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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. ...
Cryptology: A didactical transposition into grade 10 school Mathematics classroom
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This study in an extension of a Master's study, entitled Realistic Mathematics Education and the strategies grade 8 learners develop for the solution of two simultaneous linear equations. the current study investigates how ...
An investigation of the challenges of implementing inclusive education in one Khayelitsha mainstream school
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This study investigated the challenges of implementing inclusive education in one Khayelitsha mainstream school. The key objectives of this study were to determine which aspects of implementation have worked well in the ...
Alternative assessment strategies within a context-based science teaching and learning approach in secondary schools in Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The aim of this study was to use a case study approach to explore and describe how students and teachers perceived performance assessment and context-based assessment models that were used within a real world context ...
How do FET College educators explain the role and function of college occupational training units? A case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This paper documents a case study of the Innovation and Development Divisions of two public FET Colleges. The research asked the following question:How do FET College educators explain the role and function of college ...
Parental Choice in South African High Schools: An urban Cape Town Case Study
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This study examines how families judge and choose high schools. The review of literature relating to school choice provides a theoretical framework for the study. The review includes an international perspective including ...
Reciprocal Learning among educators in two communities in KwaZulu- Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This research sets out to analyze the adult learning practices between two groups of secondary school teachers from historically differently resourced schools in the context of partnership. It seeks to test the nature of ...
An exploration of the use of African proverbs and metaphors in a visual communication design course
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This study was envisioned to investigate and improve multicultural education in a visual communication design course. It aimed to explore the educational use of proverbs for the benefit of improving multicultural teaching ...
Students' experiences, learning styles and understanding of certain calculus concepts: A case of Distance Learning at the Zimbabwe Open University
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The study attempts to understand how distance education practices influence the learning of calculus. Understanding student learning in a distance education environment is an important factor to consider in improving the ...
Ethno-regional disparities in primary schooling in Eritrea, 1992-2001
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Eritreans have been subjected to limited and unequal education provision. throughout their hundred years of colonial history. It was expected that in post-independence Eritrea education provision would be equitably provided ...