https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/20246 2026-04-09T01:41:06Z https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/20253 Learning to swim in academia: A reflective practice Nelongo, Josefina Nuumvo I viewed teaching and learning in academia like swimming in an ocean; as in consideration of the tactics required to survive in the ocean, these were absent in my role before enrolling in the diploma in higher education. This portfolio is a reflection of my journey in academia on executing my role as a lecturer until when I came upon reflective practice, a practice that could bring changes in teaching and learning environments. It broadens my understanding of most aspects that I came across as I learnt to critically analyse and reflect. The journey that led to this portfolio started in 2016, I took studies in PGDHE because of the opportunity that was available. I took it with high expectations and eagerness because I have been swimming in the deep sea without the personal protective equipments. However, I came across theories and concepts that broadened my understanding and helped me improve in my role of teaching and learning. Having being to the Science discipline where I can prove facts through experiments, I found myself lost in the wild land on the first days of attending the PGDHE. As the time pass by, the courses became interesting when topics came closer to what I do in my practice. I learnt that life in academia is about a change that could be realised through reflective practice. In line with what I acquired from the programme, I have written five chapters in line with modules given during the course in which I have reflected on what I do with my students as well as with colleagues. My chapters are structured as follows: Chapter 1 - Context of higher education and perspectives, Chapter 2 - Principles of adult learning, Chapter 3 - Curriculum design and development, Chapter 4 - Teaching and learning in higher education and Chapter 5 - Assessment and evaluation of student learning. I have realised that what takes place in higher education institutions is a process and when I was coming up with this portfolio, it is evident that it is impossible to talk about one topic without touching on the other topic. A portfolio submitted in the partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/20249 Reflections on higher education practices in Unam school of pharmacy Lates, Jennifer A Lecturers in Higher Education (HE) are educating students, the majority of whom are aged 18 or older. As such it is important for lecturers to understand principles of adult learning, as there are some significant differences between adult and children learners A portfolio submitted in the partial fulfilment of the requirement For the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z