Colonial origins and quality of education evidence from cameroon

Bekkouche, Yasmine; Dupraz, Yannick

doi:10.1016/j.worlddev.2023.106245

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“…Building upon this the study highlights the need for enhancing education and training programmes with market-oriented strategies. Cameroon's education system, inherited from the colonial era, has undergone limited change since independence (Bekkouche and Dupraz 2023). Only two significant reforms have been implemented thus far: acknowledging the bilingual nature of the country due to its Franco-British co-tutelage and adopting a competency-based approach.…”

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Framing the change: analysing employment change, (in)adequacy, and (de)feminization in Cameroon's tertiary firms

Malah Kuete

2023

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Framing the change: analysing employment change, (in)adequacy, and (de)feminization in Cameroon's tertiary firms

Malah Kuete

2023

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The education crisis and school dropout prevention strategies of teachers in Cameroon

Souley,

Abubaka

2024

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PurposeThis article explores the education crisis in Cameroon, focusing on the personal experiences of teachers and the strategies they employ to reduce school dropout during the transitional phase from primary to secondary education.Design/methodology/approachBased on a teacher training programme, 31 interviews with primary and secondary school teachers were conducted. An exploratory research design with an inductive thematic approach was used to identify themes and establish code categories. This design allowed for flexibility in investigating contextual crisis factors by eliciting interpersonal stories and exploring the dynamics of each case.FindingsThree types of dropout prevention strategies – either standalone or mixed – are identified, depending on network, opportunity or service factors. Network-based strategies are considered the most effective and popular, as school dropout is largely influenced by students’ social backgrounds, and teachers remain key players in community life. Lies and fictional narratives, through opportunity- or service-based strategies, create dishonesty and unrealistic expectations regarding final education outcomes. Each type of strategy has significant limitations due to the highly fragmented education system in the country.Originality/valueThe article reveals that school dropout prevention in Cameroon is hampered significantly by education disorganisation. Teachers’ individual practices are insufficient to convey the actual value of education and reverse dropout decisions made after careful consideration. A national pedagogy plan is needed to ensure continuity.

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Does Free Primary Education in Cameroon Lead to Composition Effects?

Nguemkap Kouamo

2024

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Colonial origins and quality of education evidence from cameroon

Cited by 3 publications

References 31 publications

Framing the change: analysing employment change, (in)adequacy, and (de)feminization in Cameroon's tertiary firms

Framing the change: analysing employment change, (in)adequacy, and (de)feminization in Cameroon's tertiary firms

The education crisis and school dropout prevention strategies of teachers in Cameroon

Does Free Primary Education in Cameroon Lead to Composition Effects?

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