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Beyond academics - is community engagement possible through work integrated learning?

Author: Budd, Jean Date: 2016 The purpose of this study was to investigate whether two work integrated learning modules were the appropriate means to achieve community engagement ends, and to what extent the introduction of an NGO component in the WIL curriculum raised ... Read more
The experiences and perceptions of 6 NGO leaders on the role and value of formal and informal learning in leadership continuity in the NGO sector across 3 historical periods in South Africa

Author: Julie, Frank Joseph Date: 2010 In this research study I explore the role and value of formal and informal learning in leadership continuity in South Africa. In order to do this I look at the experiences and perceptions of 6 NGO leaders in South Africa whom I locate within ... Read more
“Learning Service” in International Contexts: Partnership-based Service-Learning and Research in Cape Town, South Africa

Author: McMillan, Janice ; Stanton, Timothy Date: 20 Sep 2014 In this paper we explore an approach to developing and implementing service-learning and community-based research in a study-abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa. Drawing on a notion of partnerships reflecting the values of accompaniment ... Read more
“Learning Service” in International Contexts: Partnership-based Service-Learning and Research in Cape Town, South Africa

Author: McMillan, Janice ; Stanton, Timothy K Date: 2014 In this paper we explore an approach to developing and implementing service-learning and community based research in a study-abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa. Drawing on a notion of partnerships reflecting the values of accompaniment ... Read more c b
Learning through experience: making sense of students' learning through service learning

Author: Gredley, Susan Date: 2013 This study asks how we can make sense of students' learning in service learning. I employed a qualitative research methodology to explore the learning experiences of four students as they journeyed through the UCT Global Citizenship course: ... Read more
‘Researching practice': a first step in evaluating the complex practices in a university-community ‘Knowledge Co-op'

Author: McMillan, Janice ; Schmid, Barbara ; Goodman, Suki ; Mpofu-Makamanzi, Buhle Date: May 2012 Paper presented at the 5th Living Knowledge conference, Bonn, 10-12 May 2012. Read more c b n a
[We] have to be interpreters to negotiate : service learning and boundary workers

Author: McMillan, Janice Date: 01 Jun 2015 Drawing on qualitative case study research of two service learning courses, this article uses the framework of activity theory to present service learning as an activity system and a form of ‘boundary work’ in higher education. To ... Read more
What happens when the university meets the community? Service learning boundary work and boundary workers

Author: McMillan, Janice Date: 2011 This article explores service learning via the lens of activity theory. Through this lens, it is identified as a form of 'boundary work' in higher education, with educators identified as 'boundary workers'. Drawing on the data from a recent ... Read more