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An investigation into the implementation of cooperatively planned resource-based learning from the perspective of teachers
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)This study investigates from the teacher’s perspective how the teachers' experiences with cooperatively planned resource-based learning 'teaching had influenced their use of this teaching method. The four schools studled ... -
An investigation into the implementation of early childhood development policy in early childhood centres (A study of the Fisantekraal, northern district, Cape Town, South Africa)
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The White Paper on Education and training defines ECD as the process by which children 0 – 9 grow and thrive in all respects. The main focus of ECD’s is to ensure that children are thriving, by providing a solid foundation ... -
An investigation into the implementation of outcomes based education in the Western Cape Province
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An investigation into the implementation of outcomes based education in the Western Cape province
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The aim of this research was to establish how successfully schools in the foundation phase (Grades 1 and 2), where training and implementation of OBE has been completed, were able to reach the goals of OBE. As part of the ... -
An investigation into the knowledge and practice of undergraduate nursing students regarding universal precautions and their fear of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Background: Health care workers, more specifically, nursing students are at increased risk of occupational injury and exposure to blood borne pathogens. Compliance with universal precautions (UP) will minimise risk or ... -
An investigation into the medicinal properties of Tulbaghia alliacea phytotherapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The reproductive health of individuals is severely compromised by HIV infection, with candidiasis being the most prevalent oral complication in patients. Although not usually associated with severe morbidity, oropharyngeal ... -
An investigation into the medicinal properties of Tulbaghia alliacea phytotherapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The reproductive health of individuals is severely compromised by HIV infection, with candidiasis being the most prevalent oral complication in patients. Although not usually associated with severe morbidity, oropharyngeal ... -
An investigation into the methodologies of value-at -risk and a simulation process of a portfolio of financial instruments.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Financial companies such as investment and commercial banks as well as insurance companies, mutual and pension funds hold assets in the form of financial instruments in portfolios. Nowadays, financial instruments have ... -
“An investigation into the MicroRNA-gene interactions involved in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus”
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic, inflammatory disease characterised by the production of autoantibodies which target particularly the nuclear components of multiple cell types throughout the body. MicroRNA’s have ... -
An investigation into the morphology of radio sources
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Radio galaxies are some of the most unusual and powerful objects in the Universe and are therefore vital for so many reasons. Studies of Radio-Loud Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) gives us the potential to enhance our ... -
An investigation into the motives and aspects of career development of university students with regard to studying psychology at first-year level
(UWC, 2000)Psychology is a very popular course amongst first-year university students in South Africa. However, an interesting paradox is that psychology is sometimes accused of being largely irrelevant in South Africa. In contrast, ... -
An investigation into the nature of verbal interactions during the practical training of medical technology students
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)various ideas have been propagated regarding the way people come to know in apprenticeship situations. The particular set of social practice theory that informs this study is that related to old-timers and newcomers. The ... -
An investigation into the negative external impact of water pollution, public policy options and coping strategies --with specific references to the Lotus River Catchment area
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The main purpose of this study was to assess the negative external impact of water pollution upon water resources and the users thereof within urban areas. -
An investigation into the object relational patterns of violent male juvenile offenders
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Although deficits in object relations patterns have been identified in populations of violent offenders, few studies have examined the object relations of male juveniles incarcerated for violent crimes. The present study ... -
An investigation into the patterns of child sexual abuse and victim-perpetrator relationships among survivors of child sexual abuse at a university
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The purpose of this study was to determine the extent, pattern and forms of child sexual abuse amongst university students; to investigate the degree of sexual coercion; to examine victim-perpetrator relationships; to ... -
An investigation into the physiotherapy management of neck pain at the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Neck pain is a common health problem affecting the general population and it can be associated with significant activity limitation, It contributes to a number of lost work days and high costs in its management. The purpose ... -
An investigation into the professional status of public librarians in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The assumption in the international literature of librarianship is that public librarianship is a "profession" with a social mission to serve the cultural, informational and educational needs of the general public. ... -
An investigation into the psychological Impact of unemployment Within a group of unemployed Working class and middle class individuals
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)30% of the country's population are currently unemployed and this statistic is increasing steadily. Further deterioration of the South African economy and increased unemployment, is likely to increase social instability ... -
An investigation into the relationship between gender, socioeconomic status, exposure to violence and resilience in a sample of students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study, located within the systems theory framework, recognises that resilience is multidimensional and multi determined and can be understood as the product of connections with, and between multiple systemic levels ... -
An investigation into the relationship between organisational commitment and the intention to quit within a Financial Services division in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Consent for the research study was obtained from the divisional executive of the financial services division being researched and all ethical factors were clarified. All potential participants were engaged in a divisional ...