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Key identifiers and spelling conventions in MXit-lingo as found in conversations with Dr Math
(North-West University, 2012)Different human languages look different from other human languages. To use a term from the computer industry, each human language has its own “look and feel”. European English speakers can easily recognise a phrase such ... -
The knowledge and perceptions of history students of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
(2014)Using the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa (TRC) and the concept of reconciliation as a case study, the article attempts to assess the knowledge and understanding of the registered undergraduate history ... -
Knowledge is everywhere: a philosophical exploration
(2007)In this article, I would like to argue that interdisciplinarity belongs to the very nature of knowledges in their diverse manifestations and any disregard for this idea would mean a distortion of knowledge while creating ... -
La Politique de Gestion des Logements Ouvriers en République Démocratique du Congo: «Le cas de la cite Gécamines-Exploitation de Lubumbashi».
(North-West University, 2011)Cet article analyse les problèmes liés au logement des travailleurs de la Gécamines- Exploitation en République Démocratique du Congo. Dans les années 1980, le conseil d’administration de l’entreprise de l’état congolais ... -
Lack of business planning: A barrier to successful implementation of total quality management in South African agricultural small-, micro- and medium-sized enterprises
(AOSIS, 2021)This study aimed to establish baseline data for performance concerning the business planning function of agricultural small-, micro- and medium-sized enterprises (Agri-SMMEs) in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. ... -
Learner metacognition and mathematics achievement during problem-solving in a mathematics classroom
(2013)In this investigation the level of learner metacognition as well as the level of mathematics achievement during problem-solving in a mathematics classroom was investigated. Learner metacognition plays a pivotal role ... -
A learner perspective on the implementation of Geographic Information Systems in selected schools in KwaZulu-Natal province
(AOSIS, 2020)Contemporary literature reveals a plethora of studies on the implementation of Geographic Information System (GIS) in South Africa. However, these studies provide an educator’s perspective while neglecting the learner’s ... -
Learners’ constructions of bullying in a South African school context
(AOSIS, 2017)Drawing on social constructionism as a theoretical paradigm, this article foregrounds learners’ voices to depict the profiles of bullies and bullying victims within a cultural context of one coeducational secondary school ... -
Learning about the world: developing higher order thinking in music education
(North-West University, 2012)Innovative thinking is an innate human capacity geared towards adaptation and survival. Theories of education accordingly aim at developing teaching-learning strategies that promote creative, problem-solving reasoning ... -
Legal issues concerning mine closure and social responsibility on the West Rand
(2009)Mining and, especially, gold and uranium mining have played a major role in the economy, history, and demography of South Africa. The contribution of the mines to the economy of South Africa over the past century has ... -
Liability of school governing bodies: a legislative and case law analysis
(2010)Through an in-depth analysis of legislation and case law, as important sources of education law, this article casts light on the liabilities School Governing Bodies may incur whilst exercising their statutory functions. ... -
Linguistic challenges faced by rural Tshivenda-speaking teachers when Grade 4 learners transition to English
(AOSIS, 2018)The general complaint of teachers in rural monolingual communities is that teaching becomes problematic after learners are promoted to Grade 4. While the transition to a next academic phase places new cognitive demands on ... -
Linking energy efficiency legislation and the agricultural sector in South Africa
(2017)There are different ways of measuring energy efficiency. Although there is no generally agreed definition of the concept, it should, however, always be approached according to particular circumstances and contexts. As such, ... -
'Listening with our eyes': Collaboration and HIV and AIDS curriculum integration in South African higher education
(2014)Integrating HIV and AIDS into the academic curriculum is not engaged with vigorously enough in South African higher education institutions, for several reasons, ranging from lack of interest to complaints of belabouring ... -
Livelihood strategies and diversification amongst the poor : Evidence from South African household surveys
(AOSIS, 2020)South Africa faces persistent challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality. Recently, there has been growing literature trying to effectively address such challenges as the livelihood strategies of the poor need to ... -
Local service delivery enhancement – attitudes: a case study of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
(2010)In this article, the new developmental mandate assigned to local government is reviewed using the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (hereafter referred to as the NMBM) as a case study. The concept of developmental local ... -
'Locating' or 'dislocating' heritage and cultural tourism within the humanities
(2013)Heritage and cultural tourism (HCT) is currently one of the fastest growing fields in the tourism domain. Tourism as a composite field of study has traditionally been located within the economic and business management ... -
A logical and structural thinking development tool (LST) to enhance fundamental problem-solving skills of learners of information technology
(2005)The role of information technology in modern education has increased significantly over the past two decades [14]. The opportunity to develop an interactive software system with the aim of enhancing fundamental problem-solving ...