Preparation for Life and Work; Education in Africa

(30-01-09)

Life and work are strongly inter-connected and preparation for both ought to take into account current developments. What does it mean to live and work in the twenty-first century? What is different in comparison to the past, and what is to be envisaged with regard to the future?The main purpose of the "Study on Preparation for Life and Work with a Focus on Basic Education (Primary and Secondary) in Developing African Countries" was to examine the basic education (written) curricula of a range of African countries and to assess the extent to which they provide opportunities for young people to develop practical and useful skills.


A further objective was to set this information in a broader context by analyzing and describing the approaches to competency and skill development adopted in contexts outside Africa

 

 

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