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An assessment of water use by Acacia longifolia trees occurring within the hillslopes and riparian zone of the Heuningnes Catchment, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The increasing expansion of Acacia longifolia trees along the riparian zones in South Africa
demands an urgent intervention as the species is listed in the National Environmental
Management: Biodiversity Act (2004). This ...
The influence of Practical Work in the teaching and learning of acids, bases and neutrals in Natural Sciences
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of practical work in the
teaching and learning of acids, bases and neutrals, a section of the senior phase
Natural Science curriculum. In regional meetings of science ...
Qualitative Assessment of the Utilisation of Tier.Net Health Information among facility and programme managers In Ekurhuleni district, Gauteng
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The South African National Department of Health (NDOH) developed TIER.net - a three-tiered
health information system to improve the quality of routine data collection and for the proactive
information-driven management of ...
Teaching Electrostatics in Grade 11 Physical Sciences using a Conceptual Change Approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The study was conducted at a senior secondary school situated in a deep rural area of the district of Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape Province. It was motivated by academically struggling grade 12 learners in my school who ...
The relationship between inflation and unemployment
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The nature of the relationship between inflation and unemployment has implications for the appropriate
conduct of monetary policy. However, the question as to whether the traditional Phillips
curve relationship holds true ...
A comparative study of the use of isiXhosa and English as media of instruction in the teaching and learning of static electricity in Physical Sciences
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This research focused on the use of isiXhosa and English in the teaching of static electricity in a grade 10 science class. This study took place in a rural school of the Queenstown district of the Eastern Cape. This sample ...
Evaluation of the perceptions and understanding of rehabilitation professionals regarding the healthcare plan 2030
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The healthcare plan 2030 represents the third wave of healthcare policies
proposed by the post-apartheid Western Cape Department of Health. The focus of the plan is
on creating equal access to quality patient-centred ...
Using a conceptual change approach as a teaching strategy for improving learners' understanding of Chemical Change in Physical Sciences.
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of a Conceptual Change Approach as a teaching strategy to improve learners' understanding of Chemical Change in Physical Sciences. In addition, learners' attitudes toward ...
The effect of a motor skills exercise programme on quality of life and motor skills development in hard of hearing children in Grade R to Grade 2
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Hearing loss in children can contribute to a loss or delay in motor skills development and has been shown to negatively affect their participation in physical activity. Lack of physical activity may then further ...
Rural livelihoods and agricultural production in smallholder irrigation schemes: The case of Hoxane Irrigation scheme
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This mini-thesis explores rural livelihoods and agricultural production in smallholder irrigation
schemes in South Africa. The study sought to determine the livelihoods of plot-holders and the
various production practices ...