The leadership of transition : correction, conciliation and change in South African education (2007)
This paper focuses on educational leadership in the context of social transition to post-apartheid democracy in South Africa. Transitional leaders manifest behaviours, attitudes, values and...
The leadership of transition : correction, conciliation and change in South African education (2007)
This paper focuses on educational leadership in the context of social transition to post-apartheid democracy in South Africa. Transitional leaders manifest behaviours, attitudes, values and...
Obama se stryd om ras te omseil (2007)
VSA en SA kort albei inklusiewe politieke bewussyn.
Obama se stryd om ras te omseil (2007)
VSA en SA kort albei inklusiewe politieke bewussyn.
Geweld het al die norm geword (2007)
Geweld begin by 'n pak slae wat mense hul kinders gee.
Geweld het in SA reeds die norm geword (2007)
Wanneer ons volgende keer (ten regte) ons toorn uitspreek teenoor daardie geweldadige misdadigers wat in ons strate rondsluip, asook jeens die gevoellose regering wat hulle toelaat om te gedy, dink...
Geweld het al die norm geword (2007)
Geweld begin by 'n pak slae wat mense hul kinders gee.
Geweld het in SA reeds die norm geword (2007)
Wanneer ons volgende keer (ten regte) ons toorn uitspreek teenoor daardie geweldadige misdadigers wat in ons strate rondsluip, asook jeens die gevoellose regering wat hulle toelaat om te gedy, dink...
We have settled for a dual school system that nurtures pupils’ vain hopes (2006)
The government is faced with a serious problem of raising the level of school quality.
It's time to face up to dismal reality behind matric euphoria (2006)
Black schools are in serious trouble in South Africa and there is little policy or planning that suggests that the national pattern of two-school systems is about to be disturbed.
We have settled for a dual school system that nurtures pupils’ vain hopes (2006)
The government is faced with a serious problem of raising the level of school quality.
It's time to face up to dismal reality behind matric euphoria (2006)
Black schools are in serious trouble in South Africa and there is little policy or planning that suggests that the national pattern of two-school systems is about to be disturbed.
Vandag se stryd definieer môre se demokrasie (2006)
Kritiese en bekommerde stemme behoort 'n veel breër basis te hê en demografies veel meer divers te wees as hulle die stygende gety van rasse-populisme op effektiewe wyse wil aanvat.
Ons soek groter, ‘swarter’ stem (2006)
Om teë te praat as staatsmag te uitspattig raak.
Vandag se stryd definieer môre se demokrasie (2006)
Kritiese en bekommerde stemme behoort 'n veel breër basis te hê en demografies veel meer divers te wees as hulle die stygende gety van rasse-populisme op effektiewe wyse wil aanvat.
Ons soek groter, ‘swarter’ stem (2006)
Om teë te praat as staatsmag te uitspattig raak.
New names keep us on democracy’s path (2006)
Tambo has an airport named after him and an audible section of the South African comunity is up in arms with suggestions about how the money could have been spent.
New names keep us on democracy’s path (2006)
Tambo has an airport named after him and an audible section of the South African comunity is up in arms with suggestions about how the money could have been spent.
In his widely-cited book, Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities for the professoriate, Earnest Boyer (1990) gave conceptual flesh to the word scholarship by distinguishing the scholarship of...
In his widely-cited book, Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities for the professoriate, Earnest Boyer (1990) gave conceptual flesh to the word scholarship by distinguishing the scholarship of...
Clarity in that moment of panic (2006)
The quality and durability of our democracy are directly threatened by the inability of government to stem the rising tide of violence.
'Take what you want, just don't hurt us' (2006)
We have raised our tolerance bar on crime to an absurd level.
Clarity in that moment of panic (2006)
The quality and durability of our democracy are directly threatened by the inability of government to stem the rising tide of violence.
'Take what you want, just don't hurt us' (2006)
We have raised our tolerance bar on crime to an absurd level.
Waar anders in wêreld as SA? (2006)
Ons lag vir dit wat ons aanvang om die pyn te oorleef.
Waar anders in wêreld as SA? (2006)
Ons lag vir dit wat ons aanvang om die pyn te oorleef.
Frank moet Vlok se voete nou was (2006)
Swart mense moet besef almal is tot selfde euwels in staat.
Frank moet Vlok se voete nou was (2006)
Swart mense moet besef almal is tot selfde euwels in staat.
Future of higher education (2006)
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Future of higher education (2006)
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Sê nou daar was geen verlede nie? (2006)
Die Motheong Independent Pre- and Primary School se wit onderwysers bied aan leerlinge 'n oase waarbinne die beste geleentheid aan hulle gebied word om uit hul armoede te ontsnap.
Sê nou daar was geen verlede nie? (2006)
Die Motheong Independent Pre- and Primary School se wit onderwysers bied aan leerlinge 'n oase waarbinne die beste geleentheid aan hulle gebied word om uit hul armoede te ontsnap.
Black elite sows new seeds of interracial conflict (2006)
We need more solidarity - the kind women displayed in 1956 - to fight against divisive politics of race.
Black elite sows new seeds of interracial conflict (2006)
We need more solidarity - the kind women displayed in 1956 - to fight against divisive politics of race.
How do we know teachers are competent? (2006)
Tests should be introduced and licences issued to certify the competence of our educators.
How do we know teachers are competent? (2006)
Tests should be introduced and licences issued to certify the competence of our educators.
Why we need licences for our teachers (2006)
Teachers should prove they are qualified and competent to teach South African children. With or without a licensing system, we need to invest heavily in the professional development of teachers.
