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A capabilities approach to student experiences of pedagogy, power and well-being at a South African university

Calitz, Talita M. L. (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

Makeme, Boitshoko (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

Dandala, Maxwell Andile (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 ...

Changing perceptions regarding the use of information and communication technologies through subject-specific professional development: insights from a South African case study

Mafojane, Molie Abittah Johanna (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

Limited technological and pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and unfavourable beliefs about teaching with ICT, hinder teachers’ integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in their teaching. In this ...

Child abuse and academic performance of adolescents in Lesotho - a qualitative study

Monyane, 'Makhojane (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

Mthiyane, Ncamisile Parscaline (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 Universities in South Africa

Maharasoa, 'Mangaka M. A. (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

Muller, Marguerite (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 ...

A collective biography of teachers’ experiences of school violence and its perceived consequences for curriculum delivery

Shabangu, Philangenkosi Excellent (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

School violence is a frequent occurrence in many schools in South Africa and finds expression such as teacher on teacher, teacher on student, and student on student violence. It is argued that contributory factors of school ...

Community profile analysis of the Free State and the identification of the information infrastructure: a higher education community engagement project

Ackerman, Doraliza Reinetta (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

Ackerman, Doraliza Reinetta (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

Pitso, Pulane Lerato (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

Kokonyane, Matumelo Jonase (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

Van Staden, Annalene (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

Moolman, Hermanus Johannes (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

Boughey, John Desmond (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 ...

Conceptualisation and use of educational technology in the teaching and learning of Grade 7 geography in some primary schools in Mangaung

Mbaza, Nobalindi Elsie (University of the Free State, 2001-01)

This study investigates conceptualisation and use of educational technology by teachers in some primary schools in Mangaung. Situated within educational discourses about knowledge and pedagogy, the central aim is to examine ...