Public Management Practice 3

About the module

Public Managament Practice 3 (PMP301P) is a compulsory module in the third year for the National Diploma in Public Management. It is more popularly known as Work Integrated Learning or Experiential Learning. For the purpose of this subject, we will make use of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) when we refer to aspects relating to Public Management Practice. Often, students do not know what is expected of them and their supervisors in the workplace. This blog will share some ideas, thoughts and will almost be like a "911" if you have any questions or concerns.

I am looking forward to take this journey with you!

My contact details are:
Prof Natasja Holtzhausen
E-mail: holtzn@unisa.ac.za
Tel:+27 12 429 6228
Fax:+27 12 429 6075

Friday, 4 February 2011

A new year

Dear 2011 students

Welcome to the module PMP301P. It is required that those of you who are permanently employed send the RPWE letter to either myself of Mr Nkgabe. We use the letter to determine if you are receiving proper exposure to the identified learning outcomes. Those of you that do not receive proper exposure will have to rotate in the department and also submit the logbook (and the portfolio).

Students who do not qualify for RPWE, must submit the logbook as well as the portfolio.

On 03/03/11 we will host a satellite broadcast and we will share with you exactly what we require from the portfolio. In fact, we even show you previous portfolios done by students. It is a good idea to reply to this entry with questions you would like answered during the session.

Looking forward to working with you in 2011.

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Reading and submissions

I often think people do not read. I have seen with the submissions of the portfolios that people are running around, not knowing where to submit. We have repeatedly (on my Unisa, the Tut210, the satellite broadcast and in telephone conversations) stated that the documentation must be submitted via the assignment sections. If you submit it directly to the department, we (you and us) do not have record of the submission and you do not have a mark cover sheet! Please also note that portfolios cannot be submitted after 15 October 2010.

To those who must still submit the declaration and questionnaire, you can use the fax-to-mail number that was provided in your Tut101.

I would like to wish you the best of luck in the coming exams! The end is near.

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

One month to go

Dear students

it is only one month to the submission date for the portfolios and we are hoping that you are collecting your evidence. Remember that as we are not with you in the workplace, the only way we can assess you is through the PoE. So, put in the effort and showcase your abilities! Also remember that we discussed the compilation of the PoE in the satellite session. You can always ask the regional centre to order it for you for free viewing or alternatively you can buy it from Unisa Press.

Looking forward to see what you have done!

Monday, 5 July 2010

Broadcast on 7 July 2010

Greetings to all

Myself and Mr Nkgabe will be hosting a satellite broadcast on 7 July 2010, 10:00-11:30. Please visit your nearest Unisa regional office. The venue for the Sunnyside campus is Building 15.

Please remember that your due date for the portfolio is 1 October 2010.