UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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'n Aksienavorsingsproses met betrekking tot die verbetering van houdings ten opsigte van die vak Psigo-pedagogiek by Nasionale Onderwysdiploma-studente aan die Technikon Skiereiland
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)Die negatiewe houding van studente, veral Nasionale Onderwys- Diploma (Verkwinkel)-studente, teenoor die vak Psigo-pedagogiek kommerwekkend en moontilk kom hierde negatiwiteit by alle onderwysstudente teenoor dee vak ... -
A comparison between the contexts grades 10 learners prefer for mathematical literacy and those reflected in the PISA survey
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study focuses on the contexts grade 10 learners prefer to deal with in Mathematical Literacy. These preferred contexts of the leamers were then compared with the contextual situations found in the Organization for ... -
An exploration of micro-teaching skills with digital technology (cell phone) in B.Ed. programmes at a Western Cape university
(University of the Western Cape, 2020-01)Micro-teaching provides a framework for teachers’ professional development with emphasis on the teach and re-teach cycle as a practical procedure for the development of micro-teaching skills. One fundamental element in ... -
Exploring the potential of digital storytelling in the teaching of academic writing at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Writing is an important skill throughout learners’ schooling trajectory because it is through writing that learners need to situate meaning and sense-making across the curriculum. Writing proficiency becomes even more ... -
Parental involvement at a school of skills in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020-03)Parental involvement in their children’s schooling has been found to be an important factor with regard to children’s experience of schooling including their academic performance. This quantitative study focused on ... -
Investigating the use of computer tablets in the teaching of mathematics in a grade 9 classroom
(Anthony Marlon Williams, 2019)The use of technology in mathematics education has many potentially positive outcomes. There is, however, little evidence to show where the use of technology has made a significant impact on mathematics education in South ... -
Parental involvement at a school of skills in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Parental involvement in their children’s schooling has been found to be an important factor with regard to children’s experience of schooling including their academic performance. This quantitative study focused on ... -
Reasons for the insertion of the incomparability of God in Solomon's prayer
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)In this minithesis, I argue that the prime reason of the Deuteronomistic Historian (Dtr) for inserting the incomparability of God in Solomon's prayer is to convey his (Dtr's) theological interpretation of the history of ... -
Yahweh and the gods: An exploration of the relationship between Yahweh and other gods as reflected in deutero- and trito-isaiah: A theological analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 1998-11)This study begins by recognising the religiously plural context in which the Christian churches currently exist. It discusses the various forces that impel the churches towards recognition of and dialogue with those of ... -
Investigating the Teaching and Learning of Creative Writing in English first additional language in selected grade 9 classrooms in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Writing is an important aspect of language learning and a tool for assessment in Basic and Higher Education across the globe. Learners need to acquire proficient writing skills to learn and to demonstrate their knowledge ... -
A comparative study for the removal of humic acids from power plants make-up waters
(University of the Western Cape, 2002-06)Water treatment forms an integral part of thermal electric power generation (coal fired as well as nuclear power stations). There are generally two main water cycles associated with thermal power generation, namely the ... -
A study on the readability of the Eritrean biology textbook for grade eight
(University of the Western Cape, 2003-09)The purpose of the study was to determine the readability of the Eritrean biology textbook for grade eight. The study was conducted in Eritrea in four selected senior secondary schools. The motivation for the study was the ... -
Bioactivity guided fractionation of Sutherlandia frutescens extracts for the induction of apoptosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Sutherlandia frutescens popularly known as "cancer bush" or "kankerbos" is indigenous to South Africa and claimed by traditional healers to have wide therapeutic potential, most specifically against cancer. To verify these ... -
Perceptions of first year Biology students at a college of education towards the relevance of population dynamics as prescribed for current biology syllabusses at matriculation level in South African schools
(University of the Western Cape, 1992)Throughout this research, an attempt has been made to assess the perceived relevance, if any, of the Population Dynamics topic of the standard ten Biology syllabus, especially of those standard ten pupils enrolling as ... -
A decision-making framework for groundwater management in arid zones (with a case study in Namaqualand).
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The main aim of the work on which this thesis is based was to develop a framework for sustainable management of groundwater resources in arid zones with emphasis on Namaqualand in the north western region of South Africa. ... -
The distribution of the desert rain frog ( Breviceps macrops) in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops) is an arid adapted anuran found on the west coast of southern Africa occurring within the Sandveld of the Succulent Karoo Biome. It is associated with white aeolian sand deposits, ... -
High school girls' perceptions of environmental and social support for physical activity
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)According to the World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity or sedentary life is one of the leading causes of the major non-communicable diseases, which contributes to the global burden of diseases, death and ... -
A critical analysis of legislation and policy pertaining to waste management and the control of pollution caused by waste in urban and industrial areas in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The central problem of my research is on how pollution and waste can be controlled and managed in urban and industrial areas. This is worthy of study because if the above said problem is not studied in order to be properly ... -
The debate on sexual minority rights in Africa: A comparative analysis of the situation in South Africa, Uganda, Malawi and Botswana'
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Gays, lesbians,2 and laws that criminalise homosexuality3 in Africa have been the subject of heated public debate in recent times.a Criminalisation and attempts at re-criminalisation of homosexuality in some African ... -
Mitigation of salinity stress using exogenously applied molybdenum in sorghum bicolor
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The agricultural sector is the main producer of food throughout the world. However, the constant changes in environmental conditions, such as extreme weather, droughts, and salinity have impacted this sector negatively ...
