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Debt literacy of First-Year Students at a Johannesburg University

- Boyce, Lulama, Bolton, Jordy

Creative interventions : an integrated arts based pedagogical approach in the workplace preparation classroom of the extended access programme at the University of Johannesburg

- Beagle, Amalia

  • Authors: Beagle, Amalia
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Art in education - South Africa - Johannesburg , Art - Technological innovations , Educational technology - South Africa - Johannesburg , Creative teaching - South Africa - Johannesburg , Art and technology - Study and teaching , University of Johannesburg
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/438057 , uj:38060
  • Description: Abstract: This study evaluates how the integrating of arts based approaches in my teaching practice can be used to both expand my practice and to utilise the capability of the Workplace Preparation Programme (WPP) to achieve a more equitable and accessible curriculum. I am concerned with promoting appropriate changes in the classroom in order to foster a more egalitarian and democratic value system in the teacher/learner relationship which promotes individual and collective freedoms. I integrate arts based methods in my pedagogical practice in order to expand the modes for communication and meaning-making in the classroom: these methods include visual, performative, indirect, non-verbal and symbolic techniques. I contend that these teaching approaches are relevant for the contemporary multilingual classroom and more especially for teaching first-year students. Arts based methods can foster opportunities for multimodal learning and for developing the kinds of student capacities and relationships that can contribute to positive learning experiences... , M.Tech. (Fine Art)
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Post Present Future : A collection of writings and images curated by Farleda Nazler

- Nazier, Farieda

The Awareness of information acts to improve students’ knowledge on managing personal information

- Arthur, Joel

  • Authors: Arthur, Joel
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Information acts , University of Johannesburg , Constitution and personal information
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/395872 , uj:32845 , Citation: Arthur, J. 2019. The Awareness of information acts to improve students’ knowledge on managing personal information.
  • Description: Abstract: Over the past years, the South African government has implemented different information acts to protect the South African individuals’ information and their right to privacy. However, without the South African public’s awareness of how to practically use these acts, the mere implementation is not enough. Many first‐year students at the University of Johannesburg are not aware of the dangers of sharing personal information and are also not aware of the role that the different information acts play in their lives. This paper examines and assesses the level of awareness students have of four information acts, particularly with a particular focus on first year Information and Knowledge Management students at the University of Johannesburg. As part of the study, an in‐depth literature review of the information acts in South Africa was conducted. The study employed a quantitative approach and questionnaires were designed with the sole purpose of gathering information. A pre‐test, an intervention and a post‐ test were conducted to gain insight on whether the first year Information and Knowledge management students’ knowledge and awareness of the Information acts would change the manner in which they would use and share their information. It was evident that awareness of the information acts have a direct effect on the individuals use and sharing of personal information. Pre‐test results indicated that student’s lack of awareness of the acts hampered their understanding of how the acts protects them, however the post‐test indicated that awareness directly improves the individuals use of the acts.
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The experiences of students with disabilities at the University of Johannesburg

