Masters Degrees (Curriculum Studies)

Differentiation in the senior phase visual arts classroom to address knowledge GAPS : a case study of three high school teachers

Roelofse, Ceri (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)

ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study focuses on the experiences of Grade 8 Visual Arts educators with regard to the differentiation techniques they need to employ in their classrooms in order to address the challenges caused by ...

Interaction between internal and external quality assurance : an institutional case study

Mkuzangwe, Alice Sefora (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)

ENGLISH SUMMARY : Quality and quality assurance present serious and noteworthy challenges for higher education institutions and governments across the world. Not only is quality viewed as an elusive concept with varied ...

The decline in geography learner numbers in the secondary phase : a Namibian, Khomas Region : Windhoek case study

Kaniita, Paulina Ndapewa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Statistics have shown that every year the number of learners in Namibia choosing Geography is declining in the secondary phase (Grades 10-11). This study investigated the possible reasons for the decline ...

A case study of secondary school mathematics teachers evaluating their classroom-based assessments for the purpose of teaching for mathematical proficiency

Le Roux, Jean-Pierre (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Much emphasis has been placed on the role that assessment plays in the relationship between teaching and learning. Current thinking about mathematics teaching and learning encourages teachers to integrate ...

Exploring place-based education in geography teaching and learning as a means to re-engage students in Malawi

Chilungo Jana, Doreen Amina (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)

ENGLISH SUMMARY : The government challenges teachers to expand outcomes from the educational resources it provides for equal access for all citizens. However, there is a growing consensus that universal policies, such as ...

Onderwyserperspektiewe aangaande vervlegte leer as onderrig- en leerbenadering tot taalonderrig vir die 21ste-eeuse leerder

Pedro, Marné (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)

ENGLISH SUMMARY : The focus of this study is on the perspectives of language teachers on the use of blended learning approaches, regarding the teaching of the current 21st century learner. The three core considerations ...

A new curriculum for English language learners in South Africa? Possibilities for academic language development at school level

Basson, Yolanda Natasha (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04-05)

ENGLISH SUMMARY : South Africa is a diverse country in which multilingualism and bilingualism are normal occurrences. The importance of English is evident in its economic and political power, its representation of social ...

The attitude of economics teachers towards environmental sustainability

Green, Andrew Charles (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)

ENGLISH SUMMARY : The focus of this survey research study is to measure the economics teachers’ attitude towards environmental sustainability. As researcher I want to measure the economics teachers’ attitude towards ...

Investigating the beliefs about problem-solving of mathematics teachers at independent secondary schools in South Africa

Willers, Hendrik Stephanus (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 ...

The role of writing centre in enhancing the quality of students' academic writing at a university of technology

Sefalane-Nkohla, Puleng Gladys (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

Botha, Jeanette (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 ...

Students’ perceptions of their learning of graduate attributes at the University of the Western Cape

Withering, Monique (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT :Student voices are notably absent from academic discourse on graduate attributes (GAs) as such attributes are often constructed and conceptualised from the viewpoint of educational institutions, government ...

'n Ondersoek na graad 4-leerders, met IsiXhosa as huistaal, se leerpraktyke van Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal in ’n meertalige konteks : 'n gevallestudie

Nel, Jana (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The fundamental principles for equal education dictate that every learner will have equal access to education; no language will be directly or indirectly used as the dominant or as discriminatory ...

An investigation into partnerships between schools and service provider in an education district

Bailey, Lorraine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The role of partnerships between schools and service providers remains an important part of school improvement processes. In this study the role of the READ Education Trust in assisting teachers with ...

Die onderrig van Letterkunde in die VOO-fase binne die raamwerk van die KABV-kurrikulum

Schultz, Annine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : “The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation." These were the wise words of the wellknown German writer and philosopher, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). This statement is still ...

'n Kritiese ondersoek na Kaapse Afrikaanse taalkunde en kallitidentiteit in die Afrikaans Huistaalklaskamer aan die hand van Kaapse Afrikaanse idiomatiese uitdrukkings

Basson, Earl Ray (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This study investigates the place of Cape Afrikaans linguistics and kallit identity in the Afrikaans Home Language classroom using Cape Afrikaans idiomatic expressions. Approximately 2.5 million learners ...