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Jan Botha, André Müller Stellenbosch University

How the renewal of its academic offering is trans- forming the identity of an African university. Jan Botha, André Müller Stellenbosch University. . How the renewal of its academic offering is trans- forming the identity of an African university.

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Jan Botha, André Müller Stellenbosch University

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  1. How the renewal of its academic offering is trans- forming the identity of an African university Jan Botha, André Müller Stellenbosch University 

  2. How the renewal of its academic offering is trans- forming the identity of an African university RESEARCH PROBLEMThe NQF institutional transformation Whether and to what extent can the transformation of the curriculum and identity of a public HE institution be prompted and steered through national mechanisms such as a qualifications framework and a national accreditation body • METHOD Focus on curriculum transformation • Focus on new programmes introduced during 2001 – 2010 • Statistical information on student enrolments and demographic profile • Questionnaire and interviews with selected programme coordinators RESEARCH QUESTIONCurriculum transformation  SU transformation To what extent does an analysis of new programmes yield useful answers to the question of curriculum and institutional transformation at SU?

  3. Size and demographic profile of Stellenbosch University Staff Students

  4. New programmes introduced at Stellenbosch University during 2001-2010 4 x MPhil 6 x MPhil 10 x MPhil

  5. Qualitative and quantitative data analyses • Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics • Bachelor of Commerce in Psychology • Bachelor of Science in Conservation Ecology • Master of Philosophy in HIV/AIDS Management • Master in Development Finance • Master of Philosophy in Cultural Tourism and Heritage Studies • Master of Philosophy in Intercultural Communication • Master of Philosophy in Sustainable Development • Master of Philosophy in Visual Arts • Master of Philosophy in Life Writing EXAMPLE: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics 10 of the new programmes were selected and investigated in depth

  6. Qualitative and quantitative data analyses EXAMPLE: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics 10 of the new programmes were selected and investigated in depth Drawing each programme’s statistical information, compared to its faculty

  7. Qualitative and quantitative data analyses outcomes assessment criteria T+L innovation NQF level credits responsiveness broadening access EXAMPLE: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Drawing each programme’s statistical information, compared to its faculty Drawing each programme’s statistical information, compared to its faculty And interviewing each programme coordinator (+ survey questionnaire)

  8. RESULTS Assessment of NQF compliance of programmesvs an assessment of the impact of the NQF requirements on programme design EXAMPLE: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics TABLE 1: Interpretation of interview data

  9. Qualitative and quantitative data analyses • Correlation coefficient r = 0.74 EXAMPLE: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics FIGURE 1: Relationship between Broadening Access and NQF impact

  10. Summary of FINDINGSin terms of • NQF compliance • NQF impact • NQF experts • Learning and Teaching innovation • Responsiveness • Broadening access • New qualification type • Professional bodies • Programmes in the Arts • Interdisciplinary programmes

  11. Thank you! Dankie! Enkosi! Desmarie Meintjies, Leon Eygelaar, Priscilla Booysen, Lufuno Netshifhefhe

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