Faculty of Education
The vision of the Faculty of Education is to be "acknowledged and respected unequivocally as a leading and engaged research-driven education faculty". In line with this, we pride ourselves on playing a leading role in education, both locally and globally. Central to our vision is a commitment to engage with educational challenges, particularly in South Africa.
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Supervisors’ conceptualisations of creativity in education doctorates
(Universiti Putra Malaysia Press, 2011)Doctoral study is inherently a creative endeavour through which a student creates a scholarly contribution extending the knowledge boundaries of a discipline. However, creativity is not well-defined within the context of ... -
On the polemic of academic integrity in higher education
(HESA, 2019)Academic integrity is integral to credible scholarship. Yet, the escalation of publications and the desire to publish, even in this journal – South African Journal of Higher Education – often bring into play the important ... -
Beyond mere communication
(Stellenbosch University, 2000)This article argues that language teaching must involve the systematic development ofdiscourses which will empower learners to use language effectively in particular situations.At present many language teachers concerned ... -
Environmental education in teacher education : a viewpoint exploring options in South Africa
(Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa, 2017)Environmental knowledge is often regarded as difficult to define and position in education in general and in teacher education in particular. This presents challenges for both knowledge production and for curriculum ... -
A university without ruins : some reflections on possibilities and particularities of an African university
(HESA, 2017)Ron Barnett’s (2016) Understanding the university announces that 'the university is a task without end … [and] since the university is always on the move, always moving in its spaces – economic, social, political, cultural, ... -
Leesbegripprobleme van niemoedertaalsprekers in Afrikaanshuistaalklasse : moontlike oplossingstrategieë
(LitNet, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Constitution of South Africa and the Language in Education Policy (LiEP) promulgated in 1998 both recognise the equal status of 11 official languages in South Africa. The aim of the LiEP is to ensure ... -
Uitdagings van die Antroposeen : onderwys in die era van ’n mensgemaakte wêreld
(LitNet, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This overview article reflects on the Anthropocene, the era of humankind, and its impact on both the natural and non-human realms of the earth. My point of departure is the possibility of the sustainable, ... -
Teaching strategies to support isiXhosa learners who receive education in a second/third language
(Education Association of South Africa, 2017)There are a number of challenges related to teaching in a multi-linguistic classroom. Despite the literature clearly indicating how learners acquire learning, there is still a dearth of material on descriptions of current ... -
Digital storytelling to engage postgraduates in reflective practice in an emerging economy
(Education Association of South Africa, 2017)Many emerging economies are just beginning to consume digital content meaningfully. In the field of education in particular, such technology could help to narrow the gap between teacher training and the expectations of a ... -
Adolescent identity formation in the context of vocationally oriented special needs schools
(Education Association of South Africa, 2017)Adolescence is a phase that is associated with important identity-relevant issues. Shaping a clear sense of identity is an important step in developing a healthy psychosocial disposition, and the school is an important ... -
On the problematique of decolonisation as a post-colonial endeavour
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Inasmuch as postmodernism has enjoyed commonalities and convergences with post-colonialism, the relationship between the two has been a somewhat uncomfortable one. Does the demise of postmodernism, therefore, open the path ... -
Raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: the role of parent support systems
(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
(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 ... -
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 ... -
Investigating the beliefs about problem-solving of mathematics teachers at independent secondary schools in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The South African National Curriculum Statement (NCS) for Mathematics calls for teaching that facilitates and promotes problem-solving as a routine activity and which promotes learning and teaching ... -
Parents’ perspectives on the developmental care needs of a child with Down Syndrome
(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, ... -
The role of writing centre in enhancing the quality of students' academic writing at a university of technology
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The role of a writing centre in enhancing the quality of students’ academic writing at a university of technology is a research study that determined students’ perceptions about a writing centre, as ... -
Student satisfaction with a blended learning approach: implementation evaluation of three Honours programmes in Education
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Stellenbosch University (SU) has embraced the use of information communication technology (ICT) to improve student access and engagement with the goal of promoting lifelong learning across physical and ... -
The role of professional learning communities in facilitating teachers’ pedagogical adaptation and change
(University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017)The role of professional learning communities in facilitating teachers’ pedagogical adaptation and change Jennifer Feldman (Received 9 March 2016; accepted 7 December 2016) Abstract This article draws on a two-year PLC ...
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