• Computer-based drill and practice games as support tools for English second language learners 

  Cronje, Johannes Christoffel; Herselman, Marlien (South African Association for Language Teaching, 1998-12)

  Computer-based drill and practice games may play an important part in supporting outcomes-based education by automatizing the sub-skills required for life-long learning. South African schools vary in diversity from resource ...
• Konkretiseringsmoontlikhede van die Kleuterverhaal as terapeutiese medium 

  Van Schalkwyk, Rheta (University of Pretoria, 1997)

  The aim of this study was to investigate the possibilities of concreticising the p_r.eschooler tale) so that it can be used in the pedotherapeutic situation, thereby giving the preschooler the opportunity to experience ...
• Perceptions of community members on the role of the social environment in the design of HIV/AIDS training programmes in rural areas 

  Mabitsela, Makgobelele Samson (University of Pretoria, 2008-11)

  Based on the perceived need to eradicate the spread of HIV/ AIDS epidemic among our rural communities, an investigation was conducted within the rural areas on how perceptions of the community members on the role of the ...
• Pedagogical approaches in the use of technology for Visual Arts in Ghanaian high schools 

  Bonney, Joseph (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  study has investigated pedagogical approaches to the use of technology in Visual Arts (VA) at Ghanaian High Schools. The research has focussed on how technology interacts with established pedagogical practices and the ...
• Antecedents of knowledge sharing behaviour in the public sector 

  Turyahikayo, Everest; Pillay, Venitha; Muhenda, Mary B. (Academic Conferences and Publishing International, 2021)

  This qualitative study investigated antecedents of knowledge sharing in the public sector. Basing on the theory of planned behaviour and literature review, three antecedents guided the conceptualization of the study namely; ...
• Moving from a discourse of access to reading instructional materials to the management and utilisation thereof : Progress International Reading Literature Study at Grade 4 in South Africa 

  Zimmerman, Lisa; Howie, Sarah J. (Unisa Press, 2016-12)

  Two cycles of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) were completed in South Africa in 2006 and 2011. In this article, we investigate the qualities of high-performing reading literacy schools for ...
• High-stakes testing in South Africa : friend or foe? 

  Howie, Sarah J. (Routledge, 2012-02)

  The Jomtien conference in 1990 on Education for All is seen by many as a turning point for the introduction of increased monitoring and evaluation of the quality of education systems around the world. Internationally, ...
• The design and development of instructional materials as a potential contributor to academic success of secondary school open and distance learners in Botswana 

  Seeletso, Mmabaledi Kefilwe (University of Pretoria, 2015)

  It is assumed that open and distance learning institutions develop study materials that can adequately engage learners with quality content that ought to contribute to their content mastery. However, despite interventions ...
• Mathematics, curriculum and assessment : the role of taxonomies in the quest for coherence 

  Long, Caroline; Dunne, Tim; De Kock, Hendrik (AOSIS OpenJournals Publishing, 2014-12)

  A challenge encountered when monitoring mathematics teaching and learning at high school is that taxonomies such as Bloom’s, and variations of this work, are not entirely adequate for providing meaningful feedback to ...
• An investigation of mathematical literacy assessment supported by an application of Rasch measurement 

  Long, Caroline; Bansilal, Sarah; Debba, Rajan (AOSIS Open Journals, 2014-08-26)

  Mathematical Literacy (ML) is a relatively new school subject that learners study in the final 3 years of high school and is examined as a matric subject. An investigation of a 2009 provincial examination written by ...
• A model for assessment : integrating external monitoring with classroom-based practice 

  Long, Caroline; Dunne, Tim; Mokoena, Gabriel (Faculty of Education, University of the Free State, 2014-03)

  The rationale for the introduction of standards in the United States in the late 1980s was that the quality of education would improve. Assessment instruments in the form of written tests were constructed in order to ...
• Teacher agency and the new curriculum reforms in South Africa 

  Mahlangu, Thoko Poppy (University of Pretoria, 2005)

  Teaching is a profession that has a practical component that relies on the skilful application of knowledge. For the past ten years (1996 - 2005) and with the advent of Curriculum 2005, major changes have taken place in ...
• Developing writing competencies : a case study of educators' experiences with a READ Educational Trust training programme in primary schools 

  Rankapole, Koena Jacobeth (University of Pretoria, 2008-10-28)

  Worldwide, the urgent need for educational reform led to the pressing need for educational transformation. Basically, educationalists, policy makers and business leaders of the world ascribe the educational transformation ...
• Using action research as a curriculum development strategy 

  Zondo, Sikhumbuzo Welcome; Dr K E Weber; Dr N Roos (University of Pretoria, 2006-10-03)

  The study examines the nature of the relationship between action research and curriculum development at the school level. The scope of the study covers a wide-ranging analysis of discourses underpinning curriculum development. ...
• The effect of a girl-friendly science curriculum unit on the attitude of girls towards science 

  Smit, Francina Albertina; Dr A Hattingh (University of Pretoria, 2006-10-01)

  This study was undertaken to determine whether the implementation of a girl-friendly science unit had an effect on the attitude of girls towards science. In order to determine the above, the researcher developed a complete ...
• The perceptions and practices of Grade 10 educators in the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) 

  Phanyane, Victor Mothebe; Prof E Weber (University of Pretoria, 2009-08-27)

  This is a qualitative study about the perceptions and practices of Grade 10 educators in the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS). It is based on interviews with teachers, observations of their lessons, ...
• Investigating the opportunities and challenges for professional growth created through a process of developing learning support materials 

  Draper, Kim (University of Pretoria, 2005-05-19)

  Science and maths teachers in Mpumalanga were selected to participate in a Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funded programme of professional development, the Mpumalanga Secondary Science Initiative or MSSI. ...
• Evaluation of a constructivist teacher education programme 

  Molefe, Maseabata Rose-Mary; Prof T de Kock (University of Pretoria, 2007-08-04)

  The study addresses the issues and pursues arguments related to teachers’ competence in South Africa. The study presents a curriculum analysis of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in the Faculty of Education ...
• Perceptions of community members on the role of the social environment in the design of HIV/AIDS training programme in rural areas 

  Mabitsela, Makgobelele Samson; Prof W J Fraser (University of Pretoria, 2008-09-03)

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• Exploring an integrated development plan for service delivery in a local municipality 

  Molapisi, Mafereka Paulus; Mr J T Bekker (University of Pretoria, 2009-07-27)

  This dissertation focuses on the perceptions of the community leaders and officials of Thabazimbi Municipality regarding an Integrated Development Plan there. Various methods were used to elicit the views of these participants ...

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