Browsing TD: 2021 Volume 17 by Issue Date
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Narratives and interpretations of the political economy of Zimbabwe’s development aid trajectory, 1980–2013
(AOSIS, 2021)The purpose of this conceptual study is to analyse the political economy of Zimbabwe’s development aid trajectory from 1980 to 2013. The discussion unfolds around four historical epochs: colonial legacy, land and ... -
A case for ethical frameworks to enhance mobile government implementation at South African municipalities
(AOSIS, 2021)Interest in mobile government (m-government) is growing globally. Mobile government refers to the use of wireless and mobile technologies to deliver services to citizens, businesses, employees and other government entities. ... -
Teacher identity and Religion Education in Life Orientation
(AOSIS, 2021)Integral to the Life Orientation curriculum is democracy and human right. This article contends that considering human rights cannot simply be a theoretical exercise as the implementation thereof affects lived human ... -
Chronicling teachers’ experiences on integrating information and communication technology across the curriculum
(AOSIS, 2021)The national curriculum in South Africa demands that children in secondary schools become computer literate and that schools incorporate information and communication technology (ICT) into the curriculum. This is not ... -
Cross-disciplinary synergy: First-year students’ experiences of learning academic writing through integrated writing support at a University of Technology
(AOSIS, 2021)An important role in socialising first-year students into universities is initiating them into different conventions of academic writing. Support programmes, such as writing centres, have been established in several South ... -
Workplace engagement of South African Millennials: A non-issue?
(AOSIS, 2021)Although theories on generational issues abound, this research sought to explore whether Millennial employees and employees from Generation X responded differently to the South African work environment. The aim of the ... -
Exploring the scope of and gaps in the teaching and learning of Business Studies at school and teacher education levels
(AOSIS, 2021)The relevance of Business Studies Education (BSE) at school and in higher education is undisputed, given the rising levels of youth unemployment and the need for an appropriate skill set for potential entrepreneurs. ... -
Perceptions and experiences of cyberbullying amongst university students in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2021)Cyberbullying in South Africa has become a problem in the recent past. However, there is a lack of research focusing on cyberbullying at the university level. This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of ... -
A critical review of the impact of South Africa’s mine closure policy and the winding-up process of mining companies
(AOSIS, 2021)Background: Most mining operations are viable for a period of 30 years, depending on the mineral extracted and the available reserves. Whilst the expectation is that mines will continue uninterrupted until the planned ... -
Ongoing climate crises and obstacles to adaptation: Observations from the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2021)Adaptation is a key component for fostering resilience amongst farmers as they are exposed to the challenges caused by climate change. However, the implementation of adaptation strategies is not equal or easy for most ... -
Sustainable learning for refugee children in South African primary schools: A theoretical approach
(AOSIS, 2021)Background: The advent of democracy in South Africa brought about many changes in the education system. Policies and frameworks that guide the embracement of refugee children were formulated and later implemented. However, ... -
‘We are all just prisoners here of our own device’: The moral challenge of balancing technology, work and capitalistic pursuits
(AOSIS, 2021)Although technological proliferation is a reality in a 4IR world, and has immense potential to increase the efficiency and quality of work, it is accompanied by workplace practices that there is no benchmark for. These ... -
Examining the interface between bureaucratic conflict and public interest in Africa
(AOSIS, 2021)Background: In every human organisation, there is bound to be conflict of ideas because everyone wants his or her viewpoint to take precedent over others. There are those who want to be on top of every situation irrespective ... -
Empowering global leaders through workplace sustainability: A case of Zambian leaders
(AOSIS, 2021)The African continent is experiencing a significant economic development characterised by many challenges as its emerging 21st-century leadership is finding its own path. Forceful and often uneven integration into the ... -
A systematic review of comprehensive sexuality education for South African adolescents
(AOSIS, 2021)Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) was implemented in South African schools in the year 2000 as part of the subject Life Orientation, with the aim of contributing positively to adolescent sexual health in a holistic ... -
High school learners views on benefits derived from attending career talks: Need for sound career guidance
(AOSIS, 2021)Tertiary institutions in South Africa are experiencing alarming undergraduate drop-out rates. This has partly been attributed to students’ inadequate preparation, and failure to gather information on, and planning for, ... -
Financial management and phenomenology: The role of dialogue, accountability and context in investment decisions
(AOSIS, 2021)In this article, it will be argued that subjective assumptions play a prominent part in the way valuations are conducted and investment decisions are made by financial managers (FMs) from the perspective of agency theory. ... -
Exploring the quality of pre-service teachers’ critical analysis of cartoons within environmental contexts in the Life Sciences
(AOSIS, 2021)The world is presently facing a myriad of environmental challenges. One way to address these challenges is through the development of cognitive abilities to analyse environmental issues and respond to them appropriately. ... -
Boundary talk in Life (dis)Orientation: Collaborative conversations across Higher Education Institutions
(AOSIS, 2021)Life Orientation (LO) as a compulsory subject in the South African school curriculum (Grades 7–12) aims to develop the learner’s self-in-society. This implies a holistic approach that includes the personal, social and ... -
Teachers’ experiences of teaching Accounting in the context of curriculum changes in South Africa
(AOSIS, 2021)Accounting as a subject is plagued by persistent changes because of shifts in the discipline originating from the developments in the profession. This study focuses on teachers’ experiences of teaching Accounting as a ...
