Personal histories as a component of an ethnography of expert assessment practice in the workplace.
Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This research report describes the learning histories of computer \nassistants and expert assessment practice. This takes place in a workplace \nwhere computer training, specifically the fixing of hardware (CPU) \noccurs. It is hoped that the evidence collected might contribute towards \nthe recognition and understanding of tacit assessment on the National \nQualifications Framework, (NQF). \nIn uncovering these learning histories and expert assessment practices, a \ncomponent of ethnography which involves case history interviews and \ndiscussions was used. The theoretical framework used was situated \nlearning theory and the legitimate peripheral participation of the \ncomputer assistants. This framework is itself embedded in the theory of \nconstructivism. Case histories used as a component of ethnography is part \nof a bigger ethnographic project developed by the South African \nQualifications Authority (SAQA). This particular study will contribute \nalong with other projects in the University of Witwatersrand research \ngroup, to make up a full ethnographic account of learning and assessment \nin the workplace.
Author: Sindiswa Nontembiso Msimango
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2247405393