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The article investigated the perception of OAU undergraduate students of Agriculture offering a special elective course (SEE 001/002), entitled Indigenous education in Nigeria , as regards its appropriateness and curriculum relevance to higher education. The specific objectives were to analyse the socio-economic/ demographic characteristics of the students; identify the course contents and their relevance to the development of indigenous knowledge theory and practice in higher education;...

This article begins with the argument that an ideal `African university' would be characterized by the universal value of social justice. `Social justice' is presented as having two complementary and interrelated elements: redistribution of resources and recognition of difference. Crucial aspects of social justice in societies embedded in a past of conflict and inequity are reconciliation, sharing of selfconsciousness and the democratization of knowledge systems. The article describes...

Language-in-education policy in Africa is replete with debate regarding the use of standard African languages as part of mother-tongue education. An issue inadequately addressed within this debate is the role and function of urban vernaculars which have become “the” mother tongue of the greater part of Africa's population. Using data from the lyrics of popular music from eastern and southern African songwriters as an instance of ground-level language practices, this article argues that, to...

South African policy emphasises internationalisation and the recruitment of learners from other countries, with particular focus on countries of the South African Development Community (SADC). While such advocacy is legitimate, there are some negative factors which impact on the efficiency and the smooth running of teaching and learning of international students. Common problems range from - among others - physical distance, communication, financial implications and insufficient...

The study sought to investigate male and female roles in intimate sexual relationships and their implications for HIV / AIDS among students in institutions of Higher Education in Zimbabwe. The sample (N = 118) voluntarily participated in this study. Fifty-eight participants came from a church related university while 60 were from a state owned. Sixty-two were women while 56 were men. The survey design was used. A questionnaire was used to collect the data. Cross tabulations were used to...

This article presents a summary of the concerns and the demographic data collected from clients at the Student Counselling Service (SCS) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, during the period of March 2001 to April 2003. First-time presenting clients who are enrolled students, were asked to fill out an anonymous questionnaire, of which 844 were collected. The demographic profile of the presenting students resembles the profile of the total student population at UCT with...

This article challenges faculties of the arts in South African institutions of higher education to place arts education at the centre of academic inquiry, scholarship discovery and broaden their narrow understanding of 'arts education'. I argue for the recognition of a broad-based 'arts education' or 'faculties of the comprehensive arts education'. Such a broad-based approach to the teaching of the arts is not limited to the arts sector, but also includes heritage, cultural management and...

In this article the background and origin of and a rationale for transformational learning and the patchwork text as an alternative to the academic essay and the traditional portfolio as assessment instruments are clearly illustrated. The authors also share their own as well as their learners' experiences with the implementation of patchwork text assessment in a master's degree course work module. They conclude the article with a reflection on the strengths and weaknesses of patchwork...

It is a known fact that health professionals can play a critical role in reducing tobacco use. In fact, it has been shown that even brief and simple advice from health care professionals can substantially increase smoking cessation rates. Students in healthcare professions are future healthcare professionals, identifying and documenting their knowledge, attitudes and practices with regards to tobacco smoking would shed light as to their future effectiveness in providing this much needed...

It is a known fact that health professionals can play a critical role in reducing tobacco use. In fact, it has been shown that even brief and simple advice from health care professionals can substantially increase smoking cessation rates. Students in healthcare professions are future healthcare professionals, identifying and documenting their knowledge, attitudes and practices with regards to tobacco smoking would shed light as to their future effectiveness in providing this much needed...

In recent years, the focus of transitional justice scholarship has started to shift from institutions and processes towards questions of outcomes and impact. Early discussions in this field centred on concepts such as truth and justice, which were often treated as ends in themselves. In reality, however, those concepts were usually means to other ends, for example, pursuing truth and justice because they might, variously, deter future crimes, eradicate the culture of impunity, counter...

Since the African National Congress (ANC) assumed power in South Africa in 1994, there has been a concerted effort to correct the gender and race imbalance in tertiary education institutions. These alterations have been facilitated by government policies and economic incentives. Have these methods been successful in encouraging previously disadvantaged groups to register at universities and continue into postgraduate studies? The statistics are favourable in this regard. When observing...

Background: Patient satisfaction with dental services has received minimal attention in Nigeria. Quality of service is however, an integral part of any business. The study assessed dental outpatients’ satisfaction with oral health care delivery a tertiary institution in Nigeria. The perceptions of the oral health care provider and suggestions that will improve service delivery were also obtained from these consumers.Methods: A modified Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire (DSQ) was used to...

This lecture highlights the role of African Caribbean parents and the community in supporting African Caribbean pupil's academic success

This paper reports an evaluation of the implementation of the School Health Policy (SHP) in Botswana schools. Historically, school health originated with a concern for the number of children being excluded from school owing to communicable diseases. In 1999, the three ministries, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Local Government, developed the Botswana School Health Policy and Procedures Manual. The school health services are organized at national, district and local...