- Moyo, Lydia

  • Authors: Moyo, Lydia
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: College students with disabilities , Learning disabled - Education (Higher) , People with disabilities - Education (Higher) , University of Johannesburg
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/294712 , uj:32073
  • Description: Abstract: The study focused on the experiences of Students with Disabilities (SwD) at the University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus. It unpacks what shapes the experiences of SwD, both positive and negative, and how the support mechanisms put in place manage to help them to participate in higher education. Literature in South Africa suggests that the experiences of SwD are inadequately addressed. Most of the studies in South Africa are of a small scale and focus on students with the same disabilities. This study sought to address these gaps. Literature highlighted that there has been an increase of SwD entering HEIs globally. However, there are still obstacles such as physical barriers on campus, and attitudinal barriers from the university population which hinders full participation of SwD in to higher education. The study, therefore, adopted the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) model which gives a comprehensive understanding of disability issues not only emanating from one dimension but the model portrays disability as a multi-dimensional facet. The model is a multipurpose classification that was created to be used in various sectors. The ICF model looks at disability as not caused by a single factor as depicted by other models but it looks beyond. The model recognises the interaction of impairment and environmental factors resulting in disability. Qualitative approach was used with semi-structured interviews in conjunction with participant observation as a method of data collection. This approach allowed for triangulation of data, ensuring that where data could not be collected via one method, it could be via another. The use of two methods also allowed data to be verified. This approach managed to give an insight to the experiences of SwD in higher education. English was used as a medium of communication to conduct the interviews. The interviews were transcribed verbatim to avoid distorting the meanings of the participants. Eleven participants were interviewed. The sample comprised of eight SwD, two staff members from the Disability Unit and one tutor who was teaching one of the participants. Participants were selected using purposive sampling and snowball method. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data and nine themes were revealed. From the findings, the participants experienced both positive and negative experiences. Various issues emerged but the one which was critical was the barriers that were faced by students with visual and physical impairments in trying to participate in higher education. Also the role played by the support mechanisms put in place to help SwD such as the Disability Unit and individual departments were acknowledged. Highlighted were their strengths and weaknesses. Participants were very grateful for the assistance they received from different stakeholders despite their shortfalls. Provided were recommendations that emanated from the study which included that there should be awareness to ‘conscientise’ the entire university population about SwD around them and how they should learn to share the campus environment. Above all the ICF is an effective model used to explore the experiences of SwD in trying to participate in higher education. Its ability to look at both personal and contextual factors which provided a holistic overview of their experiences. , M.A. (Sociology)
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The illusion of social media? : exploring the notion of instagram users as controversial, trend setting and dynamic

- Maphelela, Lebogang Desiree

  • Authors: Maphelela, Lebogang Desiree
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Instagram (Firm) , Online social networks - Social aspects - South Africa - University of Johannesburg , Social media - Social aspects - South Africa - Johannesburg , Ideology - Social aspects - South Africa - Johannesburg , Social media - Social aspects , University of Johannesburg
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/414668 , uj:34982
  • Description: Abstract: Social media platforms are used as a virtual means of communication. Young people are hooked onto various social networking sites enabling them to stay connected with what is happening in the world. A shift from the popular social networking site, Facebook to Instagram is noted among the youth. This study was motivated by the popularity of Instagram in South Africa and sought to explore the Instagram experiences of university students and how they presented themselves on the platform. The study took interest in the Instagram experiences of eight female students from the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus of the University of Johannesburg. The students were from the Business and Economics, Humanities as well as Education faculties and were accessed through Instagram. The study explores the notion of Instagram users as controversial, trendsetting, and dynamic. Qualitative research methods were used to gather data through seven face-to-face interviews and one digital interview conducted through FaceTime which challenges traditional ways of conducting qualitative research. The findings revealed a shift away from Facebook and Twitter towards Instagram. The participants expressed that by having a large following on Instagram, they were exposed to opportunities to make money as they would be approached by popular brands for marketing purposes. It was also found that Instagram users are exposed to social media standards that demand that they present themselves in a perfectionistic and aesthetically pleasing manner. The participants used their Instagram profiles as a personal branding tool in order to promote their talents and business ventures. Self-presentation and impression management prevailed in the midst of the subtle standards that could be perceived on social media sites. Goffman’s theory of self-presentation as well as Žižek’s theory of cynicism as a form of ideology were used to analyse the findings and asserted that Instagram was used as a front stage where individuals displayed their ideal selves and perfectionistic selves, while they also created their own reality which they hoped would not be misrecognised. This exposed the illusiveness of social media and presented Instagram users as controversial, trendsetting and dynamic. , M.A. (Sociology)
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Clinical audit of new patients consulting at the University of Johannesburg chiropractic clinic

