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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Olekoima on October 28, 2014, 04:18:12 PM

Title: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: Olekoima on October 28, 2014, 04:18:12 PM

In Summary

    The Commission for University Education (CUE) said the new guidelines would be adopted by all universities, including those owned by private investors, and implemented over five years.
    Lecturers with master’s degrees have been reduced to tutorial or junior research fellows.
    This brings to an end the current criteria where each university had a different formula of promoting and appointing lecturers.

http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Regulator-says-only-PhDs-will-lecture-in-varsity/-/996/2502034/-/6pq5ckz/-/index.html

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: Olekoima on October 28, 2014, 04:19:10 PM

Yes, this is the right thing to do.

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: Omollo on October 28, 2014, 04:37:22 PM

He is free to implement the civil service like criteria in public universities. But should stay well clear of private universities that should be free to apply their own criteria. I think Commission is overreaching its mandate.

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: Georgesoros on October 28, 2014, 05:08:43 PM

In some areas experience can replace PHD.

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: RV Pundit on October 28, 2014, 05:11:58 PM

They will stifle growth of universities....we need all sort of universities offering all sort of degrees...like India. Those who want quality degrees will go to UONs..those who want to get community college degree..will go to MKU. The employers will chose who to hire..

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: Omollo on October 28, 2014, 05:18:17 PM

That brings to mind William Faulkner. He never graduated.

Quote from: Parkerpen on October 28, 2014, 05:08:43 PM

In some areas experience can replace PHD.

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: Georgesoros on October 28, 2014, 06:55:02 PM

PHD will never replace experience. Even in top universities they hire emeritus without PHD to teach some courses. Experience matters

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: kadame on October 29, 2014, 01:11:59 PM

I don't get why someone with a Masters cannot teach a Bachelors course in her area of expertise. Many lecturers with masters are enrolled for a PHD, anyway, are they not?

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: kadame on October 29, 2014, 01:15:38 PM

Quote from: Parkerpen on October 28, 2014, 06:55:02 PM

PHD will never replace experience. Even in top universities they hire emeritus without PHD to teach some courses. Experience matters

I agree. There is a stark difference between pure academics and those with a great deal of practical experience. But I think it also depends on the actual subject/course.

Title: Re: Regulator says only PhDs will lecture in varsity
Post by: RV Pundit on October 29, 2014, 02:24:07 PM

Beside i doubt we have enough PHDS to fill lecturer positions. And those PHD will be paid significantly higher salaries leading to more expensive education.