2020
DOI: 10.18820/2519593x/pie.v38.i2.01
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Curriculum transformation: A case in South Africa

Abstract: Despite the worldwide interest in transforming curricula, there have been limited case study examinations of what really happens within an open distance and e-learning (ODeL) South African university context. By using the psychosocial and social identity theories, we highlight the complexities involved in transforming decades of teaching and learning practices. The reports from five colleges highlighted three key themes, namely curriculum responsiveness, decolonisation and identity issues. From these we develo… Show more

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“…It has been noted in the chosen university, perhaps in many others, that there is no framework in the education transformation literature to show how the concept can address capacity development and identity issues (Mopeli, 2017;Mendy & Madiope, 2020). Moreover, the transformation is not linked to local communities and does not address the Africanization challenges.…”
Section: Empirical Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…It has been noted in the chosen university, perhaps in many others, that there is no framework in the education transformation literature to show how the concept can address capacity development and identity issues (Mopeli, 2017;Mendy & Madiope, 2020). Moreover, the transformation is not linked to local communities and does not address the Africanization challenges.…”
Section: Empirical Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Those who subscribe to this view opine that just because there are reforms, it does not mean scrapping away everything foreign, however, it is vital to select what is beneficial and fuse it with the locals to strengthen the reforms. Mendy and Madiope (2020) argued that ideologies such as humanism and Ubuntu, which are African, have also failed to address the challenges faced in South Africa. Hence, it's not about implementing without critical analysis; fuse knowledge from two different worlds, and a positive impact will be noticed.…”
Section: Empirical Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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