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??Experiential Learning and Teaching ?are at the heart of what we do as the UEL aligns with the institutional academic project and Core Strategic Theme Two: Networked and Collaborative Teaching and Learning.
Utilising a number of Learning theories such as Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory; and the work of Freire, Mezirow and Sen to effect transformative learning design within a higher education setting. One such offering is the Designing for Transformative Experiential Learning (DTEL) click for more detail) opportunity. The purpose of DTEL is to provide the teaching and learning environment an opportunity to develop the skills, tools and techniques required to design, implement, and measure, student-centred, contextually relevant, transformative experiential learning. UEL utilises synchronous and asynchronous learning modalities to ensure equity of access and equity of outcomes. Students are able to access learning opportunities in person on campus and online off campus.
UEL is also responsible for the experiential learning competency framework and the SU Graduate Attributes integration within learning opportunities for DSAF.
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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) in the UEL is a systematic process to ensure the quality of programmes and projects of the office and that the standards set are fit for purpose. As part of embedding MEL as practice, UEL developed its Theory of Change (TOC) and MEL Framework in light of the 8 conditions facing the South African Higher education context.
These 8 conditions are as follows:
Condition 1. Undergraduate Capability – Epistemological Access
Condition 2. Graduate Employability
Condition 3. Training vs Job-requirement
Condition 4. Social Equity and Societal Stratification
Condition 5. Social Networks
Condition 6. Technology
Condition 7. Globalisation and Global Discourse vs Internationalisation and
Condition 8. Historical Legacy of Higher Education.
This work will be expanded on throughout 2024.
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UEL recognises and understands how partnerships improve the impact and reach of our work. Partnership initiatives are integral to our work for the formation of increasing learning opportunities, ?thereby increasing student access and success. One such partnership is the UEL and VUC Storstr?m initiative that focuses on the sustainable development ??goals and relationship between the global north and south.?
Danish delegation visits SU to strengthen academic ties between the two countries
Collaboration and social cohesion topped the agenda of the visit this week to Stellenbosch 肆客足球 (SU) by Denmark's new ambassador to South Africa, Elsebeth S?ndergaard Krone. Krone and a delegation from VUC Storstr?m, a Danish educational institution for young people and adults, were particularly interested in finding out more about SU's interdisciplinary Shared Humanity module which develops tools and skills to empower students to shape environments that promote social justice.
Dr Ruth Andrews, head of SU's Unit for Experiential Learning in the Centre for Student Life and Learning and head of the Shared Humanity learning experience, said that an exchange of students between Denmark and Stellenbosch in the future would allow for positive engagement between North and South on issues of inclusivity and social justice.
Dr Kelebogile Choice Makhetha, Senior Director of the Division for Student Affairs, welcomed the visit as a 'wonderful opportunity to build closer relationships" with the Scandinavian country. The prospect of establishing stronger ties with academic institutions in Denmark is in line with the 肆客足球's internationalisation endeavours to expand its global networks, said Prof Wim de Villiers, SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor. The delegation also discussed the democratisation of digital pedagogies, green transition partnerships and research opportunities between the two countries.
Photo: In the front from the left are Bo M?ller, Guidance Counsellor: VUC Storstr?m; Prof Hester Klopper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategy, Global and Corporate Affairs; Prof Wim De Villiers, SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor; Elsebeth S?ndergaard Krone, Danish Ambassador to South Africa, Martin Lasse H. Sieben, CEO: VUC Storstr?m. In the back from the left are Pernille Rasmussen, Educator: VUC Storstr?m; Rasmus Kristiansen, Head of Business and Development: VUC Storstr?m, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching; Pernille S?rensen, Development Consultant: VUC Storstr?m; Dr Choice Makhetha, Senior Director: Division: Student Affairs; Dr Ruth Andrews Manager: Unit for Experiential Learning in the Centre for Student Life and Learning at SU.
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Dr Ruth Andrews
Experiential Learning Manager
E-mail: rutha@sun.ac.za
Ms Lungiswa Nomtayi
Experiential Learning Coordinator
E-mail:? lungiswan@sun.ac.za
?Mr Ramone Comalie
Experiential Learning Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Coordinator
E-mail: ramone@sun.ac.za
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