Browsing by Author "Carstens, Rondine"

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    From Gatekeepers to Gateways: Courses Impeding Graduation Annual Report 2019
    (University of Cape Town, 2020) Shay, Suellen; Collier-Reed, Brandon; Hendry, Jane; Marquard, Stephen; Kefale, Kende; Prince, Robert; Steyn, Sanet; Mpofu-Mketwa, Tsitsi; Carstens, Rondine
    The Courses Impeding Graduation (CIG) Project is a research and development initiative of the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED) addressing the problem of high failure rates in courses that are obstacles to student retention and progression. This report report lays out the background, aims, objectives, and outcomes of the project in 2019, with a particular focus on first-year Mathematics courses in the Faculty of Science, examining which students are at higher risk of failing these courses. The report includes student perspectives gathered through focus groups.
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    Research on Open Educational Resources for Development (ROER4D) Infographic - June 2014
    (2014-09-18) Hodgkinson-Williams, Cheryl; Carstens, Rondine; Cartmill, Tess; Walji, Sukaina; King, Thomas
    Infographic depicts the Research in Open Educational Resources for Development in the Global South (ROER4D) project showing global coverage of sub-projects and research themes. This includes the general research objective which is to improve educational policy, practice and research in developing countries by better understanding of the use and impact of OER. The infographic includes the names and logos of host institutions and funders, the ROER4D logo and website link.