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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 potential of a learning management system to enhance self–directed learning
(North-West University, 2012)The use of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) in higher education institutions is not a new tendency. Although this is an innovative way of implementing e-learning in the educational process, there are a few problems ... -
Practical partnerships in education : the plight of education at informal settlements
(North-West University, 2004)A literature and an empirical study disclosed that parental involvement in school activities has too little impact in education at different schools in the Dl 1 area. The literature study revealed that neither arguments ... -
The practice of school guidance in secondary schools in Soweto
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1995)This research project investigates the practice of school guidance in secondary schools, with special reference to Soweto. The research was prompted by a number of problems and questions such as the following: With all ... -
Pragmatistiese tendense in Transvaalse laeronderwys
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1971)The Transvaal primary education inevitably came in contact with a variety of educational trends of thought. The original C.N.E. principles were amended and sometimes changed. Some of these trends originated in the ... -
Praktiese opleiding van onderwysers in Transvaal : 'n historiese en empiriese ondersoek
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1969)1. Research into developments in the practical training of teachers in South Africa, especially in the Transvaal, revealed many shortcomings in the initial form of teacher training, viz. the pupil-teacher system. From ... -
A prediction model for the prevention of soccer injuries amongst youth players
(North-West University, 2009)Background: Football (Soccer) is arguably the most popular sport in the international sporting arena. A survey conducted by FIFA (Fédération International de Football Association) (FCPA, 2000) indicated that there are 240 ... -
Prediction of academic success of first year National Certificate Vocational (Level 2) students at FET colleges
(North-West University, 2013)Since 2006 Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges have been recapitalised through massive government investment in order to improve infrastructure, implement a more relevant curriculum and assist college learners ... -
The predictive power of two measures on academic success of first year B Ed English major students
(North-West University, 2011)The research focused on the importance of and the problem of English proficiency/literacy regarding Grade 12 learners exiting the school system and seeking entry at Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs). Grade 12 learners’ ... -
The preparation of teachers to serve as teacher leaders in primary schools in Gauteng
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Teachers are expected to execute leadership duties and responsibilities in schools. These leadership duties and responsibilities are not properly explained in the manuals that govern the way teachers should teach and ... -
Prescribed literature as a vehicle for the enhancement of 21st Century soft skills of English language learners
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The 21st century workplace is challenging and dynamic, and most individuals do not have the necessary skills to flourish in this environment. It has been thoroughly established in the literature that individuals lack the ... -
A prevention programme for rugby injuries based on an analysis among adolescent players
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2003)The aim of this study is to develop a prevention programme for rugby injuries, based on analysis among adolescent players, with reference to physical and motor, anthropometric and biomechanical and postural variables. A ... -
Primary school learners' understanding of human rights teaching–and–learning in classroom practice
(North-West University, 2010)The National Curriculum Statement (2002), in line with the South African Constitution (1996), views human rights, inclusivity and social justice as priorities in all learning areas of the curriculum. However, a document ... -
Primary school teachers’ teaching strategies that develop and enhance self-regulated learning
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)Over the past two decades, many researchers have warned that the South African education crisis would result in high failure and dropout rates among learners in primary, secondary and higher education institutions. Researchers ... -
The principal as an instructional leader in Secondary schools in the Mafikeng District of the North West Province
(2006)The purpose of this research was to shed light on how do Educator perceive instructional leadership in their schools. This was an exercise in which educators are requested through the Questionnaire to air their view on ... -
Principals as agents of change
(North-West University, 2008)This study focuses on change in schools and the role played by principals as agents of change. An extensive literature study was done to determine the role of the principal. The principal cannot function without educators, ... -
'n Prinsipiele en empiriese ondersoek na die huidige stand van godsdiensonderrig in die Transvaalse sekondêre skole
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1973)In this study an effort has been made to establish the current position of religious instruction in the Afrikaans medium secondary schools of the Transvaal. In the modern world with its phenomenal development in every ... -
'n Prinsipiële ondersoek na ouerbetrokkenheid op mikro–onderwysvlak in die blanke primere skool in Suid–Afrika
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1991)The prime purpose of this research was aimed at a fundamental investigation of parental involvement on the micro-educational level in white primary schools in South Africa. In this research an attempt was made to learn ... -
Die probleem van kommunikasie in die godsdiensonderrig aan die hedendaagse kind
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1978)The ability to communicate is a basic characteristic of man. Communication therefore fills an important and central place in Religious Instruction. Today communication is a problem in all spheres of society and particularly ...