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Aspects of interval analysis applied to initial-value problems for ordinary differential equations and hyperbolic partial differential equations

Anguelov, Roumen Anguelov (1998-09)

Interval analysis is an essential tool in the construction of validated numerical solutions of Initial Value Problems (IVP) for Ordinary (ODE) and Partial (PDE) Differential Equations. A validated solution typically ...
Providing learning opportunities for teaching research information skills

Fourie, Ina (University of South Africa, 1999-02-21)

Abstract Information literacy skills can contribute to effective research, especially if it is linked to curriculum content. Since 1998 the Department of Information Science at the University of South Africa (Unisa), ...
Cooperative curriculum development and mechanisms to ensure continued relevance

Baird, Deon P.; Groenewald, Thomas (World Association of Cooperative Education, 1999-07)

Co-operative education as practised by technikons in South Africa involves far more than the placements of students for experiential learning and the administrative systems supporting it. This paper elaborates on two very ...
First year physics practicals in distance education in South Africa

Cilliers, Johanna Albertha (1999-11)

Although the merits of practical work in physics are often questioned, it remains part of physics curricula world-wide. In distance education the incorporation of practical work into the curriculum is considerably ...
Using the internet to keep track of new developments in distance education

Fourie, Ina (Unisa Press, 2000)

The Internet offers numerous services which educators can use to keep track of developments in their fields of interest. Internet services that can be used to provide a current awareness service (CAS) in the field of ...
How students' needs inform learning design practice: a report on a series of focus-group interviews for the Department of Business Management

Venter, Anneke (Unisa Press, 2000)

The article explores the focus-group interview technique as a valuable means of evaluating learning materials from the student's perspective. The process of designing, organising and conducting a series of focus group ...
Reading and the Unisa student : is academic performance related to reading ability?

Pretorius, Elizabeth Josephine (Unisa Press, 2000)

This article reports on research that examined the relationship between reading ability and academic performance amongst undergraduate students at Unisa. The findings form part of a larger study involving doctoral research ...
Assignments in environmental education courses : instruments for facilitating social-environmental change

Le Roux, Cheryl Sheila, 1954- (Unisa Press, 2000)

Assignments form an integral part of the tuition strategy in environmental education courses presented by Unisa's Faculty of Education. If a social-constructivist view of the environment and its issues is taken, it can be ...
A critical appraisal of the implementation of online learning technologies : society, higher education and business

Heydenrych, Jacob Frederik (Unisa Press, 2000)

This article critically investigates the implementation of online learning technologies at higher education institutions, with the accent on the needs of society and the role of business. The conclusion is that the process ...
Online learning: strategic considerations for university management

Heydenrych, Jacob Frederik (Unisa Press, 2000)

This article surveys the challenges facing higher education institutions and points out the need for a different view on learning, and how online learning could be a solution to achieving the new learning experience. ...
Quality tools and techniques for improving learning in higher education

Steyn, G.M. (Unisa Press, 2000)

In pursuit of quality, educators and learners must be continuously engaged in a process of finding opportunities for improving the learning process, the quality of the learning experience and the way it is delivered. In ...
Technological stages in the system development life cycle: an application to web page design

Jakovljevic, Maria; Ankiewicz, P.; de Swardt, E.; Gross, E. (The Centre for Research in web based applications - UJ, 2000)
Avoiding a tired and stale pedagogy: activating on-line learning

Heydenrych, Jacob Frederik (Unisa Press, 2001)

This article will stress that the mere dumping of materials on-line is contrary to the spirit of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) and the World Wide Web (WWW). Texts generated for correspondence education and lectures ...
Recognition of prior learning: an educational correction

Beekman, Litha (Unisa Press, 2001)

The process of recognition and accreditation of prior learning through non-formal study and experience is nothing new and has been practised in parts of the world for decades. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is nothing ...
Trends and needs in distance education research : the death of distance

Makin, Viola, 1952- (Unisa Press, 2001)

Now that the University of South Africa and other South African universities are making full use of electronic media, we need to reflect, again, on some of the traditional trends and needs in distance education research. ...
Expectations of students versus expectations of lecurers in a postgraduate module in open and distance learning

Venter, Elza; Van Heerden, Elna Louise (Unisa Press, 2001)

Qualitative research was undertaken at Unisa, an open and distance-learning institution, where various compulsory modules in Philosophy of Education are presented at undergraduate and postgraduate level. In the past few ...
Measuring the effectiveness of the faculty of science's marketing strategy

Rayner, R. J. (Unisa Press, 2001)

To assess the effectiveness of its marketing strategy, the Faculty of Science has been conducting research with its first-year intake for the last two years. Students registering for the first time at undergraduate level ...
Assessing learning material for distance education : a case study

Wessels, J.S. (Unisa Press, 2001)

The question that directs this article is `How appropriate is the new study material in this case study as means of tuition within a new learning paradigm?' In order to determine the appropriateness of learning material ...
Improving educational practice: action research as an appropriate methodology

Heydenrych, Jacob Frederik (Unisa Press, 2001)

This article aims to explore action research as a suitable methodology for emancipated educators. An attempt will be made to formulate an acceptable definition of action research, and a classification of types of action ...
A suggested conceptual framework for designing technology-enhanced distance learning environments for adult learners

Kizito, Rita (Unisa Press, 2001)

Although information technology is increasingly becoming the catalyst for economic and cultural change, many adult learners in South Africa are continuously being excluded from its benefits. Recent research shows that the ...

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