Browsing Magister Philosophiae - MPhil by Title
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A critical discussion of music education as an aspect of aesthetic education with special reference to general music education at Secondary Schools
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)This thesis is concerned with discussing music education as an aspect of aesthetic education, with special reference to the general music (Class music) curriculum at the secondary schools. Class music, or general music ... -
A critical evaluation of the accounting curriculum in the Asmara commercial college, Eritrea
(University of Western Cape, 2002)This study deals with the evaluation research conducted to evaluate the Accounting curriculum of Asmara Commercial College (ACC), Eritrea. The purpose of the Accounting programme in this college is to train middle level ... -
A critical evaluation of the accounting curriculum in the Asmara commercial College, Eritrea
(University of Western Cape, 2001)This study deals with the evaluation research conducted to evaluate the Accounting curriculum of Asmara Commercial College (ACC), Eritrea. The purpose of the Accounting programme in this college is to train middle level ... -
A critical examination of the notion of participation in terms of decision-making in South African schools
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)Democratic participation has come into vogue in South African politics, especially education, yet the notion of participation as it relates to decision-making in the arena of school governance remains a concept lacking in ... -
A critique of the structural deterministic approach to education and the paradoxical struggles it spawned against Bantu education
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The question which the mini thesis seeks to answer is:- To what extent did oppositional projects against Bantu Education advance the emancipatory process in the sphere of Education? The question has been prompted by the ... -
The development of supplementary materials for English language teaching in a scarce resource environment: an action research study
(University of Western Cape, 2001)Task based language instruction has generated some debate among researchers. Some argue in favour of task based language instruction by claiming that tasks focus learners' attention on meaning and thus facilitate second ... -
Dialogical pedagogy and the concept of liberty
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Paul Freire's argument is that dialogical pedagogy, in contrast to other modes of teaching like "chalk and talk" or "top-down" teaching can lead to the learner's full independence. The focal question of this mini thesis ... -
Die Morele afspek van die Suid -Afrikaanse onderwysprofessie
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)By consulting the work of J. Kovesi with specific reference to the way in which he interprets the origin and meaning of concepts I argue that concepts influence human practices and that human practices have an influence ... -
Die opstel van ‘n kriteriale struktuur vir die ontwerp van ‘n geskrewe arbeidsterapiekurrikulum, met spesiale verwysing na die Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)The purpose of this study was, first, to develop an occupational therapy curriculum theory to serve as a guideline for South African occupational therapy educators wishing to expand their insight into their work. This was ... -
Education, freedom and reason: The Foucauldian challenge to enlightenment ideals
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)This thesis explores the formative influence which the enlightenment movement's proposal for the pursuit of freedom through the exercise of reason has had upon the development of liberal and Maxist thought. !t indicates ... -
The effect of vee diagramming on grade seven learners' understanding of force
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study sought to determine grade seven science learners' conceptual understanding of force. A related aim was to determine the effectiveness of Vee diagramming in ameliorating the incorrect conceptions about force held ... -
An epistemological critique of action research
(University of the Western cape, 1991)Part Two investigates claims of action research authors Grundy, Carr anrl Kemn1s ln respect of their clalm that actlon research is a democratic form of research. I state this claim and draw attention to the primacy, for ... -
An evaluation of the in-service training programme for elementary school teachers in Eritrea
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)One of the biggest challenges to providing high quality education in Eritrea has been the provision of enough teachers who are professionally competent to meet the demands of the education system. Consequently, the upgrading ... -
Examining mother’s related socioeconomic and demographic determinants of infant and child mortality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
(2010)Infants and under 5 mortality have been universally researched and it reduction by twothird by 2015 has been announced as one of the millennium development goal of the United Nation. Continuous monitoring in form of studies ... -
Exploring strategies and approaches grade ten learners in Eritrea use when studying a given mathematical model
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This study explores the strategies and approaches grade ten learners in Eritrea use when studying a given mathematical model. In this study, ten learners selected from a grade ten mathematics class had been presented with ... -
Factors influencing the Academic Performance of Grade 10 Learners in Two Schools in the Rundu Region of Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)In this mini-thesis, the researcher investigates factors influencing the academic performance of grade 10 learners in two schools in the Rundu Region of Namibia. The position which the researcher develops maintains that ... -
The historical development of the provision of schooling in Eritrea during the British rule (1941-1952)
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This investigation deals with the historical development of the provision of schooling in Eritrea during the British period (1941-1952). It traces the origin of education from traditional to modern education under the ... -
The history of the teachers association of South Africa and the role it played in the develpment of education for Indians in South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 1986)Teachers and teachers' organisations have always been an intergral part of any community. More so in the Indian Community. The Indian teacher has always commanded great respect from his community and thus he has wielded ... -
Implementing lifelong learning at a Technikon in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2001)The nature of lifelong learning in the context of a South African technikon is the investigation focus of this mini-thesis. It argues for the adoption of a holistic and humanistic conceptualization to lifelong learning ... -
In-service education and classroom practice: Geography teaching in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)After gaining independence in 1990, the Ministry of Education and Culture in Namibia introduced significant educational reforms that were to be implemented by currently serving teachers. As most of these teachers were ...