Purposeful Education for Africa

First published in 1964, this title presents a philosophy of education for Africa. Based on studies in schools throughout Africa in the early 1960s, it takes the best elements from out of Africa as well as within, seeking to provide a social philosophy of education to help fulfil national aspirations and goals.

List of contents

A Note on K. A. Busia on Africa: An Anniversary Set. New Introduction by Abena P. A. Busia. Introduction by Emory Ross. Preface. 1. Traditional Education 2. Educational Policies of the Colonial Powers 3. The Search for Science and Culture 4. Education and Manpower Needs 5. Education and Social and Civic Life 6. The Teacher and His Role 7. The Role of the University 8. Education for What?

Product details

• Authors: K. A. Busia, Busia K. A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2025
• EAN: 9781032353913
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3235391-3
• No. of pages: 108
• Series: K. A. Busia on Africa
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Africa, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Philosophy & theory of education, Philosophy and theory of education