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An exploration of factors affecting students’ academic performance in Business programmes in University Colleges of Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2016)The aim of this study was to explore factors that influence the academic performance of students in general and in private university colleges of Botswana. The objectives of this study were to: determine factors that are ... -
An exploration of reflection and mathematics confidence during problem solving in senior phase mathemetics
(North-West University, 2013)Empowerment through proficiency in mathematics could better not only one’s life, but also one’s chances in study and work. The current study is an exploration of what reflection and mathematics confidence entail during ... -
An exploration of strategies used in the teaching of geometry in senior phase
(2011)The unsatisfactory performance of learners m geometry specifically and mathematics in general, as revealed in SACMEQ and TIMMS reports, is an indication of the difficulties experienced by learner~ in dealing with geometry. ... -
An exploration of the comprehension and implementation of assessment for learning by selected primary school mathematics teachers
(North West University, 2014)In 2006 the Gauteng Department of Basic Education (GDoBE) launched a pilot project to introduce Assessment for Learning (AfL). This initiative was prompted by learners’ poor performance; especially in subjects such as ... -
An exploration of the demands of democracy on leadership practices of school principals
(2014)School principalship has evolved over the years. The dawn of democracy in South Africa has brought with it a myriad of changes which are demanding to both novice and experienced principal. The study is based on the premise ... -
An exploration of the socio–ecological antecedents of youth resilience : a visual study
(North-West University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to identify and understand the social-ecological resources which encouraged resilient Basotho youth in the rural areas of the Thabo Mofutsanyana district of the Free State province towards ... -
An exploratory study of how learners communicate what they know during mathematics lesson
(2010)South Africa teachers who are teaching Mathematics were faced with challenges of implementing a new curriculum (National Curriculum Statement). They are expected to be innovative and have the ability to make connections ... -
Exploring a rural community's understanding of the implementation of inclusive education
(North-West University, 2013)The main purpose of this study was to actively engage with members of the rural community to establish how they understand the implementation of inclusive education in their community and how they perceive their role in ... -
Exploring African perspectives in the analysis of literary texts of pre-service English teachers
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This study is aimed at the promotion of African knowledge and values in response to the calls for Africanisation/decolonisation of education, particularly higher education institutions. Therefore, the purpose of this study ... -
Exploring and changing Grade 11 learners’ hegemonic narratives about HIV and AIDS using art-based methods
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)HIV and AIDS education in South Africa has been included in Life Orientation (LO) content for over a decade now. The outcomes mostly focus on prevention education and support for those who are HIV infected and affected. ... -
Exploring community partnership for service-learning in Creative Arts Education through participatory action research
(2015)In African folklore, there is a Swahili tale which depicts the relationship between a monkey and a shark; a story about the needs of two creatures living in two different worlds. The shark needs the heart of the monkey to ... -
Exploring education-related sexual equality experiences of LGBQ+ students: an education law perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) encompasses democratic values which guide and strengthen the claim to an "open and democratic society" (1996:Preamble). One of the democratic values is equality which ... -
Exploring effective teaching strategies for foundation phase teachers in mainstream primary schools to effect inclusive education
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)Inclusive education has been adopted worldwide in order to provide effective and inclusive teaching to all learners, including those who experience barriers to learning in mainstream schools. Teachers are central in this ... -
Exploring full-service school teachers' self-efficacy within an inclusive education system
(2015)The study aimed to explore full-service school teachers’ sense of self-efficacy in teaching within an inclusive education system. This study formed part of a follow up qualitative phase of an international collaborative ... -
Exploring Grade 9 Natural Sciences teachers' pedagogical content knowledge of electricity in Moses Kotane Area Office, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The purpose of this study was to explore Grade 9 Natural Science teachers’ PCK of the topic -Electricity. It looked at teachers’ orientations to science teaching, their Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) and Topic Specific ... -
Exploring learning and development practitioners’ experiences regarding the South African Army’s University Reserve Training Programme
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)Reserve Force training is essential to ensure that the Regular Force is sufficiently sustained in times of national emergency. Thus far, limited research has been conducted on the experiences of learning and development ... -
Exploring opportunities and challenges by school leadership in implementing the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in Gauteng
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)South Africa has been experiencing transformation in education. There have been many fundamental changes in the curriculum, from the Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) to the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). These ... -
Exploring perceptions regarding academic support for academically gifted learners
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)The main aim of this study was to explore academic support of gifted learners as rendered by the Institutional Learner Support Teams. This study was conducted in primary schools in the Johannesburg South education district ... -
Exploring South African grade 10 learners' knowledge about scientific inquiry in school science
(2016)This study investigates South African Grade 10 learners’ understandings about scientific inquiry and the implications of their views in relation to the outcomes of the new curriculum, Curriculum and Assessment Policy ... -
Exploring strategic human resource development at a private hospital group
(North-West University, 2019)The optimal performance of human resources is critical in order for organisations to sustain competitive advantages and remain globally relevant. Strategic human resource development calls for a holistic implementation of ...