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Self-regulated learning and time perspective as predictors of academic performance in undergraduate economics studies
(University of the Free State, 2013-11)
English: The goal of this study was to research the hypotheses that self-regulated learning and a future time perspective separately and simultaneously predict academic performance in second year Economics studies. The ...
A framework for effective tutor system at UNISA
(University of the Free State, 2014-12)
English: The lack of effectively providing tutorial support and other student services to off campus students, especially those who live in remote rural areas, are the main reason for the high dropout and failure rate of ...
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 ...
Assessment in the further education and training school sector: a quality assurance perspective
(University of the Free State, 2014-05-17)
English: South Africa’s performance record in the international arena together with reports of
national quality assurance bodies released in recent years have highlighted the
alarmingly poor results in the educational ...
Parent’s expectation of sexuality education: implications for teacher education
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)
Adolescents and young people represent the future of every society. In South Africa however young people are carrying the burden of the HIV pandemic and unintended pregnancies. South Africa is seeing unprecedented levels ...
Teaching and learning of fractions in primary schools in Maseru
(University of the Free State, 2013-01)
Throughout the world governments and other education stakeholders advocate quality education and education for all. Among others, mathematics education is seen by governments as essential in the advancement of the development ...
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 ...
The relationship between teachers' mathematical knowledge and their classroom practices: a case study on the role of manipulatives in South African primary schools
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)
The use of manipulatives to enhance conceptual understanding of mathematics is a critical component of the primary school mathematics curriculum in South Africa. Manipulatives are concrete or visual objects that are ...
School violence: a multidimensional educational nemesis
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)
English: The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa affirms the right to freedom and security for the people of South Africa, as well as the right to education. However, these rights are violated in schools by ...
A critical analysis of the Universal Basic Education Policy (1999) in Nigeria: consequences of the extent of the implementation of free and compulsory education
(University of the Free State, 2014-06)
Framed within a transformative paradigm and qualified by a mixed-method approach, this study was aimed to comment on the consequences of the extent of the implementation of free and compulsory education in four selected ...