Faculty Perspectives on Vocational Training in South Africa - 9781138499683

Taylor & Francis

Faculty Perspectives on Vocational Training in South AfricaLessons and Innovations from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology\nAuthor(s): Eunice Ivala, Chaunda Scott\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138499683, 978-1138499683\nSynopsis\nThe Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is one of four Universities of Technology established by the South African government in 2005 with a focus on vocational training. This book presents faculty experiences of CPUTs innovative, work-integrated learning and teaching model, as well as findings from practice-based research being done in the institution. The purpose of this volume is to be a resource for other institutions in South Africa that wish to try similar strategies, as well as a to trigger a community of practice with vocationally oriented institutions outside of South Africa.