15 articles in this issue
N. Davids,Y. Waghid
The faculty in which we are based offers two initial teacher training programmes: the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE); and the four-year BEd qualification ? allowing students to pursue a specialisation in either the foundation or intermediate... see more
K.L. Frizelle
This article is a piece of “self-reflexive action work”. In it, I critically explore the pedagogical value of infusing my personal narrative and embodiment as a queer person into the content of a series of lectures on sexuality and gender. In an academic ... see more
I. Karsten,M. van der Merwe,K. Steenekamp
This article proffers consideration of multiple factors by higher education institutions to address the complex challenge of preparing students for the changing world of work. We argue that student support should be holistic, offering academic as well as ... see more
M.E. Kisansa,M.H. Lubinga
Background and objectives: Poor research output is a major issue at some South African Universities especially among medical postgraduate students. A number of students struggle to complete the research component, which is a requirement for registration w... see more
M. Madden,K.K. Govender
In order to remain competitive in a global technological revolution, the learning and development departments of businesses are focusing on the emerging concept of micro-learning, to support the fast-paced, multitask orientated and digitally savvy learner... see more
M.A. Makumane,S.B. Khoza
It has been suggested that the curriculum development process should focus on three factors: people, programmes and process in order to achieve the idealised goals. In other words, for a curriculum to be successfully enacted, it should encompass societal ... see more
C. Martinez-Vargas
Decolonial rhetoric has enveloped the South African academic world advocating for cognitive justice. Debates have increased exponentially, highlighting the complexities of the theme and the diversity of positionalities towards a decolonial solution. Thus,... see more
E.O. Mashile,A. Fynn,M. Matoane
The discourses surrounding student success and risk have shifted emphasis from the concept of risk as residing with student attributes, aptitudes and socio-economic history to the concept of contextualized risk, which is a result of the interaction ... see more
N.F. Mashiyi,L. Meda,A. Swart
This report forms part of a larger project that investigated lecturer and student conceptions of decolonisation and decolonisation of curricula at subject level in a South African higher education institution. The study adopted an interpretive paradigm an... see more
A. Mhlahlo
This article reflects on my supervision experience of students conducting their one-year research projects at Honours level in the Department of Development Studies at Nelson Mandela University from 2016 to 2018. My conclusion is that students who a... see more
J.M. Ontong,A. Bruwer
Promoting critical thinking skills in the higher education setting is noted as a key skill required by students. Using a questionnaire approach, this study examined whether first-year students perceived the use of past assessments in preparation for upcom... see more
Z. Orth,B. van Wyk,M. Andipatin
In April 2016, the #Endrapeculture protests spread across South African university campuses. These protests raised awareness of university policies regarding rape and sexual assault cases on campus. The protesters accused the university management of perp... see more
H.N. Phillips,J. Condy
This interpretive study is situated within a qualitative paradigm. The sample included four education faculties in South Africa. Data collection instruments comprised of focus-group and semi-structured interviews. Data was collected from final-year BEd st... see more
K. Ramsarghey
One of the main roles of universities is to facilitate quality teaching and learning in accordance with applicable professional and academic standards. Academic departments are required to ensure that qualifying teaching staff possess the necessary experi... see more
R. Rudman,N.D. Sexton
The information revolution, where the evolution of technology has a pervasive impact on all aspects of life and business, is upon us. The private sector has embraced new technologies, presenting opportunities while also giving rise to new risks. Alt... see more