Why we need licences for our teachers (2006)
Teachers should prove they are qualified and competent to teach South African children. With or without a licensing system, we need to invest heavily in the professional development of teachers.
Wat maak dat ons Madiba-mal bly? 'n Onderhoud met prof Jonathan Jansen en Christiaan Kotze (2006)
MNet, Wyngaard, Heinrich, Jansen, Jonathan D., Kotze, Christiaan
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Wat maak dat ons Madiba-mal bly? 'n Onderhoud met prof Jonathan Jansen en Christiaan Kotze (2006)
MNet, Wyngaard, Heinrich, Jansen, Jonathan D., Kotze, Christiaan
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SA se slegte en goeie op een dag (2006)
'n Golf van meelewing en toe: 'Ek sny nie etniese hare.'
SA se slegte en goeie op een dag (2006)
'n Golf van meelewing en toe: 'Ek sny nie etniese hare.'
Manier waarop jong kaper leer ideaal, sê prof (2006)
Graadeentjies kan gewoonlik omtrent nie slaap van opgewondenheid voor hul eerste skooldag nie, maar iewers tusen gr.1 en gr.8 gebeur daar iets wat maak dat skool nie meer lekker is nie, het prof....
Manier waarop jong kaper leer ideaal, sê prof (2006)
Graadeentjies kan gewoonlik omtrent nie slaap van opgewondenheid voor hul eerste skooldag nie, maar iewers tusen gr.1 en gr.8 gebeur daar iets wat maak dat skool nie meer lekker is nie, het prof....
Dumb and dumber – meet the class of 2006 (2006)
Young people are leaving school without reading or numeracy skills thanks to a system obsessed with pass rates and matriculation symbols.
Dumb and dumber – meet the class of 2006 (2006)
Young people are leaving school without reading or numeracy skills thanks to a system obsessed with pass rates and matriculation symbols.
Just below the epidermis of our conciliatory politics lies a growing level of racialised anger, resentment, alienation and fear among many South Africans.
Living in South Africa after apartheid (2006)
Until we can feel the pain and understand the pathologies of those whom we think are different from us, we cannot begin to bridge these huge social divides that still separate us as ordinary citizens.
Just below the epidermis of our conciliatory politics lies a growing level of racialised anger, resentment, alienation and fear among many South Africans.
Living in South Africa after apartheid (2006)
Until we can feel the pain and understand the pathologies of those whom we think are different from us, we cannot begin to bridge these huge social divides that still separate us as ordinary citizens.
Vooroordele kon nie staande bly (2006)
Wit reus in swart toga word geponiesterte jeugdominee.
Vooroordele kon nie staande bly (2006)
Wit reus in swart toga word geponiesterte jeugdominee.
Status of education finance research in South Africa (2006)
Jansen, Jonathan D., Amsterdam, Christina
The authors present in the form of a review the status of education finance research in South Africa.
What three new books tell us about the state of education scholarship in South Africa (2006)
A review of three books which throw light on the status of education scholarship in South Africa. The following three books were published by the HSRC Press, Pretoria: Prophets and profits :...
Status of education finance research in South Africa (2006)
Jansen, Jonathan D., Amsterdam, Christina
The authors present in the form of a review the status of education finance research in South Africa.
What three new books tell us about the state of education scholarship in South Africa (2006)
A review of three books which throw light on the status of education scholarship in South Africa. The following three books were published by the HSRC Press, Pretoria: Prophets and profits :...
Native Club a dangerous move to deflect attention from state failings (2006)
Rhetoric ignores special promotion of black academics.
Native Club a dangerous move to deflect attention from state failings (2006)
Rhetoric ignores special promotion of black academics.
What three new books tell us about the state of education scholarship in South Africa (2006)
Professor Jonathan Jansen, Dean of the Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria reviewed these books Monday 8th May 2006 at the Liberty Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton,...
What three new books tell us about the state of education scholarship in South Africa (2006)
Professor Jonathan Jansen, Dean of the Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria reviewed these books Monday 8th May 2006 at the Liberty Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton,...
Nightmare in a Russian state hospital (2006)
An insurmountable language barrier between patient and medic can be painful.
Nightmare in a Russian state hospital (2006)
An insurmountable language barrier between patient and medic can be painful.
Teaching the wrong stuff in a dangerous world (2006)
Every parent and citizen must realize three things. One, that many of our schools are doing little more than producing technical mastery on a narrow range of skills for a small minority of our...
Teaching the wrong stuff in a dangerous world (2006)
Every parent and citizen must realize three things. One, that many of our schools are doing little more than producing technical mastery on a narrow range of skills for a small minority of our...
Skole het nog nie herstel van 1976 (2006)
Die opofferings van die Soweto opstande was 'n keerpunt in die stryd teen apartheid, maar daardie opofferings het ons duur te staan gekom. Ons skole het nog nie weer herstel van die ineenstorting van...
Skole het nog nie herstel van 1976 (2006)
Die opofferings van die Soweto opstande was 'n keerpunt in die stryd teen apartheid, maar daardie opofferings het ons duur te staan gekom. Ons skole het nog nie weer herstel van die ineenstorting van...
This article explores the work of leaders who promote social justice against the grain of public expectations. Employing a biographical lens, it describes a study of White South African principals...
The Big Change Question, in this issue, focuses around the socio-cultural framing of leadership practice. Jonathan Jansen presents two principals as examples of leaders who "move against the logic of...
This article explores the work of leaders who promote social justice against the grain of public expectations. Employing a biographical lens, it describes a study of White South African principals...
