The workers community of the Soweto College of Education's view on rationalisation
- Authors: Dladla, Khosi Maureen
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Rationalization (Psychology) -- Research -- South Africa -- Soweto , Employees -- Relocation -- South Africa -- Soweto , College teachers -- Relocation -- South Africa -- Soweto
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2649 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6094
- Description: M.Ed. , In the last few years, government budgetary constraints, together with policy-makers' ongoing interest towards accountability, resulted in the introduction of the rationalisation policy in both the education and public service departments. This situation led to the formation in 1996 of the college of education restructuring team. Issues under discussion by this team are not yet opened for public debate. However, these issues have a direct link to the proposed inquiry of my study. One of the issues was that, the provinces needed to rationalise colleges of education in preparation for them to be incorporated into the higher education sector. Another issue is an over supply of teachers in South Africa, especially in the Gauteng Province. The notion of retention of staff at the remaining colleges is questioned, because of the rationale behind the rationalisation policy, which is to "address the inequities of the past." This rationale serves as a contradiction when staff at the closing colleges is left to decide their uncertain future. In view of the above prevailing circumstances, this study strives to investigate the views of the worker community at the Swot College of education, and investigate the coping mechanisms that workers employ during the rationalisation process. The study found that the rationalisation policy brings problems to both the employer and the employee. Workers become frustrated and less committed in their work during this process. This process has also proved to be very expensive to the employer.
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- Authors: Dladla, Khosi Maureen
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Rationalization (Psychology) -- Research -- South Africa -- Soweto , Employees -- Relocation -- South Africa -- Soweto , College teachers -- Relocation -- South Africa -- Soweto
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2649 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6094
- Description: M.Ed. , In the last few years, government budgetary constraints, together with policy-makers' ongoing interest towards accountability, resulted in the introduction of the rationalisation policy in both the education and public service departments. This situation led to the formation in 1996 of the college of education restructuring team. Issues under discussion by this team are not yet opened for public debate. However, these issues have a direct link to the proposed inquiry of my study. One of the issues was that, the provinces needed to rationalise colleges of education in preparation for them to be incorporated into the higher education sector. Another issue is an over supply of teachers in South Africa, especially in the Gauteng Province. The notion of retention of staff at the remaining colleges is questioned, because of the rationale behind the rationalisation policy, which is to "address the inequities of the past." This rationale serves as a contradiction when staff at the closing colleges is left to decide their uncertain future. In view of the above prevailing circumstances, this study strives to investigate the views of the worker community at the Swot College of education, and investigate the coping mechanisms that workers employ during the rationalisation process. The study found that the rationalisation policy brings problems to both the employer and the employee. Workers become frustrated and less committed in their work during this process. This process has also proved to be very expensive to the employer.
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Dissipline as instaatstellende versus onderdrukkende instrument vanuit 'n gemeenskapsopvoedkundige perspektief
- Authors: Otto, Bernard
- Date: 2012-08-28
- Subjects: Discipline of children -- Educational aspects , School management and organization -- South Africa , Teaching -- South Africa -- Aims and objectives , Motivation in education
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3309 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6712
- Description: M.Ed.
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- Authors: Otto, Bernard
- Date: 2012-08-28
- Subjects: Discipline of children -- Educational aspects , School management and organization -- South Africa , Teaching -- South Africa -- Aims and objectives , Motivation in education
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3309 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6712
- Description: M.Ed.
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Perception of Daveyton parents on their role in the education of their foundation phase children
- Authors: Sehloho, Malehu Victoria
- Date: 2012-09-10
- Subjects: Blacks - Education, Primary - South Africa - Daveyton , Blacks - Education - Parent participation , Parent-teacher relationships - South Africa - Daveyton
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9894 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7293
- Description: M.Ed. , The research essay is an attempt to attend to the role of parents in the education of foundation phase children. Through the combination of in-depth interviews and focus group interviews with parents and teachers of the foundation phase the purpose was to find out what their views and opinions are about the issue under investigation. The study focuses on the Daveyton parents' perception of their role in the education of foundation phase children. New insights were gained into parents' perception of their role in education and teachers' perception of the role of *ents in education. Findings reveal that parents view their role in terms of financial contributions, collection of quarterly reports and meeting attendance. Data revealed that the majority of concerned parents are mothers. They started to realise that teachers cannot do everything on their own. Some mothers were willing to volunteer to help clean the classrooms and toilets. Their help was however not sought about academic matters. They suggested that given training, they will be able to help the teacher to help with other classroom chores such as the invigilation of tests or observation of teacher-child intervention. Evidence from the study suggest that parents and teachers need to co-operate for the effectiveness of education. There is a need for the school to be decentralized so that parents might be actively involved in the school. Most parents cannot express themselves in meetings, and as such they suggested that meetings be held in classrooms, with class teachers. Furthermore, parents need to be empowered in education. Responsibility will be transferred and shared amongst parents and teachers. Parents could take on roles as supporters, learners, service-givers and teachers.
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- Authors: Sehloho, Malehu Victoria
- Date: 2012-09-10
- Subjects: Blacks - Education, Primary - South Africa - Daveyton , Blacks - Education - Parent participation , Parent-teacher relationships - South Africa - Daveyton
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9894 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7293
- Description: M.Ed. , The research essay is an attempt to attend to the role of parents in the education of foundation phase children. Through the combination of in-depth interviews and focus group interviews with parents and teachers of the foundation phase the purpose was to find out what their views and opinions are about the issue under investigation. The study focuses on the Daveyton parents' perception of their role in the education of foundation phase children. New insights were gained into parents' perception of their role in education and teachers' perception of the role of *ents in education. Findings reveal that parents view their role in terms of financial contributions, collection of quarterly reports and meeting attendance. Data revealed that the majority of concerned parents are mothers. They started to realise that teachers cannot do everything on their own. Some mothers were willing to volunteer to help clean the classrooms and toilets. Their help was however not sought about academic matters. They suggested that given training, they will be able to help the teacher to help with other classroom chores such as the invigilation of tests or observation of teacher-child intervention. Evidence from the study suggest that parents and teachers need to co-operate for the effectiveness of education. There is a need for the school to be decentralized so that parents might be actively involved in the school. Most parents cannot express themselves in meetings, and as such they suggested that meetings be held in classrooms, with class teachers. Furthermore, parents need to be empowered in education. Responsibility will be transferred and shared amongst parents and teachers. Parents could take on roles as supporters, learners, service-givers and teachers.
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Delinquent subcultures and their role in the school culture : a case study of eighth grade students.
