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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 ... -
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 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 ... -
The integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge into the SA Life Science curriculum
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study considered the integration of Indian indigenous knowledge (Ayurveda) into the South African Life Sciences curriculum and was undertaken at a time when university students were embroiled in the #FeesMustFall ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of teaching and learning of the earth and beyond strand in the intermediate phase in two districts, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)An astute way to begin this study would be to define Natural Science and Technology. According to the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), Natural Science is a systematic way of looking for explanations and ... -
Voorgraadse wiskunde-onderwysers se oortuigings oor en implementering van kreatiewe denke tydens wiskunde-probleemoplossing
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The teaching of school mathematics through problem-solving as well as the implementation of creative thinking in the senior and FET phase are major challenges for most teachers. Although the mathematics curriculum emphasizes ... -
n Ondersoek na visualisering en metakognisie met betrekking tot die onderrig-leer van gewone breuke
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Common fractions and a good understanding thereof are fundamental to various life areas, including many mathematical topics (Dlamini, 2017:1; Gabriel, 2016:36), other school subjects and occupations later on (Fennell & ... -
Strategies for enhancing vocabulary acquisition in the language of instruction
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Situated in the Al Dhafra Region in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, this qualitative research study explores the strategies that were used by teachers to enhance learners' vocabulary acquisition in the language of ... -
University House Committee members' depictions of residence traditions: a learning and cultural agility programme
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The literature attests that university traditions have a long history and still form an integral part of student cultural life: they teach students about the history of the institution and are seen as instilling shared ... -
Exploring education-related sexual equality experiences of LGBQ+ students: an education law perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) encompasses democratic values which guide and strengthen the claim to an "open and democratic society" (1996:Preamble). One of the democratic values is equality which ... -
The motivation of secondary school principals to improve and sustain quality academic performance in Grade 12
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This qualitative research aimed to understand the influence of the motivational level of the secondary school principal on the academic performance of the Grade 12 learners. The Self- Determination and Expectancy Attribution ... -
Die vestiging en bevordering van 'n volhoubare onderrigleerklimaat deur skoolbestuurspanne
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)School climate is often ignored as a factor in explaining the interpretation of under-performance of learners as it appears in the reports on the National Annual Assessment. The focus of the study is on the roles and ... -
Student teachers' understanding of the position of values and morality in human rights applications, promotion and education
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Despite the existence of theory and a body of knowledge on the concept of 'human rights' that is based largely on national law, international law, human rights theories and human rights discourses, human rights remain a ... -
Reading literacy in the content areas: the development of an instructional support framework
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Across the country, there is a perception that our learners in the intermediate phase are not acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to effectively function in today's global economy. This perception is fuelled by both ... -
A juridical-psychological perspective: Teacher sport-coaches' perceptions of emotional abuse in school sport coaching
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This qualitative study explored and described teacher sport-coaches' perceptions of emotional abuse in school sport coaching. The aims of the study were to: (i) explore and describe emotional abuse in school sport coaching ... -
Die ontwikkeling van wiskunde-onderrigstrategieë vir probleemgesentreerde leer in Graad 2
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The poor mathematics achievement of South African learners is often ascribed to a flawed foundation for mathematics in the foundation phase. This hinders meaningful learning, which should be founded in proper comprehension. ... -
Grade 1 teachers' experiences of learners' pre-handwriting challenges
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)In the current curriculum of the South African Department of Education's Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS), handwriting is a prescribed activity in the subject Home Language. The policy document states that, ... -
Plaasvervangende vaderfigure binne skoolkonteks: 'n Ingrypingstrategie vir seuns in die middelkinderjare wat vaderafwesigheid beleef
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The absence of fathers is a veritable problem in South Africa, where 74% of children do not live with their fathers. A link can be drawn between father absenteeism and the disappearance of family structures. Despite the ...
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