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- Item’n Ondersoek na die rol van erkenning van deugde van leerders in die vestiging van ’n demokratiese, multi-kulturele samelewing(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12) Van Zyl, Mariana; Waghid, Yusef; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Education. Dept. of Education Policy Studies.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As an educator and principal of a public secondary school, I am convinced that every learner’s school career is influenced by the extent to which teachers give recognition to each individual learner and how well teachers, parents and the peer group know the learner. It remains important that every learner completes his/her school career successfully. The goal of every school therefore should be that the teaching and learning processes take place in the context of knowledge acquisition, as well as the personal circumstances of each learner. The learner must, however, comply with certain minimum assessment standards to complete his or her school career successfully. This means that the education policies and authorities, as well as the schools and the methods of teaching and learning, form an integral part of the learner’s education. This research study therefore also refers to the curriculum and the establishment of values and virtues. This study of the role of recognition of the learner’s positive traits may serve as a valuable guideline when examining the reasons or factors why learners are unable to meet the minimum requirements to complete their school careers. As a consequence of this, the involvement of parents concerning their children's completion of a school career, as well as the necessary knowledge, support and understanding of their children, may serve as a motivation for further studies at colleges, universities and other tertiary institutions world-wide. Insight into and recognition of a learner’s personal circumstances and needs may also serve as encouragement for the learner to complete his or her school career. When teachers show positive recognition and understanding of learners’ positive traits, it may inspire learners to not merely be satisfied with the minimum criteria or achievements. After completion of their school careers these learners may well continue to try to live up to these high standards and values and may make a valuable contribution to the establishment and promotion of a healthy democracy.