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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 ...
The nature and dynamics of learning among caregivers in a national certificate training programme
(2010)
In this research study I investigate the nature and dynamics of learning amongst learners in a National Certificate Training Programme for community health workers who are caregivers in a home-based care prgoramme. The ...
The implementation of the revised national curriculum statement in the foundation phase, with specific reference to integration and progression
(2010)
This mini thesis analyses and describes the implementation of the National Curriculum in the Foundation Phase of the primary school. On the 24th of May 1997 South Africa launched a new curriculum, Curriculum 2005 (C2005). ...
Investigating the challenges facing Itinerant Learning Support Educators (ilse) in the context of inclusive education in the Metro South Education District
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The study aims to understand the challenges facing the Itinerant Learning Support Educators in an Inclusive Education framework. At the onset of the study there were very limited research studies and literature available ...
Exploring capabilities of learners in a quintile 1 school in Metro Central of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
This study explore the capabilities of Intermediate Phase (grades 4-6) learners in a Quintile 1 school in the Metro Central of Cape Town, through the lens of the capabilities approach theorized by Amartya Sen. This approach ...
The institutionalisation of the SADC protocol on education and training: a comprative study of higher education in two South African countries
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Regional integration is being proposed as a means to development in Southern Africa. As a part of
the formal agreements regarding this cooperation, a Protocol on Education in the Southern African
Development Community ...
The information and communication technology infrastuctures in public schools in the Western Cape : a case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
This mini-thesis attempts to explain the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure in public schools in the Western Cape. The mini-thesis uses the case study as research design to explore aspects such ...
An investigation of the coping mechanisms of novice teachers : a study of selected high schools in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Although there are several achievements made by the Namibian government after independence, there are still many constraints and challenges facing the education system, particularly with regard to novice teachers' support ...
University affiliation as a strategy for higher education development: the case of the University of Botswana and its affiliated institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The study examines the relationship of these institutions with the University of Botswana within the affiliation system. The issues that were investigated were related to the affiliation system in general, and whether it ...
An ethnographic study of the learning practices of grade 6 students in an urban township school in the Western Cape: a sociological perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The study's main starting premises is that there is a disjuncture between the rich educational engagements of these students in their environmental space and how their learning practices are framed, informed and positioned ...