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An investigation into the benefits of integrating learners' prior everyday knowledge and experiences during teaching and learning of acids and bases in Grade 7: a case studyKuhlane, Zukiswa January 2012 (has links)
This study was conducted at a school designated as a higher primary school comprised of grade 0-9 learners (GET band) in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. With the advent of the new curriculum in South Africa, we are also grappling with the implementation of the new curriculum at this school. This motivated me to investigate the benefits of eliciting and integrating learners’ prior everyday knowledge and experiences during teaching and learning of acids and bases. Essentially, the study sought to gain insight into whether engaging learners during practical activities using easily accessible materials from their homes facilitated meaning-making of acids and bases. This study is located within an interpretive paradigm. Within this paradigm, a qualitative case study approach was conducted with the researcher’s Grade 7 class. To gather data, document analysis, semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, lesson observations, stimulated recall discussions while watching the videotaped lessons as well as focus group interviews with learners were used. An inductive analysis to discover patterns and themes was applied during the data analysis process. The validation process was done through watching the videotaped lessons with the teachers who observed the lessons. Also, transcripts of the interviews and a summary of discussions were given back to the respondents to verify their responses and check for any misinterpretations. Rich data sets were analysed in relation to the research questions which were: How do Natural Sciences teachers elicit and integrate learners’ prioreveryday knowledge and experiences to facilitate learning of scientific concepts of acids and bases in their classrooms? Does engaging learners in practical activities using everyday substances enhance their conceptual development and understanding of acids and bases? The findings from the study revealed that the use of learners’ prior everyday knowledge and experiences during teaching and learning of acids and bases facilitated meaningful learning. Furthermore, linking learning to learners’ everyday experiences enabled them to learn scientific concepts in a relaxed and non-threatening environment. It is thus recommended that teachers should be supported in their endeavours to incorporate learners’ real life experiences during their teaching and learning repertoires. Notwithstanding, as much as there were benefits in this study there were, however, also some challenges that were encountered, such as language, which warrants further research.
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Recognition of prior learning for designated employees at the workplace : a case study of Eskom Distribution employees in the Northern Region, South AfricaMakeketa, Mary-Jane Selokela 06 1900 (has links)
The present study examines whether recognition of prior learning (RPL) is being implemented in the workplace, its effectiveness and impact on improving the lives of the previously disadvantaged groups and its contribution towards enhancing a culture of lifelong learning in South Africa. The main aim of this research is to explore the implementation of RPL and the extent of its effectiveness in the workplace, with particular focus on Northern Region of the Eskom Distribution. This was hoped to be addressed through the following objectives: The first objective was to determine the extent to which Eskom employees are aware of the RPL practices and to ascertain the level of awareness among employees. The second objective was to explore the current trends and practices on RPL at the workplace. The third objective was to determine and identify if there are any gaps. The last objective was to suggest ways that can be used to strengthen the RPL practice in the workplace. To this end, a questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected sample of 242 employees. In addition, interviews were conducted with three purposively selected (information rich) participants. The findings reveal that Eskom has policies and guidelines on RPL and a clearly stipulated purpose which is in line with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), however, the current RPL policies and procedures have not been piloted within the Northern Region, the information has not yet reached everyone in the business, and employees’ level of awareness is still low. Findings also reveal that RPL does exist in Distribution and efforts to implement it are visible/traceable. A number of milestones and achievements are noted in the business as a whole as well as in the region, although a lot still needs to be done to ensure full and effective implementation. The last finding shows that there are a number of gaps and challenges impeding the success of RPL. These range from capacity building to quality assurance. On the basis of the findings, a number of recommendations to strengthen the RPL practice in the workplace are proposed and suggested. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)
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The influence of the learner profile on recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessmentSnyman, Maria 06 1900 (has links)
The recognition of prior learning (RPL) is an assessment process through which experience
gained outside academic contexts is recognised. The purpose of the research was to
determine the influence the learner profile has on RPL assessment. To realise the purpose,
the learner profile was described and consequently learning outcomes formulated for a
portfolio workshop. The method which the study followed was a qualitative interpretative
approach. The research comprised a literature study about adult learning theories that
served as a theoretical framework for the study, as well as an overview of RPL assessment,
followed by an empirical study. The empirical research component followed a multiple data
collection method. The personal life stories of the research participants were analysed in
order to compile a learner profile. The role the workshop played was determined from a
learner perspective by means of an open questionnaire for participants. It included a
collection of workshop photographs. Finally, the reflection of a group of RPL learners about
their personal learning experiences was analysed.
