Masters Degrees (Curriculum Studies)
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Exploring inquiry-based education in a professional learning programme for science teachers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Schools worldwide have been struggling to produce good results in Mathematics and Science. In South Africa, in particular, continued poor results in both Mathematics and the Sciences are of great concern. ... -
Biology teachers' views and attitudes towards practical work in the Khomas region, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Biology examination reports confirm that the performance of learners is moderately low when answering the Biology Paper 3 (the Practical examination paper). No reasons have been provided for this outcome. ... -
Differentiation in the senior phase visual arts classroom to address knowledge GAPS : a case study of three high school teachers
(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 ... -
A study of possibilities for translanguaging in vocational training : student perceptions at a vocational training centre in Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The main purpose of the study was to determine the students’ perceptions toward the use of home language from the perspective of translanguaging practices at Okakarara Vocational Training Centre (OVTC). ... -
Interaction between internal and external quality assurance : an institutional case study
(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
(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 ... -
iGenerasie : die gepastheid van die natuurwetenskaponderrig-en-leeromgewing binne 'n tersiere instelling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : According to Fataar (2017), we “fail to teach effectively because we don’t understand the group that we teach”. The current research aims to address the question whether we understand Generation Z enough ... -
A case study of secondary school mathematics teachers evaluating their classroom-based assessments for the purpose of teaching for mathematical proficiency
(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
(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 ... -
Current CLIL (content and language integrated learning) models in European schools : possibilities for SA private schools
(2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Although much has been written globally about refugees on the poor side of the spectrum, little data seem to exist about so-called ‘privileged’ migrants moving across borders, mainly for educational ... -
Onderwyserperspektiewe aangaande vervlegte leer as onderrig- en leerbenadering tot taalonderrig vir die 21ste-eeuse leerder
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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 cooperative learning in fostering creativity within a fashion design context at a private higher education institution
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Enhancing creative abilities of students leads to overall individual success, business success, and competitive advantage. This study explored the possibility of cooperative learning fostering creativity ... -
Students’ perceptions of their learning of graduate attributes at the University of the Western Cape
(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
(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
(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 ...
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