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<title>Digitally mediated teaching and learning and linguistic inclusivity at Walter Sisulu University: Towards a culturally responsive digital learning environment</title>  <source url="https://literator.org.za/index.php/literator">Literator</source>
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<![CDATA[This study examines the role of digital communication in promoting linguistic inclusivity at Walter Sisulu University (WSU), exploring how digital platforms and technologies are utilised to support linguistically diverse students within the institution. As a historically significant university in South Africa, WSU is home to a variety of linguistic communities, many of whom speak indigenous languages that are often marginalised in higher education contexts. This study investigates how digital communication tools, such as online learning platforms, social media and university-specific digital resources, can either facilitate or hinder linguistic inclusivity for students from diverse language backgrounds. Drawing on institutional practices and interviews, the study explores the challenges posed by language barriers, the digital divide and the need for culturally responsive digital strategies. The study adopts a qualitative case study design and draws on semi-structured interviews with 14 students and six academic staff members at WSU, as well as the analysis of institutional digital policy and learning materials. Data were analysed thematically to identify patterns relating to language use, access and pedagogical practices in digital spaces.<br>Contribution:&#160;The findings highlight the importance of developing accessible and inclusive digital communication frameworks at WSU to ensure that all students, regardless of their linguistic heritage, have equitable access to educational opportunities. The study also offers recommendations to enhance linguistic inclusivity in digital spaces at WSU, thereby contributing empirical, context-specific insights into how South African universities can operationalise linguistic inclusivity within digital learning environments.]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/6984</link>
<title>Assessing institutional readiness for implementing the National Language Policy Framework for public higher education institutions in South Africa</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[This article investigates the institutional readiness of South African public higher education institutions for the implementation of multilingual language policies, specifically focusing on the recently promulgated National Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions (NLPFPHE). Drawing on applied linguistics, Weiner&#8217;s (2009) theory of organisational readiness for change, and policy implementation studies, the authors explore how various institutional factors shape the capacity to implement language policies effectively. Using a mixed-methods approach, data from the national language audit (Van Dyk, Wilken, Ravyse, Du Plessis, Khumalo and Steyn, 2023) to assess current preparedness is analysed. The findings highlight key areas where institutions demonstrate readiness, such as staff engagement with policy, but also expose critical gaps in resources and student awareness. Moreover, the authors advocate for applying organisational readiness theory as a framework for guiding language policy implementation without specific models from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). By outlining challenges and opportunities in the current landscape, this article offers practical insights for institutions that foster linguistic inclusivity and excellence. It aims to empower stakeholders with a structured approach to assess readiness, address gaps, and enhance the implementation of multilingual language policies.]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/6596</link>
<title>Spatio-temporal analysis of land use and land cover dynamics in a coastal South African metropolis and its implications for pedagogy and rural education</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[This study investigates the spatio-temporal dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) changes in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM), South Africa, and explores the implications of these changes for pedagogy and rural education. As the first of its kind in the study area, the research underscores the relevance of analysing ecological challenges and coastal vegetation conservation in the context of spatial development. The study collected data from advanced geo-spatial technologies, including satellite imagery and indices, spanning a 20-year period from 1998 to 2018. This comprehensive approach provides an in-depth overview of the extent and drivers of vegetation loss within the area. The analysis focused on establishing the relationship between LULC and two key indices: the Normalized Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI) and the Normalized Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI). LULC classification results were validated using five (5) different accuracy assessment techniques and tests. The results indicated a significant increase in built-up areas from 194 km&#178; in 1998 to 814 km&#178; in 2018, with statistical tests demonstrating high overall classification accuracies (R&#178;=0.89 and P=0.86) over the study period. These results indicate that approximately 466 km&#178; of forest vegetation has been lost in BCMM during the study period. The study&#8217;s findings have practical implications for policymakers, conservationists, educators, and rural communities, providing essential data and insights to inform policies and actions aimed at mitigating BCMM&#8217;s adverse environmental impacts and contributing to sustainable development.]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/6900</link>
