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1	A management model for the recognition of prior learning (RPL) at the university of South Africa Janakk, Lisa 11 1900 (has links) This study explored the implementation of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) at Unisa by investigating the strengths and weaknesses of the RPL methodology, instruments and processes when taking students through the RPL process. The successes and challenges experienced by the RPL academic advisors and the academic assessors were determined and guidelines provided for the effective implementation of RPL at Unisa. The empirical research design was exploratory within a qualitative framework employing participant observation, focus group interviewing, individual interviewing and the distribution of questionnaires that consisted of open-ended questions. The research sample comprised 26 purposefully selected participants. With regard to the research findings, the challenges include a lack of administrative support, a lack of support from top management and the academic staff, and a lack of communication between management and the RPL department. The strength of the RPL department lay in its well-documented process manual. / Teacher Education / M. Ed. (Education Management) Academic assessors Recognition prior learning (RPL) Recognition of prior learning (RPL) RPL student Management Instruments and processes Academic advisors Exploratory research Qualitative framework Interviews 378.16640968 University of South Africa
2	A management model for the recognition of prior learning (RPL) at the university of South Africa Janakk, Lisa 11 1900 (has links) This study explored the implementation of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) at Unisa by investigating the strengths and weaknesses of the RPL methodology, instruments and processes when taking students through the RPL process. The successes and challenges experienced by the RPL academic advisors and the academic assessors were determined and guidelines provided for the effective implementation of RPL at Unisa. The empirical research design was exploratory within a qualitative framework employing participant observation, focus group interviewing, individual interviewing and the distribution of questionnaires that consisted of open-ended questions. The research sample comprised 26 purposefully selected participants. With regard to the research findings, the challenges include a lack of administrative support, a lack of support from top management and the academic staff, and a lack of communication between management and the RPL department. The strength of the RPL department lay in its well-documented process manual. / Teacher Education / M. Ed. (Education Management) Academic assessors Recognition prior learning (RPL) Recognition of prior learning (RPL) RPL student Management Instruments and processes Academic advisors Exploratory research Qualitative framework Interviews 378.16640968 University of South Africa
3	The use of technology for improving throughput rates in an ODL context by lecturers in the School of Computing Mukasa-Lwanga, Theopista Nazziwa 03 1900 (has links) The improvement of throughput rates is a crucial factor at higher education institutions; hence, university departments focus on improving pass rates per module. This study investigated how lecturers in the School of Computing (SoC) at the University of South Africa, use technology for improving throughput rates in an Open Distance Learning (ODL) context. The study sought answers to the main research question on how lecturers in the SoC use technology for improving throughput rates in an ODL institution. A mixed research methods approach was used, where quantitative data was extracted from the university systems and integrated with the qualitative data collected from interviews. Thirteen lecturers for the thirty modules under investigation were interviewed. A thematic analysis was used on the qualitative data, and quantitative data was analysed using rankings and correlation coefficients, leading to the interpretation that the use of myUnisa technology assisted to improve throughput on the modules. / Mathematics Education / M. Sc. (Computing Education) Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Distance Education (DE) Higher Education Lecturers Computing Context Throughput rates Pass rates Technology myUnisa Technologies Modules/Courses 378.16640968 Academic achievement -- South Africa Internet in education -- South Africa Educational technology -- South Africa College teachers -- South Africa College students -- South Africa

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