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Enhancing the effectiveness of administrative support for learning and teaching using workplace projects in lower-income countries.
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Innovations in Education & Teaching International . Feb2020, Vol. 57 Issue 1, p4-15. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Middle-level administrators in African universities are often under-utilised in terms of their contribution to the administrative support for learning and teaching. They also have little access to professional development. This paper presents the findings of a study to develop a programme to enable these administrators to enhance their support for learning and teaching in their institutions. Following a selection process based on their own universities and programme workshop sessions, participants carry out projects to 'make a difference' to administrative effectiveness. Analysis of project reports and participant interviews shows that the projects had a real impact, and this remains ongoing in many cases. The programme design is evaluated, and key elements highlighted: a locally based selection process; international accreditation; a strength-based approach and authentic assessment involving a workplace project and reflection on learning. Educators who work in similar 'lower-income country' contexts may find it constructive to make comparisons with their own experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *TEACHING
*WORK environment
*CAREER development
*LEARNING
*EDUCATORS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14703297
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Innovations in Education & Teaching International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 141337823
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2019.1568279