<title>The performance and analysis of pre-service teachers&#8217; cognitive demands and content domains in primary mathematics education</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[Teacher educators in universities globally and in South Africa struggle to prepare and challenge primary school preservice teachers with mathematics content that demands them to reason at a higher level of cognition. This article provides an analysis of cognitive demands and content domains of fourth-year preservice teachers at a South African university who are trained to teach mathematics in the intermediate phase. In this mixed-method research study, a total of 30 fourth-year students participated in an online Primary Teacher Education (PrimTed) test. The data from the PrimTed online test were analysed using MS Excel version 2207 software and manually sorted to identify higher-order responses to answer the research question. The findings revealed that the fourth-year students performed high on lower-order concepts and low on higher-order concepts. The findings also reveal that preservice teachers performed low on decimals, measurement, and pattern tasks. The conclusion is that teacher education programmes in similar higher education institutions need to emphasise the analysis and interpretation of higher-order thinking skills for fourth-year student teachers]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/7265</link>
<title>The writing centre as a Third Space in higher education: An autoethnographic reflection</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[Writing centres in higher education are often perceived as remedial spaces, yet they play a far more complex role in supporting student learning and shaping professional identities. In this article, I use autoethnography to explore how writing centres function as Third Spaces that blur the boundaries between teaching, academic development, and student support. Drawing on Third Space Theory and Academic Literacies Theory, I critically reflect on my experiences as a writing centre practitioner, examining the institutional positioning of writing centres and the evolving identities of those who work within these spaces. Despite contributing significantly to academic literacy development, writing centre practitioners remain in liminal professional spaces, often caught between academic and administrative roles. Through this reflection, I highlight how writing centres challenge deficit-based institutional narratives and foster student agency beyond the classroom. I propose that universities should move beyond the service-based model of writing centres and recognise them as intellectual spaces that play a critical role in academic development. I argue that through formally acknowledging writing centre practitioners as Third Space professionals, institutions can enhance their legitimacy and impact, strengthening their role in fostering inclusive, student-centred approaches to academic literacy.]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/6480</link>
<title>Male university peer-educator students remaking masculinities in the context of gender-based violence</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[Widespread violence perpetrated by men against women has put masculinities under the spotlight. This article draws on the data from a broader qualitative study with male university peer-educator students (MUPES) in South Africa<a href="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/workflow/index/6480/4/#_ftn1">[1]</a>. It focuses on MUPES&#8217; perspectives on the connections between masculinities and gender-based violence (GBV) and how they envision masculine transformation towards preventing GBV at universities. We worked with a purposefully selected group of MUPES and drew on theories of masculinities to thematically analyse the data from individual interviews and focus group discussions. The findings show that men are not always active producers of violence. While some intermittently reproduced hegemonic versions of masculinity that legitimate violence, most scrutinised and challenged the socio-cultural norms that valorise it. Not only did MUPES actively deconstruct some hegemonic masculine norms, but they also proposed a remaking of them and encouraged positive change in other men. We argue that male peer educators are valuable resources that may be engaged in university GBV intervention.   <a href="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/workflow/index/6480/4/#_ftnref1">
</a> Widespread violence perpetrated by men against women has put masculinities under the spotlight. This article draws on the data from a broader qualitative study with male university peer-educator students (MUPES) in South Africa<a href="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/workflow/index/6480/4/#_ftn1">[1]</a>. It focuses on MUPES&#8217; perspectives on the connections between masculinities and gender-based violence (GBV) and how they envision masculine transformation towards preventing GBV at universities. We worked with a purposefully selected group of MUPES and drew on theories of masculinities to thematically analyse the data from individual interviews and focus group discussions. The findings show that men are not always active producers of violence. While some intermittently reproduced hegemonic versions of masculinity that legitimate violence, most scrutinised and challenged the socio-cultural norms that valorise it. Not only did MUPES actively deconstruct some hegemonic masculine norms, but they also proposed a remaking of them and encouraged positive change in other men. We argue that male peer educators are valuable resources that may be engaged in university GBV intervention. <a href="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/workflow/index/6480/4/#_ftnref1">
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</a> <a href="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/workflow/index/6480/4/#_ftnref1">[1]</a> MUPES refers to male university undergraduate students recruited and trained by the Campus HIV/AIDS Support Unit (CHASU) for passing HIV/AIDS education to their university peers. <a href="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/workflow/index/6480/4/#_ftnref1">
