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Dr Koekemoer believes that South African universities place greater emphasis on theory, but teach little application if any at all. At the end of the day the skills of the university graduates are therefore not developed.
At the AAA School, learners are not only given the necessary theory, they are also taught how to apply it. Says Koekemoer, “Our lecturers must supplement text book material with handouts, practical projects and introduce guest speakers and experts in the field to address the students. This is not common for universities which seldom deviate from the text book theory.”
AAA has a guest lecturer programme where industry specialists are sourced to deliver presentations and talks to its students. “The material is new, current and ‘hot off the press’: the latest digital developments, the strategic alternatives and everything that’s happening in the speaker’s area of speciality can be brought to life for the students.
"Not a text book recitation
“The information they provide is not from a text book recitation,” says Koekemoer. “We believe that to be an added advantage which offers a more rounded sound education with practical relevance.”
The AAA school also has other programmes that assist in the development of high calibre graduates, all of which have a role to play in closing the gap between students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, including:
Koekemoer does, however, also believe that industry has an important role to play in the induction of graduates to the work place. “Employers need to train and mentor new staff at all levels, but there appears to be a reluctance to do so and no real time to mentor. Employers must however find the time to do this in order to make the transition from university to the work place smoother.”