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Black in-migration from the Eastern Cape into the Cape Metropolitan area : profile of the migrant and reasons for moving
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Migration is the (usually free) movement of individuals from one place to
another. Migration is formally conceptualized as the movement of households
from relatively poorer regions - the sending areas ...
Tegno-korreksies : 'n studie na die impak van tegnologie op 'n Suid-Afrikaanse gevangenis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The modern correctional agency is characterised by the extensive use of information
and communication technology (ICT) (e.g. computers, close-circuit television cameras,
electronic monitoring systems) ...
The appreciation and understanding of value diversity' : an evaluation of a value diversity intervention at the University of Stellenbosch
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has made a remarkable transformation from an openly racist to a tolerant and
democratic nation. The transformation process removed the legal barriers between subgroups
that formerly ...
A typology of designs for social research in the built environment
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this metamethodological study was to construct a typology of designs for
social research in the built environment, i.e., architecture, urban design and planning.
Currently there is no such ...
A review of methodological trends in South African sociology, 1990–2009
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The thesis investigates the research methods employed by South African sociological researchers, as published in academic peer-reviewed journals during the period 1990 to 2009. Specific attention was given ...
A case study of the effects of school management programmes on school effectiveness
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Republic of South Africa has a population made up of different racial groups. The
differences are far reaching. There are differences with regard to the geographic location,
wealth, educational ...
The use of peer review as an evaluative tool in science
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Peer review as an institutional mechanism for certifying knowledge and
allocating resources dates back as far as 1665. Today it can with confidence
be stated that it is one of the most prominent ...
Measuring pupil's knowledge and understanding of technology : a methodological study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-3)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Technological literacy is a competency that is widely espoused both locally and
internationally (UNESCO, 1984; TAAP, 1991). Technological literacy has been
described as a multi-dimensional construct ...
A review of causes for the relative unequal participation of women in science, engineering and technology and initiatives
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Current literature reveals that men and women do not participate in the science, engineering and
technology (SET) sector on equal grounds – not qualitatively (access) or qualitatively (ease of
participation). ...
Student persistence in higher education : a study of the challenges and achievements of a group of historically disadvantaged senior students studying at the University of the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Students from impoverished economic backgrounds have the highest drop‐out rates
within the higher education sector. Research conducted both locally and
internationally reveals that there are several ...