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Metacognition within physical sciences classrooms in Two KwaZulu-Natal Districts
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)For South Africa to become a leader in science and technology, it needs to produce many world-class scientists. South African education falls short of that goal because most learners are indigenous learners and those ... -
Life orientation lecturers' experiences of sexuality education: implications for curriculum development
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Sexuality education is multifaceted and comprises themes on health, physical sexual behaviour, sexual diversity, and gender, power and relationships. In South Africa, it can be argued that sexuality education is not being ... -
Curriculum leadership training programme for heads of departments in secondary schools
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study investigated the curriculum leadership training programmes of Heads of Department (HODs) in secondary schools. HODs are an integral part of school leadership. Their main function is to lead and oversee curriculum ... -
Suksesfaktore betrokke by funksionele skoolgebaseerde ondersteuningspanne in landelike laerskole in die Noordwesprovinsie
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Within the ideal of a democratic South Africa, several changes have manifested in the education system since 1994. Education White Paper 6 as policy document promotes a single education system for all learners. Although ... -
The use of calculators during problem-solving activities in a Grade 9 mathematics classroom
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)There is a growing concern in Namibia about the declining performance of learners in mathematics. Mathematics is most often taught through a traditional teaching approach which emphasises the memorisation of facts and ... -
Die uitdagings wat vroue in bestuuren leierskapposisies aan primêre skole in die Ekurhuleni-streek ervaar
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)In spite of the continued underrepresentation of women in management and leadership positions at primary schools in the Ekurhuleni region, some women do strive for these positions. Women face several internal and external ... -
Demokrasie en leerderraadsverkiesings by openbare skole: 'n Onderwysregtelike perspektief
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The researcher observed that, despite legislation and legal principles, certain processes during the student council elections do not adhere to the principles of transparency, participation and accountability. A research ... -
Guidelines for teachers' understanding and operationalization of interreligious dialogue in multi-religious classrooms
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Research Problem What pedagogically justifiable guidelines can be designed and developed for improving teachers' understanding and subsequent operationalization of interreligious dialogue in multi-religious classrooms? ... -
The role of the teacher as a promoter of health in schools: conceptualisation and practical implications
(North-West University, 2019)The purpose of the study was to investigate how teachers conceptualise their roles as promoters of health in the schools. Schools are good settings for promoting health. Hence, there is a need to equip teachers with knowledge ... -
Psychologists in Zimbabwean School Psychological Services: Support roles and practices in the implementation of inclusive education
(North-West University, 2019)The focus of this study was to determine Southern African and international perspectives on the relationship between inclusive education and educational psychological support services. The study also sought in-depth ... -
School governance and management decentralisation and school autonomy in the South African education system
(North-West University, 2019)This article-based study, undertaken from a complexity theory perspective, is a critical analysis of governance and management decentralisation and school autonomy in the South African education system. Because the objectives ... -
School Management Team strategies for effective parental involvement at secondary schools in Lesotho
(North-West University, 2019)The importance of parental involvement (PI) has been acknowledged worldwide and the benefits of PI have been emphasized by literature. Although the benefits for PI are well known, it is not a given that PI is taking place ... -
Developing an inclusive pedagogy approach for full-service schools: An action research approach
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)Full-service schools are fairly new institutions in South Africa which have been established in terms of Education White Paper 6 (Department of Education, 2001). Teachers in such schools are envisioned to have the knowledge, ... -
Potential benefits of a Puzzle Video Game - Cognitive Enrichment Programme for the development of critical thinking among first year BEd students
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)The central purpose of this doctoral thesis has been to deepen understanding of the development of critical thinking by using Portal, a puzzle video game. The study involved embedded mixed method research that employed ... -
The effectiveness of the professional teacher development for principals in the promotion of healthy school environments
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)The main aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of professional development of principals in the promotion of healthy school environments. The literature review focused on school health-promotion, professional ... -
The integration of climate change in the Namibian senior secondary Physical Science syllabus through environmental education
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study undertook to explore how climate change could best be integrated in the Namibian senior secondary Physical Science syllabus through environmental education. Current research studies and scientific projections ... -
Die rol van gevallestudies in die bevordering van selfgerigte leer in Ekonomie-onderrig op skool
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)In the current fast-changing world, schools should provide learners with attitudes and competencies that would enable them to be self-directed learners in future. Formal education as it is practiced today does not afford ... -
The impact of a teaching sequence on teachers' conceptual development in electrodynamics
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study explored the impact of a teaching sequence on physical sciences teachers' conceptual development in electrodynamics, using simulations and experiments. The teachers' pre-conceived knowledge in electrodynamics ... -
Veiligheid in Meganiese Tegnologie-werkswinkels in openbare skole: 'n Onderwysregtelike perspektie
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)There is an urgent need in South Africa for people with technical and mechanical skills. In order to meet this need, technical subjects are promoted in public schools. At the same time, teachers find themselves in an ... -
First year students' depictions of alcohol consumption: an alcohol expectancy challenge programme
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)Excessive alcohol consumption at national and international Higher Education Institutions has deleterious effects on students. A review of the literature on this phenomenon revealed that although a large number of studies ...
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