Browsing Doctoral Degrees (School of Education Studies) by Title
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Designing a framework for the implementation of student teams achievement divisions (STAD) for technology in a cultural-diverse school setting
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)Cooperative learning is a teaching approach whereby learners work together so that the group members can gain a joint benefit from the group activity. One particular cooperative learning teaching technique, student teams ... -
Die agtergrond en implikasies van enkele beginsels in verband met 'n nasionale onderwysbeleid vir die Republiek van Suid-Afrika: 'n histories-prinsipiële studie
(University of the Free State, 1970-01)Abstract not available -
Die uitwerking van skoolkultuur en -klimaat op geweld in Oos-Kaapse skole: 'n onderwysbestuursperspektief
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: 77% learners in South African schools experience their schools as unsafe. This shocking fact, coupled with various media reports about incidents of violence in schools, necessitates that this problem be addressed. The ... -
The educational motivations and strategies of black middle-class parents in predominantly white schools in post-apartheid South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2017-09)This research explores how black middle-class parents in white-dominant schools utilise their agency in pursuit of quality education for their children in the post-apartheid era. Specifically, the study interrogates the ... -
The effectiveness of private versus public schooling in Lesotho's education system
(University of the Free State, 2001-09)English: The purpose of the investigation was, to determine and assess, the effectiveness of private and public schooling in Lesotho's education system. Six performance indicators, considered by the populace of Lesotho ... -
Empowering managers of secondary schools in the Eastern Cape: a transformational leadership analysis
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: Many new developments are taking place in the field of schooling. Some of these developments are school based management, Outcomes-Based Education, the National Curriculum Statement, and the devolution of power ... -
Enhancing collaborative skills among members of the school governing body
(University of the Free State, 2016-06)English: Of critical importance to this study, is the development of a framework which will harness the challenges of SGB collaborative skills which is informed by the fact that a dearth collaborative capacity of the ... -
Enhancing mathematics pedagogical content knowledge in Grade 9 class using problem based learning
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)This study was aimed at designing a strategy to enhance mathematics pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of teachers teaching Grade 9 learners using a problem-based learning (PBL) approach. PCK is the blending of content ... -
Enhancing the principal’s leadership role in the usage of information and communication technology at school
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)English: The aim of this thesis was to design a framework to enhance the principal’s leadership role in the use of information communication technology (ICT) at a school in the Motheo District in the Free State. This ... -
Evaluative research of the implemented secondary school curriculum in Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)This evaluative study examined the factors that influence the implementation of the intended secondary school curriculum in Namibia’s classroom environment. Quantitative data were collected from 260 teachers in 15 randomly ... -
The facilitative role of grade 1 teachers in the development of reading skills in Sesotho
(University of the Free State, 2012-08)The study explores the facilitative role of the Grade 1 teachers in the development of reading skills in Sesotho in some Mangaung schools. Since the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) report of 2006 ... -
Formative assessment in senior phase mathematics
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: There is a crisis in mathematics teaching and learning in South Africa. Both national and international tests have shown that South African learners do not have the mathematical knowledge and skills that are ... -
A framework for managing human resources in secondary schools for improved educational perfomance
(University of the Free State, 2013-04)English: The concept of human resource management (HRM) comes into education as a result of a series of reforms meant to improve the quality of education for all, worldwide. These reforms have encouraged many countries ... -
A framework for school management teams to handle disruptive learner behaviour
(University of the Free State, 2014-06)English: School Management Teams (SMTs) exist amongst others, to ensure the safety of educators and learners, and to nurture a sustainable learning environment. In this study it was found that their job is increasingly ... -
Funds of knowledge and practice of early-childhood teachers in a disadvantaged context
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)English: This study explored the under-researched field of Early Childhood Development teachers’ Funds of Knowledge and their daily practice in a disadvantaged context in urban Free State, South Africa. A paradigmatic mix ... -
Gender equity: a critical issue for women's advancement to senior management postions in South African higher education
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)English: The number of women entering the workforce has escalated over the past thirty years. However, in terms of employment and promotion, women often face greater handicaps than men in that women continue to compete ... -
Geslagsgelykheid: 'n kritiese kwessie in die Suid-Afrikaanse onderwysbestel
(University of the Free State, 2001-11)English: Despite various attempts from government quarters to promote gender equality in South Africa via legislation, the security, safety and socio-economic status of women are still not regarded highly in many cases. ... -
The high failure rate among learners in grade twelve in the Northern Province: an education perspective
(University of the Free State, 2000)English: Bantu Education set up a separate system of education for black children, which disadvantaged them in the provision of resources. While this led to the 1976 resistance to Bantu Education, it also led to the ... -
Home schooling in South Africa : a training programme for parents
(University of the Free State, 2005-05)No abstract available. -
Human resources management: a contemporary model for principles of Free State schools
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)English: The purpose of this study was to investigate the human resources management task of the school principal in the Free State Province. In order to achieve this goal, research was done regarding the human resources ...