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The problem of authority in democratic schooling

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dc.contributor.advisor Franzsen, Karin, 1955-
dc.contributor.author Ngoepe, Modikana Abram
dc.date.accessioned 2015-01-23T04:23:59Z
dc.date.available 2015-01-23T04:23:59Z
dc.date.issued 1997-11
dc.identifier.citation Ngoepe, Modikana Abram (1997) The problem of authority in democratic schooling, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17572> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17572
dc.description.abstract Educational authority in a situation where schooling is democratised is explored. The bases of authority such as social order, legal authority, knowledge, moral values and societal structures are established. The role of authority in education relationships and in the realisation of the educational aim is researched in order to attempt formulating criteria for accountable authority. The basic tenets of democracy that included aspects such as involvement, consultation, communication and reflective decision making are explored. Since fundamental human rights is a critical issue and precondition for a democracy, a focus on Chapter Two of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is related to the research. Attention is also given to the hierarchical school structure and the rights and responsibilities of those involved in this structure. Through an extensive literature study and a qualitative analysis of the responses to a questionnaire, conclusions are reached and recommendations made.
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xi, 106 leaves) en
dc.language.iso en
dc.subject Democracy en
dc.subject Schooling en
dc.subject Democratic schooling en
dc.subject Accountable authority en
dc.subject Consultation en
dc.subject Involvement en
dc.subject Communication en
dc.subject Reflective decision making en
dc.subject Co-operative governance en
dc.subject.ddc 371.50968 en
dc.subject.lcsh School management and organization -- South Africa. en
dc.subject.lcsh School supervision -- South Africa. en
dc.subject.lcsh Student participation in administration -- South Africa. en
dc.subject.lcsh Student government -- South Africa. en
dc.subject.lcsh School discipline -- South Africa. en
dc.title The problem of authority in democratic schooling en
dc.type Dissertation
dc.description.department Educational Studies
dc.description.degree M. Ed. (Philosophy of education)


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