Challenges of First-Year Extended Curriculum Programme Students at a University in South Africa

International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 22(4), С. 178 - 194

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2023

The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) is an academic foundation programme established and supported by South Africa’s Department of Higher Education Training as a route enabling environment for educationally disadvantaged, underprepared, unprepared, at-risk students to access succeed in higher education. However, beyond the concerns enrolled on this programme, there are social issues that could hinder success students. This study examines challenges selected university Africa. Using qualitative research method, data was collected following focus group discussion comprising twelve groups Faculty Management Commerce ECP first-year found face number including information asymmetry, mismatch between high school subjects courses, transitioning from setting, inadequate unequal support, stigmatization. findings imply need guidance counselling choice future career at level, awareness about ECP, strengthened support improving integration boosting students’ self-confidence. Government institutions introduce educational anti-stigma interventions correct individuals’ society’s misinformed perceptions programmes promote potential possibilities programme.

Язык: Английский

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Integrating technology in teaching and learning practices: students’ competencies

South African Computer Journal, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 35(1)

Опубликована: Июль 31, 2023

Technology usage in teaching and learning is not a new pedagogical practice the benefits of its adoption are noted literature. However, an area that often neglected when integrating technology into competency level would-be learners or students. This study investigated student levels based on factors such as their prior exposure to computers availability facilitating conditions human technical support. The adopted descriptive approach was quantitative nature. Data collected from 368 students by means questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were obtained through analysis computer-based assessment acceptance model (CBAAM) adopted. results showed provisioning technology-integrated academic environment positively influences use technology. Furthermore, significantly impacts environment.

Язык: Английский

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Teachers’ Readiness towards the Integration of Information and Communications Technology in Teaching and Learning of Engineering Graphics and Design in KwaZulu-Natal

Research in Social Sciences and Technology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 8(3), С. 176 - 195

Опубликована: Сен. 18, 2023

The integration of information and communications technology (ICT) into the education system has led to changes in way teaching learning are conducted. These have necessitated need for teachers ICT skills that would help them integrate (T&L). Hence, this qualitative study was conducted investigate state readiness Engineering Graphics Design (EGD) T&L uMgungundlovu secondary schools. Convenience sampling employed select nine EGD partake study. Semi-structured interviews classroom observations were used collect data. Data gathered from subjected thematic analysis, data reported descriptively. findings revealed District ready EGD, as they indicated lessons is essential. further a shortage resources lack among teachers, which hinder successful ICT. recommends Department Basic Education (DBE) provide with training so those who technically disadvantaged can be equipped relevant skills. DBE give schools an AutoCAD license, it been proven useful tool.

Язык: Английский

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South African health sciences students’ perspectives on utilisation, constraints and future possibilities of mHealth and e-Learning

Discover Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 2(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2023

Abstract The global COVID-19 pandemic has added considerable complexity to the education and training of health care professionals as well patient care. Literature suggests that e-Learning mobile (mHealth) technologies have great potential, but research studies are sparse, especially in low- middle-income countries. paper presents South African science students’ perceptions importance, relevance, constraints future possibilities mHealth. Students from five universities participated a modified Delphi. first phase student focus groups interviews (n = 5), established baseline experiences mHealth during post-COVID-19. These findings informed design an online survey 155) for second study. majority students were familiar with e-Learning, less so mHealth; however most believed both be beneficial complement theoretical clinical teaching. Reasons integrated Learning Management System (LMS), also known virtual learning environments, include increased flexibility, access enhanced learning; issues anxiety, reduced interactivity, absence context lack discipline- or profession-specific features reasons against. perceived importance particular tools highlighted. will contribute redesign work-integrated curricula development inclusive, student-centred, sciences-specific multi-modal LMS directed towards student-centred while addressing concerns around digital divide social justice.

Язык: Английский

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Societal factors impacting young Black men in South Africa

Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(4), С. 377 - 395

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2024

Purpose This study employs the social ecology model to comprehensively explore complex challenges young Black men face in South Africa and aims highlight importance of collaboration addressing these multifaceted issues. Design/methodology/approach A multidisciplinary approach combines insights from sociology, education health literature with regard government reports academic data, provides a holistic analysis faced by men. Furthermore, it emphasises formal informal learning, environmental influences disparities. Findings Young encounter throughout their developmental journey, including limited family support, educational barriers, financial constraints, societal expectations Therefore, among stakeholders is essential for creating an equitable inclusive environment that supports development. Originality/value research comprehensive understanding emphasising interconnectedness education, economic empowerment healthcare. Future should focus on longitudinal studies, cultural international comparisons, informing evidence-based interventions more society.

