Computers in Third-World Schools: Examples, Experience and Issues - Softcover

Hawkridge, David; Jaworski, John; McMahon, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 033352750X ISBN 13: 9780333527504

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1990

Synopsis

The reasons why governments of developing countries should put computer technology in their schools are highly controversial, but no less than the actual use being made of these comparatively expensive machines and their software. This book looks at experience in African, Asian and Arabic-speaking countries that already have computers in some of their schools. It is based mainly on research in China, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Tunisia. The authors debate policy and practice in the light of experience to date. They identify the rationales commonly deployed by Ministries of Education and international agencies, but argue themselves for a long-term view of the potential of computers to liberalise education, and through such education to reduce dependency and inequity.

About this title

Synopsis

This book analyzes the uses of microcomputers in secondary schools in developing countries. It is based on an international co-operative study which was carried out in 1988-89.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033352750X
• ISBN 13: 9780333527504
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 372