- Authors: Kekana, Mantime Elizabeth
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Juvenile delinquency , Education, Secondary - South Africa , Subculture , Deviant behavior
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2705 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6146
- Description: M.Ed. , The purpose of this study was to find out about the delinquent subcultures that exist in secondary schools and their effect on the culture of learning and teaching. By means of intensive investigation conducted through observation, questionnaire and interviews, qualitative data about the existence of three delinquent subcultures at Setjhaba-sohle secondary school was gathered. From the data collected it was evident that there are delinquent subcultures whose beliefs, norms, values and activities are working against the school culture. Their existence is a result of a reaction to the frustrating situation caused by the home, the school, the society and peer group during the process of socialisation. The findings revealed that there are background factors which force youths into delinquent subcultures. This suggests that if the socialising stimuli to which a developing child is exposed could be corrected, then the disorganisation caused by these subcultures could be kept to its minimum level. The interviews, observation, and questionnaire conducted at Setjaba-sohle secondary school revealed the existence of three delinquent subcultures, namely, Makoloane, Matariana, and Mapantsola. Under pressure from their peer groups, together with background factors, these groups had formulated their own values, norms and actions which are different from the school culture. The conclusion reached is that the type of delinquent subcultures at school is determined by the type of community that the school serves. The existence of these subcultures result as a reaction to malfunctioning and disintegration of the community. If the community can re-integrate, unite and help one another, the circular causality of contributing factors to delinquency can be kept to a minimum.
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Delinquent subcultures and their role in the school culture : a case study of eighth grade students.
- Authors: Kekana, Mantime Elizabeth
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Juvenile delinquency , Education, Secondary - South Africa , Subculture , Deviant behavior
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2705 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6146
- Description: M.Ed. , The purpose of this study was to find out about the delinquent subcultures that exist in secondary schools and their effect on the culture of learning and teaching. By means of intensive investigation conducted through observation, questionnaire and interviews, qualitative data about the existence of three delinquent subcultures at Setjhaba-sohle secondary school was gathered. From the data collected it was evident that there are delinquent subcultures whose beliefs, norms, values and activities are working against the school culture. Their existence is a result of a reaction to the frustrating situation caused by the home, the school, the society and peer group during the process of socialisation. The findings revealed that there are background factors which force youths into delinquent subcultures. This suggests that if the socialising stimuli to which a developing child is exposed could be corrected, then the disorganisation caused by these subcultures could be kept to its minimum level. The interviews, observation, and questionnaire conducted at Setjaba-sohle secondary school revealed the existence of three delinquent subcultures, namely, Makoloane, Matariana, and Mapantsola. Under pressure from their peer groups, together with background factors, these groups had formulated their own values, norms and actions which are different from the school culture. The conclusion reached is that the type of delinquent subcultures at school is determined by the type of community that the school serves. The existence of these subcultures result as a reaction to malfunctioning and disintegration of the community. If the community can re-integrate, unite and help one another, the circular causality of contributing factors to delinquency can be kept to a minimum.
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Community college students' perceptions on social support services
- Authors: Seabi, Tebogo Stephina
- Date: 2012-09-12
- Subjects: Community college students - South Africa - Soweto , Social service - South Africa - Soweto , Social service - Research - South Africa - Soweto
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10100 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7484
- Description: M.Ed. , The study was done at the Orlando East campus of District Three community college in Soweto, south of Johannesburg. My participants were students at the above mentioned community college. Social support services are important for students at a community college. Due to the fact that these students are adults, they have responsibilities to shoulder. I therefore believe that community colleges are in need of social support services such as guidance and counseling, a library, as well as a childcare centre, to enable the enrolled students to cope with their academic challenges. • Selected participants were interviewed as a group and also individually to get their perceptions on what they might need in order to meet their academic challenges. The findings of the research in summary, highlighted the following concerns. Firstly, a need for a library was expressed because homes are not conducive enough for studying. Secondly, a need for guidance on career choice because many of the students do not have a vision of their future and counseling services because many of the students have personal problems. Finally, a need for a childcare centre wherein students' children can be protected from abuse, and which will enable students to attend classes regularly. The implications of the study are as follows: Students at a community college need a library for academic support. They need guidance on career choices to prepare them for the working world. They also need counseling services to help them deal with personal problems, which affect them emotionally. Finally, they need a childcare centre wherein their children can be looked after.
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- Authors: Seabi, Tebogo Stephina
- Date: 2012-09-12
- Subjects: Community college students - South Africa - Soweto , Social service - South Africa - Soweto , Social service - Research - South Africa - Soweto
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10100 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7484
- Description: M.Ed. , The study was done at the Orlando East campus of District Three community college in Soweto, south of Johannesburg. My participants were students at the above mentioned community college. Social support services are important for students at a community college. Due to the fact that these students are adults, they have responsibilities to shoulder. I therefore believe that community colleges are in need of social support services such as guidance and counseling, a library, as well as a childcare centre, to enable the enrolled students to cope with their academic challenges. • Selected participants were interviewed as a group and also individually to get their perceptions on what they might need in order to meet their academic challenges. The findings of the research in summary, highlighted the following concerns. Firstly, a need for a library was expressed because homes are not conducive enough for studying. Secondly, a need for guidance on career choice because many of the students do not have a vision of their future and counseling services because many of the students have personal problems. Finally, a need for a childcare centre wherein students' children can be protected from abuse, and which will enable students to attend classes regularly. The implications of the study are as follows: Students at a community college need a library for academic support. They need guidance on career choices to prepare them for the working world. They also need counseling services to help them deal with personal problems, which affect them emotionally. Finally, they need a childcare centre wherein their children can be looked after.
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The role of guidance in addressing community issues in Etwatwa informal settlement
- Morifi, Koliswa Patricia Nondyebo
- Authors: Morifi, Koliswa Patricia Nondyebo
- Date: 2012-08-22
- Subjects: Community education - South Africa - Gauteng , Squatter settlements - South Africa - Social conditions
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3040 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6462
- Description: M.Ed. , This research essay is an endeavour to address the community problems faced by senior phase students with regards to lack of guidance in the Etwatwa area. Guidance is offered within the school to a certain extent, however, it does not accomplish what it is supposed to. It is not regarded as an important subject as it is non-examinable subject. There is no link of the subject between the formal guidance education received at school, and the informal education taking place in the community. By means of an intensive investigation conducted through observation and in depth interviews, a conclusion was reached that there is a need for guidance intervention in this area in order to address the breakdown of family and societal life which are community problems. The study will focus on the role of guidance in addressing community issues in the Etwatwa informal settlement. Findings from the study suggest that the community and the school do not work together on addressing community problems such as teenage pregnancy, rape, poverty and child abuse. Evidence also suggests that the school provides no proper guidance given to students in order for them to face the outside world. There is also a problem due to of some school managers not giving sufficient support to the teaching of the subject. Evidence also showed that guidance within the school is allocated to teachers who are faced with right sizing and redeployment. Findings suggest that the identification of students with problems is left to the class teacher, who is not thoroughly trained to do so. The main implications of the findings are the following: There is a need for proper guidance education in secondary schools in order to address community issues. There is a need for the community to be educated on how to support and guide their children towards life in the outside world. The school must help the community in this regard.