The Big Change Question, in this issue, focuses around the socio-cultural framing of leadership practice. Jonathan Jansen presents two principals as examples of leaders who "move against the logic of...
Does money really matter? (2006)
This is an abridged version of the paper prof Jansen presented in October 2005 to the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.
Does money really matter? (2006)
This is an abridged version of the paper prof Jansen presented in October 2005 to the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.
Leading against the grain: the emotional lives of school principals in divided societies (2006)
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Leading against the grain: the emotional lives of school principals in divided societies (2006)
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The following topics are covered: Preparing for submission; Choosing a journal; Writing tips for new writers; Dealing with rejection; Why articles get rejected.
The following topics are covered: Preparing for submission; Choosing a journal; Writing tips for new writers; Dealing with rejection; Why articles get rejected.
Vreemd, die baie blink swart blesse (2005)
Reflekteer skoongeskeerde koppe dalk elegansie?
Vreemd, die baie blink swart blesse (2005)
Reflekteer skoongeskeerde koppe dalk elegansie?
Hoekom 'n mens nie sommer Afrikaanse ouers moet vertou as hulle op moedertaalonderrig aandring nie.
Hoekom 'n mens nie sommer Afrikaanse ouers moet vertou as hulle op moedertaalonderrig aandring nie.
Remembering Biko poses challenge (2005)
In celebrating our heritage we need to remember things that bring us together argues jonathan Jansen as he challenges traditional black consciousness thinking. What does black consciousness mean in...
Remembering Biko poses challenge (2005)
In celebrating our heritage we need to remember things that bring us together argues jonathan Jansen as he challenges traditional black consciousness thinking. What does black consciousness mean in...
Hoe moet ons die verlede onthou? (2005)
Beeld goeie en slegte sáám in museums uit.
Hoe moet ons die verlede onthou? (2005)
Beeld goeie en slegte sáám in museums uit.
Response to the Second Steve Biko Colloquim (SBC) (2005)
This speech was delivered Sunday 11th September 2005 at the Parktonian Hotel, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Response to the Second Steve Biko Colloquim (SBC) (2005)
This speech was delivered Sunday 11th September 2005 at the Parktonian Hotel, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Probleem met die Afrikaner (2005)
Speech delivered at Cafe Riche 26 August 2005.
Probleem met die Afrikaner (2005)
Speech delivered at Cafe Riche 26 August 2005.
Jonathan D Jansen reflects on the changes taking place at the University of Pretoria.
Jonathan D Jansen reflects on the changes taking place at the University of Pretoria.
Tables have turned on governing bodies (2005)
Can (white) schools be trusted with transformation?
Tables have turned on governing bodies (2005)
Can (white) schools be trusted with transformation?
This speech was delivered at the 7th International Convention of Principals at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Monday 11th July 2005.
This speech was delivered at the 7th International Convention of Principals at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Monday 11th July 2005.
Targeting education: the politics of performance and the prospects of ‘Education For All’ (2005)
This article offers a critical examination of the public claims about the potential, reach and impact of “target setting in education” within the context of developing countries. The argument is...
Targeting education: the politics of performance and the prospects of ‘Education For All’ (2005)
This article offers a critical examination of the public claims about the potential, reach and impact of “target setting in education” within the context of developing countries. The argument is...
Worthy ideals buried under rhetoric (2005)
Time for citizens to distinguish between symbolism and substance.
Worthy ideals buried under rhetoric (2005)
Time for citizens to distinguish between symbolism and substance.
Engheid maak geloof onredelik (2005)
Onverdraagsaamheid-kultuur pas nie by universiteit.
Engheid maak geloof onredelik (2005)
Onverdraagsaamheid-kultuur pas nie by universiteit.
Clash of campus cultures (2005)
The dilemma of merging institutions with seemingly irreconcilable differences.
Clash of campus cultures (2005)
The dilemma of merging institutions with seemingly irreconcilable differences.
Hare die kloof in transformasie (2005)
Potloodtoets-obessie spook steeds in Suid-Afrika.
Hare die kloof in transformasie (2005)
Potloodtoets-obessie spook steeds in Suid-Afrika.
Verhaal van twee kampusse - een wit, die ander swart (2005)
In die naweë van die laaste tyd se studenteonluste bied Jonathan Jansen se gevallestudie van die Universiteit van Pretoria se transformasie-ervaring 'n beeld van die soort probleme waarmee veral...
Verhaal van twee kampusse - een wit, die ander swart (2005)
In die naweë van die laaste tyd se studenteonluste bied Jonathan Jansen se gevallestudie van die Universiteit van Pretoria se transformasie-ervaring 'n beeld van die soort probleme waarmee veral...
When does a university cease to exist? (2005)
This is an abridged version of the 40th Hoernle Memorial Lecture, delivered at the South African Institute of Race Relations in November 2004.
When does a university cease to exist? (2005)
This is an abridged version of the 40th Hoernle Memorial Lecture, delivered at the South African Institute of Race Relations in November 2004.
Presies hoe lyk 'n ware Afrikaan? (2005)
Europese invloed onteenseglike deel van Afrika.
Presies hoe lyk 'n ware Afrikaan? (2005)
Europese invloed onteenseglike deel van Afrika.
Pas op, só verdwyn ons universiteite binne 30 jaar (2005)
Die regering het 'n unieke kans laat verbygaan om die skade te herstel wat apartheid die hoëronderwysstelsel berokken het en universiteite van wêreldgehalte tot stand te bring. Besluite wat nou...
