An Investigation of the Value of a Digital Learning Environment in Cameroon

by Ouzerou Carlos Njoya, PhD student at WCIU’s sister university in Camaroon.

This investigation explores the impact of a digital learning environment on student motivation and success in comparison to the failure and success rates of students in traditional lecture halls at the University of Yaoundé (Cameroon). Quantitative statistical analysis of the data in this research shows that the majority of students are motivated to use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), including computers and the Internet, for their training. This study has revealed that the use of ICTs has an impact on both the motivation and the success of certain learners in this institution.

A link to the full article in French is HERE.

EditorNovember 10, 2020Africa, education, technology, developmentComment

From India: The Integrated Learning Experience

by Ken Gnanakan

Our modern education systems are mostly based in fragmented and disintegrated learning models. We study science, then history, move into philosophy and all these are in their compartments with little or no connection. In recent years, the relevance of these educational systems has come into question. What is education? Why are we doing what we are doing? What kinds of products are we delivering? What effect are our educational packages having on students within their own local contexts? And for biblical and theological institutions we ask - Are we really preparing men and women for effective ministry within their contexts?

EditorOctober 10, 2017education, holism, India, Africa, Confucius, Bible, learning, memorization Comment

From Africa: The Unique Role of Theological Education by Extension in Equipping Churches

by Kangwa Mabuluki

[Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from the chapter, “Theological Education by Extension in Zambia,” in Diversified Theological Extension: Equipping All God’s People edited by Ross Kinsler. This excerpt provides an interesting insight into how TEE looks in the country of Zambia.]

EditorOctober 9, 2017Africa, education, Bible, development Comment

The Impact of Education on Nation Building: A Western Perspective

by Beth Snodderly

The development of a society, including reduction of poverty, violence, and disease, requires both leaders and followers who value discipline, order, and the pursuit of truth. These are results of higher education. In this sense, the Christian university is an important artifact of Western missionary culture.

EditorOctober 5, 2017education, Bible, Africa, China, India, transformation, Muslim, evil, disease, development, leadership Comment

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