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- Authors: Morifi, Koliswa Patricia Nondyebo
- Date: 2012-08-22
- Subjects: Community education - South Africa - Gauteng , Squatter settlements - South Africa - Social conditions
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3040 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6462
- Description: M.Ed. , This research essay is an endeavour to address the community problems faced by senior phase students with regards to lack of guidance in the Etwatwa area. Guidance is offered within the school to a certain extent, however, it does not accomplish what it is supposed to. It is not regarded as an important subject as it is non-examinable subject. There is no link of the subject between the formal guidance education received at school, and the informal education taking place in the community. By means of an intensive investigation conducted through observation and in depth interviews, a conclusion was reached that there is a need for guidance intervention in this area in order to address the breakdown of family and societal life which are community problems. The study will focus on the role of guidance in addressing community issues in the Etwatwa informal settlement. Findings from the study suggest that the community and the school do not work together on addressing community problems such as teenage pregnancy, rape, poverty and child abuse. Evidence also suggests that the school provides no proper guidance given to students in order for them to face the outside world. There is also a problem due to of some school managers not giving sufficient support to the teaching of the subject. Evidence also showed that guidance within the school is allocated to teachers who are faced with right sizing and redeployment. Findings suggest that the identification of students with problems is left to the class teacher, who is not thoroughly trained to do so. The main implications of the findings are the following: There is a need for proper guidance education in secondary schools in order to address community issues. There is a need for the community to be educated on how to support and guide their children towards life in the outside world. The school must help the community in this regard.
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The reinstatement of street children into the community with special reference to New Nation School in Johannesburg
- Authors: Mokhosi, Mmaleseilane Eva
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Street children -- Education -- South Africa -- Johannesburg , Street children -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Social conditions , Street children -- Research -- South Africa -- Johannesburg
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3571 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6954
- Description: M.Ed. , This study is an investigation into street children's re-incorporation into the main stream of formal education. The study looked at how children at New Nation School were assimilated into the mainstream society after having grown up without any authority figure or accessible support structures. The theoretical framework was developed around the educational rights of street children, and the role race, gender, class, homelessness and poverty play in the child's development. For this qualitative research, six learners were interviewed, though the whole class was considered representative of the population. The researcher used open-ended interviews as well as direct observations to collect data. The findings disclosed that though these street children grew up without any authority figures for a greater part of their lives, they nevertheless exhibited a positive attitude towards a structured life. The efforts of the New Nation School contributed immensely towards the street children abandoning these activities in favour of acquiring healthy activities and positive attitudes towards formal education. The following inferential findings of the study are meaningful. Formal education stands central to increasing the life chances of street children in that it provides them with opportunities to be skilled and sufficiently trained to market themselves competitively in the world of work. Street children remain an integral component of our communities. Their survival and existence is also the responsibility of society and its agencies. It behoves societal members to minimise the risk of losing social security benefits through the inadequate development of society's human capital invested in its children. Street children need to be protected against living the lives of despair, which can lead to their institutionalisation. As such, the larger society has an obligation to support efforts of departmental institutions such as the New Nation School. As South Africans, it is critically clear that condonation of poverty will forever continue to be a formidable scourge, if we leave the street children unattended for, in this way, we shall have invoked the wrath of criminal procreation.
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- Authors: Mokhosi, Mmaleseilane Eva
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Street children -- Education -- South Africa -- Johannesburg , Street children -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Social conditions , Street children -- Research -- South Africa -- Johannesburg
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3571 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6954
- Description: M.Ed. , This study is an investigation into street children's re-incorporation into the main stream of formal education. The study looked at how children at New Nation School were assimilated into the mainstream society after having grown up without any authority figure or accessible support structures. The theoretical framework was developed around the educational rights of street children, and the role race, gender, class, homelessness and poverty play in the child's development. For this qualitative research, six learners were interviewed, though the whole class was considered representative of the population. The researcher used open-ended interviews as well as direct observations to collect data. The findings disclosed that though these street children grew up without any authority figures for a greater part of their lives, they nevertheless exhibited a positive attitude towards a structured life. The efforts of the New Nation School contributed immensely towards the street children abandoning these activities in favour of acquiring healthy activities and positive attitudes towards formal education. The following inferential findings of the study are meaningful. Formal education stands central to increasing the life chances of street children in that it provides them with opportunities to be skilled and sufficiently trained to market themselves competitively in the world of work. Street children remain an integral component of our communities. Their survival and existence is also the responsibility of society and its agencies. It behoves societal members to minimise the risk of losing social security benefits through the inadequate development of society's human capital invested in its children. Street children need to be protected against living the lives of despair, which can lead to their institutionalisation. As such, the larger society has an obligation to support efforts of departmental institutions such as the New Nation School. As South Africans, it is critically clear that condonation of poverty will forever continue to be a formidable scourge, if we leave the street children unattended for, in this way, we shall have invoked the wrath of criminal procreation.
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The perceptions of the role of the governing body in two Soshanguve foundation phase schools
- Boshego, Nnyadi Boitumelo Lydia
- Authors: Boshego, Nnyadi Boitumelo Lydia
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: School administration and organization -- South Africa -- Social aspects , Community and school -- South Africa -- Gauteng , Blacks - Education (Primary) -- South Africa -- Soshanguve
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9175 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5627
- Description: M.Ed. , This inquiry focuses on the perception of the school and the community of the role of the governing bodies in the foundation phase schools of Soshanguve. The study was done at two foundation phase schools in block DD, which are referred to as school A and B in the study. The new education policy requires that each school should have a democratically elected governing body. The National Department of Education has provided guidelines in terms of the composition of the governing body. Governing bodies are given certain powers, however the governing body can request for more powers depending on their capacity. The school and the community have been operating in isolation. The purpose of the governing bodies is to improve the relationship between the school and the community. One of the findings was that parents are encouraged to participate in the education of their children. The relationship between the school and the community improved as a result of the effective communicative structures of the governing bodies. The members know their roles and are able to perform their duties more effectively in both the school and the community.
