Eritrean voices: indigenous views on the development of the curriculum ten years after independence

Since 1991, the Eritrean government has put into place an education system which had already been developed in the liberated areas during the years of struggle against Ethiopia. Little has been written on Eritrean education policy, and in particular the voices of educationalists responsible for its...

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Published in:International journal of educational development 2004-07, Vol.24 (4), p.437-450
Main Author: David, Robert G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrators
Curriculum
Curriculum Development
Developing Nations
Educational Needs
Educational Policy
Educational Practices
Elementary education
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Foreign Countries
Indigenous Knowledge
Self Determination
Teachers
Voices
World Views
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Summary:Since 1991, the Eritrean government has put into place an education system which had already been developed in the liberated areas during the years of struggle against Ethiopia. Little has been written on Eritrean education policy, and in particular the voices of educationalists responsible for its implementation have remained silent. In this article the voices of middle managers (teachers, school directors and vice-directors, regional supervisory staff, teacher trainers and ministry administrators) in the education system are heard as they discuss the curriculum in relation to the current and future needs of developing countries such as Eritrea. Although the issues that are discussed are often complex, and the mountain that has to be climbed seems at times insurmountable, it is suggested that the passion and vision of these educationalists will be instrumental in enabling the nation to succeed, and that their voices deserve to be heard.
ISSN:0738-0593
1873-4871
DOI:10.1016/j.ijedudev.2004.02.002