Implications of UbuntuSynergy for the Education System of Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In most sub-Saharan African states, education was carried out by missionaries, which resulted in the incursion of foreign language and/or culture.
As one of the sub-Saharan countries, Ethiopia has faced the same scenario apart from the changes accrued during regime changes.
In line with these changes, the education philosophy, education policy, and its accompanying epistemology have shown marked changes.
However, all of them fail to encompass the sociocultural facets of the country.
As a result, the quality of education at all levels of the system has been a point of discussion for the last several years.
The current initiative (Ethiopian Education Development Roadmap (2018-30)) is one of the offspring of a marked debate in the education sector.
Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide a more comprehensive picture of the education system in Ethiopia on top of philosophical scrutiny of past and current education reforms.
In analyzing education reforms, the paper draws on indigenous philosophical orientation and the values of Ubuntu.
The paper argues that the reforms introduced during regime changes are short of pledging an indigenous knowledge base.
As indigenous education is based on sound philosophical foundations, the paper further argues that the proposed philosophical foundation can easily fit with the culture and lifestyle of the community being considered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ali, Teshager& Shishigu, Aweke. 2020. Implications of UbuntuSynergy for the Education System of Ethiopia. Education Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158901
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ali, Teshager& Shishigu, Aweke. Implications of UbuntuSynergy for the Education System of Ethiopia. Education Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158901
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ali, Teshager& Shishigu, Aweke. Implications of UbuntuSynergy for the Education System of Ethiopia. Education Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1158901
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1158901