Doctoral Degrees (Curriculum Studies)
Recent Submissions
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Narrative writing and language biographies on English language learning: the case of Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus
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Narratives of black women academics in South African Higher Education: An autoethnography
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This is an autoethnography of a Black woman who tracks her educational trajectory through and beyond Apartheid South Africa. In addition to the formal educational journey, the inseparable cultural education ... -
The implementation of the language policy for multilingual education: extending the teaching and learning of Isixhosa for communicatative purposes in teacher education
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South African schools are increasingly becoming multilingual, with learners coming from linguistically diverse backgrounds. This is more so in the ex-Model C schools (former white schools), where learners ... -
Die kurrikulumadviseur se kurrikulumleiersrol tydends die implementering van kurrikulumveranderinge in die algemene onderwys-en opleidingsfase: ‘n gevallestudie
(2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African education system has been characterized by ongoing curriculum development over the past two decades. Curriculum leaders are exposed to high expectations and challenges to implement these ... -
High school mathematics teachers’ learning experiences, during a professional development intervention to improve their understanding of linear and quadratic functions using GeoGebra
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Mathematics is a compulsory subject at all levels of pre-tertiary Namibian education and mathematical functions are key concepts of the mathematics curriculum. Personal experience has shown that teaching ... -
Music teaching and the integration of music education in the grade one curriculum
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This is a study about the practice of music education in the first grade (grade one) of different primary schools in the Western Cape. It begins with an inquiry into how teachers understand the value and ... -
Primary school principals’ lived experiences of their roles as instructional leaders in selected primary schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The role played by the principal as instructional leader worldwide is crucial as a result of his/her direct and indirect influence on teaching and learning. The role of the principal as instructional ... -
The contributions of education for sustainable development (ESD) to quality education: an action research project on the implementation of fieldwork in die school geography curriculum
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Goal 4 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) emphasises the integration and implementation of education for sustainable development (ESD) in formal school contexts, including ... -
The development of pre-service teachers mathematical knowledge for teaching flexible mental computation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This empirical study explored an approach to develop elementary pre-service teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching flexible mental computation skills in school. The study began by determining ... -
Designing a Whatsapp VCOP model to support the effectiveness of blended-learning teacher professional learning sciences short courses
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : A significant challenge globally is academic and professional skills development support of participants in blended-learning teacher professional learning (TPL) short courses. Communities of practice ... -
A design based research on students' understanding of quadratic inequalities in a graphing calculator enhanced environment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The purpose of this design based research (DBR) study was to investigate the grade 11 students' understanding of quadratic inequalities in a graphing calculator (GC) enhanced mathematics classroom. The ... -
An investigation into the implementation of the Bachelor of Education (pre-primary and lower primary) curriculum in Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study investigated the factors that enabled and constrained the implementation of the newly introduced B.Ed. Pre-and Lower Primary curriculum in Namibian teacher education. The theoretical framework ... -
English Wikipedia translation as a communicative task in task-based language teaching pedagogy : a case of Namibian language student teachers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This thesis reports the findings of a study conducted on the translation of English second language content on Wikipedia into Oshikwanyama/Oshindonga first languages. The translation focused on the ... -
A workload model for nurse educators in private higher education: options for improved productivity and job satisfaction
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Nursing education in South Africa is continuously being influenced by significant changes in all spheres of higher education. There is little doubt that most of these changes have a major impact on the ... -
Re-exploring the anaesthetic and recovery room component of the Diploma in Operating Department Assistance curriculum at a private higher education institution in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The provision of high quality education and training is paramount in healthcare contexts to ensure graduates are trained according to the needs of stakeholders and are competent to enter the 21st century ... -
Transforming student counselling services for a future Stellenbosch University
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Stellenbosch University is a transforming higher education institution (HEI) affected by political and societal changes in South Africa. In many respects this reflects transformation of higher education ... -
The role of a peer mentoring program in the adjustment of first-year university students.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dual challenge of access and success has put support initiatives high on the agenda of higher education institutions (HEIs) globally, as they are attempting to address poor success rates of students. ... -
A workplace literacy perspective on unlocking employability of Technical and Vocational Education and Training College graduates
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)The inability of young graduates emerging from education and training institutions, including technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges, to find employment or socially useful work, constitutes ... -
The professional development of natural sciences teachers : possibilities of a community of practice
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Continuing professional teacher development (CPTD) that is effectively undertaken presents a significant opportunity to reform education in South Africa. However, CPTD is currently trapped in traditional ...
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