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South African Journal of Higher Education

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Volume 16(2) 2002
Table of Contents

Guest editorial

I M Ntshoe, Human Sciences Research Council 

7

National plan for higher education in South Africa: a programme for equity and redress or globalised competition and managerialism?

Perspectives on higher education

P Higgs, University of South Africa 

11

Nation building and the role of the university: a critical reflection

Abstract

Y Waghid, University of Stellenbosch 

18

Rationality and the role of the university: a response to Philip Higgs

Abstract

C Breen, University of Cape Town 

25

Re-Searching teaching: moving from gut feeling to disciplined conversation

Abstract

M Cronje, G J Jacobs & N Murdoch, Rand Afrikaans University 

32

Rewarding quality teaching in higher education: the evading dream?

Abstract

E Gouws, University of South Africa 

41

Entrepreneurship education: implications for teacher training

Abstract

L le Grange, University of Stellenbosch 

49

Education for sustainable living: a useful concept?

Abstract

M Mapesela, University of the Free State 

56

Is the proliferation of private colleges spelling doom for South African public higher education?

Abstract

R Osman & J Castle, College of Education & University of the Witwatersrand 

63

Recognition of prior learning: a soft option in higher education in South Africa?

Abstract

L J van der Westhuizen, University of the Orange Free State 

69

External and internal influences as driving forces and/or stumbling-blocks in the development of the South African quality assurance system nationally as well as institutionally

Abstract

T van Rooy, University of South Africa 

75

Recognition of prior learning (RPL): from principle to practice in higher education

Abstract

L Wright & S Murray, Rhodes University 

83

The principle of an NRF rating system for the humanities and social sciences: ameliorating "the judgment of Paris"

Abstract

P A P Nair, Technikon Witwatersrand 

94

A theoretical framework for an access programme encompassing further education training: remedy for educational wastage?

Abstract

Research in higher education

A Bisschoff & C A Bisschoff, Potchefstroom University for Christian 

104

Higher Education

Empirical evaluation of a forecasting model for successful facilitation on telematic learning programmes

Abstract

E S G Greyling, HC Geyser & C M Fourie, Rand Afrikaans University 

112

Self-directed learning: adult learners' perceptions and their study materials

Abstract

S N Imenda, M Kongolo & A S Grewal, University of the North, 

122

Vista University & University of Transkei

Factors contributing to declining enrolments at the University of Transkei

Abstract

Y Kotze & C Dreyer, Potchefstroom University for CHE 

130

Concerns of lecturers delivering distance education via emerging technologies

Abstract

A C Lessing & S Schulze, University of South Africa 

139

Postgraduate supervision and academic support: students' perceptions

Abstract

C P Loubser & J M Dreyer, University of South Africa 

150

Ensuring the right to a healthy environment through school involvement in rural areas: the case of a higher education institution

Abstract

L Louw, J K Bosch & D J L Venter, University of Port Elizabeth 

158

Employers' perceptions of the profile of MBA graduates

Abstract

A Mji, University of South Africa 

166

What influences students to university education? Insights from the horse's mouth

Abstract

Madéle Tait, S van Eeden & Mark Tait, University of Port Elizabeth & Vista University

177

An exploratory study on the perceptions of previously educationally disadvantaged first year learners of law regarding university education

Abstract

B Taylor & G Harris, University of Natal 

183

The efficiency of South African universities: a study based on the analytical review technique

Abstract

The practice of higher education

E Alant, University of Pretoria 

193

Transdisciplinary training on the web: an exploration

Abstract

S E Koch, C D Foxcroft, A S R Watson, B B Seymour & M Streicher

198

University of Port Elizabeth

The value of a computerised learner information database system to foster development and accountability through information sharing

Abstract

T Wood, University of the Western Cape 

205

Organisation of the programme-based academy

Abstract

Book reviews

Y Waghid, University of Stellenbosch 

212

Review article: Mapping collaborative and critical university teacher and student voices in action: Reconstructing professionalism in university teaching: teachers and learners in action edited by Melanie Walker.

L le Grange, University of Stellenbosch 

220

Rethinking truth by Higgs, P & Smith, J

Yusef Waghid, University of Stellenbosch 

221

African voices in education by Higgs, P, Vakalisa, N C G, Mda, T V & Assie-Lumumba, N T


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