Abstract
D.Ed.
The aim of this research is to explore affective,
historical, social and educational factors that led to poor
management or the break-down in school management due to
local interest group structures in the Kathorus area.
In order to achieve the designated goal the following
aspects will be investigated:
the opinion of members of variotis local interest group
organisational structures regarding the role of school
management in Kathorus;
the level of commitment of these structures in school
management/administration to achieve the culture of
teaching and learning;
identification of a suitable, practical strategy for
overcoming the problems caused by the local interest
group organisational structures at schools and local
levels.