The research found that the learner profile included distinctive personal traits, such as
motivation, task orientation, a sense of responsibility and an orientation towards the future.
The nature of the learner profile as well as of informal learning gained within diverse learning
contexts require directed preparation for assessment. The learners regarded the portfolio
workshop as a sustainable learning process and as a transformational learning experience.
The role the workshop played was multidimensional, as it served as preparation for
compiling the portfolio. It also empowered and prepared the learner on a personal level for
the context of tertiary education. Based on the research findings, the recommendations for an RPL approach should include
the following: Firstly, the learner‟s voice should be afforded recognition. Secondly,
preparation for assessment is essential. Thirdly, the preparation should follow an approach
of assessment as a sustainable learning process. Finally, the learning outcomes for the
portfolio workshop make a contribution to support the learners in bridging the learning
contexts of informal learning and academic learning.
The research makes a valuable contribution, as the empirical research shows that the
holistic learner profile guides the approach to assessment. The mission of RPL to bring
about transformation will only become a reality if a learner-centred approach recognises and
empowers the learner on a personal and academic level. / Die Erkenning van Vorige Leer (EVL) is 'n assesseringsproses waardeur ervaring wat buite
akademiese kontekste verwerf is, erken word. Die doel met die navorsing was om die
invloed van die leerderprofiel op EVL-assessering te bepaal. Om die doel te bereik, is die
leerderprofiel beskryf en voortvloeiend daaruit leeruitkomste vir 'n portefeuljewerkswinkel
saamgestel. Die metode wat die studie gevolg het, was 'n kwalitatiewe interpretiewe
benadering. Die navorsing bestaan uit 'n literatuurstudie oor volwasse leerteorieë wat as
teoretiese raamwerk vir die studie gedien het, asook 'n oorsig oor EVL-assessering, gevolg
deur 'n empiriese studie. Die empiriese navorsingskomponent het 'n meervoudige
dataversamelingsmetode gevolg. Die navorsingsdeelnemers se persoonlike lewensverhale
is geanaliseer om sodoende 'n leerderprofiel saam te stel. Die rol van die werkswinkel is
vanuit 'n leerdersperspektief bepaal deur middel van 'n ope-vraelys aan deelnemers, wat 'n
versameling werkswinkel-foto's ingesluit het. Laastens is die reflektering van 'n groepie
EVL-leerders oor hulle persoonlike leerervaringe ge-analiseer.
Die navorsing het bevind dat die leerderprofiel onderskeidende persoonlike kenmerke, soos
motivering, taakgerigtheid, 'n verantwoodelikheidsin en 'n toekomsgerigtheid insluit. Die
aard van die leerderprofiel, asook die aard van informele leer verwerf binne diverse
leerkontekste vereis gerigte voorbereiding tot assessering. Die leerders het die portefeuljewerkswinkel
as 'n volhoubare leerproses en as transformasionele leerervaring beskou. Die
rol van die werkswinkel is meervoudig, aangesien dit dien as voorbereiding tot die saamstel
van die portefeulje, asook die leerder op persoonlike vlak bemagtig en voorberei vir die
konteks van tersiêre onderrig. Die aanbevelings tot 'n EVL-benadering behoort, op grond van die navorsingsbevindinge,
die volgende in te sluit. Eerstens moet erkenning aan die stem van die leerder gegee word,
tweedens is voorbereiding tot assessering noodsaaklik en derdens behoort die
voorbereiding 'n benadering van assessering as 'n volhoubare leerposes te volg. Laastens
lewer die leeruitkomste vir die portefeuljewerkswinkel 'n praktykgerigte bydrae om die
leerder te ondersteun om die leerkontekste van informele leer en akademiese leer te
oorbrug. Die navorsing lewer 'n waardevolle bydrae aangesien die empiriese navorsing toon
dat die holistiese leerderprofiel die benadering tot assessering rig. Die missie van EVL om transformasie te weeg te bring, sal slegs 'n realiteit word indien 'n leerdergesentreerde
benadering die leerder op persoonlike en op akademiese vlak erken en bemagtig. / Curriculum and Instructional Studies / D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
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Recognition of prior learning for designated employees at the workplace : a case study of Eskom Distribution employees in the Northern Region, South AfricaMakeketa, Mary-Jane Selokela 06 1900 (has links)
The present study examines whether recognition of prior learning (RPL) is being implemented in the workplace, its effectiveness and impact on improving the lives of the previously disadvantaged groups and its contribution towards enhancing a culture of lifelong learning in South Africa. The main aim of this research is to explore the implementation of RPL and the extent of its effectiveness in the workplace, with particular focus on Northern Region of the Eskom Distribution. This was hoped to be addressed through the following objectives: The first objective was to determine the extent to which Eskom employees are aware of the RPL practices and to ascertain the level of awareness among employees. The second objective was to explore the current trends and practices on RPL at the workplace. The third objective