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Introduction of the Centre Welcome to the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD). The establishment of this center is a response to national policies urging higher education institutions to enhance the quality of university teaching. Notably, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council…https://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/newsevents
News/Events
Highlights from the Seminar:Responsive Pedagogies for Online Teaching, Learning & Assessment:Implications for Large Classes CHEPD Seminar:Responsive Pedagogies for Online Teaching, Learning & Assessment:Implications for Large Classes Keynote Address: Africa English Language Teaching International Conference, Egypt, 2024 NWU News on…https://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/academic-offerings
Academic offerings
MEd in Higher Education Studies Short Learning Programmes in Higher Education Studies Introduction of Academic Programmeshttps://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-african-language-teaching-setswana/research-community-engagement
Research & Community Engagement
The CALT (Setswana), in collaboration with other CALTs will disseminate high quality literacy (reading and writing) research outputs through publications, workshops, conferences, fellowships, amongst others. There shall be development of research capacity and scholarship through Honours, Master`s and PhD programmes that inform literacy practice…https://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-african-language-teaching-setswana/partnerships-stakeholder-relationships
Partnerships & Stakeholder Relationships
It is critical that the Centre develops partnerships with other NWU Faculties; institutions that share similar interests; language bodies like Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB); Department of Basic Education; Department of Higher Education and Training and potential funders. The CALT will also collaborate with Sol Plaatje University (SPU…https://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-african-language-teaching-setswana/short-courses
Short Courses
Short Learning Programme on teaching reading in the Foundation Phase Short Learning Programme on teaching reading in teacher training Online training on effective reading strategieshttps://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2024-conference-announcements
2024 Conference Announcements
7th International Self-Directed Learning Conference Call The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning of the North-West University is pleased to announce the 7th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference. Achieving quality education for all by 2030 stands as a fundamental sustainable development goal outlined by the UNDP. Self-…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/submission-guidelines
Submission guidelines
Download the submission template. Abstracts should be between 500 and 800 words (excluding references). Clearly outline the purpose, methodology and results (if available) and implications of the research. Include a reference list. Topics may include (but are not limited to) strategies for fostering SDL, theoretical frameworks foundational…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/conference-cost
Conference cost
Full conference 6 - 8 November: R5 250.00 (Includes gala dinner, daily lunch and snacks. Excludes accommodation, breakfast and dinner). Daily attendance: R1 750.00 per day (Includes lunch and snacks. Excludes accommodation, breakfast and dinner). Gala dinner (7 November): R650.00 (optional for daily…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/conference-venue-and-accommodation
Conference venue and accommodation
This conference will be hosted at Pecan Manor Boutique Conference & Function Venue, Hartbeespoort, South Africa - away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Pecan Manor is the ideal venue for hosting our conference and is a comfortable 45-minute drive from Pretoria, Johannesburg and Rustenburg. …https://education.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education/33rd-conference-southern-african-association-research-mathematics-science-and