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The perceptions of second year medical students towards the problem-based curriculum as compared to the traditional curriculumHassan, Salochana 06 1900 (has links)
The main hallmarks of the novel problem-based curriculum are
self-directed, student-centred learning, clinical reasoning,
small group tutorials and the facilitation of learning in an
integrated way. These features differ significantly from the
traditional curriculum which is teacher-centred, discipline-based
and more content orientated.
The innovative programme was implemented at the University of
Transkei with a view to improving medical education. In this
study, the perceptions of second year medical students regarding
the implemention of and transition to the new curriculum, was
assessed, as part of the evaluation of the curriculum.
The results showed that students had grievances about the
overwhelming volume of information they had to cover, time
constraints, examination methods and bias of tutors towards their
own subjects. Nevertheless, they considered the innovation to
be favourable, exciting, relevant to life and to future tasks,
and more motivating than the traditional curriculum. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Didactics)
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Gender aspects of vague language use : formal and informal contextsBoakye, Naomi Adjoa 30 September 2007 (has links)
Following recently increased interest in research on gender, the thesis seeks to supplement current research by investigating language and gender. Specifically, it explores the influence of gender on the use of vague expressions within the formal context of departmental meetings. Respondents' TM perceptions of vague language use in the form of responses to a questionnaire were also collected and analysed.
The study revealed gender differences as regards vague language use. Women used more vague expressions than their male colleagues. Males and females displayed preferences for certain vague expressions an indication of gender construction. For instance, the men used more vague additives, whereas the females made use of more hedges in their utterances. An attempt is made to explain these preferences in terms of the difference and dominance theories. It was also found that the generally formal context of meetings operated informally within these academic contexts. The explanations for the informality found in academic meetings are related to the degree of distance in relationships, and the frequency of interaction among colleagues.
Responses to the questionnaire revealed differences in vague language use as regards male and females on certain items. This revealed a probable indication of gender construction. For instance, whereas the males were more sensitive to context in terms of vague language use, the females were less sensitive to the contextual use of vague language. The difference in male and female sensitivity to context is explained within a constant and fixed female adherence to informality. Politeness, however, did not emerge as a prominent feature, as neither males nor females in this group considered politeness as a major function of vague language use.
While the investigation was held within the context of academic meetings, these gender attributes, preferences and or differences may be operating in other contexts. The research therefore serves as a point of departure for further studies on gender and vague language use. / Linguistics and Modern Languages / M.A. (Sociolinguistics)
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Gender aspects of vague language use : formal and informal contextsBoakye, Naomi Adjoa 30 September 2007 (has links)
Following recently increased interest in research on gender, the thesis seeks to supplement current research by investigating language and gender. Specifically, it explores the influence of gender on the use of vague expressions within the formal context of departmental meetings. Respondents' TM perceptions of vague language use in the form of responses to a questionnaire were also collected and analysed.
The study revealed gender differences as regards vague language use. Women used more vague expressions than their male colleagues. Males and females displayed preferences for certain vague expressions an indication of gender construction. For instance, the men used more vague additives, whereas the females made use of more hedges in their utterances. An attempt is made to explain these preferences in terms of the difference and dominance theories. It was also found that the generally formal context of meetings operated informally within these academic contexts. The explanations for the informality found in academic meetings are related to the degree of distance in relationships, and the frequency of interaction among colleagues.
Responses to the questionnaire revealed differences in vague language use as regards male and females on certain items. This revealed a probable indication of gender construction. For instance, whereas the males were more sensitive to context in terms of vague language use, the females were less sensitive to the contextual use of vague language. The difference in male and female sensitivity to context is explained within a constant and fixed female adherence to informality. Politeness, however, did not emerge as a prominent feature, as neither males nor females in this group considered politeness as a major function of vague language use.
While the investigation was held within the context of academic meetings, these gender attributes, preferences and or differences may be operating in other contexts. The research therefore serves as a point of departure for further studies on gender and vague language use. / Linguistics and Modern Languages / M.A. (Sociolinguistics)
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The perceptions of second year medical students towards the problem-based curriculum as compared to the traditional curriculumHassan, Salochana 06 1900 (has links)
The main hallmarks of the novel problem-based curriculum are
self-directed, student-centred learning, clinical reasoning,
small group tutorials and the facilitation of learning in an
integrated way. These features differ significantly from the
traditional curriculum which is teacher-centred, discipline-based
and more content orientated.
The innovative programme was implemented at the University of
Transkei with a view to improving medical education. In this
study, the perceptions of second year medical students regarding
the implemention of and transition to the new curriculum, was
assessed, as part of the evaluation of the curriculum.
The results showed that students had grievances about the
overwhelming volume of information they had to cover, time
constraints, examination methods and bias of tutors towards their
own subjects. Nevertheless, they considered the innovation to
be favourable, exciting, relevant to life and to future tasks,
and more motivating than the traditional curriculum. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Didactics)
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