History of transformation in Higher Education

🎓 Course Title: The Evolution of Transformation in Higher Education 🚀

Course Description:

Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of time with our comprehensive online course, "History of Transformation in Higher Education." This module is expertly led by Steven Luthad, an esteemed educator and historian. Upon completion, you'll have a nuanced understanding of the pivotal trends and pressing issues that have shaped—and continue to influence—Higher Education policy in South Africa.

📚 Course Outline:

Key Learnings:

• Gain a critical perspective on the historical and current landscape of Higher Education policy in South Africa.
• Engage with the transformative shifts from the old system to the modern, understanding the rationale behind these changes.
• Analyze how societal micro, meso, and macro-environments shape and influence Higher Education policy decisions.
• Delve into the theoretical frameworks that underpin the transformation of Higher Education through lenses such as critical race theory and cosmopolitanism.
• Debate access to Higher Education and its implications for South Africa's future.
• Join global conversations about the Internationalisation and Africanisation of Higher Education in a post-apartheid context.
• Critically assess past, present, and future challenges faced by Higher Education in South Africa.

Course Structure:

1. Historical Context: Uncover the roots of university establishment in South Africa and the evolution of policies since 1994.
2. Policy Analysis: Dissect the philosophies and methodologies that drive the transformation of Higher Education.
3. Societal Impact: Explore how various social contexts influence policy decisions, development, and implementation within the educational sector.
4. Theoretical Perspectives: Examine the critical theories that shed light on the transformation process, including but not limited to critical race theory and cosmopolitanism.
5. Policy Debates: Engage in informed discussions about access to Higher Education and its broader implications.
6. Global Perspective: Understand the dynamics of Globalisation, Internationalisation, and Africanisation within the context of South Africa's educational landscape.
7. Future Challenges: Anticipate and critically analyze the future hurdles for Higher Education in a rapidly changing world.

What You Will Achieve:

• A comprehensive understanding of the historical transformation of Higher Education in South Africa.
• The ability to articulate a well-informed, critical analysis of the policy trends and their implications.
• Insight into how macro-social dynamics impact educational policies and practices.
• The tools to critically engage with contemporary issues in Higher Education.

By enrolling in this course, you're not just learning about the past; you're equipping yourself with the knowledge to shape the future of education. Join us on this enlightening voyage and emerge as an informed participant in the global discourse on transformative education policies. 🌟

Enroll Now to Start Your Educational Odyssey!