Internationalisation of Higher Education for Sustainable Development

A Southern African Perspective

Buch | Hardcover

272 Seiten

2025
Brill (Verlag)
978-90-04-73660-3 (ISBN)

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This volume critically examines how internationalisation in Southern African higher education can align with sustainable development goals, fostering equitable, globally connected institutions. It offers theoretical insights and practical strategies.

This book is an essential resource for academics, postgraduate students, policymakers, and higher education practitioners, particularly those engaged in internationalisation, sustainability, curriculum development, and educational policy in the Global South. It critically examines the intersection of globalisation and sustainable development within higher education, offering theoretical insights and practical strategies. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, it explores themes such as Indigenous Knowledge Systems, STEAM education, inclusive pedagogy, and curriculum reform. By addressing the challenges and opportunities of internationalisation, this volume provides a roadmap for fostering globally engaged yet locally responsive institutions that advance equity, sustainability, and innovation in Southern African higher education.

Contributors are: Conilius Jaison Chagwiza, Munyaradzi Chidarikire, Pinias Chikuvadze, Thuthukile Jita, Theresia Joakim Kanyopa, Fumane Portia Khanare, Anne-Faith Majoni, Farirai P. Matemavi, Clareta Makuvire, Albert Mufanechiya, Edson Mudzamiri, Samuel Mugijima, Christopher Mutseekwa, Samuel Nnadoziem Ndukuba, Zezekwa Nicholas, Peace Ginika Nwokedi, Gladys Sunzuma, Davira Tamuka, Kudzayi Tarisayi, Mamosa Thaanyane, Mudavanhu Young and Joseph Zuva.

Kudzayi Savious Tarisayi, was a Senior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University. An NRF C2-rated researcher, he has published widely on contemporary issues in education and artificial intelligence in education, including his book Leading the AI Revolution in Education (Eliva Press, 2024).

Preface

List of Figures and Tables

Notes on Contributors

Introduction: Navigating the Nexus—Internationalisation and Sustainable Development in Southern African Higher Education

Kudzayi Savious Tarisayi

1 Theoretical Foundations of Internationalisation and Sustainable Development in Higher Education: A Southern African Perspective

Kudzayi Savious Tarisayi

2 Conceptualising Entrepreneurship Education in Higher Education: A Case of Lesotho and South Africa Higher Education

Mamosa Thaanyane and Thuthukile Jita

3 Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

Claretah Makuvire and Albert Mufanechiya

4 STEAM Education in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Pathway towards Lifelong Learning

Christopher Mutseekwa, Mugijima Samuel and Farirai P. Matemavi

5 Unconditional Love and Support for Humanity: Nurturing Gender Identity Equity and Inclusivity in Higher Education Institutions in Southern Africa

Theresia Joakim Kanyopa

6 Reflections on the University Experience: A Case Study of International Postgraduate Students at a South African University

Peace Ginika Nwokedi, Fumane Portia Khanare and Samuel Nnadoziem Ndukuba

7 Black International Students in the 21st Century South African University: Resiliencies Amid Adversities

Peace Ginika Nwokedi and Fumane Portia Khanare

8 Modularisation of Higher Education Curriculum for Sustainable Development in Southern Africa

Daimond Dziva, Young Mudavanhu, Pinias Chikuvadze and Joseph Zuva

9 Addressing Sexual Exploitation and Harassment in Teachers Colleges: Drivers, Consequences and Solutions

Tamuka Davira, Anne-Faith Majoni and Munyaradzi Chidarikire

10 Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Science Educators’ Professional Development for Cultural Sustainability

Daimond Dziva, Young Mudavanhu, Christopher Mutseekwa and Samuel Mugijima

11 Electronic Teaching Practicum in STEM Teacher Education in Higher Education in Southern Africa

Nicholas Zezekwa, Gladys Sunzuma, Pinias Chikuvadze, Conilius Jaison Chagwiza and Edson Mudzamiri

Index

Erscheinungsdatum	09.07.2025
Reihe/Serie	African Higher Education: Developments and Perspectives ; 22
Verlagsort	Leiden
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	580 g
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Erwachsenenbildung
ISBN-10	90-04-73660-3 / 9004736603
ISBN-13	978-90-04-73660-3 / 9789004736603
Zustand	Neuware