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101	Students with learning disabilities : an exploration of university staff perceptions Healey, Tanya 01 1900 (has links) The number of students with learning disabilities entering the higher education system in South Africa is increasing dramatically. At the same time, the misconceptions about disabilities can have distressing consequences for disabled students. A thorough understanding of current staff attitudes and knowledge of learning disabilities will assist when setting up interventions aimed at improving perceptions. This qualitative, phenomenological case study uses the bio-psycho-social model of disability to explore staff perceptions at the University of the Witwatersrand. Interviews with staff members showed that a wide range of opinions and attitudes exist. Although perceptions varied between participants, the main findings indicated that they presented a poor understanding of what disability, and in particular, learning disability means. The conclusion was drawn that Wits University should be proactive in empowering their staff by providing them with opportunities to learn about disabilities. This investment in staff development should ultimately lead to a richer campus life where all students feel welcome. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Adult Education) Learning disabilities University staff perceptions Reasonable accommodations Bio-psycho-social model 371.904740968221
102	Interpretations of academic freedom : a historical investigation Baloyi, Colonel Rex 11 1900 (has links) This dissertation is a study of academic freedom, an issue which is regarded as a precondition for the university's successful execution of its task, namely the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. To understand what academic freedom really implies and entails, a historical review was undertaken of the various interpretations of academic freedom in the Medieval Italy and France, Imperial Germany, the late 19th century and the 20th century American and South African universities. As an ideal, academic freedom implies the free but responsible search for knowledge and truth. The historical review revealed, however, that academic freedom has at times been misunderstood and abused. The realisation of true academic freedom in South African universities was the motivating force behind this study. Therefore, this study is concluded with guidelines and recommendations grounded in the historical review that will hopefully promote academic freedom in South African universities. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (History of Education) Academic freedom Institutional autonomy Medieval universities Lehrfreiheit Lernfreiheit Civil liberty Special theory of academic freedom Student militancy Open universities in South Africa Ivory Tower model Supermarket model People's University model 370.968 Education -- South Africa Curriculum 2005
103	Interpretations of academic freedom : a historical investigation Baloyi, Colonel Rex 11 1900 (has links) This dissertation is a study of academic freedom, an issue which is regarded as a precondition for the university's successful execution of its task, namely the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. To understand what academic freedom really implies and entails, a historical review was undertaken of the various interpretations of academic freedom in the Medieval Italy and France, Imperial Germany, the late 19th century and the 20th century American and South African universities. As an ideal, academic freedom implies the free but responsible search for knowledge and truth. The historical review revealed, however, that academic freedom has at times been misunderstood and abused. The realisation of true academic freedom in South African universities was the motivating force behind this study. Therefore, this study is concluded with guidelines and recommendations grounded in the historical review that will hopefully promote academic freedom in South African universities. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (History of Education) Academic freedom Institutional autonomy Medieval universities Lehrfreiheit Lernfreiheit Civil liberty Special theory of academic freedom Student militancy Open universities in South Africa Ivory Tower model Supermarket model People's University model 370.968 Education -- South Africa Curriculum 2005

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