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Prof. Dr. Djénéba TRAORE & Prof. Moses Mbangwana

Panafrican Research Agenda on the Pedagogical

Integration of ICT - PanAf -

Emails: [email protected] / [email protected]

PanAf Website: www.panaf-edu.org

ERNWACA Website: www.ernwaca.org

ICT Education Policies in the PanAf

Project member countries

Title: ICT Education Policies in the PanAf Project ICT Education Policies in the PanAf Project member countriesmember countries

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 05/27/2011

Panafrican Research Agenda on the Pedagogical Integration of ICTs (PanAf) ��Joint Project:

•• Educational Research Network for Educational Research Network for

West and Central Africa (ERNWACA)West and Central Africa (ERNWACA)

•• University of MontrealUniversity of Montreal

ICT Education Policies in the PanAf Project ICT Education Policies in the PanAf Project

member countriesmember countries

12 Member Countries (Francophone, Anglophone & (Francophone, Anglophone & Lusophone)Lusophone)

�� Cameroun, Central African Republic, CongoCameroun, Central African Republic, CongoCameroun, Central African Republic, CongoCameroun, Central African Republic, Congo

Brazzaville, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali, Brazzaville, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali, Brazzaville, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali, Brazzaville, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali,

Mozambique, Ouganda, SMozambique, Ouganda, SMozambique, Ouganda, SMozambique, Ouganda, Séééénnnnéééégal, gal, gal, gal,

South Africa, ZambiaSouth Africa, ZambiaSouth Africa, ZambiaSouth Africa, Zambia

PanAf Project involves:PanAf Project involves:

�� 117 schools117 schools

�� 8940 educators8940 educators

�� 242 873 learners242 873 learners

Université de Montréal, CanadaEducational Research Network for Westand Central Africa (ERNWACA)• South Africa: School of Education,

University of the Witwatersrand• Côte-d’Ivoire: Ecole Normale

Supérieure, Abidjan• Congo: École Normale Supérieure,

Brazzaville• Egypt: Women's Faculty of Arts,

Sciences & Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo

• Kenya: School of Continuing and Distance Education, University of Nairobi

• Cameroun: Département de Sciences de l'Education, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Université de Yaoundé

• Ghana : School of Education of Winneba

• Mali: Département des Sciences de l'Éducation, Institut Supérieur de Formation et de Recherche Appliquée (ISFRA), Bamako

• Mozambique: Department of Evaluation & Research, National Institute for Education Development (INDE)

• Uganda: School of Adult Education & Communication Studies, Makerere University, Kampala

• République Centrafricaine: École Normale Supérieure, Bangui

• Sénégal: Faculté des Sciences et Technologies de l'Éducation et de la Formation (FASTEF), UniversitéCheikh Anta Diop de Dakar

• Gambie: University of the GambiaGambia

Partners

PanAf PanAf –– Phase 2Phase 2

Main Research QuestionMain Research Question

How, from whom and under what

circumstances can the pedagogical

integration of ICTs substantially

improve the quality of teaching and

learning at all levels and scales of

African education systems?

The development of an ObservatoryObservatory on ICT (http://www.observatoiretic.org) in African education is beside scientific publication the main activity of PanAf -2.

PanAf Observatory providesPanAf Observatory provides:

� Approximately 20 000 data-points;

� <180 indicators (qualitative and quantitative, national and institutional scale);

� 12 major themes (Policy, Access, Training, Use, Impact, Management, Gender, Language…)

In form ofIn form of:

• Statistics, Texts, Documents, Images, Audio, Video

• Downloadable scanned questionnaires and recorded interviews

� The analysis for the presentation was looked at bearing in mind the various indicators related to the national ICT policies in the PanAf Observatory

National PanAf research teams collected data National PanAf research teams collected data

in three in three ““blocksblocks”” of fieldwork:of fieldwork:

�Policy and National Indicators

�Quantitative institutional Indicators

�Interviews and Discussion Groups

Analytic FactsAnalytic Facts

� The presentation analyzes ICT policies and draft policies from 12 African countries of the project;

� Majority of the policies were developed using a participative approach;

� The Economic Commission for Africa was involved in producing a significant number of them;

�All countries see ICT as a means to solving many developmental problems and have thus generated visions and/or goals that implicate ICT in social and economic development;

� Thus ICTs will be involved for example in poverty eradication, health, better education and good governance;

�The policies indicate that the major constraints facing ICTs in Africa and which the countries intend to solve immediately include inadequate infrastructure, insufficient human resources and inadequate access;

�Plan to solve these problems include working in partnership with local and foreign investors as well as international organizations;

� To achieve this, many of the countries intend to set up necessary legal, institutional and regulatory frameworks and structures that motivate investors, facilitate the training of human resources, and produce an enabling and secure environment.

