Browsing Doctoral Degrees (School of Education Studies) by Title
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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 ... -
The impact of curriculum transformation on classroom practice in Northern Cape schools
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)The purpose of this study is to establish the impact of curriculum transformation on classroom practice in Northern Cape schools, given the fact that the curriculum is deemed to be the vehicle which will ensure that all ... -
The impact of gender stereotype-related stress on female education managers: an education management perspective
(University of the Free State, 2000-06)English: The international tendencies regarding career changes result in the transmutation of social environments, which also imply a shift in gender roles. This paradigm shift effects females in particular, as ... -
The implementation of problem-based learning towards sustainable learning environment at a higher education institution
(University of the Free State, 2018-12)Problem-Based Learning is a pedagogical methodology that seeks to develop competent, self-directed, independent-thinking, solution-oriented and pragmatic students, using methods that involve practical problem solving. It ... -
Improving teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge for teaching Euclidean geometry using integrated information communication technologies software
(University of the Free State, 2016-06)English: The study aimed at formulating a strategy to improve teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) for teaching Euclidean geometry with the aid of integrated information and communication technology ... -
The influence of the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership on the job satisfaction of educators in Free State schools
(University of the Free State, 2009-05)English: Since the publication of Goleman’s book ‘Emotional Intelligence’ in 1995, the interest and research into EI has experienced a phenomenal growth, particularly in the commercial sector. Research by Goleman, Boyatzis ... -
Instructional guidance for literacy teaching in Limpopo, South Africa: a case study of the foundation phase policy and practice
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)Over the years, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in South Africa tried different instruments through which to provide support and guidance to change classroom practice. At the heart of all these initiatives is the ... -
Instructional guidance for marginalised subjects in Zimbabwe: a case study of the vocational and technical subjects in the Masvingo district
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)English: At a time when many countries are searching for school curricula that adequately prepare learners for the world of work, there is a need to ensure that the implementers at the classroom level (viz. the teachers) ... -
Instructional leaders for vocational education: case studies of selected secondary schools heads of departments in Zimbabwe
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)English: This study sought to explore the policy and regulatory framework that guides instructional leadership, as well as the roles and expectations of the vocational and technical education (VTE) Heads of Department ... -
Instructional leadership and curriculum development in Curriculum 2005: a quality assurance perspective
(University of the Free State, 2008-01)The primary aim of this research was to obtain first hand information from instructional leaders (principals, Heads of Department (HoDs) and teachers), about the ease and difficulties that they experience in interpreting ... -
Instructional leadership regarding Curriculum 2005
(University of the Free State, 2002-01)English: This study is about instructional leadership regarding C2005. In order to conduct the research a study had to be made of both aBE and C2005 to determine the influence of aBE on the design and structure of C2005 ...