ERIC Number: EJ1132828
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1948-5891
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Beyond Professionalizing the Agricultural Curriculum for Poverty Alleviation and Prosperity: A Case Study of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the Catholic University Institute of Buea
Kima, Laetitia Ako; Mobit, Mbohjim Othniel; Ndzeshala, Takwi Solange; Itoe, Salome Mokabe; Bernard, Nyindem Asongwe
Journal of Catholic Higher Education, v35 n2 p159-174 Sum 2016
Education has been recognized as crucial for poverty alleviation through the harnessing of human formation and creativity. However, limited success has been achieved in Cameroon under traditional university approaches, as evidenced by a high unemployment rate among graduates and concerns about the lack of business ethics and values (professionalism). With these challenges in mind, the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SANR) at the Catholic University Institute of Buea drew inspiration from several sources to develop a curriculum with community relevance. The model emphasis value chain systems focused on formation of "agripreneurs" with new mindsets, while attracting more youth participation. The three phases of the SANR Model are tailored to harness youth creativity and promote a shift in their approach to career options and job creation. The SANR Model highlights the role of the lecturer as change agent, mentor, and support for the student's formation. This implies that professionalism, level of literacy, and rate of productive education of faculty and students are influenced.
Descriptors: Poverty, Agricultural Education, Catholics, Church Related Colleges, Natural Resources, Agricultural Production, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Models, Employment Potential, Literacy, College Faculty, College Students, Teacher Role, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Foreign Countries, Alumni, Feedback (Response), School Business Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Cameroon
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