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- Authors: Boshego, Nnyadi Boitumelo Lydia
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: School administration and organization -- South Africa -- Social aspects , Community and school -- South Africa -- Gauteng , Blacks - Education (Primary) -- South Africa -- Soshanguve
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9175 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5627
- Description: M.Ed. , This inquiry focuses on the perception of the school and the community of the role of the governing bodies in the foundation phase schools of Soshanguve. The study was done at two foundation phase schools in block DD, which are referred to as school A and B in the study. The new education policy requires that each school should have a democratically elected governing body. The National Department of Education has provided guidelines in terms of the composition of the governing body. Governing bodies are given certain powers, however the governing body can request for more powers depending on their capacity. The school and the community have been operating in isolation. The purpose of the governing bodies is to improve the relationship between the school and the community. One of the findings was that parents are encouraged to participate in the education of their children. The relationship between the school and the community improved as a result of the effective communicative structures of the governing bodies. The members know their roles and are able to perform their duties more effectively in both the school and the community.
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Case studies of unemployed women in Acornhoek
- Authors: Letsoalo, Anna Makgone
- Date: 2012-08-23
- Subjects: Unemployed - Research - South Africa - Acornhoek , Poor women - Research - South Africa - Acornhoek , Women - South Africa - Acornhoek - Social conditions
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3084 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6503
- Description: M.Ed. , Education is the key to success. Those who are educated have doors opened for them to better and well paying occupations. Those unemployed and uneducated are often isolated by their communities. There are still those people who believe that unemployment is the unemployed person's fault. This study is aimed at finding out the causes of unemployment and its effect on the lives of the black women in Acornhoek. The extent to which these causes affect their family lives is also investigated, as well as to find what these women recommend to facilitate change. Data was collected through multiple methods. These unemployed, illiterate and poverty-stricken women were interviewed. Observations through informal visits were made. A thorough review of literature was made to determine what other researchers found on the same phenomena. Multiple methods of collection were use to triangulate the data and to enhance the validity of the findings. These unemployed women need to be encouraged to transform. They are oppressed in the private and public spheres of their lives, through patriarchal hierarchies of relations, and through societal acceptance of their illiteracy and unemployment as natural. Through empowerment they could be transformed from objects to subjects who have a say in the political, social and economic aspects of their lives. The findings of the study show that these women need education to equip them with the skills to have a say in their domestic affairs. This information will help them to have control over production and reproduction. Literacy will help these women to give birth to fewer children, and help them to be knowledgeable about various diseases such as Anaemia, Kwashiorkor and Aids. Their awareness of these diseases will help both the State and these women. Literacy programs should be linked with income generating projects. Due to their situation of being marginalized and poverty stricken, literacy programs for these women should be linked with income generating projects. These projects will motivate the unemployed women to participate in literacy programs. Politically, economically and socially they will be equipped to take their rightful place on center-stage in the development of their communities and their country.
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- Authors: Letsoalo, Anna Makgone
- Date: 2012-08-23
- Subjects: Unemployed - Research - South Africa - Acornhoek , Poor women - Research - South Africa - Acornhoek , Women - South Africa - Acornhoek - Social conditions
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3084 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6503
- Description: M.Ed. , Education is the key to success. Those who are educated have doors opened for them to better and well paying occupations. Those unemployed and uneducated are often isolated by their communities. There are still those people who believe that unemployment is the unemployed person's fault. This study is aimed at finding out the causes of unemployment and its effect on the lives of the black women in Acornhoek. The extent to which these causes affect their family lives is also investigated, as well as to find what these women recommend to facilitate change. Data was collected through multiple methods. These unemployed, illiterate and poverty-stricken women were interviewed. Observations through informal visits were made. A thorough review of literature was made to determine what other researchers found on the same phenomena. Multiple methods of collection were use to triangulate the data and to enhance the validity of the findings. These unemployed women need to be encouraged to transform. They are oppressed in the private and public spheres of their lives, through patriarchal hierarchies of relations, and through societal acceptance of their illiteracy and unemployment as natural. Through empowerment they could be transformed from objects to subjects who have a say in the political, social and economic aspects of their lives. The findings of the study show that these women need education to equip them with the skills to have a say in their domestic affairs. This information will help them to have control over production and reproduction. Literacy will help these women to give birth to fewer children, and help them to be knowledgeable about various diseases such as Anaemia, Kwashiorkor and Aids. Their awareness of these diseases will help both the State and these women. Literacy programs should be linked with income generating projects. Due to their situation of being marginalized and poverty stricken, literacy programs for these women should be linked with income generating projects. These projects will motivate the unemployed women to participate in literacy programs. Politically, economically and socially they will be equipped to take their rightful place on center-stage in the development of their communities and their country.
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Perceptions of unemployed males migrating to Umtata, Eastern Cape
- Authors: Mbundwini, Wincey Nokuzola
- Date: 2012-08-27
- Subjects: Migration, Internal - South Africa - Umtata , Unemployed - South Africa - Attitudes , Unemployment - Effect of inflation on - South Africa - Umtata , Unemployment - Social aspects - South Africa - Umtata , Unemployment - Psychological aspects - South Africa - Umtata
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3220 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6631
- Description: M.Ed. , This study dealt with the perceptions of unemployed males migrating to Umtata in the Eastern Cape. These males migrated from various Transkei districts to Umtata, hoping to get jobs. Most of them had been retrenched from different work places in the Republic of South Africa, and have decided to come to Umtata which, according to them, is economically better off than their small towns. Attempts to accommodate them were made by the Umtata Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church sisters, together with the Umtata Municipality. They unanimously agreed to accommodate the migrants at the Municipality's Jubilee Hall. Since then it has been the Welfare Organisation's concern to supply them with food. The Municipality's other contribution has been to offer them free training towards life skills, such as, bricklaying, welding, painting and carpentry. The researcher has attempted to discover how unemployment and migration has affected the migrants' personalities and has tried to find a possible remedy for this. In her findings, she has also discovered that they came to Umtata hoping for permanent employment, as Umtata is the largest town in the former Transkei. When this did not materialize, they were emotionally disturbed and their social esteem also changed as their marriages ended.
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- Authors: Mbundwini, Wincey Nokuzola
- Date: 2012-08-27
- Subjects: Migration, Internal - South Africa - Umtata , Unemployed - South Africa - Attitudes , Unemployment - Effect of inflation on - South Africa - Umtata , Unemployment - Social aspects - South Africa - Umtata , Unemployment - Psychological aspects - South Africa - Umtata
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3220 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6631
- Description: M.Ed. , This study dealt with the perceptions of unemployed males migrating to Umtata in the Eastern Cape. These males migrated from various Transkei districts to Umtata, hoping to get jobs. Most of them had been retrenched from different work places in the Republic of South Africa, and have decided to come to Umtata which, according to them, is economically better off than their small towns. Attempts to accommodate them were made by the Umtata Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church sisters, together with the Umtata Municipality. They unanimously agreed to accommodate the migrants at the Municipality's Jubilee Hall. Since then it has been the Welfare Organisation's concern to supply them with food. The Municipality's other contribution has been to offer them free training towards life skills, such as, bricklaying, welding, painting and carpentry. The researcher has attempted to discover how unemployment and migration has affected the migrants' personalities and has tried to find a possible remedy for this. In her findings, she has also discovered that they came to Umtata hoping for permanent employment, as Umtata is the largest town in the former Transkei. When this did not materialize, they were emotionally disturbed and their social esteem also changed as their marriages ended.
