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First year university students' reading strategies and comprehension : implications for academic reading support
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)In the South African context it seems that many students enter university without the required reading abilities. In the tertiary environment, these abilities are vital, especially in the first undergraduate year when most ... -
Enhancing personal and corporate values to reduce toxicity in a TVET College environment : a living theory of organisational development
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)As an HRD manager in a Technical Vocational Education and Training college in South Africa, I am aware that these colleges face various systemic challenges that impact negatively on employee wellbeing. I ... -
Exploring the nature and effectiveness of communication between the school governing body and secondary school teachers in the Sedibeng district
(North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)This study focused on the nature and effectiveness of communication between the teachers and the SGB in secondary schools. The data was collected from teachers from four different secondary schools in the Sedibeng ... -
Cooperative pair problem solving : a teaching-learning strategy for tutorials in mechanical engineering thermodynamics
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)This study was conducted to find a solution to the problem of poor pass rates in the first introductory thermodynamics course that I teach, as well as to address the perception of students that the course is very demanding ... -
The sustainable coordination of an integrated multi-level process to facilitate holistic well-being in South African school communities
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)In this study, the sustainable coordination of an integrated multi-level holistic well-being process within school communities was investigated. More specifically, the primary research question directing this study was: ... -
Narratives of child trafficking survivors in rehabilitation : conceptualisations of freedom for human rights education
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Children are being trafficked for sexual exploitation in virtually every country in the world (USDS, 2016:340). As yet, however, qualitative studies have not produced a clear conceptualisation of child trafficking for ... -
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 ...
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