Full Description
This seminal volume delves into some of the doctoral research and pedagogical experiences within an African higher education context, making a case for the transformative potential of education and the integration of African indigenous philosophies into global educational practices.
Through a collection of vivid narratives, the book situates philosophy of higher education by embodying the doctoral researcher and their initiation into academic life, revealing how doctoral pursuits in African higher education are not simply academic endeavours but deeply philosophical adventures that challenge, critique, and reimagine the role of education in society. Chapters advocate for a dynamic educational system that, rooted in African philosophies, nurtures democratic citizenship, embraces critical engagement, and fosters social justice. A call to action for researchers, students, and policy makers alike to view doctoral research as a powerful catalyst for change, the book offers fresh perspectives on addressing the continent's unique challenges, contributing to a more just and inclusive world.
Ultimately considering the potential of academic research to shape the future of societies, both within Africa and globally, the book will appeal to researchers, academics and postgraduate students involved with the philosophy of education, higher education, and citizenship education, as well as these areas in African contexts specifically.
Contents
Introductory Chapter: On Being Adventurous
Chapter 1: A Doctoral Supervisor in Becoming: Some Reflections on Being Initiated into a Doctoral Adventure
Chapter 2: The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Augment Student Supervision
Chapter 3: Fostering Democratic Citizenship Education through Doctoral Work in African Philosophy of Higher Education
Chapter 4: Graduate Employability and Democratic Citizenship Education
Chapter 5: Integrating Democratic Citizenship Education and Critical Thinking into University Programs
Chapter 6: Chartered Accountancy and Democratic Citizenship
Chapter 7: PhD Research Journeys and Democratic Citizenship
Chapter 8: Making Doctoral Supervision Democratic Chikumbutso
Chapter 9: Transitioning Chartered Accountancy Educators into Academia
Chapter 10: Reflective Analysis of PhD Journeys in Jordan
Chapter 11: Democratic Citizenship Education in Namibian Educational Policy
Coda: The ethical university: From service delivery to development of critical consciousness