Further difficulties in the pedagogical integration of Further difficulties in the pedagogical integration of ICTs are:ICTs are:

� Lack of ICT policies in the education sector;

� Inability of the educational institutions to use ICTs in the teaching/learning activities in the classrooms as a result of lack of access of ICTs;

�Lack of training by the teachers.

6 Indicators6 Indicators

1. Availability of National ICT Policy Documents

2. Availability of Sector (Education) ICT Policy Documents

3. Availability of National Curriculum Focusing on ICT

4. ICT Resources (Connectivity, Equipment, Training) in Educational Institutions

5. Presence of ICT (in Education) in Local Development Plans

6. Country ICT-Connectivity Rank

1. 1. Availability of National ICT Policy DocumentsAvailability of National ICT Policy Documents

Country Ntl ICT

policy?

Policy Statement

Cameroon Yes Plan NICI du Cameroun [24] (2004-05-01)Stratégie de Développement National des Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication [87] (2007-09-28)

CAR Yes Politique, Stratégies et Plan d'actions de l‘Edification de la Société de l'Information en République Centrafricaine [108] (2006-08-08)Déclaration de Politique Sectorielle des TIC en RCA [76] (2007-03-09)

Congo Yes Stratégie Nationale pour le Développement des TIC [46] (2004-12-14)

Ghana Yes An Integrated ICT-led Socio-Economic Development Policy and Plan Development Framework for Ghana [31] (2003-07-01)Ghana ICT for Accelerated Development (IC4AD) Policy [271] (2008-12-19)

Ivory Coast Yes, in dvpt

Plan de Développement de l’Infrastructure Nationale de l’Informatique et de la Communication [33] (2000-07-01)

1. Availability of National ICT Policy Documents Availability of National ICT Policy Documents

Country Ntl ICT

Policy?Policy Statement

Kenya Yes National ICT Policy [37] (2006-01-01)Summary of ICT Policy on Learning [150] (2007-10-21)

Mali Yes Politique Nationale des TIC [21] (2004-09-01)

Mozambique Draft Policy for ICT [26] (2000-07-28)Implementation Strategy [134] (2007-09-25)

Senegal Yes Lettre de politique sectorielle [82] (2005-01-05)Loi d'orientation sur la Société de l'Information (LOSI) [266] (2008-12-11)

South Africa Yes ICASA Act, 2000 [18] (2000-05-01)Electronic Government: The Digital Future. A Public Service IT Policy Framework [128] (2001-02-25)ICT Empowerment Charter [228] (2005-05-01)Electronic Communications Act, 2005 [19] (2006-04-18)Policy on Free and Open Source Software in Government [227] (2006-08-01)

1. Availability of National ICT Policy Documents1. Availability of National ICT Policy Documents

Country Nlt ICT

Policy?Policy Statement

Uganda Yes National Information and Communication Technology Policy [42] (2003-10-01)National ICT MasterPlan_FinalReport 2006 [116] (2007-09-25)A Draft Broadcasting Policy [123] (2007-09-25)The Communications Policy [125] (2007-09-25)East African e-Government Strategy 2005 [133] (2007-09-25)Regional e-Government Framework [144] (2007-10-10)Uganda Country-based Research, Policy Support and Advocacy Partnerships for Pro-Poor ICT [145] (2007-10-10)INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY FOR UGANDA (Draft 2008) [356] (2009-04-16)

Zambia Yes,in dvpt

National Information and Communication Technology Policy [75] (2005-01-01)

