RITAL 2017 was hosted by the Student Learning Unit and the First Year Experience. The theme of the conference: Transitioning In and Transitioning Out: The Context of Transforming HE landscape
Keynote Speaker: Prof Aslam Fataar
Distinguished Professor, Department of Education Policy Studies, Stellenbosch University
Vice-Dean: Research, Faculty of Education
Prof Aslam Fataar of Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Education has recently been recognised for his outstanding service to the academic study of education, as well as his service in this sector. He was awarded a Medal of Honour by the Education Association of South Africa (EASA), an inclusive organisation of academics, researchers, and practitioners who all prioritise educational research, particularly in South Africa. Prof. Fataar is the outgoing President – South African Education Research Association. Prof Fataar was commended by EASA for his service to education academia, especially his development work in various education associations, his chief editorship(2009-2016) of the accredited journal, the Southern African Review of Education, and his leadership role in the establishment of the South African Education Research Association of which he is the current President.
His presentation entitled “In search of a ‘pedagogy of recognition’ at the university of post-apartheid in the age of #Fees Must Fall” can be found here
Click here to access http://www.cput.ac.za/blogs/rital/files/2013/10/CPUT-10-March-2017-Ped-of-Recognition.pdf
