Browsing Magister Philosophiae - MPhil by Title
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Accessing academic literacy: Perceptions of learning in English 101 at the University of the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 1996)This dissertation explores the apparent mismatch between the expectations of first year students in the English department at the University of the Western Cape, and those who teach them. By exploring the perceptions of ... -
Adult learners, access and higher education: learning as meaning-making and negotiation in context
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)This study focuses on the learning experiences of adult learners entering higher education for the first time. Based in the Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies at the University of Cape Town, it analyses ... -
An analyse of work team learning processes of second year University mathematical students in Rwanda when dealing with a mathematical modelling problem
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)In our daily lives, we always have to tackle various problems in order to survive. The outcome of our effort is then our daily bread. Surely all of us are concerned. We solve some of these problems through research in ... -
An analyse of work team learning processes of second year University mathematics students in Rwanda when dealing with a mathematical modelling problem
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)In our daily lives, we always have to tackle various problems in order to survive. The outcome of our effort is then our daily bread. Surely all of us are concerned. We solve some of these problems through research in ... -
An analysis of the Eritrean grade 9 biology textbook
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)Teachers, during various seminars, workshops and departmental meetings, continuously complained about the inadequacy of the grade 9 biology textbook used in the Eritrean secondary schools. Among others, the teachers ... -
An analysis of the Eritrean grade 9 biology textbook
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)Teachers during various seminars, workshops, and departmental meetings continuously complained about the inadequacy of the grade 9 biology textbook used in the Eritrean secondary schools. Among others, the teacher's concern ... -
An analysis of the Eritrean grade 9 biology textbook
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)Teachers during various seminars, workshops, and departmental meetings continuously complained about the inadequacy of the grade 9 biology textbook used in the Eritrean secondary schools. Among others, the teacher's concern ... -
An analysis of work team learning processes of second year university mathematical students in Rwanda when dealing with a mathematical modelling problem interpretation, discussion and recommendations
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)In our daily lives, we always have to tackle various problems in order to survive. The outcome of our effort is then our daily bread. Surely all of us are concerned. We solve some of these problems through research in ... -
An approach to implementing meaningful Communicative language activity material in Arabic for use at Primary School Level. A case study at Cravenby Secondary School.
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)The Arabic language is a means by which the culture, beliefs and myths of Arabic speaking communities in the world can be understood. The ability to communicate, read and write in the Arabic language, can be used to research, ... -
Authority in Schooling in post 1990 South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)I contextualise my argument in favour of a retrieval of authority in schooling by means of a brief discussion of each of the following : (l) schooling in chaos, (2) reasons for the erosion of teacher authority due to the ... -
Can the view of persons and society that is presupposed by Higgs's account of fundamental pedagogics be compatible with a concept of demographic education?
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)Yes, the view of persons and society that is presupposed.by Higgs's account of Fundamental Pedagogics can be compatible with a concept of democratic education. However, I shall argue that this is a charitable rather than ... -
Changes in power and authority relations in South African schooling since l976
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)This mini-thesis examines the changed perceptions in the concepts of power and authority in south African schooling. In chapter 1 it is argued that relationships in South African schooling have traditionally been based ... -
Community adult education: empowering women, leadership and social action
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis explored the relationship between community adult education and social action. The study investigated how LEAD (Leadership Education for Action and Development), a non-governmental organisation based in the ... -
A critical analysis of decentralization in Zimbabwe: focus on the position and role of a Provincial Governor
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Provincial governors constituted an important part of the decentralization package unveiled in Zimbabwe in 1984 and 1985. The President appoints provincial governors among other duties, to coordinate development planning ... -
A critical comparison of the role of education In the struggle for political, power within christian national education' volkskole' (1900-1910) and' people' s/ Education for people's power (1985-1989)
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)This minithesis is concerned with the nature of resistance education in South Africa. During the 1985-1989 period in South Africa , the notion of People's Education for People's Power enjoyed prominence on the national ... -
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 ...
