Towards a conceptual framework for developing capabilities of ‘new’ types of students participating in higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Loading...
Date
2016
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
International Journal of Educational Development
Abstract
Building on the participation model of Schuetze and Slowey, this study contributes to the public discourse
on theoretical considerations for guidance of empirical research on participation of non-traditional
students (NTS) in higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Drawing from empirical work at Makerere
University Uganda, we found that improving only the institution environment cannot suffice as there are
also other factors affecting participation outside the institutional structures. These include family and work
environments and context specific factors like perceptions and socio-cultural environment of the Ugandan
society. A conceptual model specific to SSA is thus proposed, and the capability approach presented as the
most insightful in elucidating the participation realities of NTS in SSA.
Description
Keywords
Higher education, Non-traditional students, Lifelong learning, Sub-Saharan Africa, Capability approach
Citation
Tumuheki, P. B., Zeelen, J., & Openjuru, G. L. (2016). Towards a conceptual framework for developing capabilities of ‘new’types of students participating in higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Educational Development, 47, 54-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2015.12.005