This compelling anthology illuminates the transformative role of education research in Africa, presenting a bricolage of studies by scholarship holders of the East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for Educational Research Methodologies and Management (CERM-ESA). Bridging insights from these two regions, the book examines the vital intersections between education, society and culture, with a focus on fostering sustainable educational reform and empowering local communities.

At the heart of the book is a shared commitment to evolving higher education in Africa through collaborative, context-sensitive research.

Anchored by the partnership of five universities across two continents, CERM-ESA's initiatives support capacity-building and innovation in African educational contexts, working directly with schools, communities and policymakers to address the unique challenges of the continent. With themes ranging from indigenous methodologies and climate change education to gender equity and academic resilience, the chapters showcase diverse and locally relevant approaches that inform and inspire change across educational sectors.

Targeted toward education researchers, policymakers and practitioners invested in African development, Education Research in African Contexts offers an in-depth exploration of educational methodologies that honour traditions while embracing progressive change. The book provides invaluable insights for educators and leaders seeking to support responsive, impactful education systems.

Through critical reflection and innovative research, the volume reimagines educational paradigms that respect African realities, encouraging readers to explore new possibilities for inclusive and transformative research.

HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa have led to the implementation of several prevention initiatives, with sexuality education being hailed as the vaccine against new HIV infections. However, few studies have been conducted on teachers' preparedness, experiences and the effectiveness of teacher-delivered sexuality education in African schools. Even fewer studies take a gendered perspective on teachers' experiences of teaching this value-laden subject area. This book, therefore, provides a gendered analysis of women's experiences of teaching sexuality education in rural schools and the current im/possibility of woman teacher-hood in sexuality education. It highlights the gender dynamics characteristic of rural patriarchal societies and how they are implicated in sexuality education. This book should be useful to professionals in teacher education and curriculum development fields, gender and sexuality studies, as well as anyone interested in the prevention of HIV through sexuality education