2009
DOI: 10.3916/c32-2009-02-009
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Making the Introduction of Multi-media Technologies Count in Education Reform in Africa: the Case of Ghana

Abstract: RESUMENLa presente contribución da un repaso a la introducción de las tecnologías antiguas y nuevas de la información en el sector educativo de Ghana. Señala cómo la reciente proliferación de las tecnologías mul timedia en el país ha alentado finalmente la introducción de las TIC en la educación. Sin embargo, el autor sostiene que buena parte de la motivación para introducir estas nuevas tecnologías en los centros educativos e institutos superiores no ha reflejado la necesidad de reconceptualizar las prácticas… Show more

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“…In spite of its colonial history, conventions and potential barriers to change, those in positions of power across the Ghanaian educational system at government, regional and local levels are responding to the challenge to review and recast the nature of pedagogy and leadership for learning from primary through higher education (Akyeampong 2009;Bosu et al 2011;Bush, Kiggundu, and Moorosi 2011;Morley, Leach, and Lugg 2009). Bosu et al (2011) describe the process of exploring opportunities for innovation in Ghanaian education, where values can be explored and tested by those who will lead the way forward in encouraging sustainable community-focused change.…”
Section: Country Contextmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…In spite of its colonial history, conventions and potential barriers to change, those in positions of power across the Ghanaian educational system at government, regional and local levels are responding to the challenge to review and recast the nature of pedagogy and leadership for learning from primary through higher education (Akyeampong 2009;Bosu et al 2011;Bush, Kiggundu, and Moorosi 2011;Morley, Leach, and Lugg 2009). Bosu et al (2011) describe the process of exploring opportunities for innovation in Ghanaian education, where values can be explored and tested by those who will lead the way forward in encouraging sustainable community-focused change.…”
Section: Country Contextmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…African as well as the Middle Eastern countries seem to have a real lack of media education for now, mostly because of society-relating problems [40]. Discussions from Latin America seem to be driven pragmatically and mostly following Anglo-Saxon approaches [41].…”
Section: Cmentioning
confidence: 98%