Exploring Curriculum Landscapes in Africa: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Realities

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Oscar Koopman Karen J. Koopman

Exploring Curriculum Landscapes in Africa

Theoretical Foundations and Practical Realities

Oscar Koopman, Karen J. Koopman, Wally Lumadi , Samuel Amponsah

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English

Palgrave Macmillan
14 June 2025

Curriculum planning & development; Higher & further education, tertiary education

Series: Curriculum Studies Worldwide

This book examines post-colonial curriculum transformation across seven African nations. These are South Africa, Egypt, Cameroon, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Ghana. It investigates whether these educational systems have truly decolonized their curricula or still remain rooted in Western frameworks despite achieving political independence. Through analysis of curriculum policies and teaching practices, the authors explore educational reform dynamics in post-colonial African contexts. The book evaluates how successfully these systems have incorporated indigenous knowledge and local ways of knowing, versus continuing to propagate Western paradigms. The work provides both theoretical and empirical analysis of challenges and opportunities in rebuilding African education systems that reflect local cultural values while addressing modern educational needs.

Edited by: Oscar Koopman, Karen J. Koopman, Wally Lumadi, Samuel Amponsah
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9783031846588
ISBN 10: 3031846583
Series: Curriculum Studies Worldwide
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 14 June 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Oscar Koopman is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His research focuses on phenomenology as a research philosophy, chemistry education, and the decolonization of university and school curricula. Karen Joy Koopman is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. Her research focuses on phenomenology as a research philosophy, commerce education, and the decolonization of university and school curricula. Mutendwahothe “Wally” Lumadi is Professor in Curriculum and Instructional Studies at the University of South Africa. He has served as Director of Postgraduate Studies at NWU and Campus Rector at Westminster College of Education. Samuel Amponsah is Professor in Open and Distance Learning at the University of Ghana. His experience includes heading the Farming Management Department at Esayidi TVET in South Africa and teaching for Ghana Education Service. He teaches graduate courses at various institutions in Ghana.