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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Curriculum and Instructional Studies) by Type "Dissertation"

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Active learning in teaching English language support courses to first-year students in some Ethiopian universities

Yoseph Zewdu Kitaw (2017-04)

The general aim of this study was to investigate the implementation of active learning approaches in the teaching of English Language support courses to first-year university students. The study was planned to identify ...
An analysis of early childhood development programmes in South Africa

Bridgemohan, Radhika Rani (1996-11)

This study constitutes an attempt to describe and analyse the quality of selected early childhood development programmes in South Africa, and provide criteria by which the quality of programmes could be assessed. The ...
Causes of teacher attrition from the perspective of selected teachers who left the profession

Palm, Alice (2020-04)

A qualitative study was conducted on the causes of teacher attrition from urban schools in the Gauteng and Western Cape provinces of South Africa. Besides identifying the causes of attrition, the study intended to determine ...
Challenges and factors contributing to learner absenteeism in selected primary schools in Acornhoek

Mboweni, Lawrence (2014-01)

Learner absenteeism is one of the major precursors to poor academic performance. If learners miss school, they do not learn and ultimately they fail or drop-out. Notwithstanding, this problem does not receive the attention ...
Challenges experienced by Physical Sciences teachers with the implementation of the Curriculum and assessment policy statement in selected Eastern Cape schools

Koti, Mandla (2016-02)

Learners who take Physical Sciences in the Further Education and Training Phase in Eastern Cape schools have been performing poorly in the subject in the final examinations in Grade 12. This raised the concern of the ...
Challenges experienced by teachers of multi-grade classes in primary schools at Nzhelele East Circuit

Mulaudzi, Muofhe Sandra (2016-06)

The study sought to examine the challenges experienced by teachers of multi-grade classes. Multi-grade teaching has become one of the priority topics in the Teaching profession agenda. The reason for bringing this issue ...
Challenges in the adoption of information and communication technology at selected schools in the Mpumalanga Province

Ngobe, Andiso (2023-05-31)

Education is considered a weapon to fight poverty in developing nations including African nations. South Africa, Mpumalanga is not left behind as the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) during COVID-19 ...
Computer practice module lecturers’ experiences of internal continuous assessment at technical vocational education and training colleges

Atukunda, Jackline (2022-10-26)

Lecturers have different perceptions of the effect of internal continuous assessment (ICASS) on students at Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. This qualitative case study explored the computer ...
Contributory factors to poor learner performance in Physical Sciences in KwaZulu-Natal Province with special reference to schools in the Pinetown District

Dhurumraj, Thasmai (2013-11)

The National Senior Certificate Examination results for Physical Sciences have recently declined, particularly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. This study identified the causes of poor learner performance in Physical ...
Creating authentic learning environments in a grade 10 Economics classroom via a progressive teaching design

Flanagan, Wayne Gary Theo (2014-11)

The researcher wants to create a learning environment where learners are much more involved in their own learning. The progressive teaching design implies that the contribution of the learner to the development of knowledge ...
The design and development of information and communication technology instructional tools for primary school teachers

Motene, Rannosi Francis (2016-06)

Despite attempts by the South African government in partnership with private sector to equip schools with computers, research has shown that technology integration into teaching and learning is very low. Literature revealed ...
The design of an undergraduate chiropractic curriculum

Kleynhans, Andries Mentz (1998-11)

Evidence is provided to support Kierkegaard's phenomenology that only what is learned through experience is truly known. It is demonstrated that the chiropractic curriculum represents a unique area of investigation and ...
An e-learning instructional design framework for mobile devices in Africa

Garbers, Rachel (2018-12)

This study aims to propose an e-learning framework for mobile devices in Africa to help improve enrolment rates and education standards in the FET (Further Education and Training) phase. The study is qualitative in nature ...
Enabling adult learners to access lifelong learning in D15 Tshwane West ACET centres

Mogotsi, Carol Naledi Annastacia (2021-02-05)

Lifelong learning is the ongoing, voluntary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. It not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, personal development or growth, ...
An evaluation of individualized instruction as used in the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum in Plateau State, Nigeria

Shaba, Christiana Oluleye (2013-11)

The dissertation is focused on exploring the aspects of the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum that shows its individualized nature. The aim of the study was to explore individualized instruction from the view of ...
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the integrated tutor model in open and distance learning: a case of Unisa

Ntuli, Cynthia Hlekwase Smangele (2020-06)

The provision of education through an open and distance learning (ODL) mode calls for institutions of higher learning to provide support services that can respond to students’ needs and expectations, and impact positively ...
An evaluation of the use of an e-learning platform in complementing Xhosa language teaching and learning as an additional language

Khoury, Leandra Ruth (2015-09)

Within medical facilities in South Africa, including the Western Cape, language barriers often exist between healthcare professionals and their patients. This can cause a barrier to efficient patient treatment. In order ...
The evolution of the FP curricula in South Africa since 1994

Bonga, Tembela Glenda (2023-01-31)

The evolution of the South African Education Curricula after 1994 was a monumental migration meant to equalise the education field which was fragmented and discriminatory in many areas. This affected all role-players in ...
The experiences of foundation phase teachers in implementing the curriculum

Makeleni, Theorin Nomvuyiso (2013-02)

The purpose of this study is to explore what knowledge and experiences teachers hold about curriculum implementation and how their knowledge and experiences influence teaching and learning practices. This study is qualitative ...
Experiences of grade 9 educators regarding the implementation of the curriculum and assessment policy statement : a case study in the Sarah Baartman District

Stuurman, Celestine Joanie (2020-12)

This study investigated the experiences of 10 Grade 9 Post Level 1 (PL1) educators regarding the implementation of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in a specific school in the Sarah Baartman District ...

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