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Radical Solutions for Education in AfricaOpen Education and Self-directed Learning in Adult, Professional and Vocational Education in Africa

Radical Solutions for Education in Africa: Open Education and Self-directed Learning in Adult,... [Open education and self-directed learning are increasingly becoming the preferred modes of learning worldwide. The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires flexible learning opportunities for adults and professionals intending to access lifelong educational opportunities. Open education and self-directed learning also suit technical and vocational fields, where the modes are not gaining momentum owing to the practical nature of the field. Despite the significance of self-directed learning, the mode is not fully embraced in fostering lifelong learning opportunities due to adherence to traditional ways of learning. Yet, traditional ways of learning are not compatible with current learning dispensation. This chapter discusses the application of self-directed learning in adult, professional and vocational education settings from an African perspective. A systematic desktop review of existing literature findings related to self-directed learning in Africa underpins the discussions, revolving around thematic areas for the multiple facets related to self-directed learning on the African continent. The chapter motivates the necessity of self-directed learning in Africa, by modelling how African education institutions can capitalise on self-directed learning for course delivery.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Radical Solutions for Education in AfricaOpen Education and Self-directed Learning in Adult, Professional and Vocational Education in Africa

Part of the Lecture Notes in Educational Technology Book Series
Editors: Burgos, Daniel; Olivier, Jako
Shikalepo, Elock Emvula; Hautemo, Aletta Mweneni
Radical Solutions for Education in Africa — Aug 3, 2021
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Springer Singapore
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
ISBN
978-981-16-4098-8
Pages
105 –128
DOI
10.1007/978-981-16-4099-5_6
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Abstract

[Open education and self-directed learning are increasingly becoming the preferred modes of learning worldwide. The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires flexible learning opportunities for adults and professionals intending to access lifelong educational opportunities. Open education and self-directed learning also suit technical and vocational fields, where the modes are not gaining momentum owing to the practical nature of the field. Despite the significance of self-directed learning, the mode is not fully embraced in fostering lifelong learning opportunities due to adherence to traditional ways of learning. Yet, traditional ways of learning are not compatible with current learning dispensation. This chapter discusses the application of self-directed learning in adult, professional and vocational education settings from an African perspective. A systematic desktop review of existing literature findings related to self-directed learning in Africa underpins the discussions, revolving around thematic areas for the multiple facets related to self-directed learning on the African continent. The chapter motivates the necessity of self-directed learning in Africa, by modelling how African education institutions can capitalise on self-directed learning for course delivery.]

Published: Aug 3, 2021

Keywords: Open education; Self-directed learning; Life-long learning; Adult education; Vocational education and training

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