Abstract
M.Ed.
In chapter one, the background to the study was discussed and the problem of the research stated. The research aims were stated and the empirical perspective and the methodology of achieving these aims were given. In addition a division according to chapters was made. Chapter two focused on the literature survey of competent feedback and economic factors as an aspect of culturally sensitive feedback and its implications for the management of teacher competence. In chapter three the design of the research project was explained. The design of the research instrument was a structured questionnaire consisting of 106 open-ended items (see Appendix A). The empirical investigation of the survey was presented. This
study entailed random sampling of educators from post level one to post level six in the different provinces. In chapter four the attention was given to the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. The responses to each question item were presented in the form of tables indicating mean scores, followed by an analysis and interpretation of data presented. The overall aim of this research essay as stated in chapter one were achieved as indicated in the following findings.