REFLECTIVE PRACTICE Prescriptive or developmental advising? A situational approach to first-year students in a mathematics course at a South African university
Owing to the history of South Africa, the challenges associated with new students entering institutions of higher learning each year are well established in the academic discourse and civil society circles. The quality of mathematics education is a particular cause for concern. South Africa, considered as a developing...
M. Mmadi, B. Nxala· Journal of Student Affairs i...· 1 citation
As Early Childhood Education (ECE) students transition from initial teacher education (ITE) into a qualified position, they often face a "theory-to-practice gap" influenced by an ever-changing environment and evolving societal expectations. This research utilises a pragmatic methodology combining document analysis of a...
In an effort to develop disciplinary literacy in English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in tertiary-level learning contexts, there have been various linguistically responsive instructional (LRI) approaches to fostering the learning of both language and content. The LRI approaches point to the importance of nu...
University academic resources such as tutoring, office hours, and peer-led study programs are key institutional tools for supporting student learning, but these resources are often underutilized by the students who need them most. A student's ability and willingness to seek academic help are strongly correlated wit...
Gayoung Kim, Chamille J. Lescott· Frontiers in Education· 0 citations
Student engagement and ownership are persistent challenges in higher education (HE), particularly in small, vocationally led institutions. This study investigates how curriculum co-creation can address these challenges within a United Kingdom (UK) micro higher education institution (HEI) specialising in live events edu...
Jennifer Snart· Compass: Journal of Learning...· 0 citations