Implications of UbuntuSynergy for the Education System of Ethiopia

Joint Authors

Ali, Teshager
Shishigu, Aweke

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

Educational Sciences

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