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A case study of academic staff participation in decision making In a college of education in the Northern province
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)The advent of a democratic government in South Africa in 1994 inevitably resulted in initiative for transformation in various sectors of society, including education. Educational institutions have been under constant ... -
A case study of an existing mentoring programme for beginner teachers in a public school in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This study aimed to explore the nature and consequences of an existing mentoring programme aimed at assisting beginner teachers make the transition from university graduates to school practitioners. It addressed the broader ... -
Case study of collective action of women in response to water and food insecurity in the Ehlanzeni district municipality, Mpumalanga province
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The historical patterns of access to water and other areas of public service delivery in South Africa predominantly favoured the white minority. There was inadequate distribution of water where townships and rural areas ... -
A case study of Fairtrade labelling and worker empowerment on two wine and fruit farms in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This thesis explores the link between Fairtrade labelling and worker empowerment in the cases of LFFT and Stellar Organics in terms of: the reasons for becoming certified and commercial benefits expected from the Fairtrade ... -
A case study of how learners apply a Grade 10 study skills module in a mathematics class
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)A qualitative case study was used to investigate how learners apply a study skills guide during the teaching of mathematics content in a Grade 10 class. A great amount of research and money is continually spent focussing ... -
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 ... -
A case study of the debate on homosexuality within the United Methodist Church
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Of all the Christian denominations in the United States, the United Methodist Church (UMC) is one of three probably experiencing the greatest amount of conflict over the rights of its members who practice homosexuality. ... -
A case study of the flying angels HIV support group for people living with HIV and aids in Ng’ombe compound, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Western Cape, 2013)HIV support groups have been widely adopted as part of care and support interventions in Zambia, yet there is very little research on the effectiveness of these groups in meeting the needs of the PLWHIV from the perspective ... -
A case study of the nature of biology practical work in two secondary schools in Namibia
(2008)The aim of the study was to investigate the nature of biology practical work and associated discourses in two Namibian secondary schools. The purposive sample consisted of three biology teachers and 36 grade 11 students ... -
A case study of the social coping experiences of an adolescent with arthrogryposis multitplex congenita
(2009)Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita or A.M.C. is a disorder, which is characterized by multiple contractures of the joints. The disorder presents with varied grades of severity. Despite the physical deformities, intelligence ... -
A case study of two administrators from an NGO who developed from novices to experts
(2010)This research explores the learning journey that was traveled by the two administrators who joined a non-governmental organisation as novices over ten years ago almost fresh from school and are now regarded as experts in ... -
A case study of university students' experiences of introductory physics drawn from their approaches to problem solving
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This thesis explores the experience of leaming physics through a particular medium: problem-solving, which is seen by many educators as the primary medium in which physics is learnt at university. Situating itself within ... -
A case study on using social media as an educational tool by the Western Cape Education Department, in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This study explores district officials’ understanding of the use of social media as an educational tool in the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) schools within a selected district in the Western Cape Province. ... -
A case-control study of risk factors for low birth weight in the Western Cape : Winelands/West Coast region
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Birthweight is powerful predictor of infant growth and survival. Premature birth and intrauterine growth retardation of birthweight. Maternal environment is important underlying determinant of birthweight. Common lifestyle ... -
Catalyst Coated Membranes (CCMs) for polymerelectrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The main objective of this work it to produce membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) that have improved performance over MEAs produced by the conventional manner, by producing highly efficient, electroactive, uniform catalyst ... -
The catalytic conversion of methane to methanol and formaldehyde under mild conditions
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The oxidation of methane to produce methanol and formaldehyde is an important process since methanol is used directly as a fuel or can be converted to valuable products such as other transportable fuels , fuel additives, ... -
The catalytic membrane reactor for the conversion of methane to methanol and formaldehyde under mild conditions
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis described the development of new catalytic system for the conversion of natural gas (methane) to liquid products such as methanol and formaldehyde. This technology can allow the exploitation of small and medium ... -
Catastrophic and impoverishing health care expenditure in households affected by HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to capture the intensity and incidence of catastrophic health care expenditures in order to describe the degree to which catastrophic health care payments occur among households. Simultaneously, ... -
A categorical study of persistent homology for closure space
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)We begin with the concept of closure space and show how it relates to other objects like graphs and metric spaces in categorical terms. We also study the notion of simplicial sets and show that there is an adjunction between ... -
Catholic reflections on abortion and euthanasia - towards a theology of sacredness of human life
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)It is not possible in this paper to deal with all the moral problems revolving at the "beginning" and "end" of human life in the modern world. However, something must be said about the question regarding respect for human ...