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Community recreated : the Itumeleng Assessment Centre street children
- Thema, Mathema Alice Constance
- Authors: Thema, Mathema Alice Constance
- Date: 2012-09-12
- Subjects: Street children - South Africa - Pretoria - Social conditions , Street children - South Africa - Pretoria - Institutional care
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10221 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7594
- Description: M.Ed. , The purpose of this study was to find out reasons why some children are on the streets. It sought to have them describe their lives on the streets. And how the help they receive in the children centre changes their lifestyles. Through an intensive investigation conducted through observation and interviews, qualitative data about street children was gathered. From the data collected, it became evident that the apartheid system played a big role in disintegrating the black communities. Many blacks find themselves suffering from poverty, as they earn below a living wage. The education system of the past, which was in no way related to the needs of black communities, also had a negative impact on black children. All these led to social problems such as unemployment, alcoholism and child abuse. The findings reveal that children take to the street because their families have experienced, or are experiencing these extreme social crises. Contrary to what the children. expected, life on the street is even more unbearable, as they have to get involved in income generating activities in order to survive. The interviews and observations conducted at the Itumeleng Assessment Centre (IAC), revealed that children feel at home in the centre as they receive love and care. Like other growing children, they enjoy helping with household chores and taking time to play. The findings revealed that the lives of the children in OAC have changed dramatically, as they. are now able to identify themselves within the smaller community they have created. The conclusion reached is that, street children are an indication of a malfunctioning and disintegrating community. Communities need to re-integrate, unite, and help one another with the spirit of ubuntu. Street children are a problem which every member of the community has to be aware of, and try to assist where possible.
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- Authors: Thema, Mathema Alice Constance
- Date: 2012-09-12
- Subjects: Street children - South Africa - Pretoria - Social conditions , Street children - South Africa - Pretoria - Institutional care
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10221 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7594
- Description: M.Ed. , The purpose of this study was to find out reasons why some children are on the streets. It sought to have them describe their lives on the streets. And how the help they receive in the children centre changes their lifestyles. Through an intensive investigation conducted through observation and interviews, qualitative data about street children was gathered. From the data collected, it became evident that the apartheid system played a big role in disintegrating the black communities. Many blacks find themselves suffering from poverty, as they earn below a living wage. The education system of the past, which was in no way related to the needs of black communities, also had a negative impact on black children. All these led to social problems such as unemployment, alcoholism and child abuse. The findings reveal that children take to the street because their families have experienced, or are experiencing these extreme social crises. Contrary to what the children. expected, life on the street is even more unbearable, as they have to get involved in income generating activities in order to survive. The interviews and observations conducted at the Itumeleng Assessment Centre (IAC), revealed that children feel at home in the centre as they receive love and care. Like other growing children, they enjoy helping with household chores and taking time to play. The findings revealed that the lives of the children in OAC have changed dramatically, as they. are now able to identify themselves within the smaller community they have created. The conclusion reached is that, street children are an indication of a malfunctioning and disintegrating community. Communities need to re-integrate, unite, and help one another with the spirit of ubuntu. Street children are a problem which every member of the community has to be aware of, and try to assist where possible.
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The role of multilingualism in teaching and learning at Fontanus High School, Soweto
- Authors: Khanyi, Linda Antoinette
- Date: 2012-08-29
- Subjects: Multilingualism - Research - South Africa - Soweto , English language - Study and teaching (Secondary) - South Africa - Soweto , Native language and education - Research - South Africa - Soweto
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3409 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6807
- Description: M.Ed. , This - study is concerned with teachers' and students' views with regards to multilingualism, and its role in the teaching and learning process at Fontanus High School. Multilingualism is prevalent in the multiracial society in which we live. Since the adoption of the language policy by the new government, South African schools now have the right to choose their language of instruction. The choice of English as the medium of instruction, and the rationale behind this choice was investigated. The increasing number of functions that English plays in our lives, as well as the role played by, and the importance of, home-languages in our lives, were explored. The role that English and home languages play when, or if, used simultaneously to bring about positive changes, is researched. This study is an attempt to ensure that all languages are appreciated for the part they play in individual lives, as well as the empowerment they bring about in different communities. This study discusses problems that are encountered with the teaching of English at schools where the vernacular is not English. Problems which are partially caused by the use of home-languages, are further explored. Insight into how these problems could be minimised was gained. Teachers' and students' perceptions on activities and programmes, which Will assist in the improvement of English, were also determined. The use of home-languages and their value was explored. The role of home languages in the community as well as at school was determined. The programmes and methods, which can be utilised to ensure the proximal use of home-languages and English, were reflected through the approaches suggested by different scholars, and by the literature. These approaches are explained and discussed, to ensure a clear understanding.
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- Authors: Khanyi, Linda Antoinette
- Date: 2012-08-29
- Subjects: Multilingualism - Research - South Africa - Soweto , English language - Study and teaching (Secondary) - South Africa - Soweto , Native language and education - Research - South Africa - Soweto
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3409 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6807
- Description: M.Ed. , This - study is concerned with teachers' and students' views with regards to multilingualism, and its role in the teaching and learning process at Fontanus High School. Multilingualism is prevalent in the multiracial society in which we live. Since the adoption of the language policy by the new government, South African schools now have the right to choose their language of instruction. The choice of English as the medium of instruction, and the rationale behind this choice was investigated. The increasing number of functions that English plays in our lives, as well as the role played by, and the importance of, home-languages in our lives, were explored. The role that English and home languages play when, or if, used simultaneously to bring about positive changes, is researched. This study is an attempt to ensure that all languages are appreciated for the part they play in individual lives, as well as the empowerment they bring about in different communities. This study discusses problems that are encountered with the teaching of English at schools where the vernacular is not English. Problems which are partially caused by the use of home-languages, are further explored. Insight into how these problems could be minimised was gained. Teachers' and students' perceptions on activities and programmes, which Will assist in the improvement of English, were also determined. The use of home-languages and their value was explored. The role of home languages in the community as well as at school was determined. The programmes and methods, which can be utilised to ensure the proximal use of home-languages and English, were reflected through the approaches suggested by different scholars, and by the literature. These approaches are explained and discussed, to ensure a clear understanding.