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/7061</link>
<title>Lecturers' perspectives of teaching students with visual impairments: A case study of one TVET college in KwaZulu-Natal.</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[Inclusive education has become a critical aspect of the Higher Education system. This article explored ways to promote inclusivity and reduce exclusion in TVET colleges by addressing how lecturers view students with visual impairments. Drawing on the Learning Journey Theory (LJT) and Theory of Change (TOC), the researchers sought to re-conceptualise and understand lecturers&#8217; learning journeys to facilitate inclusivity. Qualitative data was gathered from six TVET lecturers and analysed using thematic narrative analysis. The training of TVET lecturers to support students with VI emerged as a major barrier hindering the lecturers&#8217; practice to enhance such students&#8217; academic performance. Additional challenges included a dearth of educational resources, funding, inappropriate training programs, a lack of professional growth, and clear guidelines for educating visually impaired students. The findings indicate that policies for visually impaired students should be supported by thorough, ongoing training for lecturers. Furthermore, it is essential to have backing from government bodies and educational institutions to provide vital learning materials, assistive technologies, and well-defined policy guidelines. Hiring knowledgeable and empathetic instructors towards visually impaired students is another indispensable component.]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/6793</link>
<title>A critical analysis of the adventure tourism higher education landscape in South Africa</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[The adventure tourism sector continues to grow in both developed and developing countries. With this growth, there also exists an increased demand for qualified and highly trained employees that are ready for the real world of work. Further education and higher education institutions (HEIs) serve as platforms for the development of this much needed human resource. Specialised curricula, form the basis on which this human capacity is developed. However, not much is known about the landscape of adventure tourism higher education offerings in South Africa, in particular. This article seeks to address this shortcoming by critically analysing the adventure tourism higher education landscape in South Africa. Results are presented and recommendations are made to further the academic discourse in adventure tourism curriculum development.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:12:13 +02:00</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/6627</link>
<title>Exploring the root causes of academic stress among undergraduate students in Durban, South Africa</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[The conditions being faced by university students have deteriorated, while the institutions of higher learning are enrolling a massive number of undergraduate students. This article looks at factors that make undergraduate students suffer from academic stress, which leads to their underperformance and not focus on completing their degrees on time. The theoretical framework used was narrative therapy and ecosystems perspective to connect the researcher to the existing knowledge. Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews. Fifteen undergraduate students were sampled, utilising convenience sampling. Academic stress does not always have negative consequences but can bring positive outcomes for undergraduate students if it is well managed. A collaborative effort among structures in universities is vital in addressing the negative impact of this phenomenon. This article recommends the skills reinforcement of students, counsellors, lecturers, mentors, and tutors on non-educational methods (such as continuous psychosocial support), which could assist academically stressed students to overcome social challenges that have a negative impact on their academic life: a student-friendly strategy to monitor and assist mischievous students; collaborative engagement among student structures in fighting the stigma of academic stress; the establishment of student support groups; the involvement of students in policy formulations on issues like stress; and broader academic discussions about academic stress. Since empirical evidence on challenges students face at universities and colleges during post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) is inadequate, this article fills that gap.]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/6434</link>
<title>Investigating the impact of academic staff&#8217;s resistance to change on technology readiness: The mediating role of technology self-efficacy</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[This study examines the factors that affect technology adoption among academic staff at a South African university, focusing on resistance to change and technology self-efficacy. Its goal is to determine how educators&#8217; attitudes towards technology affect their willingness to use new tools to improve digital literacy and adoption in educational settings. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among faculty members from various disciplines using a quantitative methodology. The results showed a significant gap between technology self-efficacy and readiness to adopt new technologies, with resistance to change being a major obstacle. The study proposes practical strategies that institutions can use to promote a culture of innovation and openness to technological advancements. It emphasises the importance of supportive frameworks encouraging staff to engage with digital tools. The study&#8217;s contributions include insights into overcoming resistance to change and enhancing technology readiness in higher education, providing valuable implications for policy-makers and educational leaders who aim to facilitate technological integration and innovation.]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/6978</link>
