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Physical sciences teachers’ perspectives and practices on the new Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)Previous reform efforts in the South African school system have been confronted with challenges during the implementation stages where teachers are acknowledged as central agents. A scarcity of comprehensive studies on ... -
Die plek en taak van die onderwystegnologie in die opleiding van primêre onderwysers in die Oranje Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 1977)Abstract not available -
Post-literacy in Lesotho: implications for training at the Institute of Extra-Mural Studies
(University of the Free State, 2016-06)English: The lifelong learning needs of modern life and ongoing post-literacy (PL) development have not been fully addressed in Lesotho, due to the current inadequacy of PL training. PL training must include an appreciation ... -
Power relations: exploring meanings in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement 2011
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2012)Power relations are seldom one-sided. Those who exercise power are caught up in and subjected to its functions equally as those over whom power is exercised. Educational institutions as social structures with a mandate of ... -
Practitioners’ experiences in using Sesotho as medium of instruction in Grade R classes in Qwaqwa
(University of the Free State, 2015)The aim of this study was to explore Grade R practitioners’ experiences of using Sesotho as the medium of instruction. The study was approached through an interpretative paradigm, loosely using a phenomenological perspective, ... -
Pre-service teachers' competences for teaching science through information and communication technologies during teaching practice
(University of the Free State, 2016-06)English: Most observers, curriculum designers and policy makers agree that ICTs are an important competency for university students to have in order to compete and perform successfully in their careers in the 21st century. ... -
The preparation of school principals as educational leaders in the Vryburg district
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Preparing student teachers for teaching in rural schools using work integrated learning
(The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd., 2018)This paper focuses on the preparation of student teachers for teaching in rural schools using Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Generally, teachers are not prepared to teach in rural schools and those that are currently ... -
Die problematiek van leerders met serebrale gestremdhede met spesifieke verwysing na taal, kognisie en numeriese versperrings tot leer
(University of the Free State, 2013-12)English: This study examines the experiential problems of learners with cerebral palsy (CP). Reference is made to the development of the concept of self and to the influence of defective brain processes on learners’ language ... -
Profiles of successful B.Com. (Finance) students entering a South African university before and after the introduction of the National Senior Certificate
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)English: Since 1994, the South African national school curriculum, from the foundation phase through to the further education and training phase, has been and still is in the process of being redesigned for the post-apartheid ... -
A programme to facilitate principals' financial management of public schools
(University of the Free State, 2009-05)English: Since 1994, the South African education system has been characterised by the implementation of new legislation steering the restructuring of management systems and the decentralisation of powers to schools, as ... -
'n Psigo-opvoedkundige ondersoek na die stand van multikulturele opvoeding en die ontwerp van 'n multi-kulturele opvoedingsraamwerk vir Noord-Kaapse skole
(University of the Free State, 2006-10)English: The purpose of this study is to assist educators in multicultural schools, education officials and designers to effectively understand and execute their roles and responsibilities in a rapidly changing education ... -
'n Psigo-opvoedkundige ondersoek na die stresbelewing van onderwysers in die Cradock-Distrik
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: Since 1994 many changes occurred in South Africa and especially in the educational system. A great number of teachers left the profession and fewer graduates made an entrance into the teaching profession. A ... -
A psycho-educational perspective on the phenomenon of adolescent pregnancy
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)Adolescent pregnancy is a worldwide social problem. This causes a concern for health workers, the community, and the parents. This is true because adolescents are too immature to shoulder the responsibility of ... -
Psychological resources as predictors of academic performance of first-year students in higher education
(University of the Free State, 2013)English: This article aims to determine whether psychological resources (hope, optimism and resilience) can be potential predictors of academic performance. A cross-sectional survey design was used and the sample consisted ... -
A psychosocial support framework for sustainable learning for learners from child-headed households
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)The aim of this study is to design a psychosocial support (PSS) framework for sustainable learning for learners from Child-Headed Households (CHHs). The study is therefore guided by the following objectives: - To examine ... -
Put reading first: positive effects of direct instruction and scaffolding for ESL learners struggling with reading
(Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, 2011)The inability of many English second-language (ESL) learners to read at desirable levels is universal, but reasons for this and solutions have not yet been addressed. Within the South African teaching context especially ... -
Quality assessment of the management of an instructional offering process: research methodology in the B.Tech. programme in technikons: a systems approach
(University of the Free State, 2002-11)English: This study focuses on the quality of the management of an instructional offering (10) process: Research Methodology, in the B.Tech. programme in technikons by means of a systems approach. The B.Tech.: Office ... -
Quality assurance mechanisms in higher education institutions in Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)English: Throughout the world, quality assurance (QA) has become an increasingly dominant theme in higher education (HE) in recent years, with international processes playing an important role in the way in which quality ... -
Realities regarding the implementation of the Lesotho education sector HIV and AIDS policy (2012) in primary schools
(University of the Free State, 2017-07)English: The development of a country is dependent on the health and education of its youth. For some countries, especially in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), HIV/AIDS has become a hindrance to its growth ...