Lifelong learning for youth work practitioners in South Africa : trends, implications and policy issues

2019 ◽  
Vol SI (1) ◽  
pp. 73-87
Author(s):  
M.M. Dichaba
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Policy Issues

Nation Building through Andragogy and Lifelong Learning

2013 ◽  
pp. 480-506
Author(s):  
John A. Henschke
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Adult Educator ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
Do So

This chapter addresses the author’s international experience of and involvement in the very essence of exemplifying my conception of the following in various countries around the globe – nation building through andragogy and lifelong learning: on the cutting edge educationally, economically, and governmentally. Although I have been privileged to engage adult learners in research and learning experiences in a dozen countries through andragogical and lifelong learning processes, the chapter presents only a sketch of the author’s personally unique approach of work and learning in what he calls nation building with people in five countries: Brazil, South Africa, Mali, Thailand, and Austria. The purpose is to clearly articulate some of the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the most successful facilitation activities of helping adults learn in such a way that any adult educator, who may be disposed and committed to do so, could learn these processes and replicate them with others.

scholarly journals ’n Eeu van Gereformeerde jeugbeweging (1888–1988): ’n Histories-evaluerende verkenning

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bennie J. Van der Walt
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Youth Care ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Movement ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
Christian Worldview ◽  
Reformed Churches ◽  
Historical Sketch

Vir ’n eeu (1888–1988) het daar ’n groeiende en florerende Gereformeerde jeugbeweging, die Jongeliedeverenigings op Gereformeerde grondslag (afgekort as JV), in Suid-Afrika bestaan. Hierdie min of meer onafhanklike beweging het ’n belangrike rol gespeel om by jongmense ’n Christelike lewensvisie tuis te bring en hulle daardeur te inspireer. Hierdie artikel beginmet ’n motivering, waarna dit ’n kort historiese skets oor die ontstaan en ontwikkeling van die beweging bied gevolg deur ’n oorsig oor die bronne wat nog beskikbaar is en hieroor geraadpleeg kan word. Die volgende gedeelte van die artikel bevat twee gevallestudies. Die eerste bied ’n oorsig oor die breë spektrum van aktiwiteite van ’n spesifieke JV (nl. JV Gideon). Die spesifieke aktiwiteite van hierdie JV het dit in staat gestel om sy lede met ’n wye koninkryksperspektief toe te rus. In die tweede geval toon die bedrywighede van die Transvaalse Bond van JV’s (bv. deur sy leierskampe en verdere publikasies) dieselfde omvattende formatiewe waarde. In die lig van die voorafgaande gegewens, kan die besluit van die sinode (1988) van die Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika (GKSA) om finaal die jeugwerk van die JV’s te termineer en met kerklike jeugsorg te vervang, bevraagteken word. Die skrywer van hierdie artikel is van mening dat sowel kerklike jeugsorg as selfstandige jeugwerk elkeen ’n eie, unieke bydrae tot die vorming van Christelike jongmense kan maak en dus langs mekaar mag bestaan. In die lig van die steeds groeiende sekularisasie in die land word ten slotte die dringende noodsaaklikheid van iets soortgelyks aan die destydse JV’s vir vandag beklemtoon.A century of Reformed youth movement (1888–1988): A historical-evaluative reconnaissance. For a century (1888–1988) a growing and flourishing Reformed youth movement, called the ‘Jongeliedeverenigings op Gereformeerde grondslag’ (abbreviated as JV) existed in South Africa. This more or less independent movement played an important role in shaping the Christian worldview of its members. This article starts with a motivation for this reflection; it then provides a brief historical sketch of the origin and development of the movement, followed by a review of the sources consulted. The next section of the article presents two case studies. Firstly, it provides an overview of the broad spectrum of the activities of a specific JV (viz. JV Gideon). Its activities enabled it to equip its members with a wide kingdom perspective. In the second case, activities (e.g. leadership camps and added publications) of the then ‘Transvaalse Bond’ (Alliance) testifies to the same encompassing formative power. In the light of the preceding information, the decision of the synod of the Reformed Churches of South Africa (1988) to terminate the JV’s youth work to be replaced by the youth care of the churches is queried. The writer of this article is of the opinion that ecclesiastical care for its young members, as well as an independent youth movement, have a unique role to fulfil in the moulding and equipping of young Christians. It should therefore not exclude but rather complement each other. In the light of the growing secularisation in our country the conclusion emphasises the urgent need of re-establishing something similar to the erstwhile JV movement.

YOUTH WORK IN AFRICAN CHURCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA

1963 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-148
Author(s):  
Gabriel M. Setiloane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
African Churches

Lifelong learning, human capital development and the career advancement of women in the telecommunications industry in South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akinola George Dosunmu ◽  
Kolawole Samuel Adeyemo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Career Advancement ◽  
Telecommunications Industry ◽  
Human Capital Development ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Capital Development

This article offers insights into the concepts of lifelong learning and human capital development (HCD). It highlights HCD as the core of career advancement and lifelong learning for women as an important mechanism for progressing to senior management positions. The two concepts are considered in relation to women’s career choices and their professional advancement in South Africa. This approach is premised on the understanding that access to learning is critical to HCD. Methodologically, quantitative research methods was used. Questionnaires were administered to 133 junior workers at a mobile telecommunications network in South Africa. The findings show that continuous learning may offer a defence against gender discrimination and may create pathways for women to build their careers. The authors argue that HCD and lifelong learning are critical in creating opportunities for women to become leaders in the workplace and society. However, for this to happen, there must be supportive leadership, a conducive organizational culture and management integrity.

Poll result poses challenges for South Africa parties

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Municipal Government ◽  
Executive Council ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
Policy Frameworks ◽  
Poll Result ◽  
Election Results ◽  
Rural Policy

Significance Under the Municipal Systems Act, councillors must meet within two weeks of the official announcement of the election results (August 6) to elect a municipal government consisting of a mayor and executive council. Impacts The poll's outcome may create political pressures to merge DA-dominated municipalities with larger ANC-run ones. DA-led councils will need to draw up new policy frameworks, opening opportunities for specialist consultancies. The dominance of the rural areas in the ANC may push the national government to prioritise rural policy issues.

IN THIS ISSUE

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Henning Melber
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Southern Africa ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Current Policy ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
Specific Focus ◽  
Strategic Review

In line with the journal's specific focus on current policy issues of local and regional relevance this issue of the Strategic Review for Southern Africa offers you new insights on local, regional and continental matters from a variety of perspectives, with Zimbabwe and South Africa being the most prominent reference points.

Nation Building through Andragogy and Lifelong Learning

2014 ◽  
pp. 1150-1175
Author(s):  
John A. Henschke
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Adult Educator ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
Do So

This chapter addresses the author's international experience of and involvement in the very essence of exemplifying my conception of the following in various countries around the globe – nation building through andragogy and lifelong learning: on the cutting edge educationally, economically, and governmentally. Although I have been privileged to engage adult learners in research and learning experiences in a dozen countries through andragogical and lifelong learning processes, the chapter presents only a sketch of the author's personally unique approach of work and learning in what he calls nation building with people in five countries: Brazil, South Africa, Mali, Thailand, and Austria. The purpose is to clearly articulate some of the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the most successful facilitation activities of helping adults learn in such a way that any adult educator, who may be disposed and committed to do so, could learn these processes and replicate them with others.

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