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Developing a framework for promoting self-directed learning in first-year English for Education
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)Breed (2016:1) raises the concern that the South African education system at large does not encourage activities that allow learners to develop SDL skills. More specifically, De Beer and Gravett (2016:46) sound the alarm ... -
Comparing vocational education in India, South Africa and United Arab Emirates to develop guidelines for South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)Vocational education is specific education, which has the main purpose of preparing one for employment in a recognised occupation. Since education is considered the key to effective development strategies, vocational ... -
The influence of Natural Sciences teachers’ assessment beliefs on grade 9 learners’ self-directed learning behaviour
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)Evidence from literature shows that learners who are self-directed in their learning are more effective towards achieving their learning goals, based on their improved academic performance. Therefore, it is crucial that ... -
A holistic pedagogy of expressive arts through metacognitive transference of embodied experiences
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)Many people do not associate the arts with “thinking” and are unaware that emotional, physical and cognitive abilities of students are the real driving forces behind expressive art forms. There is a lack of research on the ... -
An evaluation of human resource management practices in schools in the Mahikeng Area Project Office
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2015)The study was undertaken with the aim of gathering data on the status quo of Human Resource Management practices in schools serviced by the Mahikeng Area Project Office. The main problem is that Human Resource Management ... -
The feedback practices of intermediate phase English Home Language teachers to encourage self-regulated learning in the Ennerdale region
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)In South Africa, the majority of learners are being taught in English (the language of teaching and learning in many schools), which is not their mother tongue. Learners come from different language and cultural backgrounds ... -
Metacognition within physical sciences classrooms in Two KwaZulu-Natal Districts
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)For South Africa to become a leader in science and technology, it needs to produce many world-class scientists. South African education falls short of that goal because most learners are indigenous learners and those ... -
Life orientation lecturers' experiences of sexuality education: implications for curriculum development
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Sexuality education is multifaceted and comprises themes on health, physical sexual behaviour, sexual diversity, and gender, power and relationships. In South Africa, it can be argued that sexuality education is not being ... -
Curriculum leadership training programme for heads of departments in secondary schools
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study investigated the curriculum leadership training programmes of Heads of Department (HODs) in secondary schools. HODs are an integral part of school leadership. Their main function is to lead and oversee curriculum ... -
Suksesfaktore betrokke by funksionele skoolgebaseerde ondersteuningspanne in landelike laerskole in die Noordwesprovinsie
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Within the ideal of a democratic South Africa, several changes have manifested in the education system since 1994. Education White Paper 6 as policy document promotes a single education system for all learners. Although ... -
The use of calculators during problem-solving activities in a Grade 9 mathematics classroom
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)There is a growing concern in Namibia about the declining performance of learners in mathematics. Mathematics is most often taught through a traditional teaching approach which emphasises the memorisation of facts and ... -
Die uitdagings wat vroue in bestuuren leierskapposisies aan primêre skole in die Ekurhuleni-streek ervaar
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)In spite of the continued underrepresentation of women in management and leadership positions at primary schools in the Ekurhuleni region, some women do strive for these positions. Women face several internal and external ... -
Demokrasie en leerderraadsverkiesings by openbare skole: 'n Onderwysregtelike perspektief
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The researcher observed that, despite legislation and legal principles, certain processes during the student council elections do not adhere to the principles of transparency, participation and accountability. A research ... -
Guidelines for teachers' understanding and operationalization of interreligious dialogue in multi-religious classrooms
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Research Problem What pedagogically justifiable guidelines can be designed and developed for improving teachers' understanding and subsequent operationalization of interreligious dialogue in multi-religious classrooms? ... -
The role of the teacher as a promoter of health in schools: conceptualisation and practical implications
(North-West University, 2019)The purpose of the study was to investigate how teachers conceptualise their roles as promoters of health in the schools. Schools are good settings for promoting health. Hence, there is a need to equip teachers with knowledge ... -
Psychologists in Zimbabwean School Psychological Services: Support roles and practices in the implementation of inclusive education
(North-West University, 2019)The focus of this study was to determine Southern African and international perspectives on the relationship between inclusive education and educational psychological support services. The study also sought in-depth ... -
School governance and management decentralisation and school autonomy in the South African education system
(North-West University, 2019)This article-based study, undertaken from a complexity theory perspective, is a critical analysis of governance and management decentralisation and school autonomy in the South African education system. Because the objectives ... -
School Management Team strategies for effective parental involvement at secondary schools in Lesotho
(North-West University, 2019)The importance of parental involvement (PI) has been acknowledged worldwide and the benefits of PI have been emphasized by literature. Although the benefits for PI are well known, it is not a given that PI is taking place ... -
Developing an inclusive pedagogy approach for full-service schools: An action research approach
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)Full-service schools are fairly new institutions in South Africa which have been established in terms of Education White Paper 6 (Department of Education, 2001). Teachers in such schools are envisioned to have the knowledge, ... -
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 ...
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