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The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology
Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2022.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/89311 The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology Abrie, A.L. (Mia) reinette.gouws4@gmail.com Gouws-Meyer, Reinette UCTD Student-centredness Teacher-centredness Higher education Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2022. Student-centredness is an approach to education that has existed for almost 250 years. When focusing on higher education, student-centredness can be considered a way of putting students' interests ahead of curriculum and administration. However, the way educators implement this strategy can be intimidating, and their perceptions of the concept and its application in their classrooms can significantly influence its success. The study provided educators at a University of Technology (UoT) with the opportunity to describe their perceptions of the student-centred teacher training intervention in which they participated, as well as their subsequent actions to reorient education practices toward student centredness in their teaching environments. Inductive thematic analysis was used to create codes (quirks) from the information gathered using two instruments (semi-structured interviews and digital questionnaires). The codes created were linked to the conceptual framework that emphasized interactivity, individuality and a supportive and inspiring learning environment. Seven main themes were identified, with four of the themes related to the influence of the teacher training intervention and its impression on the lecturer’s perceptions of student centredness, and three themes focused on the self-reported influence of the intervention on the lecturer’s teaching styles. The primary findings of the study are: 1. Student-centred teacher training interventions can influence educators' perceptions of student-centredness in a positive way; 2. UoTs have distinct student profiles that necessitate targeted interventions for implementing student-centredness; 3. Transforming learning spaces at UoTs into interactive and supportive environments is critical for implementing student-centredness, and 4. Teacher training interventions focusing on students' needs are essential for fostering a student-centred classroom. Science, Mathematics and Technology Education MEd Unrestricted 2023-02-08T08:52:19Z 2023-02-08T08:52:19Z 2023 2022 Dissertation Gouws-Meyer, R 2022, The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology, MEd, University of Pretoria, Pretoria. A2023 https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89311 10.25403/UPresearchdata.21976835 en © 2022 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Student-centredness Teacher-centredness Higher education The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology |
| title | The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology |
| title_full | The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology |
| title_fullStr | The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology |
| title_short | The influence of a student-centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology |
| title_sort | influence of a student centred education intervention on the perceptions of lecturers at a university of technology |
| topic | UCTD Student-centredness Teacher-centredness Higher education |
| url | https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89311 |