was to determine and identify if there are any gaps. The last objective was to suggest ways that can be used to strengthen the RPL practice in the workplace. To this end, a questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected sample of 242 employees. In addition, interviews were conducted with three purposively selected (information rich) participants. The findings reveal that Eskom has policies and guidelines on RPL and a clearly stipulated purpose which is in line with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), however, the current RPL policies and procedures have not been piloted within the Northern Region, the information has not yet reached everyone in the business, and employees’ level of awareness is still low. Findings also reveal that RPL does exist in Distribution and efforts to implement it are visible/traceable. A number of milestones and achievements are noted in the business as a whole as well as in the region, although a lot still needs to be done to ensure full and effective implementation. The last finding shows that there are a number of gaps and challenges impeding the success of RPL. These range from capacity building to quality assurance. On the basis of the findings, a number of recommendations to strengthen the RPL practice in the workplace are proposed and suggested. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)
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The influence of the learner profile on recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessmentSnyman, Maria 06 1900 (has links)
The recognition of prior learning (RPL) is an assessment process through which experience
gained outside academic contexts is recognised. The purpose of the research was to
determine the influence the learner profile has on RPL assessment. To realise the purpose,
the learner profile was described and consequently learning outcomes formulated for a
portfolio workshop. The method which the study followed was a qualitative interpretative
approach. The research comprised a literature study about adult learning theories that
served as a theoretical framework for the study, as well as an overview of RPL assessment,
followed by an empirical study. The empirical research component followed a multiple data
collection method. The personal life stories of the research participants were analysed in
order to compile a learner profile. The role the workshop played was determined from a
learner perspective by means of an open questionnaire for participants. It included a
collection of workshop photographs. Finally, the reflection of a group of RPL learners about
their personal learning experiences was analysed.
The research found that the learner profile included distinctive personal traits, such as
motivation, task orientation, a sense of responsibility and an orientation towards the future.
The nature of the learner profile as well as of informal learning gained within diverse learning
contexts require directed preparation for assessment. The learners regarded the portfolio
workshop as a sustainable learning process and as a transformational learning experience.
The role the workshop played was multidimensional, as it served as preparation for
compiling the portfolio. It also empowered and prepared the learner on a personal level for
the context of tertiary education. Based on the research findings, the recommendations for an RPL approach should include
the following: Firstly, the learner‟s voice should be afforded recognition. Secondly,
preparation for assessment is essential. Thirdly, the preparation should follow an approach
of assessment as a sustainable learning process. Finally, the learning outcomes for the
portfolio workshop make a contribution to support the learners in bridging the learning
contexts of informal learning and academic learning.
The research makes a valuable contribution, as the empirical research shows that the
holistic learner profile guides the approach to assessment. The mission of RPL to bring
about transformation will only become a reality if a learner-centred approach recognises and
empowers the learner on a personal and academic level. / Die Erkenning van Vorige Leer (EVL) is 'n assesseringsproses waardeur ervaring wat buite
akademiese kontekste verwerf is, erken word. Die doel met die navorsing was om die
invloed van die leerderprofiel op EVL-assessering te bepaal. Om die doel te bereik, is die
leerderprofiel beskryf en voortvloeiend daaruit leeruitkomste vir 'n portefeuljewerkswinkel
saamgestel. Die metode wat die studie gevolg het, was 'n kwalitatiewe interpretiewe
benadering. Die navorsing bestaan uit 'n literatuurstudie oor volwasse leerteorieë wat as
teoretiese raamwerk vir die studie gedien het, asook 'n oorsig oor EVL-assessering, gevolg
deur 'n empiriese studie. Die empiriese navorsingskomponent het 'n meervoudige
dataversamelingsmetode gevolg. Die navorsingsdeelnemers se persoonlike lewensverhale
is geanaliseer om sodoende 'n leerderprofiel saam te stel. Die rol van die werkswinkel is
vanuit 'n leerdersperspektief bepaal deur middel van 'n ope-vraelys aan deelnemers, wat 'n
versameling werkswinkel-foto's ingesluit het. Laastens is die reflektering van 'n groepie
EVL-leerders oor hulle persoonlike leerervaringe ge-analiseer.
