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Dear Upright African… (No Apology Here! )
An Essay by Donald Molosi, author of We Are All Blue. *** Dear Upright African, Private school failed me. That type of European-School-In-Africa that insists on a chronically colonized curriculum. […] More
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Educational Statistics: The Pandemic's Ally or Foe?
If like me, statistics conjures up images of a long-troubled relationship, welcome to this blog. It is written with you in mind. If like me, you begrudgingly, one eye closed, […] More
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in Education and Academia, Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, Health and MedicineTHE YEAR OF TERROR #STORIES4HEALTH
When 2020 knocked in, everyone was extremely happy and excited to be among the lucky ones to witness the 21st century and I was also among those lucky ones. But […] More
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BECOMING A MOUNTAINEER – Where Silver meets Gold
Welcome to my first mountaineering blog. You may be excused for thinking that I am an experienced mountaineer and therefore, this blog is about my top tips for other enthusiasts, […] More
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17 years after dropping out of school, these are my thoughts on the perceived value of University Education.
At some point in 2002, I dropped out of my first semester (Kyambogo University) and never attended any school again. Obviously, my dad was mad pissed; we barely spoke after […] More
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Why equality of outcome should be the norm in refugee integration
Equality is unfair Despite what may be popular or in vogue with a nigh immeasurable number of people in our world, equality is not always right, fair, or even actually […] More
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Embracing Competence-Based Education: A Forward-Looking Response to Traditional Critiques
A recent public notice has criticised short, non-traditional professional courses—especially in fields like architecture and engineering —as inadequate, calling instead for traditional, multi-year programs. While concerns about safety and quality […] More
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CONFRONTING THE SCHOOL DROPOUT DILEMMA IN UGANDA
We who were present in the distant past of Uganda remember that we lived in a very integrated past of man-nature relations. All of us living in the present know […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Community & Opinion, Education and Academia, Environment & Climate, Music and Dance, Politics and Government, Sports and FitnessReview Of The National Youth Manifesto 2021 – 2026
The age of our nation is obvious. We are a young nation. That come with both massive opportunity for growth and innovation but due to how youth are perceived in […] More
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WHERE IS EDUCATION GOING IN THE 21ST CENTURY? THE CASE OF UGANDA
There was a time when degrees were not necessary to describe an educated person. This was indeed the case in virtually all cultural and traditional society and among the great […] More
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If Scores Were Horses
If scores were horses, students would ride: if this is what the Nigerian education sector has evolved into, then horses too must be imported quickly from alien spaces and faraway […] More
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ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE FOR LEADERS AND POLICY MAKERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
I was nurtured in the biological, ecological and environmental knowledge fields, and spent many years nurturing generations of knowledge workers and learners in these dimensions. However, to date, I have […] More
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The Most Essential Aspects of Life Are Not Taught in Institutions
Life’s most critical components, the very foundations upon which our existence relies, cannot be learned through formal education. There are no institutions or programs that offer degrees or certifications in […] More
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My Halls Of Ivy Days
When I was young I often used to ask myself why I had to wake very early every morning to head to school. My father used to knock on my […] More
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9 Suggestions On How To Improve The Education Sector
Allow me to share some (unsolicited) thoughts on Uganda’s education. 1. Government teachers need to become highly valued civil servants. Education courses should have rigorous entry requirements and should filter […] More
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When your hands are tight
She arrived at our clinic late in the afternoon, her eyes clouded with pain and fear, her gaze searching for relief from a torment she could not name. In moments […] More
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UGANDA: PREPARING AND ASSESSING LEARNERS AT ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION FOR THE PAST, NOT THE FUTURE.
Introduction In an era defined by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where the Internet, Social Media, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping every facet of human existence, the fundamental purpose of […] More
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From Doomsday in the USA by 2028 to Boomsday by 2050 in Uganda: Embracing Extradisciplinary Science and AI-Driven Education
As the United States grapples with the impending AI-driven job market disruption, Uganda sees an opportunity to leapfrog into a prosperous future. By embracing extra-disciplinary science and AI-driven education, Uganda […] More