Pas op, só verdwyn ons universiteite binne 30 jaar (2005)
Die regering het 'n unieke kans laat verbygaan om die skade te herstel wat apartheid die hoëronderwysstelsel berokken het en universiteite van wêreldgehalte tot stand te bring. Besluite wat nou...
Black dean : race, reconciliation, and the emotions of deanship (2005)
In this article, Jonathan Jansen describes his experiences as a Black dean in the formerly all-White University of Pretoria in South Africa. The article shows how race, gender, history, and...
The color of leadership (2005)
On July 1, 2000, I became the first black dean of Education in the almost 100-year existence of the formidable University of Pretoria, South Africa. This essay offers a set of meditations on being a...
Accounting for autonomy (2005)
Originally presented as the 41st T. B. Davie Memorial Lecture at the University of Cape Town, this article offers a critical review of the changing meanings of and challenges to institutional...
Black dean : race, reconciliation, and the emotions of deanship (2005)
In this article, Jonathan Jansen describes his experiences as a Black dean in the formerly all-White University of Pretoria in South Africa. The article shows how race, gender, history, and...
Accounting for autonomy (2005)
Originally presented as the 41st T. B. Davie Memorial Lecture at the University of Cape Town, this article offers a critical review of the changing meanings of and challenges to institutional...
Staat ondermyn kritiese denke (2004)
Studente-werk lyk voortreflik - buiten die inhoud.
Staat ondermyn kritiese denke (2004)
Studente-werk lyk voortreflik - buiten die inhoud.
Ten years of race, education and democracy (2004)
A longer version of this article has been published in the Mail & Guardian.
Ten years of race, education and democracy (2004)
A longer version of this article has been published in the Mail & Guardian.
Race and education after ten years : conversation (2004)
Identity and difference in education : special issue
'Lost in translation'? Researching education in Africa (2004)
The following ten most important problems constraining educational research in Africa are discussed in this article: access to data, low number of competent and qualified researchers, quality of...
Race and education after ten years : conversation (2004)
Identity and difference in education : special issue
'Lost in translation'? Researching education in Africa (2004)
The following ten most important problems constraining educational research in Africa are discussed in this article: access to data, low number of competent and qualified researchers, quality of...
This is an edited excerpt from the Hoernle Memorial Lecture of the South African Institute of Race Relations, delivered by prof Jansen in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on Wednesday November 17.
This is an edited excerpt from the Hoernle Memorial Lecture of the South African Institute of Race Relations, delivered by prof Jansen in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on Wednesday November 17.
Great SA university debate (2004)
This is an edited version of the Hoernle Memorial Lecture that prof Jansen delivered at the South African Institute of Race Relations.
Great SA university debate (2004)
This is an edited version of the Hoernle Memorial Lecture that prof Jansen delivered at the South African Institute of Race Relations.
State control is based on the flawed assumption that it can best transform universities.
State control is based on the flawed assumption that it can best transform universities.
Accounting for autonomy (2004)
I recently and informally polled a number of sitting and past Vice Chancellors as well as senior university administrators on the question: Are South African universities less autonomous today than...
Accounting for autonomy (2004)
I recently and informally polled a number of sitting and past Vice Chancellors as well as senior university administrators on the question: Are South African universities less autonomous today than...
This is an abridged version of the paper "Race, Education and Democracy after 10 years: How far have we come?" prepared for the round table on education held at the University of Pretoria in July...
This is an abridged version of the paper "Race, Education and Democracy after 10 years: How far have we come?" prepared for the round table on education held at the University of Pretoria in July...
Ras spook nog in die onderwys (2004)
Hierdie artikel is gegrond op 'n navorsingstuk wat vir Idasa geskryf is.
Ras spook nog in die onderwys (2004)
Hierdie artikel is gegrond op 'n navorsingstuk wat vir Idasa geskryf is.
Future is shaped in your mind (2004)
Prof Jonathan Jansen looks at the effects of the murder of Leigh Matthews on the South African mindset.
Future is shaped in your mind (2004)
Prof Jonathan Jansen looks at the effects of the murder of Leigh Matthews on the South African mindset.
Leerlinge moet 'n verskil kan maak (2004)
Talle lewensless moet op skool geleer word.
Leerlinge moet 'n verskil kan maak (2004)
Talle lewensless moet op skool geleer word.
Mag God verhoed dat jonges negativisme erf (2004)
Prof Jansen reflekteer oor die dood van Leigh Matthews.
Mag God verhoed dat jonges negativisme erf (2004)
Prof Jansen reflekteer oor die dood van Leigh Matthews.
A review of the following book: Finding Your Way in Qualitative Research, Elizabeth Henning with Wilhelm van Rensburg and Brigitte Smit.
A review of the following book: Finding Your Way in Qualitative Research, Elizabeth Henning with Wilhelm van Rensburg and Brigitte Smit.
Reviews the book: The History of Education Under Apartheid, 1948--1994: The Doors of Culture and Learning Shall Be Opened edited by Peter Kallaway.
Reviews the book: The History of Education Under Apartheid, 1948--1994: The Doors of Culture and Learning Shall Be Opened edited by Peter Kallaway.
Los al die beleide, beplan onderwys (2004)
'n Ope brief aan die nuwe minister van Onderwys.
Los al die beleide, beplan onderwys (2004)
'n Ope brief aan die nuwe minister van Onderwys.
Open letter to the Education minister (2004)
One of the critical areas of transformation (or lack thereof) during the past 10 years has been in the filed of education. While major achievements have been made during the 10 years to amalgamate...
Open letter to the Education minister (2004)
One of the critical areas of transformation (or lack thereof) during the past 10 years has been in the filed of education. While major achievements have been made during the 10 years to amalgamate...
