Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Education) by Issue Date
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Epistemological obstacles in coming to understand the limit concept at undergraduate level: a case of the National University of Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The purpose of this study was to investigate the epistemological obstacles that mathematics students at undergraduate level encounter in coming to understand the limit concept. The role played by language and symbolism in ... -
Investigating in-service professional development of secondary school principals in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The Namibian education system was affected by a number of changes and challenges. These changes and challenges emanated from new political, financial and socio-economic trends in Namibia and the global village. Due to their ... -
An investigation into pre-service teachers mathematical behaviour in an application and modelling context
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to investigate the hypothetical view that the use of familiar social institutions in the formulation of mathematical problems by mathematics pre-service teachers will enable them to find solutions ... -
The leadership role of principals in managing HIV and AIDS at schools of the Western Cape Education Department
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The HIV and AIDS epidemic is deemed the single greatest threat to South Africa's future and its growth in one of the most rapid in the world. The South African government has marked 2006 as the year of accelerated HIV and ... -
A description of entry level tertiary students' mathematical achievement: towards an analysis of student texts
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This research provided insights into the mathematical achievement of a cohort of tertiary mathematics students. The context for the study was an entry level mathematics course, set in an engineering programme at a tertiary ... -
Voice, disability and inclusion: a case study of biology learners with cerebral palsy
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study attempted to ascertain whether the under-representation of black, disadvantaged learners with cerebral palsy in biology and related careers is linked in any way to the method and content of teaching and learning ... -
Processes and patterns of responsiveness to the world of work in higher education institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The thesis took the general question of responsive curriculum development which meets both the needs of work and those of the academy as its starting point. The rationale for the topic flows out of education policy and ... -
Research capacity development of individuals at three South African university research centres
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)In South Africa, there has been recognition of the need for increasing research capacity at South African universities and within the national science system. Furthermore there has been a need to address imbalances in the ... -
Science teaching and learning through the medium of English and isiXhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This thesis compared science teaching and learning in English and isiXhosa in the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6) in two primary schools in the Western Cape. It explored the effects of using learners' home language (isiXhosa) ... -
A case study of practical work in a cell biology course at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study was carried out with the assumption that practical work does contribute to the teaching and learning of cell biology at Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique. In this regard, the main purpose of this study ... -
Cryptology: A didactical transposition into grade 10 school Mathematics classroom
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study in an extension of a Master's study, entitled Realistic Mathematics Education and the strategies grade 8 learners develop for the solution of two simultaneous linear equations. the current study investigates how ... -
Alternative assessment strategies within a context-based science teaching and learning approach in secondary schools in Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The aim of this study was to use a case study approach to explore and describe how students and teachers perceived performance assessment and context-based assessment models that were used within a real world context ... -
Students' experiences, learning styles and understanding of certain calculus concepts: A case of Distance Learning at the Zimbabwe Open University
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The study attempts to understand how distance education practices influence the learning of calculus. Understanding student learning in a distance education environment is an important factor to consider in improving the ... -
Ethno-regional disparities in primary schooling in Eritrea, 1992-2001
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Eritreans have been subjected to limited and unequal education provision. throughout their hundred years of colonial history. It was expected that in post-independence Eritrea education provision would be equitably provided ... -
The nature of the representative council of Learner (RCL) members' participation on the school governing bodies of two primary schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study is based on an investigation into the way RCL members participate in the deliberation of their School Governing Bodies. The study was conducted in two primary schools in the Western Cape town of Vredenburg. The ... -
Support provision to schools in a context of HIV/AIDS, poverty and gender
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The school environment presents a valuable opportunity for the identification, monitoring and support of children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS and poverty. Many children are caring for parents suffering from AIDS related ... -
The leadership role of primary school principals in economically disadvantaged areas affected by HIV and AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This study formed part of the broad theme on the impact of HIV and AIDS on school-going learners sponsored by the Dynamics for Building a Better Society programme of the University of the Western Cape and the VLIR Partnership. ... -
Parental Choice in South African High Schools: An urban Cape Town Case Study
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This study examines how families judge and choose high schools. The review of literature relating to school choice provides a theoretical framework for the study. The review includes an international perspective including ... -
The effect of a cross-cultural instructional approach on learners’ conceptions of lightning and attitudes towards science
(2008)This study looks at the effect of a cross-cultural instructional approach on the learners’ conceptions of lightning and attitude towards science. It explored Basotho conceptions of lightning and thunder under the following ... -
Kurrikulumhersiening in ‘n veranderde Suid-Afrika: ‘n studie van die arbeidsterapiekurrikulum aan die Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
(University of Western Cape, 2009)‘n Gevallestudie binne die kwalitatiewe metodologiese paradigma is gebruik om die hersiene Arbeidsterapiekurrikulum by die Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland te interpreteer. Die doel van die studie was om te bepaal hoe die ...