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Natural sciences pre-service teachers’ experiences and perceptions of the practical learning component of their bed curriculum
(University of the Free State, 2021-12)Microteaching, as part of pre-service teachers’ preparation towards teacher effectiveness, remains a contentious issue in teacher training. This paper reports on the reflections of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) pre-service ... -
Translanguaging as a pedagogical strategy to implement multilingual language policy at a South African university
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)South African institutions of higher learning continue to grapple with the practical implementation of language policies. Universities have amended their policies to adhere to the language policy for higher education and ... -
Integrating academic and career advising in a South African Higher Education institution
(University of the Free State, 2021-12)South African Higher Education has focused extensively on widening access to further inclusivity and economic development. However, it has become apparent that access alone is not enough, as students need to persist and ... -
Supporting east Asian students enrolled at a South African university
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)Over the previous 30 years, most East Asian (South Korea, China, Japan) countries have achieved remarkable economic success, and are entering the global economic market. Therefore, more and more East Asian parents support ... -
Exploring higher education capabilities of black women graduates towards personal and professional development
(University of the Free State, 2014-10)English: Student success does not cease to be important after students have graduated, but extends to how employable graduates are and what they can do with their lives. Even though more than half of students enrolled in ... -
The experiences of black women undertaking doctoral studies at a South African University
(University of the Free State, 2014-10)English: This dissertation builds on and contributes to work in the fields of higher education and the capabilities approach. Specifically, it investigates the educational biographies of a small number (n=7) of black women ... -
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 ... -
The contribution of the institute for reconciliation and social justice to transformation at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2017-07)This dissertation reviews the contribution of the Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice to transformation at the University of the Free State. A qualitative research approach was followed and entailed official ... -
A support programme for first-year chemistry students: a campus case study
(University of the Free State, 2012-12)Chemistry is often regarded as a difficult subject, which is reflected in the high failure rates of university first-year students. These students are faced by diverse challenges such as the difficult and abstract nature ... -
The relationship between learning motivation and academic achievement among second year physics students
(University of the Free State, 2017-07)English: The aim of the research study was to determine the relationship between learning motivation and academic achievement among 2nd year physics students at the University of the Free State. The population consisted ... -
An appreciative inquiry into the design of a conceptual model for a flexible undergraduate curriculum structure
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: The aim of this study was to develop a conceptual model for a flexible undergraduate curriculum structure offered at a higher education institution, using the Appreciative Inquiry theoretical framework. Since ... -
Designing of a capacity development system for educational staff at Further Education and Training (FET) colleges in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2006-05)English: The notion of capacity building has recently incorporated various dimensions, which go beyond the human resources issue. An organisation may have suitably trained personnel but if it lacks a clear mission and ... -
The perceptions of various role players on the training and instructional behaviour of tutors in a Faculty of Education at a Higher Education Institution
(University of the Free State, 2016-07)English: At the University of the Free State tutoring is one of the mechanisms that are used to enhance students’ throughput rate. A literature study, followed by extensive empirical investigations among lecturers, tutors, ... -
Learning experiences of first year psychology students at an institution of higher education
(University of the Free State, 2016)This study reports on learning challenges that first-year Psychology students experience at an institution of higher education (HE). The aim of the study was to determine and understand first-year Psychology students' ... -
The performance management system for educational staff at Motheo College: an evaluative case study
(University of the Free State, 2006-05)English: Worldwide, including in South Africa, Performance Management (PM) has become paramount within knowledge-producing institutions – not only to survive the extremely competitive and interconnected world we live in, ... -
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 ... -
Institutionalising a system for undergraduate module evaluations: an action research study
(University of the Free State, 2015-07)English: Understanding the learning experiences of students at higher education institutions is important if institutions are to enhance the quality of their teaching and learning. One mechanism for gathering feedback from ... -
The influence of compulsory class attendance on module success rates: The University of the Free State case
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)Abstract not available -
Enhancing the functionality of supplemental instruction for first-year mathematics students at a higher education institution
(University of the Free State, 2014-12)English: The study sought to formulate a framework to enhance the functionality of Supplemental Instruction (SI) for first-year Mathematics students at an institution of higher education. Generally, many students find ... -
Schools-university partnerships for professional development: an impact assessment of the “lesson study” intervention on mathematics teachers in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)School-university partnerships for the professional development of teachers continue to be used extensively in South Africa to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, especially in mathematics. The success of such ...
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