It's time for Asmal to go (2004)
Ten years on education needs no more shaking up.
It's time for Asmal to go (2004)
Ten years on education needs no more shaking up.
Onderwys-krisis word net al groter (2004)
Stappe nodig om jong mense na edel beroep te lok.
Onderwys-krisis word net al groter (2004)
Stappe nodig om jong mense na edel beroep te lok.
Silence of the intellectuals (2004)
The voices of black ‘public thinkers’ have been noticeably silent over crucial issues
Silence of the intellectuals (2004)
The voices of black ‘public thinkers’ have been noticeably silent over crucial issues
Matric quick-fixes miss the mark (2004)
Short-term measures must not be allowed to substitute for the changes the education system really needs.
Matric quick-fixes miss the mark (2004)
Short-term measures must not be allowed to substitute for the changes the education system really needs.
This article examines the struggles of the South African government to establish school-wide evaluation policies within post-apartheid institutions. It is demonstrated that even when such evaluation...
Intellectuals under fire (2004)
Looks at the status of intellectuals in South Africa ten years after democracy was established in the country. Direction of democracy in the country; Concerns about the policies of the government and...
How mergers shape the institutional curriculum : guest editorial (2004)
Reports on the curriculum effects of mergers in five case studies of higher education mergers that have recently unfolded in South Africa.
Politics of salvation and the school curriculum (2004)
The South African experience offers dramatic examples of how the curriculum remains a lightning rod for the values contestation in divided societies. This essay reports on research into attempts by...
Jansen, Jonathan D., Herman, Chaya, Pillay, Venitha, Soobrayan, Venitha
This article maps the process of research learning, that is, that domain of learning which novice researchers (such as doctoral students) experience in the complex process of becoming researchers....
This article examines the struggles of the South African government to establish school-wide evaluation policies within post-apartheid institutions. It is demonstrated that even when such evaluation...
Intellectuals under fire (2004)
Looks at the status of intellectuals in South Africa ten years after democracy was established in the country. Direction of democracy in the country; Concerns about the policies of the government and...
How mergers shape the institutional curriculum : guest editorial (2004)
Reports on the curriculum effects of mergers in five case studies of higher education mergers that have recently unfolded in South Africa.
Politics of salvation and the school curriculum (2004)
The South African experience offers dramatic examples of how the curriculum remains a lightning rod for the values contestation in divided societies. This essay reports on research into attempts by...
Jansen, Jonathan D., Herman, Chaya, Pillay, Venitha, Soobrayan, Venitha
This article maps the process of research learning, that is, that domain of learning which novice researchers (such as doctoral students) experience in the complex process of becoming researchers....
SA gaan boet vir matriek-bedrog (2003)
Blink uitslae verbloem donker werklikhede.
SA gaan boet vir matriek-bedrog (2003)
Blink uitslae verbloem donker werklikhede.
Prof. Jonathan Jansen reviews Clive Harber's book: State of transition: post-apartheid educational reform in South Africa.
Hard times: the (self-imposed) crisis of the black intellectual (2003)
Suggests ways to strengthen the position of black intellectuals. Argues that critical disposition, intellectual engagement and public dissent should be promoted beyond the constrictions of vocational...
How mergers shape the institutional curriculum (2003)
Reports on the curriculum effects of mergers in five case studies of higher education mergers that have recently unfolded in South Africa.
A review of the following book: South African education policy review, 1993-2000, edited by Linda Chisholm, Shireen Motala and Salim Vally.
Prof. Jonathan Jansen reviews Clive Harber's book: State of transition: post-apartheid educational reform in South Africa.
Hard times : the (self-imposed) crisis of the black intellectual (2003)
Suggests ways to strengthen the position of black intellectuals. Argues that critical disposition, intellectual engagement and public dissent should be promoted beyond the constrictions of vocational...
How mergers shape the institutional curriculum (2003)
Reports on the curriculum effects of mergers in five case studies of higher education mergers that have recently unfolded in South Africa.
A review of the following book: South African education policy review, 1993-2000, edited by Linda Chisholm, Shireen Motala and Salim Vally.
Wit en swart kán leer om hul ruimtes te deel (2003)
Die histories wit unversiteite is lankal nie meer wit nie, maar wit en swart leef nog grootliks by mekaar verby. Maar daar is raad - en hoop - om waarlik gedeelde ruimtes te skep.
Wit en swart kán leer om hul ruimtes te deel (2003)
Die histories wit unversiteite is lankal nie meer wit nie, maar wit en swart leef nog grootliks by mekaar verby. Maar daar is raad - en hoop - om waarlik gedeelde ruimtes te skep.
Revisit the Afrikaner quota (2003)
Ordinary black and white South Africans need a common occupational space to work and laugh together - an integrated civil service could provide the foundation. Many young Afrikaner males feel trapped...
Revisit the Afrikaner quota (2003)
Ordinary black and white South Africans need a common occupational space to work and laugh together - an integrated civil service could provide the foundation. Many young Afrikaner males feel trapped...
Failure by any name is just as sour (2003)
The latest Kader Asmal education plan targets discrimination - but can education authorities provide the back-up to make it work?
Failure by any name is just as sour (2003)
The latest Kader Asmal education plan targets discrimination - but can education authorities provide the back-up to make it work?
Mergers in South African higher education: theorising change in transitional contexts (2003)
Drawing on a study of five merger cases in recent South African higher education, this article examines why in each case, the mergers proceeded despite intense opposition from the entities affected...
