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Incorporation of the environment as a phase organiser in the foundation phase : a case study

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dc.contributor.advisor Van Staden, Christie, 1941-
dc.contributor.author Khosa, Hlekani Lucia
dc.date.accessioned 2009-08-25T10:45:24Z
dc.date.available 2009-08-25T10:45:24Z
dc.date.issued 2009-08-25T10:45:24Z
dc.date.submitted 2002-11
dc.identifier.citation Khosa, Hlekani Lucia (2009) Incorporation of the environment as a phase organiser in the foundation phase : a case study, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/637> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/637
dc.description.abstract This study investigates the incorporation of Environmental Education as a phase organiser in learning programmes in the Foundation Phase by educators as recommended by Curriculum 2005. A literature review indicates the role which Environmental Education plays in society. It presents a feasible strategy for changing attitudes to the environment. It is interdisciplinary and holistic, relevant, practical and focuses on learners and learning. It can improve the quality of life of all by enabling people to utilise resources, make informed decisions, apply and transfer knowledge, thereby empowering others. An empirical investigation adopted a qualitative research approach. Participants in a case study from primary schools in the Malamulele area, Northern Province, as well as two specialists were purposefully selected. Multiple methods of data collection, such as observation. and in-depth Interviews based on questionnaires, were used. Photographs and relevant documents complemented the data gathering. Finally, recommendations based on the findings were made. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (iv, 96 leaves) : illustrations, some color
dc.language.iso en
dc.subject Environmental education en
dc.subject Early childhood en
dc.subject Pollution en
dc.subject Teaching strategies en
dc.subject Pase organiser en
dc.subject.ddc 372.357
dc.subject.lcsh Environmental education en
dc.subject.lcsh Early childhood education en
dc.subject.lcsh Curriculum planning en
dc.subject.lcsh Pollution -- Environmental aspects en
dc.title Incorporation of the environment as a phase organiser in the foundation phase : a case study en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Educational Studies en
dc.description.degree M.Ed. (Environmental Education) en


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