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Collaborative learning: a veritable tool for promoting classroom participation among pre-service teachers in rural universities in South Africa
(OpenEd Network, 2022)The benefits of collaborative learning (CL) in teaching-learning have been well-documented. According to existing literature, it will help students and teachers learn from one another, develop good communication skills, ... -
A sustainable teacher leadership implementation plan for Lesotho high schools
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Addressing the problem of teacher leadership practices in Lesotho high schools and the lack of leadership succession plans when the principals leave the office due to retirement or ill health, is a long-standing phenomenon, ... -
Sociodemographic factors and their influence on school health and HIV programmes: the case of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Many adolescents and young people approach adulthood faced with conflicting and confusing messages about sexuality, gender, and culture. These are often exacerbated by embarrassment, reprimanding, silence, and disapproval ... -
Improving reading comprehension for English first additional language learners: a free voluntary reading approach
(University of the Free State, 2019-11)This study aims to demonstrate how free voluntary reading (FVR) approach can be used to improve reading comprehension for English first additional language (EFAL) learners. It adopted a qualitative Participatory Action ... -
Academic performance in Mathematics among selected high school students in Phuthaditjhaba as a function of the teacher's motivation
(University of the Free State, 2003-10)This study seeks to investigate the academic performance in Mathematics among selected high school students in Phuthaditjhaba as a function of the teacher's motivation. This investigation was triggered by the arguments put ... -
The principal's role in the development programmes for the teaching staff in the far North of the Limpopo Province
(University of the Free State, 2003-06)Education in South Africa has become a 'talked-about' issue, talked about on daily basis in fact. The Media, in both the printed and electronic forms, give much attention and concentrate on various features of education. ... -
Peer-group pressure as a contributory factor to alcohol abuse among learners in selected high schools in QwaQwa (RSA)
(University of the Free State, 2001)The main purpose of this study was to investigate whether peer-group pressure is a major contributory factor to alcohol abuse among learners in selected high schools in QwaQwa. Five hundred (500) high school adolescents ... -
Enhancing the teaching and learning of Grade 11 trigonometric functions using integrated ICT
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)This study aimed at designing a strategy to enhance the teaching and learning of Grade 11 trigonometric functions using information and communication technologies (ICT). Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) ... -
Comparative analysis of representations in natural sciences textbooks and senior phase curriculum and assessment policy statement
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Textbooks are known to be primary resources for teaching and learning in most classrooms. Many inexperienced teachers rely on textbooks for content, lesson planning and guidance when teaching natural sciences. Several ... -
Exploring the training-needs of teachers for the implementation of Life Skills Education (LSE) in Lesotho: a case study of selected rural and urban secondary schools
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Teachers are the most important players in the effective teaching and learning of Life Skills Education (LSE). It is, therefore, crucial to ensure that they are well prepared to facilitate the new teaching of LSE. A teacher's ... -
Enhancing teacher pedagogical content knowledge of teaching Sesotho phonics to learners with learning disabilities
(University of the Free State, 2021-10)This study focuses on the enhancement of teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) by investigating the lived-experiences and knowledge of three special school teachers who teach learners with learning disabilities ... -
Exploring principals’ roles in improving literacy in the foundation phase
(University of the Free State, 2021-07)This dissertation explored the role of the principal in improving literacy in the foundation phase. The challenges teachers and principals experienced were shown in the study as well as additional influential factors ... -
Exploring the enhancement of disciplinary processes in Botshabelo primary schools
(University of the Free State, 2021-02)The objective of this study was to explore the possible strategies that could be used to address problems of poor learner discipline in primary schools based in Botshabelo, Mangaung Metropolitan District in Motheo Education ... -
Beginner teachers’ experiences of professional identity development during an induction programme in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)In this study, I explored the professional identity of beginner teachers (BTs) during an induction programme. Research indicates that many new teachers are thrown into the deep end when they start their careers and are ... -
Exploring factors influencing Grade 7 learners’ performance in Mathematics in the Frances Baard District
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The performance of learners who reach Grade 7 level tends to decline owing to a number of factors. Presently, learners from more impoverished communities are denied access to the trending resources, which places them at a ... -
Exploring approaches for teacher representatives on school governing bodies to cope with demanding relationships
(University of the Free State, 2021)The challenges School Governing Body (SGB) teachers experienced were shown in the study and additional influential factors affecting the best interest of primary schools. This study was grounded in a theoretical framework ... -
Exploring the literacy leadership challenges in secondary schools
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)This dissertation explored the literacy leadership challenges in secondary schools. The challenges educators, departmental heads, deputy principals and principals experienced were illustrated in the research study, as well ... -
A collective biography of teachers’ experiences of school violence and its perceived consequences for curriculum delivery
(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 ... -
Instructional leadership roles of school management teams: an exploratory study of five township secondary schools
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Due to its direct and indirect impact on learner attainment, the principal's role as instructional leader is crucial. However, given that instructional leadership is complex and involves a multitude of tasks as it deals ... -
Exploring teacher knowledge of information and communication technologies in curriculum practice
(University of the Free State, 2021)Vandeyar (2020:1) argues that currently, some teachers have less knowledge or no knowledge in ICTs, particularly in curriculum practice, which affects the enhancement of teaching and learning, particularly in rural schools. ...