- Hoffman, Charlotte

  • Authors: Hoffman, Charlotte
  • Date: 2018
  • Subjects: Chiropractic clinics , Chiropractic clinics - South Africa - Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/285698 , uj:30901
  • Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Background There is a lack of available demographic information pertaining to the patients in the chiropractic clinic of the University of Johannesburg. Further to this, information available is not in a usable and accessible format. Aim The aim of the study was to collect, analyse and understand the demographics of the patients who attend the chiropractic clinic at the University of Johannesburg. This information was used to analyse significance within itself as well as to compare it to a previous study done at the same site in 2004, as well as in foreign countries. Method Existing data files of patients from the 1st of January 2016 to the 31st of July 2016 were used. Fields of interest were extracted and manually captured in an excel spreadsheet. The patient characteristics captured were: age, gender, occupation, employment status, month of initial consultation, region of complaint, number of follow-up consultations, cost of 1st treatment, total payments in rands, number of payments made, labourer versus non-labourer, musculoskeletal versus non-musculoskeletal complaints, area of residence and body mass index. Results From the sample studied, the age range was from 1 to 86 years. The mean age was 41.11 years. The gender distribution shows that more females visit the clinic than males. The results reflected that no race or marital status is captured on any of the forms. During February and March the most patients visited the clinic with a combined percentage of 37.0% while the rest of the months were evenly distributed from April onwards. The areas of initial complaint were lower back complaints at 35.1% followed by cervical spine complaints at 19.8%. The data indicated that most patients attended the clinic at least twice, but 22.4% of patients never returned to the clinic. More than half of the total...
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Comparative study on energy consumption at the University of Johannesburg residences

- Ayeleru, Olusola O., Adeniran, Joshua A., Ntsaluba, Sula, De Koker, J. J.

  • Authors: Ayeleru, Olusola O. , Adeniran, Joshua A. , Ntsaluba, Sula , De Koker, J. J.
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Energy usage , University of Johannesburg , Residences
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/231944 , uj:23642 , Citation: Ayeleru, O.O. et al. 2017. Comparative study on energy consumption at the University of Johannesburg residences.
  • Description: Abstract: This study evaluates the pattern of energy usage at the twenty-eight residences of the University of Johannesburg during the 2016 academic year. The study investigates the trend of energy consumption based on total energy usage per residence in terms of the number of students at each of the residences on a monthly and daily basis. The data employed in this study were collected over a period of eleven months which is the overall effective academic calendar. The results obtained showed a contrast between the total energy usage per residence and energy usage per student. Sophia town residence recorded the highest total annual energy usage of 149286 kWh while Takalani residence recorded the least which was 97093 kWh of all the residences considered in this study. However, when energy consumption was measured as a function of number of students in each residence, Goudstad residence recorded the highest monthly energy usage per student (450.69 kWh), followed by YMCA (389.09 kWh) while the least monthly energy usage of 51.30 kWh was recorded in Maqhawe residence. Similarly, results obtained from the study on daily energy usage per student in the last five months of the 2016 academic year showed Goudstad residence (23.32 kWh) and YMCA (20.34) as the two residences with the highest daily energy usage per student respectively. However, the energy usage does not follow a regular pattern within the period under consideration.
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Current status of cycling lanes at University of Johannesburg

- Thaba, Sebonkile Cynthia, Jacobs, Lunga

Factors that influence students’ engagement with the Facebook page of a selected University

- Dundu, Nyaradzo

  • Authors: Dundu, Nyaradzo
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Universities and colleges - South Africa - Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg , Facebook (Electronic resource) - Social aspects , Online social networks , Universities and colleges - Communication systems , UJ Facebook page
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/262250 , uj:27675
  • Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Abstract: Customer engagement creates an environment in which the customer can interact directly with the brand. Customer engagement is an important method that marketers apply to retain customers by creating loyalty and positive word of mouth, and this is also true in higher education. As competition within university institutions increases, engaging with students provides the university with direct access to students’ concerns, wants and expectations about the university. There are many social media platforms, which students can use to engage with their university, and Facebook is a popular tool used by this generation. On daily basis students spend a great deal of time on their Facebook accounts and they follow brands that are interesting, informative and fun. It is therefore important for universities to understand the factors that would increase students’ need to engage with the university’s Facebook page. These factors will assist in providing an analysis, which the university can use on their Facebook page to encourage engagement, increase loyalty, positive word of mouth and a satisfactory university experience for the students. A quantitative research study through surveys was conducted with the third year Faculty of Management students at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Third years were targeted as they had more experience with the UJ Facebook page than other year groups. A non-probability quota sampling method was employed, which is a combination of judgement and convenience to access a representative sample from all eight departments in the specific faculty. From the 600 questionnaire distributed 399 could be used for analysis to achieve the main objective to determine the factors that influence student engagement with the UJ Facebook page. The two main methods used to analyse the data were Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). EFA was employed to group similar variables, test and verify the scale construction, reduce the information and ultimately to simplify the data for further analysis. SEM was employed to test the proposed casual relationships relating to the independent variables (perceived ease of use, critical mass, capability, and perceived playfulness), the intervening variables (perceived usefulness and intention to use) the moderate variable (trustworthiness) and the dependent variables (actual use/customer engagement) of the UJ Facebook page...
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The utilisation of Facebook as a marketing communication tool within university faculties