Mergers in South African higher education: theorising change in transitional contexts (2003)
Drawing on a study of five merger cases in recent South African higher education, this article examines why in each case, the mergers proceeded despite intense opposition from the entities affected...
Can research inform education policy in developing countries? A South African experience (2003)
In this article prof Jansen examines the validity of the Reimers & McGinn model within the South African experience with educational research and educational policy making. Can such a model work...
Can research inform education policy in developing countries? A South African experience (2003)
In this article prof Jansen examines the validity of the Reimers & McGinn model within the South African experience with educational research and educational policy making. Can such a model work...
Literature review: guidelines for conducting effective reviews of the literature (2003)
Presented at the Reseach Training Input workshop.
On the state of South African universities : guest editorial (2003)
Describes how higher education institutions have responded to accelerate what the author refers to as the declining state of universities in South Africa.
Literature review : guidelines for conducting effective reviews of the literature (2003)
Presented at the Reseach Training Input workshop.
On the state of South African universities : guest editorial (2003)
Describes how higher education institutions have responded to accelerate what the author refers to as the declining state of universities in South Africa.
Nuwe kultuur en leierskap nou nodig in hoër onderwys (2002)
Die agelope week het min. Kader Asmal die finale samesmeltingsplanne vir universiteite en technikons aangekondig. Nou is die groot herskikking voor die deur en dit bring groot uitdagings vir die hele...
Nuwe kultuur en leierskap nou nodig in hoër onderwys (2002)
Die agelope week het min. Kader Asmal die finale samesmeltingsplanne vir universiteite en technikons aangekondig. Nou is die groot herskikking voor die deur en dit bring groot uitdagings vir die hele...
Silent black intellectuals (2002)
In the Harold Wolpe Memorial Lecture Series at the Centre for Civil Society at the University of Natal, prof Jansen took a hard look at the plight, stature and the role of the black intellectual....
Silent black intellectuals (2002)
In the Harold Wolpe Memorial Lecture Series at the Centre for Civil Society at the University of Natal, prof Jansen took a hard look at the plight, stature and the role of the black intellectual....
Higher learning faces struggle to change cultures in a new century (2002)
Higher education in a new south Africa is in the throes of transformation. Prof Jonathan Jansen looks at the challenges facing universities.
Higher learning faces struggle to change cultures in a new century (2002)
Higher education in a new south Africa is in the throes of transformation. Prof Jonathan Jansen looks at the challenges facing universities.
Sluit hierdie universiteite (2002)
Vrydag moes voorleggings oor min. Kader Asmal se samesmeltingsplanne vir hoër onderwysinstelllings by hom wees, en sy finale planne sal nou binne afsienbare tyd bekend wees. Intussen kyk Jonathan...
Sluit hierdie universiteite (2002)
Vrydag moes voorleggings oor min. Kader Asmal se samesmeltingsplanne vir hoër onderwysinstelllings by hom wees, en sy finale planne sal nou binne afsienbare tyd bekend wees. Intussen kyk Jonathan...
Directing youngsters towards teaching (2002)
We need to consider other imaginative ways of making teaching attractive again for young people.
Directing youngsters towards teaching (2002)
We need to consider other imaginative ways of making teaching attractive again for young people.
This paper examines the response of a black university in South Africa to the challenges posed by the mode 2 knowledge thesis of Michael Gibbon. The case material is based on the Faculty of...
This paper examines the response of a black university in South Africa to the challenges posed by the mode 2 knowledge thesis of Michael Gibbon. The case material is based on the Faculty of...
The policy literature in developing countries is replete with narratives of 'failure' attributed to the lack of resources, the inadequacy of teacher training, the weak design of implementation...
The policy literature in developing countries is replete with narratives of 'failure' attributed to the lack of resources, the inadequacy of teacher training, the weak design of implementation...
On the politics of performance: autonomy, accountability and assessment (2001)
This article describes the ways in which the discourse of performance emerged within the South African context after the legal termination of apartheid during the early 1990s, the inauguration of the...
On the politics of performance: autonomy, accountability and assessment (2001)
This article describes the ways in which the discourse of performance emerged within the South African context after the legal termination of apartheid during the early 1990s, the inauguration of the...
Image-ining teachers: policy images and teacher identity in South African classrooms (2001)
Determines how the images of teachers in policy compare with the lives of teachers in practice. Discusses the implications of discordant identities for teacher education reform and research.
Image-ining teachers: policy images and teacher identity in South African classrooms (2001)
Determines how the images of teachers in policy compare with the lives of teachers in practice. Discusses the implications of discordant identities for teacher education reform and research.
In this collection of articles the arguments provide useful starting points for a questioning of the policy-practice relationship.
In this collection of articles the arguments provide useful starting points for a questioning of the policy-practice relationship.
Gibbon, P., Habib, A., Jansen, Jonathan D., Parekh, A.
This second article in a three-part series published in the South African Journal of Higher Education, describes the various ways in which "academic identity'' informed the politics and shaped the...
Jansen, Jonathan D., Habib, A., Gibbon, P., Parekh, A.
In this third and final article on "the micropolitics of university restructuring", the links are drawn between globalisation pressures on the third world state and the ways in which higher education...
Critical brief analysis of three stated outcomes of the National Plan for Higher Education
Gibbon, P., Habib, A., Jansen, Jonathan D., Parekh, A.
This second article in a three-part series published in the South African Journal of Higher Education, describes the various ways in which "academic identity'' informed the politics and shaped the...
Jansen, Jonathan D., Habib, A., Gibbon, P., Parekh, A.
