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Mwaniki, M. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2010
World geo-economics of the last two decades have seriously impacted on governments' capability to finance university teaching, research and community engagement, especially in the developing world. Over the same period however, the demands and expectations exerted on universities by government and society have increased phenomenally. To meet these…
Descriptors: Donors, School Community Relationship, Community Cooperation, Information Science
Steyn, H.; Wolhuter, C. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2010
Many schools in South Africa are dysfunctional, or at least do not function optimally. This statement could be substantiated by just citing statistics about failure rates, school drop-out rates, school violence, matric pass rates, learner absenteeism, educator absenteeism or the incidence of discipline problems and the effect thereof on educators.…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Educational Planning, Comparative Education, Foreign Countries
Matshedisho, K. R. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2010
This article argues that even though the experiences of disabled students have programmatic implications, their needs should not be isolated from other students'. Instead they should be understood as part of the student life cycle within the pluralistic paradigm of education. In demonstrating the argument this article will: (a) outline some of the…
Descriptors: Models, Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Educational Experience
Akhurst, J.; Liebenberg, M. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2009
This article integrates previous research findings and theory to reflect on the limitations of traditional career counselling for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. It highlights the many challenges faced by students as they adjust to the university environment, and proposes a constructivist approach as more appropriate for career…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Foreign Countries, Career Counseling, Models
Grant, T. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2008
The commerce faculty at the University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a 1-year, postgraduate management diploma that is regarded as a mini-MBA. It appeals to a wide variety of mainly English-as-second language (ESL) students. In the past, core course diploma lecturers in marketing, tourism and leisure, enterprise management and sport management…
Descriptors: Assignments, Curriculum Design, Core Curriculum, Collegiality
Loots, A. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2008
The evaluation of educational or social programmes is paramount for establishing success or impact in higher education. Evaluation questions about programme goals (e.g. better performance of first-year students) or about the quality of programme strategies (design and implementation) and effectiveness of delivery (coordinator inputs and…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Higher Education, Models, Research Methodology
Cornelissen, J. J.; van Wyk, A. S. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2007
Professional socialisation refers to the acquisition of values, attitudes, skills and knowledge pertaining to a profession. This article reviews the definition and conceptualisation of professional socialisation through anticipatory and formal professional socialisation processes. It describes the core elements of professional socialisation such…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Higher Education, Socialization, Models
Imenda, S. N. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2006
This article looks at knowledge production in higher education (HE) from the point of view of how a given HE institution defines itself within the broader context of "the idea of a university". In this regard, the article makes a critical analysis and interpretation of the literature on the central question of "the idea of a university", and the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Criticism, Universities, Educational History
Slabbert, J. A.; Gouws, D. G. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2006
An introductory course in on tertiary level inadvertently sets the scene for the demands of the corresponding profession. Unfortunately, it seems as though these courses do not prepare learners adequately to acquire the demanding professional competences required for professional success. This problem has been a subject of contention especially in…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Higher Education, Accounting, Office Occupations Education