Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice at Three RUFORUM Universities
Abstract
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African agricultural universities have been heavily criticised
for not producing graduates with the skills needed by the modern
labour market. One of the perceived solutions advocated for
this problem is the greater use of experiential learning
approaches. After a short introduction to theory on experiential
learning, this paper describes practices at the agricultural
faculties at three RUFORUM Universities – Makerere
University in Uganda, Moi University in Kenya, and Bunda
College of Agriculture in Malawi. Particular focus is given to
teaching practice, student attachments and postgraduate
research, with suggestions on how to improve experiential
learning in each of these areas.
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