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Views of youth in Lotus Gardens on out-of-school activities in their community
- Authors: Devchand, Paresh Babulal
- Date: 2012-09-10
- Subjects: Youth - Education - South Africa. , Community and school - South Africa - Gauteng. , Moral education - South Africa. , Problem children - South Africa - Psychology.
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9849 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7251
- Description: M.Ed. , This study was undertaken out of concern for the many youths in the community of Lotus Gardens who were involved in deviant and delinquent behaviour in and out of school. The findings of the essay describe possible factors that placed these youth at risk of dropping out of school and impacts on their social and emotional development. Their views regarding out-of-school programmes were investigated, as well as the different types of community programmes that could be introduced for the remediation and support of at risk youth. The research was carried out with seven at risk youth from the Lotus Gardens Secondary School who also resided in Lotus Gardens. The seven participants were interviewed in a focus group as well as individually. The data collected was analysed through open coding. The analysis brought to the fore numerous insights. The first was, that various factors combined to place youth at risk of dropping out of school. These could be broadly related to the family, the school, the environment, and the influence of peers. The second important insight, was that the entire school system needed to change to effectively address the complex problems faced by at risk youth. This included a change in the attitude of teachers and an amendment to the curriculum. The school itself, in future, needs to become more community orientated and function as a community facility to eliminate some root causes which place youth at risk. Thirdly, the inquiry showed that there was overwhelming support for the idea of community education programmes, not only to support at risk youth, but to assist youth in general, and parents and the community as a whole. The study revealed that through these programmes, stronger family ties would develop, thereby laying the foundation for a sense of community. This would address some of the factors that place youth at risk and may even eliminate others. In the light of the above analysis it is recommended that, from a community education perspective, the concept of a core-plus school, be given serious consideration. If considered, it could guide the community in addressing some of the social problems faced by the community, which would encompass the problem of at risk youth. Furthermore, in the long term, it would empower the community to address other social problems they might face in today's decadent world.
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- Authors: Devchand, Paresh Babulal
- Date: 2012-09-10
- Subjects: Youth - Education - South Africa. , Community and school - South Africa - Gauteng. , Moral education - South Africa. , Problem children - South Africa - Psychology.
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9849 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7251
- Description: M.Ed. , This study was undertaken out of concern for the many youths in the community of Lotus Gardens who were involved in deviant and delinquent behaviour in and out of school. The findings of the essay describe possible factors that placed these youth at risk of dropping out of school and impacts on their social and emotional development. Their views regarding out-of-school programmes were investigated, as well as the different types of community programmes that could be introduced for the remediation and support of at risk youth. The research was carried out with seven at risk youth from the Lotus Gardens Secondary School who also resided in Lotus Gardens. The seven participants were interviewed in a focus group as well as individually. The data collected was analysed through open coding. The analysis brought to the fore numerous insights. The first was, that various factors combined to place youth at risk of dropping out of school. These could be broadly related to the family, the school, the environment, and the influence of peers. The second important insight, was that the entire school system needed to change to effectively address the complex problems faced by at risk youth. This included a change in the attitude of teachers and an amendment to the curriculum. The school itself, in future, needs to become more community orientated and function as a community facility to eliminate some root causes which place youth at risk. Thirdly, the inquiry showed that there was overwhelming support for the idea of community education programmes, not only to support at risk youth, but to assist youth in general, and parents and the community as a whole. The study revealed that through these programmes, stronger family ties would develop, thereby laying the foundation for a sense of community. This would address some of the factors that place youth at risk and may even eliminate others. In the light of the above analysis it is recommended that, from a community education perspective, the concept of a core-plus school, be given serious consideration. If considered, it could guide the community in addressing some of the social problems faced by the community, which would encompass the problem of at risk youth. Furthermore, in the long term, it would empower the community to address other social problems they might face in today's decadent world.
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Community education : television and the gay community
- Authors: Bhana, Jayesh
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Community education -- South Africa , Gays -- South Africa -- Identity , Television broadcasting -- South Africa , Homosexuality and education -- Research -- South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9216 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5665
- Description: M.Ed. , The research focussed on the idea of how television could play a role in the empowerment of a historically disadvantaged community, namely the marginalised gay community. The inquiry looked at television as an influential medium of mass communication and investigated a number of issues related to this problem. Firstly, it probed the views of gay people on the effectiveness of television as a medium of education and empowerment. Secondly, it established whether or not gay people desired an exclusively gay magazine programme on television to address the issues that were pertinent to their community. It also explored how gay men and women viewed television as a role-player in changing perceptions that non-gay people held about homosexuals. And lastly it examined the content that homosexuals deemed important for an exclusively gay magazine programme. The study revealed the struggles of gay people in coming to terms with both their sexual orientation and the concomitant prejudice of many heterosexuals. It also showed how televsion could be a way of acknowledging gay people's need to be accepted as fellow human beings. The study gave insight into how this difference in sexual orientation related to the concept of equality embodied by the new South African constitution, which had an impact on broadcasting policies. The gay community and its needs with regard to television programming were analysed within the paradigm of the symbolic construction of a community. The issues were studied in the context of participatory dialogue where it was shown that in order to express these symbols openly in a society founded upon heterosexism, homosexuals had to participate in the process of their own empowerment by playing a role in the demand for and the design of an exclusively gay programme.
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- Authors: Bhana, Jayesh
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Community education -- South Africa , Gays -- South Africa -- Identity , Television broadcasting -- South Africa , Homosexuality and education -- Research -- South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9216 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5665
- Description: M.Ed. , The research focussed on the idea of how television could play a role in the empowerment of a historically disadvantaged community, namely the marginalised gay community. The inquiry looked at television as an influential medium of mass communication and investigated a number of issues related to this problem. Firstly, it probed the views of gay people on the effectiveness of television as a medium of education and empowerment. Secondly, it established whether or not gay people desired an exclusively gay magazine programme on television to address the issues that were pertinent to their community. It also explored how gay men and women viewed television as a role-player in changing perceptions that non-gay people held about homosexuals. And lastly it examined the content that homosexuals deemed important for an exclusively gay magazine programme. The study revealed the struggles of gay people in coming to terms with both their sexual orientation and the concomitant prejudice of many heterosexuals. It also showed how televsion could be a way of acknowledging gay people's need to be accepted as fellow human beings. The study gave insight into how this difference in sexual orientation related to the concept of equality embodied by the new South African constitution, which had an impact on broadcasting policies. The gay community and its needs with regard to television programming were analysed within the paradigm of the symbolic construction of a community. The issues were studied in the context of participatory dialogue where it was shown that in order to express these symbols openly in a society founded upon heterosexism, homosexuals had to participate in the process of their own empowerment by playing a role in the demand for and the design of an exclusively gay programme.
