,ICH4801 Assignment 1,2,3,AND 4 ALL IN ONE
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS ASSIGNMENT 1 UPTO 4 OF
ICH4801
ICH4801 ASSIGNMENT 1
Question 1: Comparative and International Education
1.1 Define the following concepts in your own words. Provide the
source of your definition in each instance.
1.1.1 African socialism (5)
1.1.2 Comparative education (5)
1.1.1 African Socialism (5 marks)
African socialism refers to a political and economic ideology that seeks
to blend traditional African communal values with modern socialist
principles. It emphasizes community ownership, social justice, and self-
reliance while rejecting class struggles and extreme state control.
African socialism promotes equality, cooperation, and indigenous
development, often incorporating cultural elements such as ubuntu
(humanity) and solidarity.
Source: Nyerere, J. (1967). Ujamaa: Essays on Socialism. Oxford
University Press.
, 1.1.2 Comparative Education (5 marks)
Comparative education is the field of study that examines educational
systems, policies, and practices across different countries or regions to
identify similarities, differences, and best practices. It uses
interdisciplinary approaches to analyze how historical, cultural,
economic, and political factors influence education globally. The goal is
to improve educational outcomes and inform policy development by
learning from diverse educational models.
Source: Bray, M., Adamson, B., & Mason, M. (2014). Comparative
Education Research: Approaches and Methods. Springer.
1.2 Write a short paragraph on each of the following topics:
1.2.1 The purpose of comparative education (3)
1.2.2 The uses and abuses of comparative education (3)
1.2.3 The aims and objectives of education in India (3)
1.2.4 The aims and objectives of education in Chile (3)
1.2.5 Education in Tanzania has largely been guided by the ideology of
Ujamaa (3)
1.2.1 The purpose of comparative education
Comparative education aims to analyze and compare different education
systems globally to identify best practices, improve educational policies,
and promote innovation in teaching and learning. It helps educators and
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS ASSIGNMENT 1 UPTO 4 OF
ICH4801
ICH4801 ASSIGNMENT 1
Question 1: Comparative and International Education
1.1 Define the following concepts in your own words. Provide the
source of your definition in each instance.
1.1.1 African socialism (5)
1.1.2 Comparative education (5)
1.1.1 African Socialism (5 marks)
African socialism refers to a political and economic ideology that seeks
to blend traditional African communal values with modern socialist
principles. It emphasizes community ownership, social justice, and self-
reliance while rejecting class struggles and extreme state control.
African socialism promotes equality, cooperation, and indigenous
development, often incorporating cultural elements such as ubuntu
(humanity) and solidarity.
Source: Nyerere, J. (1967). Ujamaa: Essays on Socialism. Oxford
University Press.
, 1.1.2 Comparative Education (5 marks)
Comparative education is the field of study that examines educational
systems, policies, and practices across different countries or regions to
identify similarities, differences, and best practices. It uses
interdisciplinary approaches to analyze how historical, cultural,
economic, and political factors influence education globally. The goal is
to improve educational outcomes and inform policy development by
learning from diverse educational models.
Source: Bray, M., Adamson, B., & Mason, M. (2014). Comparative
Education Research: Approaches and Methods. Springer.
1.2 Write a short paragraph on each of the following topics:
1.2.1 The purpose of comparative education (3)
1.2.2 The uses and abuses of comparative education (3)
1.2.3 The aims and objectives of education in India (3)
1.2.4 The aims and objectives of education in Chile (3)
1.2.5 Education in Tanzania has largely been guided by the ideology of
Ujamaa (3)
1.2.1 The purpose of comparative education
Comparative education aims to analyze and compare different education
systems globally to identify best practices, improve educational policies,
and promote innovation in teaching and learning. It helps educators and
