Computer Science Education in Selected Countries from Sub-Saharan Africa
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2024-02-20
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ACM Inroads
Abstract
Computer Science education in sub-Saharan Africa has
evolved over the past decades. The number of institutions
offering distinct undergraduate programs has grown, thus
increasing the number of students enrolling in the computer
science discipline. Several computer science degree programs
have emerged with one of the objectives being to satisfy the
growing demand for local talent and skills. In this paper, we
provide a snapshot of the evolution of undergraduate computer
science education in selected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
over the past 20+ years and an overview of the developments
in computer science education and observed trends. The
setup of educational institutions in Africa and the operational
context requires unique modalities for the design and delivery
of computer science education that meets the demands of the
industry, amongst others. This paper provides insights into
the best practices in the computer science curricula in the
selected countries, as well as an overview of the pedagogical
and delivery approaches to computer science education. The
paper highlights case studies from institutions in the selected
countries, namely Uganda, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania,
and Kenya with a consolidated summary of the current and
emerging challenges and opportunities in all these countries.
The paper concludes by providing persectives on the future
landscape of computer science in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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This research article was published in ACM Inroads, Volume 15, Issue 1, 2024
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Research Subject Categories::TECHNOLOGY