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Masters Degrees (Education Policy Studies)
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Discipline, power and knowledge at three schools in the Eastern Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-01-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Across teaching careers that span decades, teachers often witness on a daily basis the collapsing of traditional modes of discipline and the emergence of new power dynamics founded on human rights and ... -
Examining deliberative democratic engagement in private general education and training
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Single-subject private education providers are prejudiced by the perceived misinterpretations and subtle changes to current policies regarding quality assurance, accreditation and registration in South ... -
Towards a professional learning framework for academics in a private higher education environment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Within the context of re-positioning academic professional development as professional learning to place the focus on what the lecturer does, this research tries to understand professional learning ... -
Die ervaringe van beginnerprinsipale na aanleiding van kurrikulumleierskap en -bestuur by hul skole: ‘n gevalle studie van vier beginnerprinsipale
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In South Africa, as in various other countries, novice school principals are exposed to high expectations and curriculum challenges. Curriculum management and –leadership are fundamental functions of ... -
'n Gevallestudie van graad 6-leerders se onderwys belewing in ’n landelike skool
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : No English abstract available -
Navorsing oor die beleefde ervaring van vroue-adjunkhoofde: ʼn studie van vier skole in die Overberg Onderwysdistrik
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This research study investigated the lived experience of a selected group of four women deputy principals in the Overberg Education District. In South Africa and globally, women hold the majority of posts ... -
Continuing professional development of accounting teachers in Nigeria: Implications for democratic citizenship education
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This thesis provides a thoughtful insight into continuing professional development of Accounting teachers in Nigeria and its implication for the development of democratic citizens. The explicit aim of ... -
Parents’ perception of parental involvement in selected quintile five primary schools
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Successful quintile five primary schools have specific characteristics to which they comply. Most of these features, such as curriculum planning, professional leadership, shared vision and mission and ... -
Die aard van leerderafwesigheid in ʼn plattelandse skool
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING : Leerderafwesigheid, wat ‘n komplekse probleem is in plattelandse skole, was die fokus vir ‘n intensiewe ondersoek. Hierdie ondersoek na leerderafwesigheid is ’n volgehoue proses om die voorkoms, ... -
Township families’ domestic support practices of their children’s schooling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This thesis provides an analysis and discussion of how the domestic practices of township families build forms of capitals that support their children’s schooling. The thesis discussion responds to the ... -
‘Place-making’: Investigating the place-based identity negotiations of high school girls in the informal spaces of their school
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This research study explores the navigation and negotiation of five Grade 10 high school girls’ identities within their school spaces. The study privileges a link between space and identity which provides ... -
A philosophical study of alternatives to practices of educational philanthropy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study explores the structural and conceptual notions underlying educational philanthropy. I hold that many stakeholders in their private and public capacity are assisting and contributing toward ... -
Parents perception of parental involvement in selected quintile five primary schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)Successful quintile five primary schools have specific characteristics to which they comply. Most of these features, such as curriculum planning, professional leadership, shared vision and mission and creating a learning ... -
Navorsing oor die rol van leierskap en bestuur in die integrasie van die immigranteleerder in skole: ’n Vergelykende studie tussen vyf geselekteerde laerskole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The migratory patterns of people to other countries – in search of a better life – is a global phenomenon. On a continent beset by civil and ethnic conflict, poverty, and unemployment, the newly democratic ... -
Exploring Contemplative Education as a comprehensive means toward the eradication of ignorance
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This thesis is a philosophical response to Arthur Zajonc’s (2013:90) statement that “[e]ducation has as its high purpose the eradication of ignorance”, in which I argue why and how contemplative education ... -
An exploration into whether the developmental appraisal system is achieving its desired outcome of promoting teacher development
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-02-16)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Prior to 1994, the evaluation of teachers occurred by means of an inspectorate system. This was an external body that ensured that all schools complied strictly with certain official rules and regulations. ... -
Sekondere skole se hantering van leerders wat dwelms misbruik
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In the previous dispensation, education in South Africa was linked to politics and the oppression of apartheid was clearly visible in schools. Following apartheid, more powers were devolved from government ... -
Exploring the educational engagement processes at a former Model C high school in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The purpose of this research study was to explore the ‘educational engagement’ processes at a former Model C high school in Cape Town. This research study focused on the challenges experienced by Model ... -
A conceptual analysis of institutional culture at a Namibian university
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This philosophical study draws on Gadamer’s hermeneutics, which is primarily concerned with the understanding and interpretation of texts. From this perspective I conduct a conceptual and documentary ... -
An investigation into the relationship between educational leadership and learners’ performance in the Kavango region, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In Namibia, the national Grade 12 academic performance for the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) ordinary and higher levels examination has declined from 2011 to 2013. Of the 58 785 full-time ...
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