School-Leaving Examinations, Selection and Equity in Higher Education in South Africa.
Overview & Synopsis
Examines international trends in selection for higher education, as well as school-leaving examinations and university access in South Africa. Discusses tensions between educational quality and equity related to access. Describes equitable admissions criteria instituted at the University of the Western Cape, and some dilemmas encountered by universities committed to redressing past discrimination. Contains 36 references. (Author/SV)
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Document Information
| Document Title | School-Leaving Examinations, Selection and Equity in Higher Education in South Africa. |
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| Author / Organization | Herman, Harold D. |
| Subject & Discipline | Access to Education, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1995 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-160571 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |