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Management strategies for learner discipline in secondary schools in Ngaka Modiri-Molema District
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2015)Learner discipline and its management continue to be a common problem for educators, parents, and learners themselves in South African schools. The purpose of this study was to examine the management strategies as currently ... -
Causal attributions of success and failure made by grades 10-12 science learners
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the causal attributions of success and failure made by Grades 10-12 science learners from 30 schools in the Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati regions within the ... -
Exploring the influence of learner background on managing school behavioural patterns: a case study
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2018)Unacceptable behaviour by learners in South African schools is a major concern for all stakeholders in the education sector. This explains the increased interest in the role and responsibilities of educators in managing ... -
School safety : guidelines for improving safety in secondary schools in the North-West Province
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2007)Schools are no more a safe place in many countries where learners and educators can carry on with their daily routine without fear or intimidation. South African schools are no exception to this unacceptable trend in the ... -
Challenges experienced by females who lead secondary schools in the Bojanala district of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)The purpose of this qualitative case study conducted on women who lead secondary schools in the Bojanala district of South Africa is to explore the factors that pose as challenges to women who occupy leadership positions ... -
The impact of teacher development science equipment training workshops in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2016)This study investigates the impact of teacher development science equipment training workshops in the teaching of Physical sciences in the North West Province. The study sought to explore the nature of the current workshops, ... -
A framework for the improvement of the professional working conditions of teachers in South African secondary schools
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2018)Teachers' working conditions encompass the quality of infrastructural facilities, the value of z m school leadership and the opportunities offered for teacher development in schools. Teaching and learning are affected by ... -
Exploring learning and development practitioners’ experiences regarding the South African Army’s University Reserve Training Programme
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)Reserve Force training is essential to ensure that the Regular Force is sufficiently sustained in times of national emergency. Thus far, limited research has been conducted on the experiences of learning and development ... -
Teaching and learning quadratic equations through a problem-dentred approach : a case of grade 11 classroom in Capricorn District of Limpopo Province
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2017)Worldwide the teaching and learning of mathematics pose a great challenge to mathematics teachers as learners ' performance in the subject leave much to be desired. This is particularly the case in South Africa, where there ... -
The effect of using geometer sketchpad on grade 10 learners' understanding of geometry : a case of a school in a Village in Bojanala District
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2017)The National Department of Education in South Africa for matric Examination Analysis and moderators reports (2014 and 2015) revealed that learners performance in Mathematics in general and geometry in particular was generally ... -
Antecedents of High School Geometry Achievements : a case study of 2008 grade 8 and grade 9 learners at Sol Plaatje Secondary School, Mmabatho, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2008)Learner achievement in Mathematics, in general, and in geometry in particular has been of great concern to researchers involved in mathematics education as well as principals of high schools and educationalists. This concern ... -
The use of group work in the teaching of grade 9 mathematics
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2008)This study investigated the use of group work in the teaching of Grade 9 Mathematics in Botshabelo Cluster. The learners' involvement in learning in groups, time management of educators for activities done by learners, and ... -
The integration of hearning impaired learners in junior secondary schools
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2006)The purpose of this study was to investigate the integration of hearing impaired learners in Community Junior Secondary Schools in Botswana, with particular reference to curriculum adaptation, teacher training and support ... -
An investigation into teachers' effective management of discipline in the classroom
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This study investigated the teachers’ effective management of learner discipline in the classroom. This was a qualitative study set in the interpretivist paradigm. Participants were purposively selected to include teachers, ... -
Teachers' lived experiences of contextualised interventions, and its affordances for their professional development and for self-directed learning in physical sciences
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)South Africa, with its cultural diversity, rich indigenous fauna and flora, cutting-edge science enterprises, and socio-economic inequalities, sets a unique table for a science teacher, who needs to ensure that diverse ... -
A confessional postmodern approach to philosophy of education: towards narrative possibilities for educational praxis
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Research Problem: How can a confessional and narrative approach make a contribution towards the advance of philosophy of education in a postmodern age? Research aims: The main aim of this thesis was to demonstrate the ... -
Enhancing the use of problem-based learning by beginner physical sciences teachers while teaching particulate nature of matter
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This study focuses on facilitation for enrichment of beginner Physical Sciences teachers to utilise Problem-Based Learning (PBL) while teaching the topic - Particulate Nature of Matter (PNM) which might enhance skills such ... -
Gesondheidsbevordering in skole: 'n kwalitatiewe verkenning van gesondheidsgeletterdheid by die skoolhoof
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The purpose of this study was to determine how literate school principals of secondary schools are regarding health promotion. The school as well as the school principal play a vital role in the holistic development of ... -
The development of a work integrated learning mentoring framework for a faculty of education
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Current national and international reading literacy statistics for South African learners point to the fact that a substantial number of learners are unable to read at acceptable reading levels. Teachers are often seen as ... -
A literary analysis of queer texts: guidelines for senior and further education and training English language teachers
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Research shows that South Africans are in general a queer-phobic nation. This study’s hope is that positive exposure to queer individuals could be instrumental in changing these prejudices. This study starts by exploring ...
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