Browsing Masters Degrees (Education Policy Studies) by Title
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Can critical theory contribute towards enacting democratic policy implementation in schools?
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002--12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This assignment addresses the question whether critical theory can contribute towards enacting democratic policy implementation in schools. With reference to the Norms and Standards for Educators of ... -
Can higher education policy frameworks engender quality higher education in Malawian universities?
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Through policy document analyses and in-depth semi-structured interviews, this thesis examines the potential of higher education policy frameworks to engender quality university education in Malawian ... -
The challenges of whole school evaluation for school governing bodies in Hlabisa district Kwazulu Natal Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has a long history of apartheid and other forms of unfair discrimination in education. In the past there were separate and unequal school and education systems based on ethnicity, race and ... -
A conceptual analysis of institutional culture at a Namibian university
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This philosophical study draws on Gadamer’s hermeneutics, which is primarily concerned with the understanding and interpretation of texts. From this perspective I conduct a conceptual and documentary ... -
A conceptual analysis of visionary leadership and its implications for educational transformation in schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There are many new developments in education taking place specifically in the field of schooling. Some of these developments - school based management, OBE curriculum developments and the devolution ... -
Consequences of staff deployment in public primary schools in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This qualitative study explores the effect that staff deployment has on the morale and professional attitudes of educators who have been identified as being in excess at their schools. The study was ... -
Continuing professional development of accounting teachers in Nigeria: Implications for democratic citizenship education
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This thesis provides a thoughtful insight into continuing professional development of Accounting teachers in Nigeria and its implication for the development of democratic citizens. The explicit aim of ... -
The contribution of adult learning centres in educating communities on HIV/AIDS and related issues
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Most people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) do not know they carry the virus. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (more commonly known as AIDS). Many ... -
A critical perspective on the role of outcomes based education in the democratic transformation of education in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa had its first democratic elections in April 1994. This achievement was the start of a bold break from the apartheid era and was signified by a new wave of optimism that swept the ... -
Die deelnemende leierskapstyl van die departementshoof as komponent van personeelontwikkeling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The greatest challenge facing the Head of Department is how to successfully manage change. Since 1994 a plethora of changes have taken place in Education. Increasingly schools are being held responsible ... -
Democratic citizenship education and the university in a cosmopolitan world
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis explores the role and responsibility of the university in educating students to be democratic citizens in a cosmopolitan world, with specific reference to South African higher education, and ... -
Democratic citizenship education: implication for teaching and learning in post colonial Mozambique
(2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study deals with an analysis of Mozambican education policy documents, linking this analysis to theories of democratic citizenship education. It suggests that, for Mozambican people to become ... -
Departementshoofde in Wes-Kaapse skole: Die vestiging van rolle en verantwoordelikhede wat betref onderrig, leer, bestuur en leierskap
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In this thesis I want to establish how head of departments define their role and responsibilities with regards to teaching, learning, management and leadership.The reader will also get some insight ... -
Die ervaringe van beginnerprinsipale na aanleiding van kurrikulumleierskap en -bestuur by hul skole: ‘n gevalle studie van vier beginnerprinsipale
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In South Africa, as in various other countries, novice school principals are exposed to high expectations and curriculum challenges. Curriculum management and –leadership are fundamental functions of ... -
Die rol van skoolbeheerliggame in die aanbeveling van prinsipale aanstellings : uitdagings vir plattelandse skole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The democratic elections in South Africa in 1994 were followed by far-reaching changes. Legislation was changed to entrench the democratic principles of the young democracy and to involve South African ... -
Discipline, power and knowledge at three schools in the Eastern Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-01-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Across teaching careers that span decades, teachers often witness on a daily basis the collapsing of traditional modes of discipline and the emergence of new power dynamics founded on human rights and ... -
Education for democratic citizenship and cosmopolitanism : the case of the Republic of Namibia
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis analyses some of the major education policies in Namibia since the introduction of a democratic government in 1990. The analysis reveals that democratic participation through stakeholder ... -
The educational achievement routes of first generation students in a rural town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This thesis explores the unique educational achievement routes of selected ruralorigin first generation students (FGSs) in South Africa. The study aimed to understand the family-, social-, community-, ... -
Die effektiewe funksionering van beheerliggame : 'n gevallestudie in die Grabouw-area
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The education of the children in the community is the responsibility of the whole community of which the parents are part. The aim of the school is to create responsible and respectful citizens who can ... -
An evaluation of a South African thinking skills programme for primary school learners : a follow-up study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is a need for learners to be taught thinking skills in South Africa and any thinking skills programme which is implemented needs to have been formally and scientifically researched. Unfortunately, ...