2. Availability of Sector (Education) ICT Policy Documents2. Availability of Sector (Education) ICT Policy Documents

Country ICTE docs? Description

Cameroon Yes Stratégie de Mise en Œuvre de la politique des TIC dans le secteur de l'Education de Base 2007 2015 [98] (2007-05-18)ICT in Education Strategy Plan Final Draft Version 1.1 [80] (2007-08-31)Stratégie TIC minedub [81] (2007-08-31)National Education Strategy [163] (2007-11-21)

CAR No Travaux (Explications) [109] (2007-09-07)

Congo Yes Plan National d’Action de l’Education pour Tous [138] (2006-09-25)(Dostrapoge) [93] (2007-09-07)

Ghana Yes The Ghana ICT in Education Policy [272] (2008-12-19)

Ivory Coast Yes Attestation[293] (2009-02-23)

2. Availability of Sector (Education) ICT Policy 2. Availability of Sector (Education) ICT Policy

Documents Documents


Kenya Yes Kenya Education Sector Support Programme 2005-2010 [49] (2005-04-15)ICTs in Education Options Paper [47] (2005-06-16)National ICT Strategy for Education and Training [48] (2006-06-01)

Mali No Décret N°02-498 / P-RM du 16 Octobre 2002 [65] (2007-05-28)

Mozambique No The availability of sector (education) ICT policy documents [118] (2007-09-25)

Senegal No Premier Schéma Directeur d’Informatisation de l’Education [43] (2000-10-31)Etat d’avancement Schéma Directeur Informatique N°1 [44] (2006-02-28)

South Africa Yes Strategy for Information and Communication Technology in Education [124] (2001-09-25)Draft White Paper on e-Education [5] (2004-08-26)White Paper on e-Education [117] (2004-08-26)

2. Availability of Sector (Education) ICT Policy Documents2. Availability of Sector (Education) ICT Policy Documents


Uganda Yes Draft Policy for Information and Communication Technology in theEducation Sector [50] (2006-08-01)The Educational and ICT Policy [126] (2007-09-25)

Zambia / Data not available

3. 3. Availability of National Curriculum Focusing on ICT Availability of National Curriculum Focusing on ICT

(ICT as a Stand(ICT as a Stand--Alone Subject)Alone Subject)

Country Nat ICT

curricula?

Description

Cameroon No Programmes des enseignements des TIC [100] (2007-05-18)Programme d'enseignement des TIC au Ministère de l'Education de base [349] (2009-03-25)

CAR No En Travaux (Explications) [110] (2007-09-07)

Congo No Livret de l'étudiant de l'ENS [99] (1995-03-07)

Ghana Yes Data not available

Ivory Coast Yes Note de service [294] (2009-02-23)

Kenya Yes National curriculum documents on ICT [148] (2007-10-21)Summary of ICT Syllabus for Primary Teachers Colleges [149] (2007-10-21)



Country ICTE

Curricula?

Description

Mali No Aucun [66] (2007-05-28)

Mozambique No The availability of national curriculum focusing on ICT (ICT as a stand-alone subject) [120] (2007-09-25)

Senegal

Zambia No Data not available



Country ICTE

curricula?

Description

South Africa

Yes National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9 (Schools): Technology, Department of Education, 2002. [122] (2002-09-25)National Curriculum Statement, Grades 10 – 12 (General): Information Technology [121] (2003-09-25)National Curriculum Statement Grades 10-12 (General) Computer Applications Technology [214] (2003-09-25)South African National Education Portal [131] (2005-01-25)Computer Applications Technology: Grades 10-12 (General) Learning Programme Guidelines [215] (2008-01-31)Computer Applications Technology: Grades 10-12 (General) Assessment Guidelines [216] (2008-07-04)Computer Applications Technology Teacher Training Manual [217] (2008-07-04)



Country ICTE

curricula?

Description

South Africa

Information Technology Learning Programme Guidelines [218] (2008-07-04)Information Technology Assessment Guidelines [219] (2008-07-04)Information Technology Teacher Training Manual [220] (2008-07-04)Information Technology Examination Guidelines 2008 [222] (2008-07-05)National Certificate (Vocational) Matrix of Subjects [223] (2008-07-05)National Certificate (Vocational) - Curriculum - Systems Analysis [224] (2008-07-05)National Certificate (Vocational) - Curriculum - Computer Programming [225] (2008-07-05)National Certificate (Vocational) - Curriculum - Data Communication & Networking [226] (2008-07-05)

4.4. Availability of National Regulations or Incentives for ICT ResouAvailability of National Regulations or Incentives for ICT Resources rces

(connectivity, equipment, training) in Educational Institutions(connectivity, equipment, training) in Educational Institutions

Country Regulations /

Incentives?

