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The nature of learner sexual harassment in schools: an education law perspective
(University of the Free State, 2010)
English: The starting point for dealing with sexual harassment in schools would be to define
sexual harassment and outline the behaviour that constitutes it. This article aims to
define and describe the nature of learner ...
Implementing a technology learning programme in a school for learners with special educational needs: a case study
(University of the Free State, 2010)
English: This article explores the viability of implementing a technology learning programme
in a school for learners with special educational needs. TechnEd (the former RAUTEC),
Bernina, the school and the Gauteng ...
Prevalence and prevention of interpersonal violence in urban secondary schools: an ecosystemic perspective
(University of the Free State, 2010)
English: This article aims to describe the prevalence and nature of learner violence in urban secondary schools and what school staff members, learners and parents perceive as the major contributing factors to either ...
Facilitating the emancipation of the learner
(University of the Free State, 2010)
English: Learner independency focuses on the learner’s ability to take responsibility for and to manage his/her learning processes. But this conceptualisation lacks an important component, namely the consideration of the ...
The right to academic freedom in South African schools
(University of the Free State, 2007)
English: The right to academic freedom is a contested one, often held to exist only in the context
of tertiary education. However, the South African Constitution imposes no such
restriction: Section 16(1)(d) declares ...
Four critical causes of underachievement in township secondary schools
(University of the Free State, 2004)
English: Underachievement is a problem that can affect every learner and no education institution is immune to it. Potential does not guarantee performance, therefore a student possessing the potential to achieve well in ...
Eastern Cape teachers’ views on their ability to equip learners to cope with life after school
(University of the Free State, 2007)
English: “Life skills education” plays an important part in the preparation of school-leavers
for life after school, yet it is often neglected. In the light of the problems in the South
African education system, the ...
The facilitation of critical thinking in a Technology Education classroom
(University of the Free State, 2001)
English: The teacher’s role in facilitating learning and thinking in Technology Education classrooms is crucial to creating an environment conducive to the promotion and development of thinking. The aim of this study was ...
Drop-out in township secondary schools: educators’ perspectives
(University of the Free State, 2006)
English: The drop-out rate at township secondary schools is increasing with no sign of abating.
Elevated drop-out levels cause a high rate of functional illiteracy, limited occupational
and economic prospects, and an ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and intrinsic motivation
(University of the Free State, 2003)
English: Researchers struggle to conceptualise Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), because the prevailing construct is constantly challenged by new research findings. However, the current focus of research has ...