Browsing Research Articles (School of Higher Education Studies) by Title
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The achievement of university access: conversion factors, capabilities and choices
(Cogitatio Press, 2019)In the light both of persistent inequality of education opportunities for low income families and a wide equality gap in South Africa, this article explores students’ university access by applying Amartya Sen’s capability ... -
The design of a semantic differential scale for measuring the psychosocial well-being of students
(University of the Free State, 2012)English: This article describes the construction and standardisation of a semantic differential scale for measuring and quantifying the psychosocial well-being of students. The respondents rate the following aspects of ... -
Psychological resources as predictors of academic performance of first-year students in higher education
(University of the Free State, 2013)English: This article aims to determine whether psychological resources (hope, optimism and resilience) can be potential predictors of academic performance. A cross-sectional survey design was used and the sample consisted ... -
Revisiting expansive learning for knowledge production and capability development at postgraduate level in Higher Education Studies
(Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, 2013-03)Higher education in South Africa is challenged by academic and social demands. Universities, therefore, have to produce graduates who will be able to function optimally within their field of study, as well as act as ... -
The value of small-scale student projects in undergraduate research training
(University of the Free State, 2010)English: This article reports on the undertaking of small-scale projects for final-year Occupational Therapy (OT) students training at the University of the Free State. An Action Learning Action Research (ALAR) approach ...