Barriers to learning in South African higher education : some photovoice perspectives
Published Article === South Africa underwent political reform in 1994 from an apartheid government to a democratic state. Former white universities, known for their high standards and academic excellence, experienced an influx of black students who previously were excluded from these institutions. T...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-cut-oai-ir.cut.ac.za-11462-5822016-03-16T03:59:04Z Barriers to learning in South African higher education : some photovoice perspectives Steyn, M.G. Kamper, G.D. Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein Learning barriers Higher education Previously disadvantaged students Student support Academic coping skills Published Article South Africa underwent political reform in 1994 from an apartheid government to a democratic state. Former white universities, known for their high standards and academic excellence, experienced an influx of black students who previously were excluded from these institutions. This article reports on a study which investigated the extent of learning barriers that previously disadvantaged black students at a renowned higher education institution experience, and endeavours to determine the learning support they need in order to succeed academically. A qualitative approach was followed and data were gathered by means of focus group interviews and participants' photo portfolios. The data were interpreted with reference to recent perceptions on adult learning, particularly in the African context. Implications for higher education in general are indicated. 2015-10-01T08:58:44Z 2015-10-01T08:58:44Z 2011 2011 Article 16844998 http://hdl.handle.net/11462/582 en_US Journal for New Generation Sciences;Vol 9, Issue 1 Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 612 987 bytes, 1 file Application/PDF Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein |
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Published Article === South Africa underwent political reform in 1994 from an apartheid government to a democratic state. Former white universities, known for their high standards and academic excellence, experienced an influx of black students who previously were excluded from these institutions. This article reports on a study which investigated the extent of learning barriers that previously disadvantaged black students at a renowned higher education institution experience, and endeavours to determine the learning support they need in order to succeed academically. A qualitative approach was followed and data were gathered by means of focus group interviews and participants' photo portfolios. The data were interpreted with reference to recent perceptions on adult learning, particularly in the African context. Implications for higher education in general are indicated. |
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Barriers to learning in South African higher education : some photovoice perspectives |
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Barriers to learning in South African higher education : some photovoice perspectives |
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Barriers to learning in South African higher education : some photovoice perspectives |
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