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A capabilities approach to student experiences of pedagogy, power and well-being at a South African university
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)English: Persistent educational, economic and social inequalities in South Africa perpetuate patterns of unequal access and participation for a significant number of university students. In particular, many first-generation, ... -
Challenges in mainstreaming learners with visual impairment in Botswana secondary schools
(University of the Free State, 2013-11)This research explores the challenges experienced by learners with visual impairment in Botswana mainstream schools. Data was collected from learners with visual impairment and their teachers in Molefhi Senior Secondary ... -
The challenges of designing a new programme and qualification mix (PQM) for a comprehensive university in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2009-04)English: This study focused on the challenges of designing a new Programme and Qualification Mix (PQM) for a Comprehensive University (CU) in South Africa. The mergers and incorporations of higher education institutions ... -
Child abuse and academic performance of adolescents in Lesotho - a qualitative study
(University of the Free State, 1999-03)English: Child abuse refers to the intentional use of force aimed at injuring or damaging the child. Abused children are in most cases characterised by a low self concept misbehaviour such as delinquency and truancy, ... -
Chronicles of the experiences of orphaned students in a higher education institution in Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Free State, 2015-02)English: Given the escalating number of orphans globally, orphanhood and caring for the orphaned has become one of the major challenges faced by societies. In South Africa, the major goal for the supportive initiatives ... -
Closing the gap: the relationship between academic access policy and implementation at University in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2001-05)On the whole, Mr Malgasperceived the model as having the potential to make a contribution in the enhancement of student access to South African universities. Nevertheless, he observed that the issue of "resource commitment" ... -
A collaborative self-study of educators working towards anti-oppressive practice in higher education
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)In writing this thesis I tried to create an ‘artwork’ in which theory, literature, narrative and art become interwoven to illuminate the lived experiences of educators working towards anti-oppressive practices in a higher ... -
Community profile analysis of the Free State and the identification of the information infrastructure: a higher education community engagement project
(University of the Free State, 2007-05)English: The overarching purpose of the study is: to compile a comprehensive database of the information infrastructures in the Free State province and investigate/determine how information from the database can be utilised ... -
Community profile analysis of the Free State and the identification of the information infrastructure: a higher education community engagement project
(University of the Free State, 2007-05)The overarching purpose of the study is: to compile a comprehensive database of the information infrastructures in the Free State province and investigate/determine how information from the database can be utilised by ... -
Community service learning as a transformative tool for infusing the university curriculum with graduate attributes for improved service delivery
(University of the Free State, 2016-02)English: Over the past few years, higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide, including in South Africa, have come under increasing pressure to bridge the gap between employer expectations and higher education outcomes. ... -
A comparative study of opportunity to learn in natural sciences: case studies of two standard 7 classes in Botha-Bothe, Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)This paper examines the Opportunities to Learn (OTL) natural sciences in two primary schools in Botha-Bothe, Lesotho. Two case studies relating to curriculum delivery were used to understand how teachers make sense of the ... -
Comparing native signing, late-signing and orally trained deaf children’s ‘theory of mind’ abilities
(SAGE Publications, 2010)I argue that language skills and social interaction, specifically quality social discourse (reciprocal interaction) concerning mental states are pivotal in the development of social understanding and ‘theory of mind’ ... -
Competence directives for enhancing the employability of hospitality management graduates in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2012-12)English: Hospitality education institutions are often confronted by claims that they do not meet one of the most significant challenges facing contemporary higher education, namely the challenge to develop employable ... -
A comprehensive university at the heart of its communities: establishing a framework for engagement
(University of the Free State, 2015-08-04)English: The thesis documents the construction of a coherent conceptual and practical framework in which to locate the quest to establish community engagement as a legitimate, feasible and viable undertaking in higher ... -
Conceptualising the re-design of the curriculum for teacher education
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: Over the past few years the HEQC audited higher education institutions and evaluated various programmes presented at these institutions. The Bachelors in Education degree (BEd) was one of the programmes evaluated ... -
Conceptualising the redesign of the office administration and management curriculum at a polytechnic in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)The Higher Education Sub-sector in Lesotho is governed by the Lesotho Higher Education Act 2004 which provides for the regulation of higher education; the establishment, composition and functions of Council for Higher ... -
Conflict management practices of the high school principals in the Maseru town
(University of the Free State, 2004-06)Abstract not available -
Constructing an enabling learning enviroment for the development of critical thinking skills in history teaching
(University of the Free State, 2017-06)This study was initiated with the primary aim to provide history classroom practitioners and history curriculum designers with a framework that can be used in constructing an enabling learning environment for the development ... -
Constructive feedback as a learning tool to enhance students’ self-regulation and performance in higher education
(Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, 2012)If feedback is provided in a way that can develop students’ self-regulatory skills, it could enhance learning and, consequently, lead to improved performance. To improve teaching and learning in higher education (HE), ... -
Constructive teacher feedback for enhancing learner performance in mathematics
(University of the Free State, 2010-12)English: South Africa’s participation in international achievement studies in recent years has served as a useful benchmark for learner performance in mathematics. The analysis of learning achievement against national and ...