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Perceptions of illiterate rural women on the educational role of the Lemana Community College
- Authors: Mangoma, Hulisani Mulweli
- Date: 2012-09-12
- Subjects: Adult education of women , Rural development projects - South Africa , Literacy programs - South Africa , Community colleges - South Africa - Planning
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10122 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7504
- Description: M.Ed. , The central task of this study was to explore and investigate perceptions of illiterate women in the rural community of Elim on the educational role of the Lemana Community College. The study was to determine the needs that these women express and also how they think the community college could serve them. Seven women were interviewed. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions, which are qualitative data collection techniques, were used in a mutually supportive manner. Research findings established that these women acknowledge that the college could offer them assistance in a number of areas. The women wanted to engage in a literacy programme that could at the same time equip them with income generating skills. They said that it could lead to self-reliance, their confidence will improve and their children's education will be a beneficiary of this experience. The study, in summary, found out that these women were willing to participate in literacy programmes that could be introduced by this community college, programmes, which could uplift and improve their lives socially, economically, and educationally.
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- Authors: Mangoma, Hulisani Mulweli
- Date: 2012-09-12
- Subjects: Adult education of women , Rural development projects - South Africa , Literacy programs - South Africa , Community colleges - South Africa - Planning
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10122 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7504
- Description: M.Ed. , The central task of this study was to explore and investigate perceptions of illiterate women in the rural community of Elim on the educational role of the Lemana Community College. The study was to determine the needs that these women express and also how they think the community college could serve them. Seven women were interviewed. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions, which are qualitative data collection techniques, were used in a mutually supportive manner. Research findings established that these women acknowledge that the college could offer them assistance in a number of areas. The women wanted to engage in a literacy programme that could at the same time equip them with income generating skills. They said that it could lead to self-reliance, their confidence will improve and their children's education will be a beneficiary of this experience. The study, in summary, found out that these women were willing to participate in literacy programmes that could be introduced by this community college, programmes, which could uplift and improve their lives socially, economically, and educationally.
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An investigation into ABET curriculum's relevancy for community development
- Morapedi, Mosadiotsile Sylvia
- Authors: Morapedi, Mosadiotsile Sylvia
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Adult education -- Social aspects -- South Africa , Community and school -- South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3585 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6967
- Description: M.Ed. , The inquiry focused on the relevance of ABET curriculum for community development in Tembisa/KemptonPark area. What motivated this investigation is the high rate of illiteracy and unemployment in the communities in this area. Lack of knowledge or skills turned them into victims of merciless thugs, who take advantage of their inability. In this inquiry, a qualitative research method is followed to investigate events, processes and the structure of the social phenomena. Interviews with sixteen learners and observations of classroom interaction among learners and their educators were found to be the most effective qualitative data collection methods to study the people within these settings holistically. During the investigation, sixteen adult learners, four from each of the four centres, Thuto-Ke-Maatla, Kwazini, Norkem Park and 1pontshe were interviewed to determine their motivation to enrol in ABET centres and their initial expectation. The findings of the inquiry determined that the adult learners' needs are not being met through programmes offered in ABET centres. Structural setting, organisation and provisioning were some of the factors contributing to the failure of ABET centres to satisfy the needs of adult learners and empowering them. The investigation helped to uproot the underlying limitations in the ABET curriculum activities. Its findings could guide curriculum developers with correct principles during adult curriculum design.
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- Authors: Morapedi, Mosadiotsile Sylvia
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Adult education -- Social aspects -- South Africa , Community and school -- South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3585 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6967
- Description: M.Ed. , The inquiry focused on the relevance of ABET curriculum for community development in Tembisa/KemptonPark area. What motivated this investigation is the high rate of illiteracy and unemployment in the communities in this area. Lack of knowledge or skills turned them into victims of merciless thugs, who take advantage of their inability. In this inquiry, a qualitative research method is followed to investigate events, processes and the structure of the social phenomena. Interviews with sixteen learners and observations of classroom interaction among learners and their educators were found to be the most effective qualitative data collection methods to study the people within these settings holistically. During the investigation, sixteen adult learners, four from each of the four centres, Thuto-Ke-Maatla, Kwazini, Norkem Park and 1pontshe were interviewed to determine their motivation to enrol in ABET centres and their initial expectation. The findings of the inquiry determined that the adult learners' needs are not being met through programmes offered in ABET centres. Structural setting, organisation and provisioning were some of the factors contributing to the failure of ABET centres to satisfy the needs of adult learners and empowering them. The investigation helped to uproot the underlying limitations in the ABET curriculum activities. Its findings could guide curriculum developers with correct principles during adult curriculum design.
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The community and the school governing body's relationship in two Bushbuckridge schools
- Authors: Masinga, Davis Milton.
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: School boards. , School management and organization - South Africa - Bushbuckridge. , Community and school - South Africa - Bushbuckridge.
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2610 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6058
- Description: M.Ed. , The South African Schools Act of 1996 mandated the creation of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in all public schools. This significant development, although welcomed and accepted by all stakeholders in education, seems to be failing because serious efforts are not made, and plans are not in place to sustain it. This study is undertaken with the aim of looking at the workings of two SGBs in the rural areas of Bushbuckridge. Particular attention is given to how they interpret the Schools Act and how they interact with school management and other stakeholders as they go about their work. The qualitative research paradigm is employed in this study and the two data collection methods used are interview and participant observation. The findings of the inquiry reveal that SGBs in rural areas are not functioning well, as they have not been adequately inducted to do the job. In addition, because most of the members are not properly educated and the written materials on their modus operandi are in either English or Afrikaans, they are unable to read and interpret these documents without assistance. The study recommends that rural communities should be properly educated on the importance and relevance of SGBs before members are elected so that competent people would be elected. Furthermore, the elected SGB members should be adequately work-shopped before they officially start their work.
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- Authors: Masinga, Davis Milton.
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: School boards. , School management and organization - South Africa - Bushbuckridge. , Community and school - South Africa - Bushbuckridge.
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2610 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6058
- Description: M.Ed. , The South African Schools Act of 1996 mandated the creation of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in all public schools. This significant development, although welcomed and accepted by all stakeholders in education, seems to be failing because serious efforts are not made, and plans are not in place to sustain it. This study is undertaken with the aim of looking at the workings of two SGBs in the rural areas of Bushbuckridge. Particular attention is given to how they interpret the Schools Act and how they interact with school management and other stakeholders as they go about their work. The qualitative research paradigm is employed in this study and the two data collection methods used are interview and participant observation. The findings of the inquiry reveal that SGBs in rural areas are not functioning well, as they have not been adequately inducted to do the job. In addition, because most of the members are not properly educated and the written materials on their modus operandi are in either English or Afrikaans, they are unable to read and interpret these documents without assistance. The study recommends that rural communities should be properly educated on the importance and relevance of SGBs before members are elected so that competent people would be elected. Furthermore, the elected SGB members should be adequately work-shopped before they officially start their work.