In this third and final article on "the micropolitics of university restructuring", the links are drawn between globalisation pressures on the third world state and the ways in which higher education...
Critical brief analysis of three stated outcomes of the National Plan for Higher Education
Rethinking education policy: symbols of change, signals of conflict (2000)
Argues that educational restructuring had little to do with changing the school curriculum and much more to do with the politics of transition since the April 1994 election.
Rethinking education policy: symbols of change, signals of conflict (2000)
Argues that educational restructuring had little to do with changing the school curriculum and much more to do with the politics of transition since the April 1994 election.
Belydenis oor onderwys, asseblief Minister! (2000)
Na ses jaar weet ons nog nie hoe nie. Hoe is dit dan dat Suid-Afrika 'n goeie onderwysbeleid het en miljarde aan onderwys bestee, maar daar is geen merkbare resultate nie?
Belydenis oor onderwys, asseblief Minister! (2000)
Na ses jaar weet ons nog nie hoe nie. Hoe is dit dan dat Suid-Afrika 'n goeie onderwysbeleid het en miljarde aan onderwys bestee, maar daar is geen merkbare resultate nie?
Report neatly sidesteps issues (2000)
Will the proposal to merge universities realy help the higher education crisis?
Report neatly sidesteps issues (2000)
Will the proposal to merge universities realy help the higher education crisis?
Hoe die hoër onderwys ook al hersaamgestel word, is dit in die lig van die politieke keuses en die ekonomiese beperkinge waarmee die nuwe regering te doen het, feitlik onafwendbaar dat die studente...
Hoe die hoër onderwys ook al hersaamgestel word, is dit in die lig van die politieke keuses en die ekonomiese beperkinge waarmee die nuwe regering te doen het, feitlik onafwendbaar dat die studente...
'Blue ribbon' panel given a political mission (2000)
Professor Jonathan Jansen, education policy analyst, predicts a new form of hierarchy in the higher education system emanating from the reshaping and resizing of institutions suggested by Education...
'Blue ribbon' panel given a political mission (2000)
Professor Jonathan Jansen, education policy analyst, predicts a new form of hierarchy in the higher education system emanating from the reshaping and resizing of institutions suggested by Education...
As ek minister van onderwys was...matriekuitslae sal in drie jaar drasties verbeter (2000)
Prof Jonathan D. Jansen is 'n onderwysontleder van naam wat lankal die vinger druk op wat verkeerd is in die onderwys. Die vraag is, wat kan 'n minister doen om dit reg te ruk? Pas ná die swak...
As ek minister van onderwys was...matriekuitslae sal in drie jaar drasties verbeter (2000)
Prof Jonathan D. Jansen is 'n onderwysontleder van naam wat lankal die vinger druk op wat verkeerd is in die onderwys. Die vraag is, wat kan 'n minister doen om dit reg te ruk? Pas ná die swak...
Gibbon, P., Habib, A., Jansen, Jonathan D., Parekh, A.
In this first of three articles on "the micropolitics of university restructuring", the authors examine the political processes which shaped the restructuring of a single university (the University...
Pedagogic expression and implications of globalisation (2000)
This article contributes to the debate on the manifestation of globalization within higher education
How higher education has changed : new opportunities (and threats) for high school graduates (2000)
This article describes how the changes in higher education impact on the choices of institution and career of high school graduates.
Gibbon, P., Habib, A., Jansen, Jonathan D., Parekh, A.
In this first of three articles on "the micropolitics of university restructuring", the authors examine the political processes which shaped the restructuring of a single university (the University...
Pedagogic expression and implications of globalisation (2000)
This article contributes to the debate on the manifestation of globalization within higher education
How higher education has changed : new opportunities (and threats) for high school graduates (2000)
This article describes how the changes in higher education impact on the choices of institution and career of high school graduates.
Asmal hét gelewer, maar kan nie water in wyn verander (1999)
Die aanstelling van prof. Kader Asmal as Minister van Onderwys is prysenswaardig, maar daar moet gewaak word teen té hoë verwagtinge.
Asmal hét gelewer, maar kan nie water in wyn verander (1999)
Die aanstelling van prof. Kader Asmal as Minister van Onderwys is prysenswaardig, maar daar moet gewaak word teen té hoë verwagtinge.
How they propose to take education into the future (1999)
Education is widely seen as the cornerstone of a successful society. In South Africa it has been plagued with problems. Here's what the main parties propose to do. Test what they say against the...
How they propose to take education into the future (1999)
Education is widely seen as the cornerstone of a successful society. In South Africa it has been plagued with problems. Here's what the main parties propose to do. Test what they say against the...
In the wake of South Africa's first non-racial elections in 1994, the new Minister of Education launched a national process which would purge the apartheid curriculum of its most offensive racial...
In the wake of South Africa's first non-racial elections in 1994, the new Minister of Education launched a national process which would purge the apartheid curriculum of its most offensive racial...
Curriculum reform in South Africa: a critical analysis of outcomes-based education (1998)
Provides an analysis of outcomes-based education in South Africa. Issuance by Government of National Unity of curriculum-related reforms intended to democratize education; Elimination of inequalities...
Curriculum reform in South Africa: a critical analysis of outcomes-based education (1998)
Provides an analysis of outcomes-based education in South Africa. Issuance by Government of National Unity of curriculum-related reforms intended to democratize education; Elimination of inequalities...
Essential alterations? : a critical analysis of the state's syllabus revision process (1998)
This article argues that government's syllabus alterations reflected, and deepened, a crisis within the state which had little to do with changing the school curriculum and much more to do with the...
