The Vicious Circle of Quality in Ethiopian Higher Education

Authors

  • Ayenachew Woldegiyorgis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.90.10001

Keywords:

higher education, quality, Ethiopia, massification, expansion

Abstract

While Ethiopian higher education is hailed for its expansion in the past years, its quality remains seriously challenged. The supply of low quality teachers and ill-prepared students, along with the high demand for new teachers forcing the government to massively recruit mediocre graduates, continues the vicious circle. 

Author Biography

Ayenachew Woldegiyorgis

Ayenachew A. Woldegiyorgis is a doctoral student and graduate assistant at the Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, US.

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Published

2017-06-06

How to Cite

Woldegiyorgis, A. (2017). The Vicious Circle of Quality in Ethiopian Higher Education. International Higher Education, (90), 18–19. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.90.10001

Issue

No. 90 (2017)

Section

Africa Focus: Ethiopia and Uganda

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