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Examining parental involvement in governance at primary schools : case study of three township primary schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
In Wallacedene, the researcher became aware that minimum parental participation in school activities had reached alarming standards. This is related to learner performance which is of concern to educators, principals and ...
Dental fluorosis and parental knowledge of risk factors for dental fluorosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of enamel that results from ingestion of high amounts of fluoride during tooth mineralization. Drinking water remains the main source of fluoride. Other sources ...
Young adults' experiences of providing social support to a parent with alcohol abuse problems
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Supportive relationships have been found to be very beneficial for health and well-being. However, amongst alcohol dependent individuals, family support is often low, as alcohol abuse can pose a barrier between the individual ...
An exploratory study of the emotional experiences of a parent of a transgendered child
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
This qualitative, exploratory study comprises a discourse analysis of the emotional experiences of the parent of a transgendered child. The primary aim of the study was to detail the emotional experiences encountered by ...
Corporal punishment of children in Nigerian homes
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Resilience of young people exposed to parental alcohol abuse
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
This study explores the possible resilient factors which prevent young people who have been exposed to parental alcohol abuse from abusing alcohol themselves. Additionally, this study explores the coping mechanisms of young ...
Views and experiences of children with disabilities and their parents regarding school attendance
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
A number of children with physical disabilities are not attending school in Zambia, despite the endorsement of the 1996 by UNESCO “Education Our Future” that provides children with disabilities the right to be educated ...
Ending corporal punishment of children in the home: Rwanda as a case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
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 ...