explain how the following philosopher shaped current African education system
a)Julius Nyerere
b)Mobutu sese seko kanda uasabanga
c)Jomo Kenyatta
Answers
Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere was popularly known as "Teacher"
Explanation:
Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere was the first President of Tanzania. He is considered one of Africa's most influential leaders. He declined titles and privileges, and enjoyed a simple life. He insisted people call him 'Teacher.'
Nyerere’s wanted to promote rational approaches to education in the sense that education should arouse curiosity and provoke inquiry. Old assumptions and established practices are to be challenged, such that humans should be able to think for himself, make his own decisions and execute these decisions. The education system targeted the cultivation of ‘self’ that is free and self dependent.
Explanation:
The philosophers mentioned in the question statement, were all intellectual people who promoted education and made significant impact on African education system.
Julius Nyerere was the first president of Tanzania. During their time, they focused on non conventional modes of education, they said that education was not a single way learning, rather students should challenge what they learn and what is their purpose of getting education. They bascially brought a mindset change in education system from traditional thought