Browsing Education by Subject "Constructivism"
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The academic use of Facebook™ to enhance affective learning of open distance learning teacher-students in the Eastern Cape
(2014)Challenges in the South African education system arise from inter alia inadequate training, social and environmental problems, parental inefficiency, insufficient professionalism among teachers, as well as negative attitudes ... -
Design integration of interactive whiteboards in an open distance mathematics programme
(2015)Worldwide, people who are unable to study full-time at residential higher education institutions choose distance education as their mode of study. Such students who are mostly employed adults with multiple responsibilities ... -
The effect of a dynamic technological learning environment on the geometry conceptualisation of pre-service mathematics teachers
(North-West University, 2006)Traditionally, geometry at school starts on a formal level, largely ignoring prerequisite skills needed for formal spatial reasoning. Ignoring that geometry conceptualisation has a sequential and hierarchical nature, ... -
The ICT pedagogic challenges and enablers of grade eight natural science and mathematics teachers in South African classrooms
(North-West University, 2011)In South Africa, Science and Technology Education faces many problems. Insufficient numbers of Science and Technology teachers, inadequate in–service training, large classes, instruction with the aim of narrowly orienting ... -
The interplay between informal and formal assessment in grade 9 English first additional language
(North-West University, 2013)Learning and assessment are inextricably intertwined, since assessment not only measures learning, but future learning is also dependent on assessment. The purpose of this two phase sequential mixed-methods study was to ... -
'n Konstruktivistiese onderrrig–leerprogram vir die verbetering van ambagsgerigte opleiding aan die Sedibeng Verdere Onderwys en Opleidings (VOO)–kollege
(North-West University, 2012)This study was undertaken in an attempt to improve the vocational training in Electrical Systems and Construction done at the Sedibeng Further Education and Training Colleges. The development of vocational training in South ... -
Promoting human capital development through ICT creativity and innovation
(North-West University, 2010)There is a growing call for more skilled workers-especially in the scarce skills of science, engineering and technology (SET). The current educational system is failing to address these issues, learners are being ill-prepared ... -
Strategies for the development of self–regulated learning skills of first year university students
(North-West University, 2011)The high dropout rate of first year students is a major source of concern for the Department of Higher Education and Training and for Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s). Research indicated that students’ Self-Regulated ...