Realities of a foundation programme implemented as a vehicle to align learners cognitively for entry into a national diploma in information and communication technology
The skills gap in formally trained black and coloured information and communication technology (ICT) professionals is in part a reflection of the social and historical injustices of past political policies. Furthermore, the current funding formula challenges higher education institutions to improve through-put rates, while providing a skilled labour force. The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has experienced unacceptably low pass rates in the subject Programming I over five years (2000-2004). The VUT introduced an entry-level certificate in ICT during 2003 in order to widen access, to impro ... Show more
Authors: Du Plessis, L. A.; Van Rensburg, G. Janse; Van Staden, C. J.
Published: Pretoria, South Africa, South African Universities Vice Chancellors Association, 2005
Resource type: Article
Access item: Request Item from NCVER
Show more