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A game approach to interactive student-centered learning in microbiology for undergraduate medical students
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: In this research, play was used to address negative perceptions about medical microbiology in the MBChB course. The Infections module is part of the second academic year in the MBChB curriculum at the University ... -
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 ... -
Gender stereotypes and education in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2006-06)Although women in Lesotho are faced with almost all kinds of inequalities, this study focuses mainly on the inequalities faced by women in the education system. Two differing geographic locations (Maseru and Mokhotlong) ... -
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. ... -
Governmentality and disciplinary power: exploring constitutional values and democratic citizenship education in post-1994 South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)The purpose of this study is to gain critical insights into how the constitutional values of democracy, Ubuntu and accountability (responsibility) (DoE, 2001) contribute toward constructing the envisioned citizen in the ... -
Guided group reflections of first-year pre-service teachers: moving beyond the rhetoric of "go and reflect"
(Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, 2015)In South Africa, pre-service teachers enter education programmes with diverse preunderstandings of the teaching profession. For some, their experiences are often naively divorced from a genuine understanding of how ... -
Guidelines to ensure market-driven further education and training programmes in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2004)This research concentrates on the establishment of guidelines in various fields to provide needs driven programmes. The vision, mission and target markets of a transformed Further Education and Training sector (FET) were ... -
Herstellende aksie as innoverende benadering tot die aanspreek van uitdagende gedrag in Suid-Afrikaanse skole
(University of the Free State, 2013-06)English: According to the literature, the punitive approaches that are predominantly being used in schools today are inadequate for solving the escalating problems with discipline and fostering responsible behaviour in ... -
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 impact of teacher mentoring on student achievement in disadvantaged schools
(University of the Free State, 2016-04-19)English: The impact of teacher mentoring on student achievement has been researched extensively, but there are still gaps and disparities in the literature with regards to the size of the impact on student achievement, ... -
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 ... -
The implementation of professional teacher development policies: a continuing education perspective
(University of the Free State, 2013-06)This study aims at designing a strategy to effectively implement Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes for teachers at two schools in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District. In order to achieve this, the following ... -
The implications of current legislative changes for academic freedom and institutional autonomy of South African higher education institutions
(University of the Free State, 2015-07)English: Traditionally HEIs have been places dedicated to the search for the truth, where the truth can be pursued without fear of retribution or interference and where academics can decide what and how they teach and ... -
Improving academic performance in a rural school through the use of an asset-based approach as a management strategy
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)English: The aim of this study was to investigate how academic performance in a rural school can be improved using the asset-based approach as a school management strategy. In other words, the study anticipated developing ... -
Improving cultural intelligence of education students through an education module
(University of the Free State, 2017-06)English: The value of teacher Education programmes should be recognised as being instrumental in the development of future learners and citizens of South Africa. Furthermore, the intention of specific Education modules ... -
Improving learner support at the Institute of extra-mural studies of the National University of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2012-06)English: Student support is extremely important in the distance mode of learning. Distance students are geographically separated from the institution that offers them tuition. The isolation from the institution and from ...