Essential alterations? : a critical analysis of the state's syllabus revision process (1998)
This article argues that government's syllabus alterations reflected, and deepened, a crisis within the state which had little to do with changing the school curriculum and much more to do with the...
As onderwys sy gang gaan, word kinders in steek gelaat (1998)
Die skikking verlede week met onderwysvakbonde het wel 'n staking afgeweer, maar dit maak geen verskil aan die feit dat onderwys in 'n krisis verkeer nie. Die oorsaak van die krisis is gebrekkige...
As onderwys sy gang gaan, word kinders in steek gelaat (1998)
Die skikking verlede week met onderwysvakbonde het wel 'n staking afgeweer, maar dit maak geen verskil aan die feit dat onderwys in 'n krisis verkeer nie. Die oorsaak van die krisis is gebrekkige...
Outcomes-based education: will it benefit our children? (1998)
Jansen, Jonathan D., Potenza, Emilia
There isn't a parent in the country who isn't concerned about the quality of education. Curriculum 2005, our home-grown version of outcomes-based education, makes one very definite promise: that...
Outcomes-based education : will it benefit our children? (1998)
Jansen, Jonathan D., Potenza, Emilia
There isn't a parent in the country who isn't concerned about the quality of education. Curriculum 2005, our home-grown version of outcomes-based education, makes one very definite promise: that...
But our natives are different! : race, knowledge and power in the academy (1998)
Focuses on issues of curriculum knowledge and institutional power which are underlying and untouched concerns in university transformation. University of Cape Town
But our natives are different! : race, knowledge and power in the academy (1998)
Focuses on issues of curriculum knowledge and institutional power which are underlying and untouched concerns in university transformation. University of Cape Town
Professor stands by his OBE paper: SADTU answers criticism (1997)
SADTU has yet to understand the imperative to engage the state critically on the curriculum front.
Professor stands by his OBE paper : SADTU answers criticism (1997)
SADTU has yet to understand the imperative to engage the state critically on the curriculum front.
Academic tribes : reflections on teaching large classes (1996)
A reflective essay on teaching a large class of undergraduate students at the University of Durban-Westville.
Academic tribes : reflections on teaching large classes (1996)
A reflective essay on teaching a large class of undergraduate students at the University of Durban-Westville.
This article traces the origins and trajectory of effective schools research (ESR) over three decades. The review attempts to (a) categorise and make sense of the voluminous literature on ESR, (b)...
This article traces the origins and trajectory of effective schools research (ESR) over three decades. The review attempts to (a) categorise and make sense of the voluminous literature on ESR, (b)...
Understanding social transition through the lens of curriculum policy: Namibia/South Africa (1995)
This article charts the changes in Namibian curriculum policy reflecting the recent independence from South Africa and the dismantling of apartheid. Although originally conceived as a radical...
Understanding social transition through the lens of curriculum policy: Namibia/South Africa (1995)
This article charts the changes in Namibian curriculum policy reflecting the recent independence from South Africa and the dismantling of apartheid. Although originally conceived as a radical...
State and curriculum in the transition to socialism: the Zimbabwean experience (1991)
Jansen, Jonathan D., Jansen, J.D.
Uses a case study of curriculum innovation in Zimbabwe to assess existing explanations of why colonial curriculum content persists in many postcolonial states despite radical policy efforts. Argues...
In his provocative piece Ivan Evans brings to attention the gross inequalities in the racial distribution of knowledge production in South Africa. In so doing he shifts attention from the...
State and curriculum in the transition to socialism: the Zimbabwean experience (1991)
Uses a case study of curriculum innovation in Zimbabwe to assess existing explanations of why colonial curriculum content persists in many postcolonial states despite radical policy efforts. Argues...
In his provocative piece Ivan Evans brings to attention the gross inequalities in the racial distribution of knowledge production in South Africa. In so doing he shifts attention from the...
Curriculum policy as compensatory legitimation? A view from the periphery (1990)
Jansen, Jonathan D., Jansen, J.D.
Argues that socialist curriculum policy, independent of actual curriculum practice, serves as a powerful vehicle for the legitimation of the state in post-colonial societies in the face of unaltered...
Curriculum policy as compensatory legitimation? A view from the periphery (1990)
Argues that socialist curriculum policy, independent of actual curriculum practice, serves as a powerful vehicle for the legitimation of the state in post-colonial societies in the face of unaltered...
In search of liberation pedagogy in South Africa (1990)
Jansen, Jonathan D., Jansen, J.D.
Presents the author's reflections regarding education in South Africa under apartheid rule. Defects of racist education; Discussion of some of the author's teaching assignments.
Jansen, Jonathan D., Jansen, J.D.
This article traces the evolution of the curriculum designed for Black education in South Africa since the colonial penetration of the 1650s to the present. Argues that the curriculum reflects...
In search of liberation pedagogy in South Africa (1990)
Presents the author's reflections regarding education in South Africa under apartheid rule. Defects of racist education; Discussion of some of the author's teaching assignments.
This article traces the evolution of the curriculum designed for Black education in South Africa since the colonial penetration of the 1650s to the present. Argues that the curriculum reflects...
Curriculum change and contextual realities in South African education : cui bono? (1988)
Jansen, Jonathan D., Jansen, J.D.
Evaluates two South African curriculum change projects (Science Education Project and Fort Hare Project) that illustrate the difficulty of instituting meaningful change while working within the...
Curriculum change and contextual realities in South African education : cui bono? (1988)
Evaluates two South African curriculum change projects (Science Education Project and Fort Hare Project) that illustrate the difficulty of instituting meaningful change while working within the...