Dr. Nekpen Okhawere | Breaking Boundaries with Qualitative Research in Africa - S4E15

In this enlightening episode of the Visions & Tones Podcast, join Dr. T as he engages in a captivating discussion with Dr. Nekpen Okhawere, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Benin, Nigeria. Dr. Okhawere shares her journey from the corporate world to academia, emphasizing her passion for teaching and research, particularly in qualitative methods.

Dr. Okhawere addresses the scarcity of qualitative research in Nigeria, in Africa, explaining cultural and systematic challenges while highlighting her determination to advocate for qualitative and mixed-method approaches.

This episode delves into the importance of having an academic voice, exploring the impact of qualitative research in answering nuanced questions, and the role of collaborations in challenging misconceptions and driving change in educational practices across Africa.

You can access the work of Dr. Nekpen Okhawere here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=D7xKST0AAAAJ&hl 

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