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  • Rural-based universities in South Africa: albatrosses or potential nodes for sustainable development? 
    Nkomo, Mokubung O.; Sehoole, Molatlhegi Trevor Chika (Emerald, 2007-05)
    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on how two rural-based universities in South Africa can contribute towards sustainable development especially in their immediate rural communities. It addresses the following ...
  • Afskeidsgeleentheid van prof. Jonathan Jansen 27 Maart 2007 
    Du Plessis, A. (Andre) (2007-05-07)
    The University of Pretoria bids farewell to prof. Jonathan Jansen with an official ceremony at the Groenkloof campus. During this farewell function he is thanked for all his contributions during the past seven years. Tribute ...
  • Muslim learners religion expression through attire in culturally diverse public schools in South Africa: a cul-de-sac? 
    Van Vollenhoven, Willem Johannes; Blignaut, Anita Seugnet (South African Association of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences, 2007)
    International human rights instruments propose to enhance human rights of all people. Yet, not all countries have ratified these instruments, thus subjecting themselves to their authority. Particular religious groups, e.g. ...
  • Tuks education boffin resigns 
    Govender, Sholain (Pretoria News, 2007-03-16)
    The resignation of prof Jonathan Jansen is announced.
  • In 'n klas van sy eie 
    Schoombie, Schalk (Insig, 2004-10-31)
    Skool was vir hom hel en hy het sy eerste jaar gedruip. Vandag is prof. Jonathan Jansen dekaan van Opvoedkunde aan die UP, en een van die voorste vegters vir wêreldgehalte-onderwys in Suid-Afrika. Hy is ook 'n uitgesproke ...
  • Sexual harassment and violence in South African schools 
    Prinsloo, Izak J. (Education Association of South Africa (EASA), 2006-05)
    After 1994 several pieces of legislation were passed in South Africa to ensure equity in education and equal opportunities for all learners. Some shocking reports have indicated that sexual harassment of girls is a serious ...
  • Freedom of expression and the survival of democracy : has the death knell sounded for democracy in South African schools? 
    Van Vollenhoven, Willem Johannes; Beckmann, Johan L.; Blignaut, Anita Seugnet (School of Education and Development (SETD) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2006-06)
    In this article we argue that the right to freedom of expression is viewed internationally as a core right in a democracy. Since critical thinking is a prerequisite for democracy, this skill needs to be developed in South ...
  • State interference in the governance of public schools 
    Prinsloo, Izak J. (Education Association of South Africa (EASA), 2006-08)
    The establishment of school governing bodies represents a significant decentralisation of power in the South African school system. Whilst such decentralisation could well be expected to mean an increase in democratic ...
  • Tuks 'must nurture black academics' 
    Govender, Sholain (Pretoria News, 2007-03-22)
    UP could be among world's top ten universities.
  • Obama se stryd om ras te omseil 
    Jansen, Jonathan D. (Beeld, 2007-03-22)
    VSA en SA kort albei inklusiewe politieke bewussyn.
  • Adequacy in the South African context : a concept analysis 
    Amsterdam, Christina E.N. (Perspectives in Education, 2006-06)
    Adequacy as a concept or philosophy has recently emerged as part of school finance literature and policy in South Africa. Broadly defined as sufficient input levels to ensure student achievement of learning goals, adequacy ...
  • Internationalisation of higher education in South Africa : a historical review 
    Sehoole, Molatlhegi Trevor Chika (Perspectives in education, 2006-12)
    Current debates on internationalisation are couched in relation to globalisation, and gives the impression that this phenomenon is new. There is also a tendency to discuss internationalisation in relation to various ...
  • Onderwysmanifes oor waardes en demokrasie in die onderwys : 'n fundering of flirtasie met waardes? 
    Beckmann, Johan L.; Nieuwenhuis, Jan (Education Association of South Africa (EASA), 2004-02)
    Critical evaluation of the Manifesto on values and democracy in education. Concludes that the authors seem to be more inclined towards an eclectic view of values and education, resulting in several tensions and contradictions ...
  • But our natives are different! : race, knowledge and power in the academy 
    Jansen, Jonathan D. (Centre for African Studies, 1998)
    Focuses on issues of curriculum knowledge and institutional power which are underlying and untouched concerns in university transformation. University of Cape Town
  • The employment relationship of the public-school educator : a constitutional and legislative overview : current issues in education law and policy 
    Bray, Elmene; Beckmann, Johan L. (Perspectives in education, 2001-12)
    Explores some of the legal aspects in human resources management and development in education, with specific focus on the employment relationship of the educator teaching at a public school.
  • Towards an analytical framework for accountability regarding equal educational opportunities 
    Beckmann, Johan L.; Prinsloo, Justus G. (Perspectives in education, 2004-09)
    Focuses on the issue of accountability in education through three discrete but interlinked lenses, namely that of law, policy and management or leadership
  • The state's liability for damage or loss in connection with educational activity in public schools : recent minor judgments : education law update 
    Beckmann, Johan L. (Perspectives in education, 2006-06)
    Discusses two cases which dealt with the power of governing bodies to create educator posts in addition to posts on the official post establishment and the power of a public school acting through its governing body to buy ...
  • The impact of university incorporation on college lecturers 
    Becker, L.R.; Beukes, Lukas D.; Botha, Antoinette; Botha, A.C.; Botha, Jan Jakobus; Botha, M.; Cloete, Dina J.; Cloete, Johann L.; Coetzee, Corene; De Beer, L.J.; De Bruin, D.J.; De Jager, Lizette J.; De Villiers, Johannes Jozua Rian; Du Toit, Cecilia Magdalena; Engelbrecht, Alta; Evans, Rinelle; Haupt, Maria Margaretha Catharina (Grietjie); Heyns, Danielle; Howatt, L.M.; Joubert, A.P.; Joubert, Ina; Niemann, A.C.; Phatudi, Nkidi Caroline; Randall, Elize; Rauscher, Willem Johannes; Rautenbach, W.C.; Scholtz, S.; Schultz, J.C.; Swart, Ronel; Van Aswegen, Hendrika Johanna; Van Heerden, Judith Cornelia (Judy); Van Vollenhoven, Willem Johannes; Van Wyk, Elmarie M.; Van Wyk, Johannes G.U.; Van der Walt, C.A.; Van der Westhuizen, Carol N.; Vermeulen, Dorette; Vorster, A. (Springer Verlag (Germany), 2004-09)
    In South Africa, recent government plans to change the institutional landscape of higher education have resulted in mergers of colleges into universities or technikons. The research reported in this article focuses solely ...
  • Geweld het in SA reeds die norm geword 
    Jansen, Jonathan D. (Burger, 2007-02-08)
    Wanneer ons volgende keer (ten regte) ons toorn uitspreek teenoor daardie geweldadige misdadigers wat in ons strate rondsluip, asook jeens die gevoellose regering wat hulle toelaat om te gedy, dink ook 'n oomblik oor die ...
  • 60 Minutes to revive a nation 
    Forde, Fiona (Saturday Star, 2007-02-10)
    Fiona Forde asked a cross-section of South Africans to watch Mbeki with her.