Masters Degrees (Educational Psychology)

Raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder : the role of parent support systems

Eksteen, Nana (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that is currently being diagnosed in one in every 59 children worldwide. It is considered one of the most stressful childhood disorders for ...

Parenting a child with ADHD: Exploring the experiences of single mothers with ADHD

Cheesman, Jessica Elizabeth (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental, neurobiological condition of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Recent studies and a new understanding of ADHD reveal that ...

Parents’ perspectives on the developmental care needs of a child with Down Syndrome

Meyer, Debbie Lucillê (nee Loots) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In the South African context, considerable remnants of the Apartheid era is still evident in low socio-economic areas. Parents, living in adverse conditions, namely, over-crowded housing, poor nutrition, ...

Exploring the role of mindfulness in supporting teachers in a South African school

Colarossi, Claudia Rita (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The practice of mindfulness is proliferating internationally as a tool for professionals to become more effective at managing stress and to optimise their performance. In South African school settings ...

Die implementering van ‘n boelie-voorkomingsprogram vir laerskoolleerders deur aksienavorsing

Goliath Geldenhuys, Shannon Lee (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Research shows that bullying is a phenomenon that needs to be researched and focused on. Firstly, there are different types of bullying. Secondly, bullying is practised by both boys and girls, but boys ...

Exploring the use of visual aids as tool to understanding subject specific terminology in life sciences

King, Carly (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In many South African schools the language needs of an increasingly diverse and multilingual learner population presents one of the greatest challenges to teaching and learning. This challenge stems ...

Whatsapp as ondersteuningsplatform vir ouerbetrokkenheid van Xhosa-sprekende leerders by ‘n Afrikaans medium skool

Slinger-Steenberg, Leah Elizabeth (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study was undertaken to promote parent involvement in the Xhosa-speaking learners' learning process. The current trend is that Xhosa-speaking parents are increasingly enrolling their children in ...

Understanding of executive functioning challenges and support for learners with FASD within a classroom

Jackson, Gikmah (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study was undertaken to explore educators’ knowledge of and attitude towards understanding of executive functioning challenges and support for learners with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) ...

Student perceptions on the role of parental involvement in the success of TVET students: A case study

Esau, Jennifer Claudine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Parental involvement in children’s learning in diverse contexts is welcomed across cultural, national and international boundaries. The significance of parental involvement transcends the boundaries ...

Narratives of teachers’ experiences of school violence and ethics of care

Grobler, Gertruida Wilhelmina (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The ethics of care perspective is based on the notion that we form relationships and that we are naturally responsive to the needs of others. In schools, caring relationships between teachers and ...

Tertiary students’ perceptions of the impact of cyberbullying on their identity.

Osman, Fazeelah (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT :In recent years there has been an increasing interest in the role cyberbullying plays in the psychological well-being of people. While cyberbullying is a well-researched topic internationally and ...

Educators experiences of in-class, learning facilitators for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Kempthorne, Debby (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : As a culture of diversity moving towards equality for all, South Africans expect nothing less than progress and change for the betterment of all. Nowhere is this more important than in the education ...

Dual diagnosis of autism and hearing loss: Caregivers’s experience of diagnosis and intervention

De Villiers, Ayesha (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Caregivers are central role players throughout the life span of a child with special needs and they form part of a family within the broader network of their community and social spheres. Bronfenbrenner’s ...

‘n Ondersoek na die betekenis wat vroue heg aan alkoholgebruik tydens swangerskap

Aldrich, Marissa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Although speculation about the toxicity of alcohol intake during pregnancy has already surfaced decades ago, the term Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the permanent effects of it on human ...

Exploring parental involvement in the educational support of their child with learning difficulties in a low income community

Adele, Pool (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : There is substantial evidence to suggest that parents’ involvement in the education of their children can make a significant difference in the educational attainment of those children. Given that parental ...