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Response of wetland indicator grass species to degree of soil water saturation
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)Different plant species, adapted to life in water-saturated soil conditions, have been used for quite some time as indicators of wetland presence. However, it is not quantitatively known how wet the soil should be to support ... -
The meaning of African Traditional Religion for modern society: Zimbabwe as a case study
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)In contemporary times, religion has dominated the African studies. This study is an effort to contribute to the theme of the meaning of religion in African context. Basing on fieldwork in Buhera District, this work provided ... -
The application of machine learning for groundwater level prediction in the Steenkoppies compartment of the Gauteng and North West dolomite aquifer, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Groundwater in the Steenkoppies compartment of the Gauteng and North West dolomite aquifer is extensively used for agriculture practices that can potentially lead to groundwater storage depletion, threatening groundwater ... -
Surfing and the architecture of the dream glide: celebrating the surfer life through an architectural interpretation
(University of the Free State, 2020)I grew up in Jeffreys Bay; a small surfing town where I learnt to surf at an early age. Later, as an architecture students, I began thinking about surfing as an embodied experience and how this could be expressed in rituals ... -
A syntactic analysis of phrasal coordination in Biblical Hebrew
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)This study provides a syntactic analysis of phrasal coordination in Biblical Hebrew (BH). Iinvestigate every occurrence of conjunction waw at the phrase (as opposed to the clause) levelin the Pentateuch, a total of 2,714 ... -
Exploring the experiences in mainstream schools with the implementation of the Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (2014)
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences in mainstream schools with the implementation of the Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS policy) of 2014. As I was interested ... -
Aligning simultaneous interpreters’ training with the South African Translators’ Institute’s requirements
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)In a globalised and linguistically diverse world, simultaneous interpreting (SI) has become increasingly important. Similarly, in the field of higher education (HE), a high premium is placed on the accuracy of information ... -
Considerations of talent management in retention of academics: a case of the National University of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)The aim of this study was to investigate the contribution of talent management practices at the National University of Lesotho in the retention of talented academics. The study was informed by Pierre Bourdieu’s social ... -
Die effek van die probleemoplossingsbenadering op leerders se prestasie in Wiskundige Geletterdheid
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)EN: The poor performance in Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy in South Africa motivated me to do research to investigate possible solutions to the problem. The failing rate of Mathematics in 2014 during the Grade 12 ... -
Investigating the psycho-educational challenges of HIV and AIDS orphans in Mphaki, Quthing
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) have been the leading cause of orphanhood in sub-Saharan Africa, including Lesotho (Ramjatan, 2015). Many parents die at the productive ... -
Exploring teacher professional resilience: a case of selected rural and remote schools in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)The aim of the study was to explore teacher professional resilience in rural and remote schools in Lesotho. I was impelled to undertake this study after realising that there were some schools in rural and remote parts of ... -
Enhancing student engagement of a first-year class through the flipped classroom approach
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)As the use of technology evolves, and we progress towards the 4th industrial revolution, tertiary institutions find themselves under pressure to meet global standards in the provision of education using innovative teaching ... -
Enhancing teachers’ self-efficacy for supporting visually-impaired learners in Lesotho schools through school support networks
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)The inclusion of visually-impaired learners in mainstream schools continues to be debated among many researchers as it places many challenges on the current functioning of the schools. These include the lack of teacher-training, ... -
The role of school management teams in supporting mathematics teaching and learning in the senior phase
(University of the Free State, 2019-11)The current study investigated the extent to which school management teams (SMTs) give informal and/or formal curriculum advice and support for mathematics instruction in the senior phase schools within Thabo-Mofutsanyana ... -
Exploring the alignment between the policy image of teachers and teachers’ narrative construction of their professional identity
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Teachers’ identity construction is central to the teaching profession. Teachers use their professional identity as a framework to develop their ideas about their role in the profession. To be successful in the profession, ... -
Collaborative school board roles in mitigating dropout among children with physical disabilities in Lesotho primary schools
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)The Lesotho Education Act (2010) acknowledges that, ensuring that a child who is physically or mentally handicapped is given special treatment, quality education and care required by his or her condition, cannot be the ... -
The technological pedagogical content knowledge of mathematics teachers teaching Grade 12 transformation
(University of the Free State, 2020)This study reports on an investigation conducted with three Grade 12 mathematics teachers who taught transformation to learners using technological pedagogical content knowledge. The aim of the study was to explore the ... -
Investigating opportunities to learn imperfect market structures in a Grade 12 class
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)The concept of imperfect market structures enables learners to develop mathematical and graphing skills needed to be critical thinkers and to be able to solve problems faced in their daily lives. It also provides opportunities ... -
Enhancing the role of learning facilitators in supporting teachers teaching Sesotho home language
(University of the Free State, 2020)The key purpose of this study was to explore various ways in which the role of Learning Facilitators can be enhanced to ensure adequate and coordinated support of teachers teaching Sesotho Home Language. The study further ... -
The value of recognition of prior learning in enhancing access and redress in teacher education
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is regarded as a priority in the effort to redress the discrimination of the past. RPL assists individuals to return to education and work at the pace that is related to the learner. ...