Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Education) by Title
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The grade 11 life orientation curriculum: towards preparation for active citizenship in a democratic South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The general aim of this study was to explore the extent to which the Grade 11 LO curriculum prepares learners for active citizenship in a democratic South Africa. The main research question that the study addresses is: To ... -
A history of the Ottery School of Industries in Cape Town: issues of race, welfare and social order in the period 1937 to 1968
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The primary task of this thesis is to explain the establishment of the 'correctional institution', the Ottery School of Industrues, in Cape Town in 1948 and the programmes of rehabilitation, correctional and vocational ... -
Identifying academic reading strategies in a multilingual context
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)In this thesis I explore the complexity of FL (Foreign Language) reading through qualitatively and quantitatively analysing the forms, ways, and mechanisms applied by adult readers at tertiary university education level ... -
Implementing Educational Innovations: The case of the Secondary School Curriculum Diversification Programme in Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)Between 1974 and 1982 the MOE introduced in two phases the diversification programme [SSCDP] which sought to establish practical subjects in the secondary school curriculum. This study examines the sustainability of ... -
Initiating a school based teacher appraisal process: A study in educational innovation in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)The culture of teaching in most South African schools is one of isolation and independence. Once individuals have qualified as teachers, there is a strong sense of getting on with the job of teaching, rather than beginning ... -
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 ... -
Investigating leadership styles in tertiary institutions in Lesotho: comparing and contrasting practices
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The study investigated the leadership styles used in the Lesotho tertiary institutions. The research was undertaken at two institutions - Lerotholi Polytechnic and the National Teacher Training College. The population of ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into the implementation of outcomes based education in the Western Cape Province
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An investigation into the scope, role, and function of student development and support within the context of higher education in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)This study is an investigation into the scope, role, and function of student development and support (SDS) within higher education in South Africa. The underpinnings and frameworks of SDS were explored during the research, ... -
An investigation of L2 expressive writing in a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(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 the pedagogic and contextual factors that contribute to learner achievement levels in South Africa : a study of selected public schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Poor performance by South African students especially in literacy and numeracy are at a level of national crisis. Theory, as well as international and national systemic tests, show that the reasons for this is both multiple ... -
An investigation of the status and practice of life orientation in South African schools in two provinces
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The study aimed to investigate the status and practice of life orientation in South African schools. Life orientation is a quintessential new learning area, introduced as part of curriculum transformation in South Africa, ... -
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 ... -
Land reform in the news: An analysis of how certain South African newspapers covered land reform before and after the 2005 National Land Summit
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis investigates land reform coverage at the time of the land summit through quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Hard news reports, editorials and opinion pieces that appeared in the daily newspapers ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Looking beyond educational indicators: an analysis of differences in learner results of a standardised English language comprehension test administered in Katima Mulilo and Rundu educational regions of Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This thesis attempted to develop insight into why, contrary to expectation and predictions, learners in Rundu obtained better scores in a standardised English comprehension test than learners in Katima Mulilo, given that ... -
Mental health promotion in Western Cape schools: an exploration of factors relating to risk, resilience and health promotion
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Recent South African research has confirmed that there is reason to be concerned about the mental health status and well-being of our youth. School-going youth are engaging in a wide array of risk behaviours that seriously ... -
National higher education reform in Tanzania : understanding institutional and state leaders' responses to access and quality initiatives at selected public universities
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Like many universities across the globe, African universities were not exceptional in so far as they were under the control of their nation states. While studies have explored the relationship between the State and the ...