Browsing Magister Educationis - MEd by Author "Faculty of Education"
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An investigation of the coping mechanisms of novice teachers : a study of selected high schools in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia
Uugwanga, Tulonga Tulimeutho (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 ... -
An investigation of the potential role of indigenous healers in life skills education in schools
Dangala, Study Paul (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis investigated the potential role of indigenous healers in life skills education in South African schools. The main focus of this study was to explore how indigenous knowledge of traditional healers can contribute ... -
Learners' experience of the integration of theory and practice in a wholesale and retail generalist (NQF Level 2) learnership
De Mink, Karen Joy (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Skills development is essential for every country to keep abreast with, at least one aspect of globalisation, namely, changes regarding production in the modern world. The way in which each country implements its skills ... -
Learning orientations of FET students: the case of the Applied Learning Programme in a Western Cape FET college
Hamman, Liza (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study investigated the reasons why FET part-time students enrolled at a FET college by examining their learning orientations. Guided by the literature, the focus was on the vocational orientation to learning and ... -
Multilingualism and identity in new shared spaces :a study of Cameroon migrant in a primary school in Cape Town
Jih, Tatah Gwendoline (University of the Western Cape, 2009)This thesis aims to explore the ways in which space patterns regimes of language use and language attitudes among Cameroonian immigrant children in a primary school in Cape Town. The presence of migrants in any classroom ... -
Parental involvement in the governance of secondary school in Eritrea: Current trends and future possibilities
Sebhat, Kidanemariam Menghistu (University of the Western Cape, 2003)This study was designed to investigate the current policies and practices of secondary school governance in Eritrea. There is a basic need to investigate the nature of parental involvement in school governance, particularly ... -
Perceived experiences that grade seven learners have in learning algebra
Matsolo, Matjala Lydia (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis investigates grade seven learners perceived experiences in learning algebra.Things that learners do and say during algebra lessons and about algebra were investigated. The study was done at one of the previously ... -
"Political changes and access policies in Malagasy Higher Education since independence (1960-2008)"
Hanitra, Rasoanampoizina (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The objective of this research was to investigate the relationships between the political change and the access policy changes in Madagascar since independence. In this study qualitative and quantitative data were used. ... -
The professional preparedness of the primary school principals in the Oshikoto Region of Nothern Namibia to Implement the policy on the National Standards for School Leadership and Management
Uugwanga, Nicodemous Natangwe (University of the Western Cape, 2008)After seventeen years since the apartheid education system was abolished in Namibia, the education system remains stagnant. The government has been spending big budgets on Education. The Ministry of Education introduced ... -
Recognition of prior learning practices within the public further education and training college sector
Prinsloo, Nigel (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of recognizing and crediting a person for his/her knowledge and experience however attained and promoting that person along a development pathway. In South Africa RPL has ... -
Student choice : what factors and conditions influence University of the Western Cape undergraduate students' change of programmes of study
Lenepa, Kefuoehape Evodia (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The main aim of the study was to investigate change of programmes of study at University of the Western Cape (UWC). This involved examining the extent, nature and possible range of factors which shape change of programmes. ... -
A study of the collaborative team approach in education support services in the Western Cape
Tau, Mamathealira Irene (University of the Western Cape, 2006)In South Africa, some of the problems experienced in moving towards an inclusive education system are a lack of resources, a lack of commitment and a poor understanding of how to aid successful inclusion. The implementation ... -
Teaching in English and Isixhosa: code-switching in grade 11 Biology classes at a school in Khayelitsha
Nangu, Bongiwe B. (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study explored the use of code-switching in Biology classes at high school level, how it is used in the teaching and learning situation and its effect on the learners' performance in the subject. Grade 11 was chosen ... -
Testing the waters: exploring genres in two English classes at a multilingual Cape Flats primary school
Van Heerden, Michelle (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of current writing practices in the intermediate phase at a multilingual primary school on the Cape Flats and then to explore the possible benefits of a genre-based ... -
University affiliation as a strategy for higher education development: the case of the University of Botswana and its affiliated institutions
Nthaga, Phenyo (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 ...