Contemporary Educational Management in East Africa

This rigorous and insightful volume provides comprehensive analysis and research findings on educational management challenges in East Africa, homing in on the interrelated areas of inclusion, gender equity, leadership and digital integration in schools and higher education institutions to foster a more equitable and innovative educational environment. The book explores how local innovations and indigenous knowledge systems can inform cross-regional dialogue and international comparative learning, identifying transferable strategies and cautionary lessons. Chapters take a deep dive into key issues affecting education systems internationally by showcasing case studies from Tanzania, Ethiopia and Rwanda and relating findings from the region to the broader international context, particularly the Global South. Situating the key themes of inclusion, gender equity, leadership and digital integration within the broader socio-economic and cultural context of East Africa, the book seeks to rectify the lack of representation of East African educational solutions in existing literature. By bridging local insights with global debates, the book highlights the potential for context-sensitive, inclusive and sustainable reform grounded in African realities and aspirations. Equipping readers with the knowledge needed to drive sustainable change in educational management, the book will be of use to scholars, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of educational management and administration, education and development, and the sociology of education. Educational administrators, policymakers and school leaders should also benefit from the volume's insights.

Stuart Busby is Director of Learning, Mercian Educational Trust, UK. He is currently completing his doctoral study of partnerships between English and Tanzanian schools at the University of Exeter, UK. Chrispina S. Lekule is an Associate Professor and the Vice Chancellor of Ruaha Catholic University. Christina Raphael is Senior Lecturer of Educational Management, Dar es Salaam University College of Education, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Introduction: Defining Challenges in Contemporary East African Educational Management 1. Anchoring the Discourse: Theoretical Foundations for Gender, Leadership, and Digital Integration in Global Education PART 1: Leadership 2. Exploring Strategic Management Strategies in Higher Learning Institutions: The Role of Motivation and Trust in Achieving Competitive Advantage in Tanzania 3. Interrogating Dyads in Becoming a teacher: Implications for Professional Development 4. Challenges and Factors Contributing to Female Teachers' Underrepresentation in Leadership Roles in Secondary Schools in Kigoma/Ujiji Municipality, Tanzania 5. Bridging the Gap: The Role of Teaching and Learning Resources in Training Competent Graduate Teachers in Tanzania 6 The Role of Transformational Leadership in Tanzanian School Reforms: Case Study the Ilemela Municipality PART 2: Inclusion 7. The Challenges of Education in Ethiopia by Ethnical, Belonging, and Socio-Political Controversies- A Call for Reform in Education and Curriculum Pedagogy 8. Working with the Local Community to Overcome the Challenges of Supporting Children with Additional Needs in Tanzanian Schools 9. Enhancing Inclusion in Higher Education: The Case of Zanzibar at the State University of Zanzibar 10. Inclusive Education in Rwanda: Schools' Strategies to Overcome Challenges 11. Bridging the Gender Gap in Academic Publication in Tanzanian Higher Education: Does Mentorship Matter? PART 3: Digital Integration 12. Generative AI in Primary and Secondary Education: Historical Context, Present Scenario and Future Directions in Zanzibar 13. Digital Parenting in Tanzanian Schools: Navigating Adolescence in the Digital Era 14. The Social Capital and Digital Divide among Lecturers and Learners in Universities in Tanzania: Can the Digital Divide be Bridged? 15. Barriers to ICT Integration in Primary School Administration: Perspectives from Tanzanian Head Teachers in Masasi District 16. AI Dilemma: Battling Innovation and Integrity-Student Perspectives from the State University of Zanzibar, Tanzania Conclusion