African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979 – Group II Report on the Case Study on Rural Vocational Education
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1979-07-02
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This Group II report from the African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research (Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979) discusses a case study on rural vocational education. The group expressed concerns over limited preparation time, noted the importance of understanding historical materialism (HM) to identify and solve research problems, and highlighted the need to align research findings with practical action. The discussion addressed the relationship between church ideology and liberation-focused research, the integration of education with economic and manpower needs, and the political context of research dissemination. The group also emphasized the importance of research credibility and strategizing to ensure findings lead to meaningful action.
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The report reflects on the challenges in participatory research, particularly the timing of agenda distribution, the importance of ideological alignment, and ensuring that research informs actionable outcomes. It emphasizes that rural vocational education should be viewed within the larger economic and political contexts. Additionally, the report suggests strategies to enhance the credibility of participatory research and mitigate risks of rejection from establishments or sponsoring agencies.
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Participatory Research, Rural Vocational Education, Research Methodology, Education and Economy, Manpower Training, Church vs. Public Sector, Research Credibility, Action Research
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(1979). African Regional Workshop on Participatory Research, Mzumbe, 2nd - 7th July, 1979 – Group II Report on the Case Study on Rural Vocational Education.