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Transforming Education in Namibia: Addressing Historical Challenges and Meeting Future Needs

This document explores the education landscape in Namibia, focusing on historical challenges stemming from colonialism and apartheid, and current disparities in access to quality education. It emphasizes the need to develop world-class higher education institutions that align with national goals for global competitiveness and productivity. The paper details budget allocation for education, identifies key challenges such as curriculum reform, and highlights best practices like project-based learning and student-centered approaches. Namibia's educational context is critical for addressing youth unemployment and fostering a skilled workforce.

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Transforming Education in Namibia: Addressing Historical Challenges and Meeting Future Needs

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  1. EDUCATION IN EMERGING CONTEXT Meeting People’s Needs

  2. HISTORY • Colonialism • Apartheid • Disparities • Under-Development • Deprivation

  3. CHALLENGES • Developing A World Class Higher Learning Institution • Meeting the Needs of the Nation • Global Competitiveness • Productivity • Youth Unemployment

  4. Education Budget 2008-2009 Breakdown 2,463,214,888 432,453,927 426,070,198 10,592,257 9,445,000 156,512,817

  5. School Enrolments

  6. Progression from Grade 12 to Tertiary Institutions

  7. EXPENDITURE ALLOCATION IN EDUCATION

  8. ENROLMENT 2006

  9. RANKING • 107 Out of 137 Countries in Higher Education (Global Development Index of the World Economic Forum)

  10. CHALLANGES • Colonial Inheritance • Subject Centered Curriculum • Examination Based • No Time for Learning • No Proper Library • Limited Campus Facilities • Faculty Support • Student Support

  11. LESSONS LEARNED • Reformulate the Curriculum • Exam Centered • Teacher Centered • Subject Centered • Discipline Centered • Transmission vs Creation of Kowledge

  12. LESSONS LEARNED • Create A New Culture for Learning • Academic Support Systems • Faculty Support • Student Centered • Creative Assessment

  13. BEST PRACTICES • Project Based Learning • Rubrics • Academic Discussion Sessions • Academic Support • Project Based Learning • Student Engagement • Active Learning • Assessment Techniques

  14. GRADUATES • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking • Creative Thinking • Communication • Application of Knowledge • Technology • Leadership & Management • Social & Intercultural

  15. Namibia - Overview • 1. Land size: 825 000 sq. km • 2. Population: 2.1 million (about 0.4 sq. km/person) • 3. GDP: U$ 2.38 billion (N$ 39,562 billion) • 4. GNP: U$ 1 500 (per capita) • 5. National Expenditure: U$ 1,649 billion (N$13,193 b) • 5.1 Education Expenditure: N$ 3 179 b (U$ 397,4 mill) or 24% of budget • 5.1.1 Basic Education: N$ 2,914 b (U$ 364,3 mill) • 5.1.2 Higher Education: N$ 0,265 b (U$ 33.1 mill) or 9.1% of education • 6. Exchange rate: U$ 1 = 8 N$ • 7. Literacy rate: 85% • 8. Industries: mining, fishing, agriculture, tourism

  16. Namibia National 2008/9 Budget Breakdown

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