Education
Browse by
Recent Submissions
-
A professional development programme for grade R teachers : a focus on phonological awareness
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2014)Professional development is considered an essential mechanism for deepening teachers' content knowledge and developing their teaching practices. As a result, professional development could be a cornerstone of systemic ... -
The influence of teachers' expectations and teaching behaviour on learners' learning experiences and motivation to learn
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)This dissertation examines the influence of teachers' expectations and teaching behaviour on learners' experiences and motivation to learn, also known as Self-Fulfilling Prophecy or the Pygmalion Effect. Extensive research ... -
Die lewensvaardighede-onderwyser as veranderingsagent in die intermediêre fase
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2014)Na die aanbreek van 'n demokratiese Suid-Afrika, met die verkiesing van 1994, het daar, soos op baie ander terreine van die samelewing, ook drastiese hervorming op die gebied van die onderwys gekom. Een van die groot ... -
Support for learners with language barriers to learning in Mafikeng area Primary Schools
(North-West University (South Africa) Mafikeng Campus, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that impede support for learners with language barriers to learning and the availability of support structures in selected mainstream primary schools in the Mafikeng ... -
Die implementering van 'n gebeurlikheidsplan as taak van die departementshoof opvoedkundige leiding (DSO)
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1993)Deur middel van literatuurstudie is die aard van gebeurlikheidsbeplanning in die skool teoreties gefundeer. Daar is aangetoon dat die veiligheid van leerlinge in skole aan vela risiko's blootgestel is. Weens hierdie ... -
Die invloed van die opleiding van Lewenswetenskappe-onderwysers in koöperatiewe leer op leerders se selfgerigtheid in leer
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Alhoewel koöperatiewe leer al deeglik gedokumenteer is, bestaan ʼn beperking ten opsigte van die opleiding van Lewenswetenskappe-onderwysers in koöperatiewe leer as onderrigleerstrategie, implementering daarvan in die ... -
Die BRICS-organisasie : betekenis vir onderwysvoorsiening in die lidlande
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Internasionale samewerking gebeur om verskeie redes. Die Verenigde Nasies, Europese Unie en Unesco is van die bekendste voorbeelde van Internasionale samewerkingsorganisasies. BRICS is een van die mees resente internasionale ... -
A profile of the health promoter in schools in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)To accomplish health for all, a unified approach and effective collaboration by all stakeholders to promote health is essential. Health Promoting schools were conceptualised by the World Health Organisation to achieve ... -
Early Childhood Development provision in rural and urban contexts in the North-West province
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)South Africa is facing numerous educational challenges in the foundational stage of learner development. The National Development Plan (NDP) focuses on developing Grade R children, but conceptual growth and stimulation ... -
Implementation of the Annual National Assessment in schools : the role of school management
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)The aim of this research was to explore the management of the implementation of Annual National Assessments (ANA) by school management teams. This study involved a literature review and empirical research. A qualitative ... -
Promoting self-directed learning through the implementation of cooperative learning in a higher education blended learning environment
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Within higher education institutions there is currently a movement towards blended learning. Higher education institutions that were previously known for focussing on a face-to-face mode of delivery, now also move towards ... -
The impact of teacher development science equipment training workshops in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa) Mafikeng Campus, 2017)This study investigates the impact of teacher development science equipment training workshops in the teaching of Physical sciences in the North West Province. The study sought to explore the nature of the current workshops, ... -
Contextual hypermedia glosses for facilitating English vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension at a university of technology
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)This study investigated the usefulness of non-linear lexical hypermedia glosses for supporting English Second Language vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension where glosses are integrated into electronic reading ... -
Residence students' experiences of aggression in on-campus residences at a university
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)In the past few years, nationally and internationally, there has been growing concern over the way in which a culture of aggressive behaviour and violence became prevalent in society. The literature highlights the alarming ... -
Die implementering van projekgebaseerde leer deur eerstejaar-ingenieurstudente om selfgerigte leer te bevorder
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The constant changes and challenges in the professional practice of engineering for today require specialised engineering training in South Africa and the world. Students experience problems with the transition from the ... -
Family involvement in life skills development of learners in a primary school
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The purpose of this research was to determine how families can become more involved in the life skills development of learners in a primary school (Grades 1–7). I observed and experienced how society, parental involvement ... -
Data-based instructional decision making related to basic early literacy skills in the Intermediate Phase
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Arising from the increasing demands of the twenty-first century workplace, concern over learner reading performance is at the forefront of national education. The increasing demands have raised the literacy bar for ... -
A curriculum studies programme for teacher education in Tanzania : an internationalisation of curriculum studies approach
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The Tanzania Education and Training Policy (1995) suggests plans for improving and transforming the country’s educational system to meet the societal needs of the twenty-first century. To implement these plans, the National ... -
Towards a support structure for the implementation of inclusive education in rural secondary schools in Limpopo
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The Departments of Education and Basic Education in South Africa have taken steps to implement inclusive education (IE) in public ordinary schools. However, research evidence depicts various reasons responsible for ineffective ... -
The motivational value of mobile-assisted vocabulary learning applications in English as first additional language
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The personal mobile device (PMD) has become endemic – young people all over the world are constantly interacting with their PMDs – either texting, listening to music, playing games or accessing the web, to name but a few. ...
RSS 1.0