<title>Examining the impact of interventions on students&#8217; academic success in two quantitative high-priority modules</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[The South African universities have come under increasing pressure to cope with high student failure, high dropout rates and longer completion time. In particular, some at-risk students who are in the early years of their undergraduate studies experience greater jeopardy of being unsuccessful academically due to a wide range of academic and non-academic reasons. To address the former reasons, early academic interventions are needed, yet there are hardly South African studies that comprehensively examine the impact of these interventions. To fill the existing research gaps, this study investigated the effect of special academic interventions in two quantitative high-priority modules at the commerce faculty of a South African historically advantaged university. The empirical findings showed that whilst the students who were not identified as the at-risk ones enjoyed greater likelihood of passing the two modules under study, the academic interventions were successful to some extent that certain groups of at-risk students experienced a relatively high pass rate while other groups of at-risk students still suffered lower pass rate. These latter groups of students were primarily Africans who enrolled in the 4-year extended curriculum program with Mathematical Literacy in Grade 12. These students were also associated with a lower frequency of visiting the e-teaching course sites.]]>
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<link>https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe/article/view/7066</link>
<title>Teacher versus student-centered learning in higher education: Which model best promotes equity and inclusion in Ghana?</title>  <source url="https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajhe">South African Journal of Higher Education</source>
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<![CDATA[This conceptual article explores the discourse of teacher-centred (TC) versus student-centred (SC) through the lenses of Freire's critical pedagogy, Sen's capability approach, and Vygotsky's social constructivism to establish which model best promotes equity and inclusion in Ghanaian higher education. The narrative analysis shows that TC models offer structured delivery but perpetuate hierarchies, while SC approaches may encourage engagement but also require significant institutional support. As such, neither paradigm adequately addresses the challenges of equity and inclusion. Instead, this study proposes a hybrid pedagogical framework that combines (1) scaffolded content delivery, (2) culturally responsive SC adaptations, and (3) strategic digital integration. For effective implementation, the model requires systemic reforms, including teacher development programs and infrastructure investments. The proposed blended approach transcends the TC/SC binary to create an inclusive academic environment in which diverse learners can thrive. This research contributes to the pedagogical discourse in the Global South by offering a context-sensitive model for equitable higher education in resource-constrained settings.  ]]>
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<link>https://journals.uj.ac.za/index.php/The_Thinker/article/view/5183</link>
<title>Integration of Pan-Africanism and Regionalism in African Higher Education: A Cross-Disciplinary Study at the University of Johannesburg</title>  <source url="https://journals.uj.ac.za/index.php/The_Thinker">The Thinker</source>
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<![CDATA[This paper critically examines pedagogical ways to integrate Pan-Africanism across different disciplines at the University of Johannesburg such as Economics, Politics, Law, Medicine, Science, and Engineering. This is to foster African identity, unity, and development of Pan- Africanism through the University Curricula. This aligns with the call for a decolonized South African higher education and across the continent. This research aims to explore the opportunities and challenges faced within various disciplines in fostering Pan-Africanism. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. A literature review and a structured survey of n=44 respondents, which consisted of both open-ended and closed-ended questions. The participants included students (undergraduates and postgraduates), alumni, and academics. Findings suggested a common lack of exposure to Pan-Africanism, as 52.3% of survey participants indicated that they were &#8220;somewhat familiar,&#8221; while 25% reported &#8220;not familiar at all.&#8221; The findings further indicated that Pan-Africanism and Regional Integration are transformative and feasible; however, practical application lacks and varies by disciplines as in economics, politics, and law. They are very theoretical as compared to Medicine and Science as is evident in these disciplines. Pan-Africanist pedagogies would play a pivotal role in critically examining colonial history, different cultural narratives, collaborations of African countries, and curriculum integration.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:13:17 +02:00</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14725843.2026.2653772?af=R</link>
<title>Demystifying the policy-practice gap in Tanzania educational change landscape</title>  <source url="https://www.tandfonline.com/feed/rss/cafi20">tandf: African Identities: Table of Contents</source>
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