AA 2008 Volume 40 Issue 2
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Lifeskills training for children with problem and deviant behaviour: the Noupoort Youth and CommunityDevelopment Project
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: This article describes the development, implementation and outcomes of two community-based lifeskills programmes in Noupoort for children with troubled behaviour. Results show that approximately one out of every ... -
Studiestaking aan landbou-opleidingsinstellings: waarskynlike oorsake en moontlike strategieë vir studente-ondersteuning
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: Student dropout in South Africa increasingly receives attention as approximately one quarter of students admitted to higher education institutions discontinue their studies during the first year. This investigation ... -
Transformasie en die regbank: onafhanklikheid in gedrang?
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: The transformation of South Africa’s judiciary is necessary and inevitable. This paper seeks to explain and discuss the concept of political transformation and its role in this process. It also seeks to establish ... -
A baseline assessment of Department of Health partnerships with non-profit organisations
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: A baseline assessment was conducted in five provinces participating in the Partnership for the Delivery of Primary Health Care Programme. It included district analysis; government capacity to manage partnerships ... -
The influence of job-related factors on work engagement of staff at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: The management of the University was in need of information regarding work wellness of the employees of the University. Therefore a study was launched to investigate the influence of job-related factors on the ... -
An investigation into the determinants of the South African unemployment rate, 1970-2002
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: From 1970 to 1977 unemployment in South Africa oscillated around a near-constant mean. Since 1983 unemployment has shown a definite upward trend defying the existence of a long-run natural rate. South African ... -
Student/learner discipline and bullying: a comparative analysis of legal risk management in schools in Australia and South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: This article briefly discusses some legal determinants that influence education in Australia and South Africa, respectively. It is evident that schools whose hierarchy members fail to take the necessary steps ... -
Balancing rights in education: applying the proportionality test
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: Educators and learners know that they are entitled to the protection of their rights, but are uncertain to what degree this protection extends. Fundamental rights are not absolute and may be limited by the rights ... -
Batemobilisering as strategie vir die hantering van MIV/VIGS
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: This article reports on the findings of an empirical study aimed at empowering ten selected educators to mobilise potential yet unused assets within a community, in order to support that community in coping with ... -
What is wrong with current theorisations of ‘boredom’?
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: This article examines theoretical attempts to focus attention on the much-neglected phenomenon of “boredom” and evaluate the extent to which the theorists succeed in illuminating it. It is argued that cognitively ... -
Humanising research: the cares that drive researchers
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: This article reflects on the provenance of “research” in Heideggerian “care,” and the nature of care as a complex of “cares” (interests/passions). We become researchers because care (concern for the future) ... -
Discipline and disciplinary measures in the Free State township schools: unresolved problems
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: This article is based on a study of discipline and disciplinary measures in township schools. It is widely acknowledged that discipline is essential for creating a positive school climate conducive to sound ... -
Unique outcomes in professional psychology training through an adventure experience
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: This article focuses on how an adventure programme can be used to address professional development in general, and specifically the professional identity of postgraduate psychology students. The literature study ...
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