- Francis, Tamara Keshnee

  • Authors: Francis, Tamara Keshnee
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Universities and colleges - South Africa - Marketing , Facebook (Electronic resource) , Online social networks - South Africa , University of Johannesburg
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/262460 , uj:27706
  • Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Abstract: Businesses globally are using social media to engage with their customers on social media platforms, because that is where their customers are. The largest social media platform in the world, Facebook, is home to over a billion users. Prospective university students, current university students as well as alumni of universities have a presence on Facebook. Therefore, it is pivotal for all higher education institutions to use this platform for marketing and communication purposes. Considering this, it is imperative for the University of Johannesburg to determine how faculties within the University are using Facebook as a marketing communication tool. The primary research objective of this study was to determine how faculties within the University of Johannesburg use Facebook as a marketing communication tool. The primary research objective was addressed by a literature review and the empirical study that followed. The empirical study sample was the University of Johannesburg's nine marketers that manage their faculties’ Facebook pages. Thereafter, a content analysis was conducted of the nine faculties Facebook pages. This study used two qualitative research methods, namely in-depth interviews and content analysis. The method used to analyse the empirical research results was the Morse and Field approach, which indicated that faculties were using Facebook as a marketing communication tool; however, there are many risks and challenges encountered when doing so. The results also highlighted the lack of cohesiveness among the faculties at the University of Johannesburg and depicted that faculties were working in isolation of one another. Furthermore, results also established that there was a lack of branding and association to the University of Johannesburg on faculty Facebook pages. Lastly the results postulated that faculty Facebook pages received a substantial amount of administrative queries, some of which Faculty marketers were not equipped to respond to because they did not have the administrative knowledge to do so. By exploring the usage of Facebook by faculties within the University of Johannesburg, the researcher was able to provide guidelines on how faculties within the University of Johannesburg could effectively use Facebook as a marketing communication tool.
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Undergraduate mechanical engineering design courses at the University of Johannesburg from an accreditation perspective

- Maneschijn, A., Bester, C.R.

A review of facilities management at two higher education institutions in Gauteng : a comparative case study

- Molloy, Steven James

Barriers to entry into the tax technician profession : a case study of the UJ Diploma in Accountancy

- Soobramoney, J.M.P.M.

  • Authors: Soobramoney, J.M.P.M.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: South African Institute of Tax Professionals , University of Johannesburg , South African Revenue Service , Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (South Africa) , Tax consultants , Taxation - Study and teaching (Higher) - South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/237310 , uj:24315
  • Description: M.Com. (Taxation) , Abstract: With the ever-increasing need for tax practitioners in this rapidly growing, regulated tax environment, education has become an important element in preparing graduates for such an environment. Tax education at universities is not currently regulated, and as a result, gaps exist between what is expected of universities in producing tax professionals. The objective of the present study is to identify shortcomings and obstacles in the curriculum and programme delivery of the tax modules in the Diploma of Accounting at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) as compared to the requirements of the tax technician qualification. This research is conducted as a case study and various data sources have been used, notably a literature review and interviews, to identify the gaps in the curriculum of the UJ Diploma of Accounting. Interviews were also used to seek the opinion of lecturers and head of department of Commercial Accounting and Head of Education and Standards at the South African Institute of Tax professionals (SAIT) on their views and recommendations on how to address the identified shortcomings. The findings of this study show that there exists a significant gap between the UJ tax curriculum in the Diploma of Accounting and the requirements of the tax technician qualification. Other elements such as practical skills, work-readiness, soft skills and ethics were also identified as lacking in graduates leaving the university. It is therefore recommended that the UJ become an accredited institution with the SAIT so that the curriculum can be formally regulated, enabling graduates to be adequately equipped when they enter the tax profession.
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Evaluating and aligning facilities management operations in a South African higher education institution : a case study

