Browsing Masters Degrees (Educational Psychology) by Title
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Adolescent identity experiences of historically disadvantaged scholarship recipients attending independent South African high schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Little is known about the experiences that previously disadvantaged bursary and scholarship learners have in independent South African schools. Many scholarship and bursary recipients are from homes that ... -
The adolescent's experience of parental discipline
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Adolescents are often perceived as moody, rebellious, disinterested in school and inclined to risky behaviours such as premature sex, drug-taking and alcohol abuse. As a result of the 'storm and stress' ... -
Adolescents in special schools' perceptions of their learning disabilities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Completing formal education with a specific learning disability presents many challenges to the individuals concerned. For learners in special education, negative perceptions of learning disabilities ... -
Adolescents’ experiences of drumming as an activity to support their learning
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In young people who struggle with stress-related experiences that accompany academic evaluations and performance, reproducing music, for instance through drumming, can play a role in experiences of ... -
Adults' experiences and perceptions of resilience: overcoming adversity in a high-risk community
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)Many adults living in previously disadvantaged communities were confronted with daily racism, oppression and the abuse of human rights during the apartheid government's ruling of South Africa. Since the demise of apartheid, ... -
Alternative stories about a girl with autism spectrum disorder
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this research voyage of discovery, we story the voices of me (the research inquirer), my family and a teacher about our experience with a young woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder – my youngest sister ... -
An application of the transtheoretical model to a case of sexual trauma in middle childhood
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)This study demonstrates the use of the transtheoretical model in the context of sexual trauma in middle childhood. Exploring contemporary literature I found that there is no literature in South Africa available on this ... -
Applying attachment theory to explore the emotion regulation characteristics of a child diagnosed with ADHD
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Bowlby (1969) described infant attachment as the emotional bond that ties the infant to one or a few figures across time and distance. He claimed that internal working models are shaped by early experiences ... -
An assessment of the psychological needs and problems of standard six pupils
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1993-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this investigation was to determine the needs and problems of Standard six pupils in schools controlled by the Department of Education and Culture (Administration: House of Representatives) ... -
At risk youth: the experiences of adolescent boys with absent fathers
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The single-parent, female-headed household is a global phenomenon. In a patriarchal society such as South Africa, the absence of a father figure in the family place mothers in the unenviable position of ... -
The attitude of educators towards assessment in schools where learners with barriers are included: a case study
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)Within the movement towards an inclusive society in South Africa, learners experiencing learning barriers are included in mainstream schools. With the inclusion of these learners, there seems to be a trend of learners ... -
Barriers to learning mathematics in rural secondary schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)The Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is predominantly rural in nature. Many schools within the province are under-resourced in terms of the minimum school equipment such as school furniture, telephones, photocopiers, ... -
n Bate-gebaseerde benadering tot gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid by leerders met leerhindernisse : die rol van die opvoedkundige sielkundige
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study was undertaken to explore the asset-based approach to community involvement with learners with learning barriers. The extent to which the asset-based approach serves as an extension of the ... -
'n Behoefte-analise rakend beroepsgerigte opleiding vir die adolessente leerder met verstandelike gestremdheid
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is a need for the adolescent with mental retardation to be trained to work in the open labour market. It is apparent in the literature that American laws are in place for these learners to access ... -
Die beleweniswereld van transgender adolessente
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A literature search done by the researcher has noted that there is little information available regarding transadolescents’ experience within the South African context. In a society that only acknowledges ... -
Belewing van adolessente met Aandagtekort/Hiperaktiwiteit Versteuring - 'n kollektiewe gevallestudie
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is one of the most well-known behaviour disorders in South Africa. Limited studies regarding adolescents’ experience of their own AD/HD are available ... -
Die belewing van sosiale ondersteuningsisteme deur vyfjarige kleuters uit histories benadeelde gemeenskappe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Preshool children from historically disadvantaged communities are often not stimulated or supported in their early childhood development. Therefore these children are often not school ready for formal ... -
Belewinge van eerste-generasie studente as beurshouers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING : Suid-Afrika het 'n tekort aan swart (swart en bruin) geoktrooieerde rekenmeesters. Die Thuthuka-projek, geïnisieer deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Instituut vir Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeesters (SAIGR), het ten ... -
Die bewustheid, houding en rapporteringspraktyke van grondslagfase-onderwysers rakende kindermishandeling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Child abuse is a serious, widespread social problem in South Africa, with one in every three children exposed to sexual and physical abuse before the age of 18 (USB Optimus Stigting, 2016). It not only ... -
Bullying in secondary schools : teachers' perspectives and experiences
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Bullying seems to be a pervasive problem in most secondary schools and teachers have the daily task of dealing with it. Not only do teachers have to unravel the complex dynamics of bullying, they also ...
