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Performance in grade 12 mathematics and science predicts student nurses’ performance in first year science modules at a university in the Western Cape
(AOSIS, 2017)
BACKGROUND: The demand for highly qualified and skilled nurses is increasing in South Africa
as well as around the world. Having a background in science can create a significant advantage
for students wishing to enrol ...
Staff development strategies for publication in Faculty of Community and Health Science at UWC: a short report
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
INTRODUCTION:
Strategies for improving the publication output of academics are an essential component of research directives at
tertiary institutions. The aim of this report was to highlight the effects of a writing ...
Mentoring and coaching in promoting publications in the Department of Physiotherapy at a local university in South Africa
(AOSIS, 2010)
A growing shift towards research and evidence based practice in
academia is associated with requirements to disseminate research results in the
form of publication in peer reviewed journals. Mentoring has been identified ...
The academic transitional experiences of masters’ students at the University of the Western Cape
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2012)
Transition has been a major focus of educational institutions. However, most of the research into student transition focuses on the challenges related the transition from high school to university. Not much emphasis has ...
Staff development strategies for publication in the Faculty of Community and Health Science at UWC: A short report
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2010-01-31)
INTRODUCTION:
Strategies for improving the publication output of academics are an essential component of research directives at
tertiary institutions. The aim of this report was to highlight the effects of a writing ...
Understanding the learning styles of undergraduate physiotherapy students
(2014)
Background: Undergraduate students at universities have different learning styles. To perform optimally, both they and their educators should be made aware of their preferred learning styles and problem-solving abilities. ...
Youth health research as an area of expertise at the University of the Western Cape
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Introduction: There is mounting evidence of the health risk behaviours that adolescents are involved in on a daily basis. Local and national governments have advocated for intervention programmes to prevent an increase in ...
Relationship between student preparedness, learning experiences and agency: Perspectives from a South African university
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
One of the more discernible needs that challenges universities is addressing the level of preparedness of students entering the higher education
environment. Students expect to participate in active learning, while at the ...
Health promotion school-based projects: The experience of the University of the Western Cape Community and Health Sciences students
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Annually about 550 Community and Health Sciences students participate in the Interdisciplinary Health Promotion course which aims to equip students with the basic knowledge skills and understanding of health ...
Using video to learn practical techniques in physiotherapy education
(South African Medical Association, 2020)
The traditional approach to developing practical skills in physiotherapy
education presents several challenges. Because of larger class sizes, it is
difficult for all students to see clearly what is being demonstrated, ...