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    The need for an educational paradigm shift in sub-Saharan Africa
    (HAMK Unlimited Professional, 2023-12-21) Ojok, Karlo; Kimatu, Josphert N.; Mutambo, James; Okidi, Lawrence; Ruhiu, Samuel; Määttänen, Satu; Laitinen, Eija
    Teachers have traditionally been regarded as transmitters and learners as receivers of knowledge. This paradigm is now shaken up with calls to reform the pedagogical practices from teacherdominated to learner-centered methods, to improve the quality of education, and subsequently employment opportunities of graduates. This article discusses the current status quo of teaching and learning in African higher education institutions, and the knowledge required to facilitate an educational paradigm shift towards student-centered methods. In an effort to jumpstart this paradigm shift, the article proposes a research study on teaching perceptions, to determine the factors that contribute to implementing student-centered approaches.