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This work focuses on creating a narrative concerning the development of St. Monica's School of Basic Learning for Women in Gulu, Uganda, which was started by Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe and is an adult primary education program for women. This study utilized a narrative inquiry design to describe the experiences and significant relationships of individuals who contributed to the development of St. Monica's School of Basic Learning for Women. The story offers insight into the challenges and successes of developing educational opportunities for women in the post-conflict setting of northern Uganda. The narrative contributes to the knowledge base concerning leadership strategies in education positioned within a multi-cultural collaborative effort. Sister Rosemary's motivations, purpose, and vision provide an inspirational example of how pioneering educational opportunities for others can be accomplished.
List of contents
List of Figures - List of Tables - Preface - Introduction - Contexts of Conflict - Setting up the Story - Why and How - Looking Back Before Looking Forward - Appendices.
About the author
Wesley A. Stroud is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction and Assessment at Oklahoma State University. His Ph.D. is in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum from the University of Oklahoma.
Summary
Through narrative inquiry, Stroud illuminates the stories behind the development of St. Monica's School of Basic Learning from Women, an adult primary education program, in Gulu, Uganda. The study honors the individuals behind the program while offering insights on educational leadership strategies within multi-cultural collaborative contexts.
