Activation of Student Politics and Activism Through #FeesMustFall Campaign in South African Universities

Tshishonga, Ndwakhulu Stephen

doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-9388-1.ch010

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“…Importantly, this largely anglophone western move has had a much longer tail across countries in South America, Africa and Asia, where student power is still closely linked with the politics of the students and is more organically connected to the movements to progress education towards consciousness-raising and equitable fair societies (Atiles-Osoria, 2013;Melchiorre, 2020;Tshishonga, 2019). Yet, even in these regions, a decay of student power as connected to student politics is occurring, particularly as partially democratised 91 states begin to capitulate to the hegemony of the Anglophone institutions and move student politics in universities toward political training spaces (Javid, 2019;Kuttig & Suykens, 2020;Snellinger, 2018;D.…”

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Student Activism in Higher Education: The politics of students’ role in hegemonic university change

Cornelius-Bell¹

2021

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Students are actively denied access to the tools of cultural change under hegemony. In recent history, student participation has risen at Flinders University, coupled with an increasing imperative for global democratic governance revisioning. This thesis makes several significant original contributions to knowledge in light of this change: it examines the largely unexplored landscape of student participation in governance through ethnography; it deploys an increasingly displaced methodological frame of Gramscian social science and philosophy of praxis; and, through its acknowledgement of the ongoing cultural significance of activism and hegemony, it summons the possibility for fundamentally repurposing higher education. Ultimately, the thesis highlights the necessity of repositioning democratic values at the heart of teaching and learning. It argues that universities must enable genuine participatory educative and researching potential for students, through partnership approaches, grassroots action and student governance representation. The thesis has profound ramifications for the future and purpose of higher education.

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Student Activism in Higher Education: The politics of students’ role in hegemonic university change

Cornelius-Bell¹

2021

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“…These protests encompassed a wide range of demands, including the call for quality education. Notably, there has been limited investigation into discerning the precise meaning students attach to the term quality education (Tshishonga, 2019). As highlighted by Jones and Dlamini (2016), the South African higher education landscape has witnessed significant reforms and transformation efforts to address historical inequalities and create a more inclusive and equitable system.…”

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Students’ Perspectives of Quality Education at a Selected South African University

Unathi Juliet Nkalane,

Bulelwa Makena,

Ntando Elliot Mpahla

2024

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This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of undergraduate students in the TME (Technology and Mathematics Education) department within the Faculty of Education at a South African higher education institution regarding the quality of education they receive. Quality education is vital for equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for their academic and professional growth. The research was framed by the Octet of Quality Theoretical Framework in Higher Education developed by Zaki and Rashidi. A qualitative case study approach was employed on ten Technology and Mathematics Education (TME) students to gather rich and in-depth data that would offer profound insights into the experiences of the students. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews, and the interview responses were subjected to thematic content analysis. The primary findings of the study revealed several challenges, including limited access to resources as well as student support and involvement in curriculum. These challenges can hinder the attainment of quality education. In conclusion, it is evident that both students and academics require support to ensure the delivery of quality education. To bridge the gap in achieving quality education, this paper suggests that students' perspectives on quality education are multifaceted and necessitate focused attention from higher education institutions. By addressing these multifaceted concerns, institutions can take substantial steps toward enhancing the overall quality of education for their students.

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Activation of Student Politics and Activism Through #FeesMustFall Campaign in South African Universities

Cited by 2 publications

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Student Activism in Higher Education: The politics of students’ role in hegemonic university change

Student Activism in Higher Education: The politics of students’ role in hegemonic university change

Students’ Perspectives of Quality Education at a Selected South African University

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