A college of science: Bridging the gap between school and university |
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| Authors: | Dr Margaret Rutherford Dr Aletta Zietsman |
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| Institution: | (1) School of Science Education, University of the Witwatersrand, P.O. Wits 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa;(2) College of Science physics courses, University of the Witwatersrand, Witwatersrand |
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| Abstract: | Many tertiary institutions in South Africa have implemented schemes to help redress the unfair school educational system.
This paper describes one such initiative to increase access and success of educationally disadvantaged students in science.
The background of the College of Science and the success of its first intake of students is described with an emphasis on
the physics component of the physical sciences course. Sixty six percent of the students passed all three courses in their
first year with the most educationally disadvantaged showing the greatest gains.
Specializations: physics education, language and communication. in science.
Specializations: meta-cognition and conceptual development in physics, qualitative research in physics education. |
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