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Improving Grade 10 accounting teachers' competencies in the Ekurhuleni District of the Gauteng Province

Letshwene, M. J. (M. Jacobine), 1976- (2014-10)

The aim of the study was to investigate strategies that could be used to equip Grade 10 teachers to teach accounting effectively. The aim was addressed by conducting the relevant literature survey and an empirical ...

The use of the draw a person (DAP) and DAP variations to explore the self in educational psychology

Weideman, Junita Grezelda (2012-02)

During her theoretical training as an educational psychologist, the researcher was intrigued and fascinated by the expositions on the functioning of the self. With this study she pursued her goal to gain a clearer ...

The role of social factors in fluencing the moral development

Matlala, Masello Yvonne (2011-11)

Moral development is a universal phenomenon which is an important ingredient in self-development and the acquisition of values. Adolescents become familiar with values and social norms through education and socialisation ...

The role of communication in strenthening parent-teacher relationships in primary schools

Jooste, Christina Elsie (2011-11)

Parent involvement is consistently ranked high among the key components of effective schools, and as a result is one of the brightest prospects for the future of public education. This study sought to develop a reliable ...

Stresses amongst primary school learners with learning problems in inclusive classrooms in an independent school

Kirchner, Valerie Ann (2011-11)

This study examines stresses experienced by primary school learners with learning problems in inclusive classrooms in an Independent School. Literature suggests that learners with learning problems experience more academic, ...

The impact of negative influences facing children with physical disabilities in rural areas

Ben-David, Brenda Margot (2011-11)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of negative influences facing children with physical disabilities living in rural areas. Children with physical disabilities living in rural areas of South Africa ...

An exploration into the school related factors that causes high matriculation failure rates in Physical Science in public high schools of Alexandra Township

Muzah, Patson (2011-11-21)

The exploratory study investigated school related factors responsible for high matriculaion failure rates in physical science in public high schools of Alexandra Township in South Africa. The target population included ...

Evaluating the impact of the principles of the National curriculum statement on grade 10 Life Orientation

Skosana, Petrus Sizani (2010-11)

Effective implementation of the principles of the National curriculum Statement (NCS) for Life Orientation has various requirements. Thus, with a specific focus on Life Orientation in grade 10, the study aimed at investigating ...

Teachers’ perspectives on continuing professional development : a case study of the Mpumalanga Secondary Science Initiative (MSSI) project

Mokhele, Matseliso Lineo (2011-08)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of teachers is increasingly becoming a priority in most countries throughout the world. It is widely viewed as the most effective approach to prepare teachers adequately, and to ...

The contribution of the integrated quality management system to whole school development

Rabichund, Shalina (2011-05-31)

This study critically examines the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS), a quality and performance management system that was introduced into South African schools in 2005. The extent to which the Integrated Quality ...

An investigation of the management of extracurricular programmes in selected inner-city secondary schools : a case study

Nalyazi, Haliimah (2010-11)

This study investigates the management and provision of extracurricular programmes in inner city secondary schools. Literature pointed out that extracurricular provisioning in inner city secondary schools is challenging ...

Needs and challenges in managing educators with HIV/AIDS

Mfusi, Bhekuyise Johnson (2011-06)

School principals have a key role to play in managing educators with HIV/AIDS because it poses a serious threat to the quality of education provision. The aim of this study was to identify needs and challenges facing school ...

Psigologies-opvoedkundige ondersoek na kinderheldeverering vir ontoereikende ouers

Moolman, Lindie (2011-02)

In this study, the reasons for the phenomenon of continuous loyalty towards and hero worship of incapable parents are investigated. Case studies with a qualitative and quantitative research paradigm were completed on two ...

Guidelines for the training of participants in the clean community system

Caws, Guy Cubitt (2010-11)

The Clean Community System (CCS) is a method of waste management education widely used in the USA by the Keep America Beautiful organization. The CCS has been applied by the eThekwini Municipality since 1981. The training ...

Onderwysers se belewing van transformasie : implikasies van onderwysbestuur

Prins, Karel (2010-11)

The aim of this study was to determine how teachers experienced transformation in education and what the implications were for education management. The approach was qualitative, exploratory and descriptive. In a case study ...

Managing learner misconduct in Ntoane Village secondary schools

Lekganyanye, Seja Annah (2011-06)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the misconduct of learners in secondary schools in the Ntoane village. It served to determine the • extent to which teenage fall pregnant; • the intensity in which teachers ...

The job satisfaction of principals of previously disadvantaged secondary schools in the North West Province

Maforah, Tsholofelo Pauline (2010-11)

This study investigated the factors that affect the job satisfaction of principals of previously disadvantaged secondary schools in the North West Province. The aims of the study were to determine empirically, through ...

A comparative perspective on teacher attitude-constructs that impact on inclusive education in South Africa and Sweden

Nel, Norma; Muller, Helene; Hugo, Anna; Helldin, Rolf; Backman, Orjan; Dwyer, Helen; Skarlind, Anders (African Journals Online, 2011)

This article is based on joint research, between academics from South Africa and Sweden, comparing the influence of South African and Swedish teachers' attitudes towards the practical application of inclusive education ...

The information and communication technology requirements of the national curriculum statement : implications for implementation in schools

Serfontein, C. P. (2010-09)

This study investigates the integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in learning in grades 10 – 12 of South African schools. It originated from observations by leading educationists that while ...

The impact of disciplinary problems on educator morale in secondary schools and implications for management

Masekoameng, Morongwa Constance (2010-11)

The aim of this study was to identify the kinds of disciplinary problems educators experience in schools, their causes, as well as their impact on the morale of educators. The researcher made use of a quantitative approach ...

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