Browsing Faculty of Education by Author "Sivasubramaniam, Sivakumar"
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An appraisal study of language usage and use for literacy in second language acquisition: An investigation into English textbooks used in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Kalala, Laurent Beya (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Since a number of studies on textbooks in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) have shown that textbooks hold a major place in education (De Guzman, 2000; Oakes & Saunders, 2004), this study proposes to investigate the content ... -
Assessing student in English for academic purposes: The role of alternative assessment tools in writing instruction
Hamakali, Hafeni Pamwenase Shikalepo (University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study aims to investigate the assessment of students in the English for Academic Purposes course at the University of Namibia Language Centre. There has been increasing criticism of standardised test and examinations ... -
Common barriers to learning in the grade 10 English home language classroom and informed (innovative) ways in dealing with them in high school
Frank, Mark (University of the Western Cape, 2015-11)The purpose of this study was to explore informed ways of teaching when confronted with the kind of common barriers in grade 10 visible both in and out of the classroom. This qualitative study describes the innovative ... -
The DR Congo English state examination: some fundamental validity issues
Katalayi, Godefroid Bantumbandi (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The test context is of paramount importance in language testing as it provides an understanding of the kind of tasks to be included in the test, how these tasks are executed by the test takers and how they can be efficiently ... -
Exploring first-year Students’ Voice and Subjectivity in Academic Writing at a University in South Africa
Ambe, Martina Bi (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Literacy development in South African higher education is increasingly challenged by several issues in dialogue and language of tuition. Despite the widening of access to South African universities, research shows that a ... -
Exploring first-year students’ voice and subjectivity in academic writing at a university in South Africa
Bi Ambe, Martina (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Literacy development in South African higher education is increasingly challenged by several issues in dialogue and language of tuition. Despite the widening of access to South African universities, research shows that a ... -
Exploring the potential of digital storytelling in the teaching of academic writing at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
Mkaza, Linda Olive (university of western cape, 2020)Writing is an important skill throughout learners’ schooling trajectory because it is through writing that learners need to situate meaning and sense-making across the curriculum. Writing proficiency becomes even more ... -
Exploring the potential of digital storytelling in the teaching of academic writing at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
Mkaza, Linda Olive (University of The Western Cape, 2019)Writing is an important skill throughout learners’ schooling trajectory because it is through writing that learners need to situate meaning and sense-making across the curriculum. Writing proficiency becomes even more ... -
Exploring the potential of digital storytelling in the teaching of academic writing at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
Mkaza, Linda Olive (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Writing is an important skill throughout learners’ schooling trajectory because it is through writing that learners need to situate meaning and sense-making across the curriculum. Writing proficiency becomes even more ... -
Exploring the potential of digital storytelling in the teaching of academic writing at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
Makaza, Linda Olive (university of western cape, 2020)Writing is an important skill throughout learners’ schooling trajectory because it is through writing that learners need to situate meaning and sense-making across the curriculum. Writing proficiency becomes even more ... -
Fundamental validity issues of an english as a foreign language test: a process-oriented approach to examining the reading construct as measured by the DR Congo English state examination
Katalayi, Godefroid Bantumbandi (2014)The study aims to investigate the fundamental validity issues that can affect the DR Congo English state examination, a national exit test administered to high school final year students for certification. The study aspires ... -
Improving Pre-Service Teacher Development Practices in English as a Second Language: A case of Secondary School Teacher Preparation at Great Zimbabwe University in Zimbabwe.
Ngwaru, Cathrine (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Ordinarily, Teacher Development at the level of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) comes in two major phases spread over four years - the theoretical and the practical based phases. The ... -
An investigation into English home language teachers’ use of the English home language textbook in Grade 11
Frank, Mark (University of the Western Cape, 2020)The study investigates how English Home language teachers use the English Home language textbook in the grade 11 classroom. It aspires to generate an understanding of the strong relationship between the teacher, textbook ... -
An investigation of a socio-culturally and linguistically responsive teaching model: a case of english as a second language (ESL) teachers in a senior primary school of ||Kharas region in Namibia
Iitula, Leena Kaunapawa (University of the Western Cape, 2024)This study aims to investigate a culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy (CLRP) in the English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. The pedagogy advocates for language instruction that is relevant to the ... -
An investigation of academic writing at the University of Namibia : engendering an experiential, meaningful and critical pedagogy for English for academic purposes
Mukoroli, Joseph Namutungika (University of the Western Cape, 2016)The study aims to investigate academic writing at the University of Namibia and intends to explore whether a critical, meaningful and experiential pedagogy in EAP that enhances voice and agency in English for Academic ... -
An investigation of L2 expressive writing in a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
Pfeiffer, Verbra Frances (University of the Western Cape, 2014)This study investigates the use of expressive writing in the L2 classroom as the mainstay approach to help students improve their writing skills. This study focuses on literacy pedagogy as it is manifested in the understanding ... -
An investigation of language learning agency in English for academic purposes: The case of the Malawi University of Science and Technology
Mkandawire, Kondwani Kelvin (University of Western Cape, 2020)There is general recognition regarding the importance of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses in assisting students acquire academic discourses appropriate to specific disciplines of study. However, undergraduate ... -
An investigation of language learning agency in English for academic purposes: the case of the Malawi University of Science and Technology
Mkandawire, Kondwani Kelvin (University of the Western Cape, 2020)There is general recognition regarding the importance of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses in assisting students acquire academic discourses appropriate to specific disciplines of study. However, undergraduate ... -
Learning English for academic purposes in higher education in Rwanda : a case study of a College of Business and Economics
Ndimurugero, Speciose Ngirabakunzi (University of the Western Cape, 2015-03)Findings also indicate other drawbacks such as some teachers' transmission of errors due to their low proficiency in the English language, their lack of common and well-designed EAP curricula, their lack of cooperation ... -
The promotion of reading among high school learners through text selection, evaluation and innovative methodologies
Paleker, Parveen (University of the Western Cape, 2016)This study facilitated and evaluated the pedagogical approaches to the literacy pandemic that has afflicted South African learners, particularly high school learners in grade 8 and 10 in the English Home language classrooms. ...