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Navigating our way: a compass for popular educators
(Taylor and Francis, 2016)This article addresses the tensions and contradictions of applying a popular education approach in the current context of South Africa. It draws upon data from an 18-month research project exploring the traditions of popular ... -
The time is burning: The right of adults to basic education in South Africa
(Journal of Education, 2006)The government has neglected the constitutional right of adults to basic education over the last decade. This paper examines the bases for holding the government to account in the constitutional court for its performance. ... -
Putting ourselves into practice: Popular education at/and universities
(Journal of Education, 2005)This paper looks at different ways in which popular education has been played out in South African university adult education (UAE) since the 1980s. It traces the changing relationships between UAE and sections of civil ... -
Liberation pedagogy in the South African Context
(Skotaville Publishers, 1990)We have arrived at a time to reflect on what has been done in the field of education for liberation, alternative education or People’s Education during the last few years. We have to analyse and theorise our experience in ... -
Struggle and compromise: A history of South African adult education from 1960 to 2001
(Journal of Education, 2003)This article provides an overview of the history of adult education in South Africa from 1960 (when the apartheid regime crushed the main black political movements) to the end of 2001 when, after a period of painful struggle ... -
Popular pedagogy and the changing political landscape: A case study of a women’s housing movement in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2009)This paper sets out to explore the relationship between popular education and the changing South African political landscape through case study research of the Victoria Mxenge Housing Development Association. The research ... -
Recognition of prior learning as “radical pedagogy”: a case study of the workers' college in South Africa.
(All Rights Reserved © Faculty of Education, McGill University, 2013)This article argues that the model of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in use at the Workers’ College in South Africa may be seen as a form of “radical pedagogy.” Drawing on documentary sources, focus group interviews ... -
Worker education in South Africa: Lessons and contradictions
(All Rights Reserved © Faculty of Education, McGill University, 2013, 2013)Worker education played a crucial role in the development of the trade union movement in South Africa and in the broader struggle for social transformation. This article reviews key moments and dynamics in the trajectory ... -
New challenges and opportunities for lifelong learning in South Africa
(Taylor and Francis Ltd, United Kingdom, 1999-06-28)The imperatives for lifelong learning in South Africa are driven by its reinsertion into the global economy and by the social and political necessities of equity and redress after the years of colonialism, segregation and ... -
Lifelong learning and professional development in 'Residential Universities': Implementing the 'White Paper on post-school education and training'
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This is a compilation of key documents from the four year action research project between the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) which seeks to implement ... -
Discussion document: understanding the dynamics of part-time studies at UWC
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This study into understanding the dynamics of part-time studies at UWC is part of on-going institutional research that is required to improve the conditions of and services to part-time students at UWC. Approximately 23% ... -
Survey Knowledge Commons: Main Library University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Knowledge Commons is the most frequently visited level of the Main Library. A project initiated by the SRC to extend opening hours has taken off well. The survey was initiated by the Student Representative Council of the ... -
University of the Western Cape Lifelong Learning by 2001 'Giving content to commitment'
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The report draws on findings from an investigation into the feasibility of a university-wide Programme of Lifelong Learning at UWC. The survey was completed by three Task Groups of the Rector to investigate Distance ... -
An overview of distance education and resource-based learning initiatives at the University of the Western Cape: research report
(South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE), 1997)UWC has since 1998 a new Mission Statement which commits the university to Lifelong Learning. Since 1996 there has been a process to give content to this commitment and was driven by 3 tasks group within UMILL, the University ... -
Continuing professional education at the University of the Western Cape - survey results
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)UWC has since 1998 a new Mission Statement which commits the university to Lifelong Learning. Since 1996 there has been a process to give content to this commitment. The process included surveys of distance education and ... -
Lifelong Learning at UWC: a study of the part-time accredited programmes
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)UWC has since 1998 a new Mission Statement which commits the university to Lifelong Learning. Since 1996 there has been a process to give content to this commitment. The process included surveys of distance education and ... -
Hitting the road: what students at UWC say about their public transport
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Discussions with full-time and part-time students revealed that there is a serious need for safe and reliable public transport. Especially women from the townships frequently raised issues of public transport not being ...
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