Doctoral Degrees (Curriculum Studies)

The effects of student identities on English as a foreign language learning motivation in a Saudi university context.

Feltman, Moegamat Yusuf (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Motivation has been identified as one of the most important factors in the language learning achievement of English foreign or second language students. Moreover, identity is regarded as one of the most ...

A phenomenological investigation into the lived experience of selected accounting teachers in the Western Cape Province

Koopman, Karen Joy (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study investigates the lived experiences of selected Further Education and Training Accounting teachers residing in the Western Cape Province in South Africa. The main research question is: What are ...

A reflective account of facilitator practice improvement in a leadership development programme in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector

Adams, Tania Bernadette (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to facilitate transformative learning, essential to address the need for leadership capacity building in the South African Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ...

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in South Africa: a framework for leading curriculum change

Terblanche, Tercia Elaine (du Plessis) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING : Die herstrukturering van die kollege-kurrikulum, wat die kern van Suid-Afrika se beroepsonderwys- en opleidingstelsel uitmaak, blyk noodsaaklik te wees ten einde die standaard van Tegniese en ...

Multiple levels and aspects of language competency in English and Intermediate Phase mathematics teachers: An analysis of case of the Eastern Cape Province

Tshuma, Lindiwe (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The South African Language in Education Policy (LiEP) stipulates the use of English or Afrikaans as a language of instruction in the upper primary school, after mother-tongue instruction in the lower ...

Die uitbeelding van omgewingskwessies in geselekteerde tekste uit die Afrikaanse kinder- en jeugliteratuur : 'n ekokritiese perspektief

Loubser, Henriette (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This thesis is about the portrayal of environmental issues in Afrikaans children’s and youth literature and of the potential of these types of texts regarding environmental education. The study responds ...

A study of the development of mathematical knowledge in a geogebra-focused learning environment

Pfeiffer, Cerenus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study was about a GeoGebra-focused learning environment in which students could develop mathematical knowledge. It was done during an intervention with a convenient sample of 48 Science and Mathematics ...

The introduction of online mathematics assessment as an alternate assessment to facilitate mathematics learning of senior phase deaf and hard of hearing learners

Damon, Nolan Brandon (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The difficulties Deaf and H/H learners experience during paper and pencil mathematics assessments as a result of reading, interpretation and language obstacles result in their poor performance in school ...

Teaching literature in to English second language learners in Botswana primary schools: exploring in-service education and training teachers’ classroom practices

Sanoto, Deborah Vimbwandu (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Primary school level is where the love for reading and understanding of literature starts, and for the teachers to succeed in the teaching of reading and literature they need to display certain habits ...

Variables associated with student learning resource preferences in the learning management system at a Faculty of Military Science

Khoza, Lindiwe Mhakamuni (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)

Using design-based research to analyse the development of an inquiry-based approach for teaching direct current electricity to pre-service teachers

Edwards, Nazeem (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study uses a design-based research (DBR) approach to develop pre-service science teachers’ (PSSTs) conceptual understanding in the domain of direct current electricity. A preliminary study was ...

Perceptions of pre-service teachers in foundation phase mathematics about their professional development

Kassim, Alimi Yau (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study investigated 3rd-year pre-service teachers’ (PSTs) professional development (PD) in Foundation Phase Mathematics., The study specifically elicited the PSTs’ perceived improvement in their ...

A learning design framework for active learning using audience response systems

Faasen, Marinda (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The aim of the study was to analyse the use of audience response activities as part of active learning at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and to map out strategies to explore the most effective ...

A critical theory enquiry in the development of number sense in Namibian first year pre-service secondary mathematics teachers

Naukushu, Shiwana Teeleni (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study, “A Critical Theory enquiry in the development of number sense in Namibian first year pre-service secondary mathematics teachers,” inquired into the effectiveness of a Critical Theory informed ...

Realistic Mathematics Education and Professional Development: A Case Study of the Experiences of Primary School Mathematics Teachers in Namibia

Peters, Barbara Ilona (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The study’s context is the current reform movement adapting continuing professional development (CPD) as a means of upgrading teachers’ subject knowledge as well as their teaching. Professional development ...

Exploring the implementation of environmental education in Grade R : a case study of selected Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres

Hebe, Headman Ngilosi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Planet Earth is plagued by a myriad of problems which have been on the increase in recent years. These include, among other things, e–waste; reduction in biodiversity, air pollution, global warming and ...