This paper presents a philosophical approach to undergraduate curricula. The approach, informed by research, has been conceptualised as "socially critical vocationalism" (SCV). SCV is neither training nor pure traditional academic provision but an approach to curriculum that is academically defensible, practically relevant and socially…

Inveighs against the prevalent commodified discourse in higher education, especially as it affects curriculum planning, quality assurance, and learner typologies, suggesting that educational research, in offering models drawn, but now divorced, from practice may contribute to this negative impact. Critiques a polarized model distinguishing…

This paper, originally given as an address to an African audience of students and academics, examines the functions of education in Africa and argues that the western-oriented approach at tertiary level is injurious to the intellectual development of students. It sets out an analysis of the processes at work in the University of Ghana which…

Asserts that a positive link between university research and teaching can be due to processes of teaching and research rather than outcomes, and that student-centered teaching is intrinsically favorable toward a positive link, while more traditional teaching methods may at best lead to a positive link for the most able students. (EV)

An instructional unit in housing design created to address problems of group work in higher education is described and evaluated. Students and educators were consulted and literature reviewed for salient issues. The new unit was piloted with students. Results show design of group projects should address: project organization, assessment, balance…