Fundani Student Learning Unit

The Paradigms: Journal for Research and Innovation in Teaching and Learning at CPUT

INNOVATION JOURNEYS
(PARADIGMS 20)
August 2017
Convener
Puleng Sefalane-Nkohla
Editor
Jenny Wright
Design and Layout
Bridgette Hunt
Administrator
Jean Collins

The edition covers a wide range of topics relating to the various RIFTAL research
projects conducted by the writers that contributed to the current issue of Paradigms.
Dippenaar et al., Bangui et al. and Waghid report on the use of ICT in education. Dippenaar et al. are focusing on computer assisted language learning in Chemistry and Education. This is an important project for first year students, as they may struggle with the particular norms of writing at university, and in particular fields of study. Bangui et al. explore the use of instant messaging platforms in supporting tutorials in Engineering.

This  year was a very busy year in Student Learning, with some notable achievements.

Book Chapters

Congratulations to Puleng Sefalane-Nkohla, Thembinkosi Mtonjeni,  Nosisana Mkonto and Emmanuel Esambe who all contributed to the  book Writing Centres in Higher Education: Working in and across the disciplines published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA under the SUN PReSS  in 2017.  An extract of the book can be found here. 

Articles

Pather, S. Norodien-Fataar, N. Cupido, X. and Mkonto, N. (2017). First Year Students Experience of Access and Engagement at a University of Technology, Journal of Education. Issue, 69, 161-184.

Cupido, X. (2017). A World Café Approach to designing meaningful engagement between lecturers and teaching assistants, Paradigms. (20) 2-10.

Cupido, X. (2017). Report on the University of Nairobi Peace Forum held on December 8–9, 2016. http://www.tokyofoundation.org/sylff/18523

The Fundani CHED Student Learning Unit would like to provide support to lecturers implementing tutorials next year. As part of our attempt to have active collaborative relationships with faculty staff we will be conducting two hour workshops on the 24 January, 16 May, 15 August, and 3 October with lecturers who request tutor training in 2018. These workshops will be consecutive workshops and will follow a specific structure. We will focus on various aspects of the tutorial programme and will assist lecturers in developing a structure and programme based on your specific discipline. Your participation in these workshops are crucial and we value your discipline specific knowledge. * See also the Symposium below*.

The first workshop will take place on the 24 January.  We would like to encourage lecturers to attend this workshop before they embark on their tutorial programme.

Workshop 1:  Implementing Tutorials: Administration of tutorials, the tutorial curriculum, managing, developing and mentoring of tutors

Workshop 2:  Feedback on progress of tutorials: content and methodology,

Workshop 3:  Receive feedback from the tutors, tutoring challenges, solutions.

Workshop 4:  Reflections, Consolidations, Assessments

TAs are encouraged to attend these workshops.

To register your attendance at the workshop please complete the following form. Click Here

The tutor training dates for 2018 is available online.  The procedure to enrol students in the tutor training programme is  now available online. Click here

Fundani CHED: Student Learning

Tutor Training for 2018

BELLVILLE TRAINING DATES

CAPE TOWN TRAINING DATES

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