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Ideological illusions, human rights and the right to education: the in(ex)clusion of the poor in post-apartheid education
(University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016)Against the background of global concern about the political and social consequences of human rights, this article uses an ideological lens to explore the (non)existence of the right to education in South Africa. We argue ... -
The (im)possibilities of teaching – learning freedom
(Unisa, 2015)Twenty years after a free and democratic South Africa was constituted, it seems as if South Africans are still in limbo. In this article I explore the essence of freedom as conceptualised by Arendt (1958, 1966; 1900; 2006) ... -
The (im)possibilities of teaching-learning freedom
(Higher Education South Africa (HESA), 2015)Twenty-one years after a free and democratic South Africa was constituted, it seems as if South Africans are still in limbo. In this article, the author explores the essence of freedom as conceptualised by Arendt (1958, ... -
The image of the teacher held by learners from 10 different countries: a new perspective on the causes of problems with learner discipline
(OASIS, 2013)The article reports on research that investigated the image of teachers held by school learners. Based on a conceptual-theoretical distinction between the ideal teacher, the totally effective teacher and the typically ... -
Implementing the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) in a challenging context: results from a large-scale quantitative study
(Emerald, 2019)Purpose An emphasis on school performance is not just a national issue, but must be examined within the global context. Successful leadership is ensured by school leaders’ compliance to a set of basic practices within ... -
Improving school governance through participative democracy and the law
(Educational Association of South Africa (EASA), 2011)There is an inextricable link between democracy, education and the law. After 15 years of constitutional democracy, the alarming percentage of dysfunctional schools raises questions about the efficacy of the system of local ... -
Improving some cognitive functions, specifically executive functions in grade R learners
(Sage, 2014)This study established the effects of a researcher-developed curriculum-based intervention programme. The intervention was grounded on principles of Feuerstein’s ideas about ‘mediated learning’. The aim of the intervention ... -
Improving the instructional leadership of heads of department in under-resourced schools: a collaborative action-learning approach
(Education Association of South Africa (EASA), 2016)An unacceptable number of learners in under-resourced schools in South Africa are failing to perform adequately in national and international benchmark tests. Poor learner performance has been linked to poor-quality teaching, ... -
Improving the work climate in a TVET college through changing conversations
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)As an HRD manager in a college, I am responsible for employee wellness within the organisation. However the culture of the college in which I work is toxic, characterised by bullying, destructive leadership, gossip ... -
In search of an enabling pedagogy for HIV and AIDS education in initial teacher education
(Unisa Press, 2012)This article addresses the issue of teacher knowledge in a developing world context of HIV and AIDS. More specifically, it responds to the need for practical ‘how to’ examples of HIV and AIDS education by describing the ... -
In-service training for technology teachers: a needs assessment
(Taylor & Francis, 2009)This paper reports on a needs assessment, conducted in two elementary schools in Quebec, that examined the use that teachers are making of the computer facilities, as well as their skill and confidence levels in this area. ... -
Increasing self-efficacy in learning to program: exploring the benefits of explicit instruction for problem solving
(2014)The difficulty of learning to program has long been identified amongst novices. This study explored the benefits of teaching a problem solving strategy by comparing students’ perceptions and attitudes towards problem ... -
Indicators of post-productivism in South Africa s platteland : a second home case study of Rosendal, Eastern Free State
(Uniwersytet Miko?aja Kopernika w Toruniu, 2017)The idea of post-productivism has been found to apply extensively in developed countries, but has been studied less in developing countries. A recent study in South Africa on second homes demonstrated that some rural spaces ... -
Indicators of resilience in resilient South African designated social workers: professional perspectives
(Unisa Press Host: Dept Social Work, UJ, 2014)South African designated social workers (DSWs), also known as child protection social workers (CPSWs) internationally, are placed at risk for suboptimal personal and professional functioning, given the demanding nature of ... -
Individualisation in flexible learning, from a post-post-foundationalist perspective
(UNISA Press, 2015)Most practitioners in the field of flexible learning seem to be sufficiently aware of the importance of catering to the needs of their students. However, it appears that many are rather more conscious of the needs of the ... -
Industry’s perception of the relevance of software development education
(2015)It is widely acknowledged that there is a shortage of software developers, not only in South Africa, but also worldwide. Despite reports, in mostly quantitative studies, of a gap between the industry needs and software ... -
The influence of Ill-disciplined Learners on the Workplace Security of the Foundation Phase Educator in South Africa
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009)The research examined the impact of discipline on learner performance III KwaZulu-Natal. This study made use of questionnaires and interviews to determine whether discipline has any impact on learner performance. On the ... -
Influence of students feedback on the Quality of adult Higher Distance Education Service Delivery
(Anadolu University, 2017)The evaluation of a program's compliance with service delivery and features necessary for the attainment of the programs educational objectives, student outcomes and continuous improvement is an important element in program ... -
Information technology student's changing perceptions of assessment strategies during pair programming
(Sabinet, 2012)The aim of the research was to determine to what extent students' perceptions of assessment (peer, self, facilitator and individual) in pair programming situations changed from the beginning to the end of a programming ...