Decolonisation and Democratisation in Namibian Teacher Education
Practitioner Research and Reflections
Joanne M Marshall editor John Nyambe editor Sakaria M Iipinge editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:28th Sep '26
£155.00
This title is due to be published on 28th September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Building on the 1999 work of Kenneth Zeichner and Lars Dahlström, this timely volume provides first-hand accounts as well as both empirical and theoretical case studies on how teacher education is being operationalized in postcolonial Namibia, working to decolonise and democratise the Namibian educational system at all levels.
Chapters are comprehensive in approach, offering accounts of decolonisation and democratisation of teacher education during the period immediately after the country’s political independence from apartheid South Africa; contemporary issues of quality in terms of curriculum, pedagogy and epistemology; and how to cultivate sustainable and lasting resilience to mitigate further disruptive events such as the pandemic. Ultimately recognising Namibia’s role as an exemplar for other postcolonial countries, given its status as a stable postcolonial democracy, the book provides a blueprint for how to develop education policy and curriculum for a truly equitable education system.
The book will appeal to scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students in the fields of teacher education, education and development, and African education studies more generally. Policy makers and curriculum designers may also find the volume of use. The book will have particular appeal in Namibia and South Africa, but also across the global South and amongst other postcolonial countries.
'This book is a powerful and timely contribution to rethinking teacher education in Namibia. It critically explores the legacy of colonialism, challenges exclusionary practices, and offers grounded, context-specific alternatives. With insights on curriculum, pedagogy, community engagement, and professional development, it will resonate with educators across the Global South and beyond.'
- Riyad A. Shahjahan, Professor, Michigan State University, USA
'Decolonisation and Democratisation of Namibian Teacher Education examines the lasting: impacts of colonialism on teacher education, highlighting the need to transform curriculum and pedagogy. By exploring historical legacies and conte1mporary reforms, this book offers vital insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers striving to build an inclusive, culturally responsive, and democratic system that empowers learners and strengthens Namibia's educational future.'
- Hon. Hofni Alugodhi Iipinge,Governor, Oshana Region
'The book is unique in its focus on Namibian teacher education and is an important contribution to its scholarship and practice. It focuses on the decolonisation and development of a quality educational system by educating its teachers before and after they enter the classroom via curriculum, pedagogy, epistemology, and policymaking.'
- Professor Dr Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, Vice Chancellor, University of Namibia; President Pan African University (PAAU); President of the Governing Board of the Association of African Universities (AAU); Council member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU); International Honorary Fellow of Cardiff University
ISBN: 9781041006893
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228 pages