Some reflections on education for rural development

Muyeed, Abdul

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“…This next section highlights connections between rural libraries, literacy and small-scale economic development, and draws examples of small-scale economic development from the Kitengesa Community Library to illustrate some potential income-generating projects. In addition, Muyeed's (1982) indicators for rural development (discussed previously in this paper) are incorporated to highlight the development potential of each project. Four of Muyeed's indicators may apply to the projects from the Kitengesa Community Library, although on a very small scale.…”

Section: Defining Rural Economic Development In Ugandamentioning

confidence: 99%

Local economic development in Uganda and the connection to rural community libraries and literacy

Goodman

2007

New Library World

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to present a cursory overview of economic development in Uganda, and discusses some important links between the rural library and the ways it might impact human development areas such as economic uplift, education and literacy. Design/methodology/approach -Real-life examples of small-scale economic development projects from the Kitengesa Community Library in rural Uganda are used to contextualize some of these connections. A comprehensive review of the literature on rural development, economic development in Uganda, the relationship between literacy, libraries and economic development and the rural community library provide a context for the paper. This paper reflects an in-depth review of the professional literature on economic and human development in Uganda, literacy, and the rural library. It also incorporates some qualitative data gathered from research studies conducted at Kitengesa Community Library in 2004 and 2005, including individual interviews with library users, teachers, local business merchants, and librarians at Kitengesa. Findings -The article concludes that there is potential for rural community libraries to impact small-scale local economic development. The projects at the Kitengesa Community Library are still in their infancy, and long-term economic outcomes are not certain. At the same time, the projects have created a new sense of hope and possibility for many library users. There are numerous implications for other rural libraries, as income-generating projects may be a way to attract new users, attract outside financial support, showcase the practical nature of these libraries, and provide a means for local peoples to improve their lives. Research limitations/implications -A longitudinal quantitative evaluation of the success of the Kitengesa projects and the income they generate would be the next step in terms of future researchsuch a study would highlight the role of the rural library in local economic development and provide further support for establishing more rural community libraries. Originality/value -This paper is unique in that it expands on the concept of the rural community library as just a place to read books, and highlights the important role these libraries might play in developing areas where there is a profound lack of access to information, and few ways for residents to improve their economic standing.

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Section: Defining Rural Economic Development In Ugandamentioning

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Local economic development in Uganda and the connection to rural community libraries and literacy

Goodman

2007

New Library World

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“…Curricular relevance with reference to science education can then be approached principally through its rural developmental functions (Muyeed, 1982). The assimilation of modem technology and its application to the problems which confront underdeveloped rural areas is a key area to which science education can contribute (Ogunniyi, 1986;Swift, 1992).…”

Section: Science Education Efficiency Issuesmentioning

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‘Relevance’ Revisited: School Science Educational External Efficiency and the Production of Appropriate Human Capital in Agrarian Developing Countries

Vlaardingerbroek

1997

Australian Journal of Education

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THIS paper applies the human capital and educational external efficiency paradigms to science education in agrarian developing nations. It is argued that historical dysfunctions of schooling present external inefficiencies that may be traced to the lack of rural development as a primary cause. Science education is discussed within this framework. It is proposed that the nexus with rural development delineates the relevance of formal educational structures, and of curricula, in agrarian developing societies. Technology-based science education as part of an intersectoral rural transformation strategy is proposed as an overdue nexus between science educational ‘relevance’ and external efficiency for these societies.

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“…Likewise, non-formal education programs place emphasis on the mode of learning and focus on each individual's specific and technical needs. Muyeed (1982) goes deeper when he added that non-formal education is flexible and its flexibility enhances the learning needs of any group within the community "men, women, out-of school youth, children farmers, artisans, landless laboures, etc." (p.237).…”

Section: An Alternative: Popular Education and Non-formal Educationmentioning

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“…Muyeed (1982) points out that education for rural communities should take into consideration farmer's local knowledge and their traditions must be accepted and respected. Mamany as cited in Rengifo (2005) illustrated this need:…”

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Some reflections on education for rural development

Cited by 11 publications

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Local economic development in Uganda and the connection to rural community libraries and literacy

Local economic development in Uganda and the connection to rural community libraries and literacy

‘Relevance’ Revisited: School Science Educational External Efficiency and the Production of Appropriate Human Capital in Agrarian Developing Countries

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