- Ogbeifun, Edoghogho

  • Authors: Ogbeifun, Edoghogho
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: University of Johannesburg , Facility management , Education, Higher - Facilities - Planning , Performance
  • Language: English
  • Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225370 , uj:22762
  • Description: Abstract: The quality of the support facilities and facilities services available in the learning environments of a Higher Education institution influences the performance of the core functions of teaching, learning and research, whether in the physical or virtual space. It further affects the level of customer satisfaction in the workplace interface and the competitive advantages of the institution in the community of similar institutions. It is imperative, therefore to continuously evaluate and align the operations of the organ responsible for the development and operation of the support facilities towards achieving the objectives of the institution, using the instrument of performance management. The case study method of qualitative research was adopted. The data collection involved using the combination of in-depth interviews, evaluation of periodic reports, and observation of evacuation drill exercises as well as coordinating the mutual development of the performance measuring standards, using the Delphi technique. The research reveals that the Facilities Management unit in the University of Johannesburg is recognised for its strategic importance; the unit has a suitable organisational structure and operational system. However, the unit has not been able to manage the relationship between it and the customer effectively, due to unsatisfactory service delivery in capital development, operation and maintenance projects as well low quality of periodic reports as tools for effective communication. The academics and Facilities Management unit mutually developed the performance measuring standards. Further analysis helped in identifying the source and magnitude of variances contributed by the customer and the service provider. If the service provider will apply due diligence and use the developed performance measurement tool, after addressing the observed variances, the application will facilitate improved relationship between the customer and service provider. Furthermore, the performance measurement tool provide for continuous evaluation and alignment of the operation of the service provider towards achieving the objectives of the institution. The research is situated in single case study; therefore care should be taken to contextualise the result before applying same to other context. , D.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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The contours of inequality : a description of the links between Socio‐economic Status (SES) and other variables at the University of Johannesburg

- Van Zyl, André

  • Authors: Van Zyl, André
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Students - Social conditions , Students - Economic conditions , University of Johannesburg
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/217579 , uj:21657 , Citation: Van Zyl, A. 2016. The contours of inequality : a description of the links between Socio‐economic Status (SES) and other variables at the University of Johannesburg.
  • Description: Abstract: The low level of student success in South Africa is an intractable problem with levels of success differing amongst the various groups that make up South African society. One of the major constraints influencing student success involves the Socio‐Economic Status (SES) of newly entering students. In the South African context with its very high levels of SES inequality and other social stratifications, a better understanding of issues related to SES would allow them to be addressed in targeted ways leading to improved student success. This study was conducted at the University of Johannesburg and used data collected between 2010 and 2015. In this study the SES of students were determined by measuring their self‐reported Living Standards Measure (LSM) level. The relationships between the SES level and various sociodemographic variables were then tested using the chi‐square test with standardised residuals. The trends that emerged can assist institutions in gaining a more nuanced understanding of SES and its impact in the South African context. Three clear clusters emerged each with their own distinguishing attributes and risk profiles.
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The influence of outsourcing on facilities divisions : the effect on infrastructure at the Universities of Witwatersrand and Johannesburg

- Khumalo, Themba Muzikayifani

UJ Women's Day Celebration

- Modise, Theodorah

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2015-10-14
  • Subjects: Women’s Day Celebration , University of Johannesburg
  • Type: Other
  • Identifier: uj:1179 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14833
  • Description: Women’s Day Celebration The Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg, Professor Ihron Rensburg together with UJ Advancement and the UJ Library, invite you to a UJ Women’s Day event. Join us for a luncheon, preceded by a panel discussion on Raising Men. FACILITATOR ✼ Noeleen Maholwana-Sangqu LUNCHEON SPEAKER ✼ Alison Botha – International inspirational speaker and author of ”I Have Life”. DATE ✼ 5 August 2015 TIME ✼ 10:00 until 14:00 VENUE ✼ The Country Club Johannesburg 1 Napier Road, Auckland Park GPS: 26°10’ 59.00” South / 28°00’ 46.26” East RSVP on or before Thursday 24 July 2015 Nelda Geustyn email: neldag@uj.ac.
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Techno trends in teaching

- Bosman, Retha

Policy : Recognition of Prior Learning

- University of Johannesburg

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