Язык: Английский

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Online Learning Support as a Pedagogical Strategy for Student Learning in the Developing Universities in South Africa: A Literature Review

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2024

There is limited evidence showing how developing universities in South Africa have successfully adopted and effectively used online learning to support students for positive experiences. Presently, there are numerous challenging factors with regards Information Communication Technology (ICT) adoption African universities. The purpose of this paper was investigate the extent student at Africa. study resides an interpretive framework from a philosophical perspective as it adopts hermeneutic framework, literature obtained being classified, mapped, critically assessed, themes arguments developed. scant studies conducted published between 2000 2024 on pedagogical strategy findings resulted five emerging review. These major include lack ICT governance; poor digital infrastructure; skills; budget constraints; accessibility inclusivity challenges. This expected significant impact development universities' policies practices. It will also contribute strategies frameworks academics scientific knowledge scholars should perceive context

Язык: Английский

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Final year oral hygiene students’ perceptions and reflections on experiential learning in a special needs oral health care program

BMC Oral Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2024

Oral health care programs offer a platform for experiential learning that include prospects skills development; opportunities knowledge application and the creation of an awareness community responsibilities. Gaining experience in special needs patients is ideally achieved through exposure settings such as school community. This study investigated perceptions reflections by final year oral hygiene students need's program at University Western Cape. incorporated concurrent triangulation design included Hygiene who participated program. Students completed on-line self-administered questionnaire, reflective journal focus group discussion. All respondents understood concept learning. The predominant dispositions emerged student adaptation, awareness, empathy, which were regarded particularly important personal growth. With regards to academic growth, facets confidence, theory translation, clinical skill development improved communication identified critical elements development. Challenges lack cooperation from learners kills non-verbal communication. An increased strong willingness participate projects was also reported amongst respondents. opportunity school-based invaluable children well students. -based supported growth it provided authentic opportunities; facilitated professional development, competence, enhanced problem solving raised on social responsibility. experienced pertained with children. Suggestions maintaining access initiatives, ongoing rotation are positioned provide promotive preventive individuals. Schools ideal facilitate settings.

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of the factors influencing the self-efficacy of final year students of computer science in Southwest Nigeria

Ukrainian Journal of Educational Studies and Information Technology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(3), С. 22 - 34

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024

This study investigates the influence of gender, previous computing knowledge, institution type and interpersonal skills on self-efficacy final year students Computer Science in Southwest, Nigeria. Leveraging survey data collected from 408 across 9 universities, research provides empirical evidence into some factors associated with undergraduate students. The findings revealed that knowledge influences while does not differ gender school type. Implications for both curriculum developers were discussed, need to enhance workplace competitiveness was underscored.

Язык: Английский

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Computer-Based Assessments in Higher Education: Challenges and Remediations

2021 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 13

Опубликована: Май 20, 2024

Язык: Английский

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From Risks to Adoption: Unraveling U.S. Consumer Behavior in C2C Online Secondhand Marketplaces

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

The growth of secondhand product sales has surged in recent years, underscoring the importance marketplaces. Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) platforms represent a new era these This study investigates factors influencing U.S. consumers' behaviors towards utilizing C2C online marketplaces, employing Unified Theory Acceptance and Use Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework, which is widely used to understand adoption technology or innovations. Given inherent risks associated with sharing personal financial information, as well uncertainties between buyers sellers, variable perceived risk was also included study. A comprehensive survey conducted via Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), yielding 517 responses from diverse sample participants. findings reveal several significant consumer behavior. However, despite role social media connecting users, visiting, buying, selling marketplaces did not show substantial impact. emphasizes need incorporate into UTAUT2 model gain deeper understanding behavior Practical implications highlight necessity for marketplace enhance trust reduce through well-designed information ecosystems. study's limitations future research directions are discussed, emphasizing further exploring demographic influences integrating additional variables enrich

Язык: Английский

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