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How using English as the medium of instruction affects teaching and learning at a TVET college: lecturers and students’ experiences

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dc.contributor.advisor Makoe, Pinky
dc.contributor.author Ntshauba, Kgalalelo Thandi
dc.date.accessioned 2025-01-22T07:41:36Z
dc.date.available 2025-01-22T07:41:36Z
dc.date.issued 2024-05-31
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/10500/32038
dc.description.abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and challenges of lecturers and students using English as the medium of instruction (EMI) for teaching and learning at a public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) college in South Africa. The study focused on two campuses of a TVET college in Free State Province where English is the only medium of instruction. A qualitative case study approach and purposeful method with in-depth interviews and analysis were employed to understand the experiences of these participants. The findings of the study revealed that the challenges of using EMI which impeded academic performance resulted from a variety of factors. Trends, including restricted comprehension, insufficient English proficiency and limited English vocabulary and academic literacy, emerged as the barriers that posed challenges to the academic performance of students. Based on the study’s findings, it is clear that the college lacks interventions to strengthen language capabilities, enhance professional skills and provide academic support services such as multilingual educational contexts. Further research is needed to understand the underlined mechanisms and develop strategies to mitigate their impact. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xiii, 155 leaves): illustrations en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Academic literacy en
dc.subject Academic performance en
dc.subject English as the medium of instruction (EMI) en
dc.subject Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) en
dc.subject Multilingual educational contexts en
dc.subject UCTD
dc.subject SDG 4 Quality Education en
dc.title How using English as the medium of instruction affects teaching and learning at a TVET college: lecturers and students’ experiences en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department English Studies en
dc.description.degree M. A. (English Studies) en


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