آموزش عالی برای خیر عمومی: دیدگاه‌ها درباره چشم‌انداز جدید دانشگاهی در آفریقای جنوبی

"This book focuses on the knowledge area of higher education governance, organisational dynamics, leadership and decolonisation. We have observed that governance discourse has been excluded in debates that concern the public good. The construct of public good seeks to support higher education that does not support a capitalist view of profit-making, arguably to respond to societal demands and needs such as developmental efforts through academic functions. Higher Education focuses on interconnected multi-disciplinary constructs, intending to provide services for the public good. The issue of public good is an interesting construct that puts universities on the spot since they are expected to be responsive to environmental changes and stakeholder needs through the functioning of accountable governance structures. These governance structures are compelled to comply with policy demands within external and internal environmental factors. This experience has exposed universities to systematic challenges that are local, regional and global, and which forces them to adapt while serving stakeholders and society. This book will also interrogate the governance of South African public universities in the post-decolonisation era and new demands from stakeholders."-- Publisher's description Front Cover Contents Abbreviations and acronyms, figures and tables appearing in the text and notes List of abbreviations and acronyms and abbreviations in the text List of figures List of tables Acknowledgement Notes on contributors Preface Chapter 1 The context of the higher education landscape Abstract Introduction The policy directives and the transformation agenda The transformation agenda Conclusion Chapter 2 The systematic nature of the higher education landscape in South Africa Abstract Introduction Factors drawing on the South African higher education landscape Economic and financial factors Global and regional factors Social factors The ‘new’ academic landscape Conclusion Chapter 3 The responsiveness of technical colleges through strategy implementation Abstract Introduction Problem statement Literature review Description of technical vocational education and training The research methodology Discussion of the empirical and interview results Results from the Pearson correlation tests The responsiveness of technical vocational education and training colleges Understanding the strategic planning Stakeholders’ engagement in the implementation of the strategic plan Leadership and management strategic responsibilities in managing technical vocational education and training colleges Teamwork and stakeholders’ experiences Strategic planning and the provision of public good Conclusion Chapter 4 Fostering participatory and independent learning through online formative assessment Abstract Introduction Literature review Formative assessment Student-centred teaching approach The theoretical framework Methodology Results and analysis Students’ preference on the nature of formative assessment Types of objective questions in online test E-assessment not taken seriously E-assessment integrity and cheating Writing pre-tests Trade-off between independent and cooperative learning Discussion Conclusion Chapter 5 Fourth Industrial Revolution as a driver for the public good through higher education institutions Abstract Introduction Higher education for public good Higher education institutions versus communities’ power dynamics Higher education for public good: Implications for the new academic landscape in South Africa Current challenges facing higher education institutions Community expectations Role of higher education institutions in enabling the Fourth Industrial Revolution Who participated and how? Participants views The role of universities in Fourth Industrial Revolution and community development Challenges higher education institutions face in driving Fourth Industrial Revolution in communities Strategies employed by higher education institutions to promote Fourth Industrial Revolution in disadvantaged communities Why are higher education institutions for public good in question? Lessons learnt from the engagements Conclusion Chapter 6 Decolonising legal studies in Africa: Towards a conceptual alternative Abstract Introduction Legal education in Africa as a colonial enterprise Western liberal transplantations and the oddities of legal education in 21st-century Africa Law as a public good The rule of law is required for liberty The rule of law is possible Liberty and the rule of law underscored by the political institutions of liberalism Decolonising legal education in Africa: Some critical considerations Decolonised legal education as ‘public good’ Decolonised legal education as an imperative Decolonised legal education: Quest for a viable alternative Decolonised legal education: The social reconstruction alternative Organising legal education on a social reconstruction paradigm Conclusion Chapter 7 Reconsidering the power of decolonisation among selected southern African university students Abstract Introduction Main issues confronting the African system African education rights Role of colonialism Decolonisation in limbo in African universities The involvement of students in bringing decoloniality to universities Student activities and information communication technology Scholar’s contribution in practical and meaningful ways to decoloniality Feminist legacy in bringing decoloniality Research policies What can be done: The decoloniality of doing Scholarships’ effect Investigation method Participants Data-collection procedure and data analysis Guiding theoretical framework (narrative enquiry) Research findings Awareness of student bodies Custodian of student welfare Politically aligned versus political consciousness Value of African education systems in African higher education institutions African solutions for African problems Not that important Challenges faced by African students because of the current education system Medium of instruction Unaffordable education Incompatible system to the economy The solutions that you think can bring an education system that solves African issue Enhancing decoloniality agenda Access to higher education Changing the medium of instruction Discussion Funding and decision-making African systems Terminating capitalist agenda Dependency syndrome and lack of funds Social media platforms and African theories as solutions Pan-Africanism ideology and environmental scanning Conclusion Chapter 8 Managing conflict at higher education institutions in South Africa Abstract Introduction Cause of conflict Theories and their significance in managing conflicts The dual-concern theory The contingency theory The complexity theory and conflict transformation Constructive and destructive conflicts Constructive and destructive conflicts in relation to expectations Conflict management styles Conflict management and coordination in the provision of public goods Conclusion Chapter 9 Monitoring the core business of higher education Abstract Introduction Monitoring teaching and learning International quality assurance monitoring systems Professional bodies South African monitoring systems for teaching and learning The Council on Higher Education and the National Qualifications Framework The South African Qualifications Authority Institutional arrangement in the monitoring of teaching and learning Programme reviews Monitoring research activities in higher education Policy framework University research enterprise and social responsibility Tools for monitoring community engagement Compliance with institutional policies Training sessions and workshops Programme and project evaluation Performance management in higher education Conclusion Chapter 10 Towards a new social contract for public good Abstract Introduction The implications for the academic landscape Redefining the scholarship of teaching and learning Leadership and governance The organisational dynamics Relations and value points in higher education Re-emerging ‘public good’ The future of the academic landscape A university college Implications Universities Implications Universities of technology Conclusion References Index