Thinking Tools as medium of education and learning relies on THINKING instead of on memorizing. When a learners marks in an electric subject improved for 15% to 64% and disciplinary challenges disappear, Thinking Tools cannot be ignored.See this easy to read report by Dr Muavia Gallie on a Schools Turnaround […]
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It stands to reason that any qualification needs to have sufficient depth to ensure real learning on the level of the qualification. It, however, is not always clear what is meant by “depth”. This is how I see it and I would really appreciate it if you could add on […]
When does a qualification have depth?
The constitutional court has recently – for all practical purposes, legalised the private use of cannabis. What the Constitutional Court confirmed is that citizens have the right to cultivate, possess and use cannabis in private. In considering the rights of all in relation to “Private use” we need also refer […]
Cannabis – Understanding the Constitutional Court ruling
Written by Dr Hannes Nel, MBL, D.Com (HRM); D. Phil (LPC) Some quality assurance bodies will probably immediately reply “no, definitely not” to the question if they should provide learning institutions applying for accreditation with guidance and support. Reasons why they feel this way might well include arguments such as […]
Should a quality assurance body provide guidance and support to ...
Written by Hannes Nel, B. Mil; BA Hons; MBL; D. Com (HRM); D. Phil (LPC) Introduction. I am hoping to share my research on 28 different paradigms that I regard as of importance to academic research. The purpose of sharing the articles with you is to also learn. After […]
The Nature and Elements of Research Paradigms: Liberalism
Written by Hannes Nel, B. Mil; BA Hons; MBL; D. Com (HRM); D. Phil (LPC) Introduction. I am hoping to share my research on 28 different paradigms that I regard as of importance to academic research. The purpose of sharing the articles with you is to also learn. After having […]
The Nature and Elements of Research Paradigms: Interpretivism
Written by Hannes Nel, D. Com (HRM); D. Phil (LPC) For nearly eight years already we have been wondering if this new kid on the block will make it or not. I had my reservations and am delighted to admit that I was wrong. The Quality Council for Trades and […]
Is the QCTO on the right track?
Written by Hannes Nel, B. Mil; BA Hons; MBL; D. Com (HRM); D. Phil (LPC) Introduction. I am hoping to share my research on 28 different paradigms that I regard as of importance to academic research. The purpose of sharing the articles with you is to also learn. After having […]