in enrolment rates, issues of quality, relevance and equity are still out there.<br>Conceptually, social dynamics encompass multifaceted sociological elements shaping and<br>directing human behaviour and societal operations. In Africa, economic, cultural and power<br>dynamics interact in ways that minimise educational advancement. Economically, funding<br>shortfalls stymie infrastructure and teacher development, while volatile landscapes constrain<br>skills alignment. Disparities also abound, with poverty exacerbating inequities. Cultural<br>dynamics manifest in diverse cultural values, resistance to Western models and gender<br>disparities. Power dynamics manifest through patrimonial interference by political elites seeking<br>personal agendas, relegating meritocracy. Within educational institutions, administrators and<br>other officials engage in counterproductive power plays. Recommendations include unified<br>educational policies, increased funding, culturally relevant curricula, prioritising girls' education,<br>promoting indigenous languages, ensuring institutional autonomy and evidence-based<br>policymaking.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Social Dynamics: Exploring the Structural Barriers to Education for Good Governance in Africa Patricia Iordye Terfa Jato Social Dynamics, Education, Good Governance, Economic Dynamics, Cultural Dynamics and Power Dynamics. <p>Abstract: Africa’s monumental challenges in its quest to reform education systems capable of<br>fostering good governance on the continent appear to be rooted in social dynamics, with an<br>operational centre on economic, cultural and power dynamics. Though recent decades have seen<br>improvements in enrolment rates, issues of quality, relevance and equity are still out there.<br>Conceptually, social dynamics encompass multifaceted sociological elements shaping and<br>directing human behaviour and societal operations. In Africa, economic, cultural and power<br>dynamics interact in ways that minimise educational advancement. Economically, funding<br>shortfalls stymie infrastructure and teacher development, while volatile landscapes constrain<br>skills alignment. Disparities also abound, with poverty exacerbating inequities. Cultural<br>dynamics manifest in diverse cultural values, resistance to Western models and gender<br>disparities. Power dynamics manifest through patrimonial interference by political elites seeking<br>personal agendas, relegating meritocracy. Within educational institutions, administrators and<br>other officials engage in counterproductive power plays. Recommendations include unified<br>educational policies, increased funding, culturally relevant curricula, prioritising girls' education,<br>promoting indigenous languages, ensuring institutional autonomy and evidence-based<br>policymaking.</p> |
| title | Social Dynamics: Exploring the Structural Barriers to Education for Good Governance in Africa |
| topic | Social Dynamics, Education, Good Governance, Economic Dynamics, Cultural Dynamics and Power Dynamics. |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15053119 |