Understanding the experiences of educationally disadvantaged students at Stellenbosch University
Year: 2013
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The importance of increased accessibility to higher education for non-traditional students has been recognised globally.In South Africa, a strong drive exists to provide access to students who were previously excluded from higher education because of the apartheid history.Stellenbosch University attempts to contribute to redress and transformation through, amongst other initiatives, the SciMathUS Bridging Programme (Science and Mathematics at the University of Stellenbosch).The SciMathUS Bridging Programme provides access to educationally disadvantaged students to higher education.Even though these students gained access to higher education, they were struggling to succeed.Many questions about level, the narratives of these students provided insight into their experiences and highlighted the need for the reconsideration of current practices around teaching and learning, language, admission, re-admission, financial support, tutoring and mentoring, and social life, particularly in residences.
Author: Elza Lourens
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1957965893