Die navorsing het bevind dat die leerderprofiel onderskeidende persoonlike kenmerke, soos
motivering, taakgerigtheid, 'n verantwoodelikheidsin en 'n toekomsgerigtheid insluit. Die
aard van die leerderprofiel, asook die aard van informele leer verwerf binne diverse
leerkontekste vereis gerigte voorbereiding tot assessering. Die leerders het die portefeuljewerkswinkel
as 'n volhoubare leerproses en as transformasionele leerervaring beskou. Die
rol van die werkswinkel is meervoudig, aangesien dit dien as voorbereiding tot die saamstel
van die portefeulje, asook die leerder op persoonlike vlak bemagtig en voorberei vir die
konteks van tersiêre onderrig. Die aanbevelings tot 'n EVL-benadering behoort, op grond van die navorsingsbevindinge,
die volgende in te sluit. Eerstens moet erkenning aan die stem van die leerder gegee word,
tweedens is voorbereiding tot assessering noodsaaklik en derdens behoort die
voorbereiding 'n benadering van assessering as 'n volhoubare leerposes te volg. Laastens
lewer die leeruitkomste vir die portefeuljewerkswinkel 'n praktykgerigte bydrae om die
leerder te ondersteun om die leerkontekste van informele leer en akademiese leer te
oorbrug. Die navorsing lewer 'n waardevolle bydrae aangesien die empiriese navorsing toon
dat die holistiese leerderprofiel die benadering tot assessering rig. Die missie van EVL om transformasie te weeg te bring, sal slegs 'n realiteit word indien 'n leerdergesentreerde
benadering die leerder op persoonlike en op akademiese vlak erken en bemagtig. / Curriculum and Instructional Studies / D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
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A management model for the recognition of prior learning (RPL) at the university of South AfricaJanakk, 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)
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The experiences of recognition of prior learning nursing candidates related to the four year comprehensive nursing training programme at a nursing education institution in GautengMothokoa, Nomathemba Bridgette 01 June 2016 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) nursing candidates related to the four-year comprehensive nursing training programme at a Nursing Education Institution in Gauteng. To this end an exploratory descriptive qualitative research design was undertaken. The research sample comprised of 13 purposefully selected participants. Face-to-face individual interviews, using open-ended questions (Grand tour), were used to collect data, which was analysed using Tesch’s approach. Findings from the study highlighted the challenges faced by nursing RPL candidates as adult students. These included challenges related to their theoretical learning as well as their clinical facility experiences. Based on the study results, recommendations were formulated in assisting them to successfully and timeously complete their nursing programme / Health Studies / M.A. (Nursing Science)
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A management model for the recognition of prior learning (RPL) at the university of South AfricaJanakk, 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)
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The experiences of recognition of prior learning nursing candidates related to the four year comprehensive nursing training programme at a nursing education institution in GautengMothokoa, Nomathemba Bridgette 01 June 2016 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) nursing candidates related to the four-year comprehensive nursing training programme at a Nursing Education Institution in Gauteng. To this end an exploratory descriptive qualitative research design was undertaken. The research sample comprised of 13 purposefully selected participants. Face-to-face individual interviews, using open-ended questions (Grand tour), were used to collect data, which was analysed using Tesch’s approach. Findings from the study highlighted the challenges faced by nursing RPL candidates as adult students. These included challenges related to their theoretical learning as well as their clinical facility experiences. Based on the study results, recommendations were formulated in assisting them to successfully and timeously complete their nursing programme / Health Studies / M.A. (Nursing Science)
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