African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979: Lead Paper No. 4
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1979-07-02
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This report captures the discussions from the African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, held from July 2nd to 7th, 1979 in Mzumbe. The workshop focused on participatory research methods, theory and practice, and case studies in African adult education. The report includes a debate on the physical constraints faced by the workshop and the differing perspectives on the Lead Papers presented. Notable discussions were held on the status of adult education in Africa, with special attention to curriculum development, research, and the challenges posed by political and economic contexts. The workshop also highlighted key programs funded by international agencies, such as the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the German Government, and proposed future research and educational programs for African universities.
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The document summarizes key presentations and discussions from the workshop, including reports by discussion group leaders S. Maghimbl and Leo Vanden Berg. It also presents an overview of the African Adult Education Association (AAEA), detailing its formation, objectives, and ongoing projects. The report includes a critical response to Lead Paper No. 4 on "Theory and Practice" by D. Bryceson, along with the discussion of specific issues raised by the paper and the subsequent responses from co-authors A.O. Anacleti and K. Mustafa. Additionally, the document highlights the future directions for research and curriculum development in African adult education and the efforts to design postgraduate study programs in African universities.
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Participatory Research, Adult Education, Workshop, African Studies, Literacy, Development, Social Change, Theory and Practice, Political Economy, Case Studies, Adult Education Associations
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Ulzen, E. (1979). African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979: Lead Paper No. 4.