Browsing by Subject "Cognitive development"
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Developing an age-appropriate dental care programme for preschool children
(North-West University, 2007)Children's oral health is an important but often overlooked component of overall health. Tooth decay therefore remains a common phenomenon among children. It is however entirely preventable through early and sustained ... -
The effect of cooperative learning on the thinking skills development of Foundation Phase learners
(Taylor & FrancisUnisa, 2014)We report on the findings obtained from a mixed-method study conducted in South Africa with a conveniently and purposively selected sample of 60 Grade 3 learners and their two teachers. The aim was to establish the thinking ... -
The effectiveness of the "Hiway" literacy programme for learner support in the foundation and intermediate phase
(North-West University, 2007)A literature-survey indicated that there is a need for complete reading programmes that are integrated within the mainstream to meet the unique needs of learners who struggle to read in South African schools. Recent research ... -
Exploring the impact of Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment Programme on the cognitive development of prospective mathematics educators
(2010)In this article the researchers report on the findings obtained from a sequential explanatory mixed method study through testing and narratives in order to determine the extent to which 24 prospective Mathematics educators ... -
The extent to which teachers create classroom climates that nurture the development of critical thinking abilities
(North-West University, 2010)The nurturing of critical thinking skills is one of the cornerstones of Outcomes Based Education (OBE). This study investigated to what extent teachers create classroom climates that nurture the development of critical ... -
The extent to which teachers nurture creative thinking in the Grade 9 Social Sciences classroom through the choice of teaching methods
(North-West University, 2012)The nurturing of creative thinking skills is one of the cornerstones of Outcomes-Based Education (OBE). This study investigated to what extent teachers nurture the development of creative thinking through the choice of ... -
Improving some cognitive functions, specifically executive functions in grade R learners
(Sage, 2014)This study established the effects of a researcher-developed curriculum-based intervention programme. The intervention was grounded on principles of Feuerstein’s ideas about ‘mediated learning’. The aim of the intervention ... -
An intervention programme to optimise the cognitive development of grade R–learners : a bounded pilot study
(North-West University, 2012)It is imperative to prepare South African learners to participate and function confidently within the context of a rapidly changing world. The curriculum of the South African Education System emphasises the significance ... -
Die invloed van 'n konseptuele stimuleringsprogram op graad 1-leerders
(North-West University, 2006)School and learning readiness are continually being placed under the spotlight in an attempt to protect the grade 1 learner from possible learning failures, since unsuccessful learning experiences have negative effects ... -
'n Koöperatiewe onderrig–leerprogram vir die bevordeing van denkvaardighede in die grondslagfase
(North-West University, 2009)According to the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) of South Africa cognitive development is a prominent matter which should already commence at pre-school teaching and learning. The NCS envisages learners who will develop ...