Description

Cameroon Yes Règlements Nationaux pour l’utilisation des TIC dans les établissements scolaires [101] (2007-07-07)


Congo Yes Loi 25-95 du 17 novembre 1995 modifiant la Loi Scolaire n°008/90 du 6 septembre1990 [102] (1995-11-17)

Ghana Yes Ghana ICT in Education Policy [273] (2008-12-19)

Ivory Coast No Note de Circulaire [295] (2009-02-23)Formulaire pour pays [296] (2009-02-23)

Kenya Yes Incentives for ICT use in Teaching [147] (2007-10-21)

4.4. Availability of National Regulations or Incentives for ICT ResouAvailability of National Regulations or Incentives for ICT Resources rces

(connectivity, equipment, training) in Educational Institutions(connectivity, equipment, training) in Educational Institutions

Country Regulations /

Incentives?Description

Mali Yes Loi N° 05-046 [67] (2005-06-01)

Mozambique No Availability of national regulations or incentives for ICT resources (connectivity, equipment, training) in educationalinstitutions [127] (2007-09-25)

Senegal Yes Convention de partenariat entre la Sonatel et le Ministère de l'Education [113] (2001-07-31)Convention de partenariat entre la Sonatel et le Ministère de l'Education [114] (2001-07-31)Convention de partenariat Sonatel Ministère de l'Education [139] (2001-07-31)Convention de partenariat Sonatel Ministère de l"Education [140] (2001-07-31)Accord de partenariat entre Microsoft et le Ministère de l’Education [141] (2004-10-25)Convention de partenariat Sonatel Ministère de l'Education [151] (2007-10-24)

South Africa Yes Department of Education Strategic Plan 2008-2012 [213] (2008-07-04)Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme for Teacher Education (including ICTs) [221] (2008-07-04)

Uganda COMESA Coordination Framework [130] (2007-09-25)National ICT Policy Study 2005 [135] (2007-09-25)

Zambia No Data not available

5. Presence of ICT (in Education) in Local Development Plans5. Presence of ICT (in Education) in Local Development Plans

Country ICT in LDP? Description

Camerooun No Présence des TIC dans les Programmes Locaux de Développement en Education (2007-07-07)


Congo No Néant [104] (2007-09-07)

Ghana Yes Ghana ICT In Education Policy [275] (2008-12-19)

Ivory Coast / Data not available

Kenya Yes Presence of ICT in Local Education Development Plan [156] (2007-11-02)

5. Presence of ICT (in education) in local development plans5. Presence of ICT (in education) in local development plans

Country ICT in LDP? Description

Mali No Aucun [68] (2007-05-28)

Mozambique No ICT Presence in Local Education Development Plans [115] (2007-09-25)

Senegal Yes Les TIC dans les Inspections d'Académies (IA) [152] (2007-10-24)

South Africa / Data not available

Uganda / Data not available

Zambia / Data not available

6. Country ICT6. Country ICT--Connectivity Rank Connectivity Rank

Country ICT Development Index (IDI) Score Country ICT-Connectivity Index

Ranking

Cameroon 1,46 4

CAR NA NA

Congo 1,37 8

Ghana 1,63 2

Ivory Coast 1,41 5

Kenya 1,62 3

6. Country ICT6. Country ICT--Connectivity Rank Connectivity Rank

Country ICT Development Index (IDI)

Score

Country ICT-Connectivity Index Ranking

Mali 1,12 10

Mozambique 1,02 11

Senegal 1,38 7

South Africa 2,7 1

Uganda 1,21 9

Zambia 1,39 6

� The aim of the presentation is to encourage ICT policy within the institutions and at National level. ICT policies guide the implementation how to use, when to use and the importance of ICTs in Education.

� The implemented ICT policies has to be improved and updated.

� The impact will be that teachers will pedagogically integrate ICTs in their teaching process and guide students' learning.

THANK YOU

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