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The role of Lemana community college in the provision of employment to the Elim community
- Authors: Chauke, Magezi Phineas
- Date: 2012-08-20
- Subjects: Labor supply -- Research -- South Africa -- Elim , Community colleges -- Research -- South Africa -- Elim , Community colleges -- South Africa -- Elim -- Curricula
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2755 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6195
- Description: M.Ed. , This research essay is an attempt to attend to the role of Lemana Community College in the provision of employment to the Elim community. The study was conducted to investigate the relevance of the courses selected by the college, relevance in terms of marketability in that it will result in employment after qualification. In this study the participants were selected from the stakeholders of the Elim community, and the students of Lemana Community College. The qualitative research design was used. The qualitative research design was used because it enabled the researcher to pursue multiple methods of data collection in order to explore the focus of the inquiry. The methods of data collection used include in - depth and focus group interviews. Through these methods a deeper understanding and clarity concerning the problem investigated were gained. New insights were also gained into the stakeholders of the Elim community, on the role of Lemana Community College in providing employable skills to the Elim community. The study found that Lemana Community College is offering various courses or programmes which will result in the economic development of the Elim commuinty. Furthermore, findings reveal that alternative courses have to be introduced to the lemana Community College curriculum. The alternative courses revealed are also marketable and have employable skills necessary for employment.
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- Authors: Chauke, Magezi Phineas
- Date: 2012-08-20
- Subjects: Labor supply -- Research -- South Africa -- Elim , Community colleges -- Research -- South Africa -- Elim , Community colleges -- South Africa -- Elim -- Curricula
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2755 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6195
- Description: M.Ed. , This research essay is an attempt to attend to the role of Lemana Community College in the provision of employment to the Elim community. The study was conducted to investigate the relevance of the courses selected by the college, relevance in terms of marketability in that it will result in employment after qualification. In this study the participants were selected from the stakeholders of the Elim community, and the students of Lemana Community College. The qualitative research design was used. The qualitative research design was used because it enabled the researcher to pursue multiple methods of data collection in order to explore the focus of the inquiry. The methods of data collection used include in - depth and focus group interviews. Through these methods a deeper understanding and clarity concerning the problem investigated were gained. New insights were also gained into the stakeholders of the Elim community, on the role of Lemana Community College in providing employable skills to the Elim community. The study found that Lemana Community College is offering various courses or programmes which will result in the economic development of the Elim commuinty. Furthermore, findings reveal that alternative courses have to be introduced to the lemana Community College curriculum. The alternative courses revealed are also marketable and have employable skills necessary for employment.
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The role of ABET programmes in the development of rural black women in the Mkhuhlu area.
- Authors: Ndlovu, Busisiwe Gloria
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Adult education - South Africa - Mkhuhlu , Women, Black - Education - South Africa - Mkhuhlu , Women in development
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10010 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7401
- Description: M.Ed. , The study aimed at investigating the role played by ABET programmes in the development of rural black women in the Mkhuhlu area. The study was to determine whether the ABET programmes that are provided in the area are offering relevant education that helps the women of the area in their development. In-depth interviews were conducted with sixteen female learners. Interviews, observation and documentation were used as methods for data collection. The research findings established that the ABET programmes provided in the area are not providing the relevant skills needed to develop the women participants. The programmes that are offered concentrate on literacy and numeracy, and it would seem not to be very effective in making a difference to the women's lives. The women that were interviewed have not yet improved their quality of life. They need skills that can help them generate an income to improve their living conditions. The study, in summary, established that the programmes offered by the ABET centres would be more effective if skills training is included to uplift and improve the lives of the participants on a social, economical as well as educational level.
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- Authors: Ndlovu, Busisiwe Gloria
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Adult education - South Africa - Mkhuhlu , Women, Black - Education - South Africa - Mkhuhlu , Women in development
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10010 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7401
- Description: M.Ed. , The study aimed at investigating the role played by ABET programmes in the development of rural black women in the Mkhuhlu area. The study was to determine whether the ABET programmes that are provided in the area are offering relevant education that helps the women of the area in their development. In-depth interviews were conducted with sixteen female learners. Interviews, observation and documentation were used as methods for data collection. The research findings established that the ABET programmes provided in the area are not providing the relevant skills needed to develop the women participants. The programmes that are offered concentrate on literacy and numeracy, and it would seem not to be very effective in making a difference to the women's lives. The women that were interviewed have not yet improved their quality of life. They need skills that can help them generate an income to improve their living conditions. The study, in summary, established that the programmes offered by the ABET centres would be more effective if skills training is included to uplift and improve the lives of the participants on a social, economical as well as educational level.
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The Bakgaga Bakopa community's experiences of forced removal from their ancestral settlement at Maleoskop
- Authors: Nkadimeng, Naume Riphos
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Eviction - South Africa - Maleoskop , Forced migration - South Africa - Maleoskop , Relocation of Blacks - South Africa - Maleoskop
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2709 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6150
- Description: M.Ed. , This study was conducted with the central task of investigating the Bakgaga Bakopa community's experiences of forced removal from their ancestral settlement at Maleoskop. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of forced removal on the lives of the community members. It was an opportunity for the community members to reveal their experiences. In this study a qualitative research design was used, with the main data collecting technique being the interview. Eleven members of the community representing different sectors were chosen at random. In-depth interviews and observations were conducted to investigate the research problem. This research discovered that the community members had experienced psychological and socio-economic problems during the removals, and throughout their entire lives. The findings also indicated that there is a need for programmes to educate and empower the community members to be able to overcome their poverty. Recommendations have been forwarded on how the community members can be selfreliant to improve their lives educationally, socially, and economically. The interviewees indicated that the land at Maleoskop is economically viable because of the high rainfall. It is a potential area for tourism which can benefit the community financially. Returning to their ancestral settlement will restore the culture of the community. That is the main reasons why the community still wishes to return to Maleoskop.
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- Authors: Nkadimeng, Naume Riphos
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Eviction - South Africa - Maleoskop , Forced migration - South Africa - Maleoskop , Relocation of Blacks - South Africa - Maleoskop
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2709 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6150
- Description: M.Ed. , This study was conducted with the central task of investigating the Bakgaga Bakopa community's experiences of forced removal from their ancestral settlement at Maleoskop. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of forced removal on the lives of the community members. It was an opportunity for the community members to reveal their experiences. In this study a qualitative research design was used, with the main data collecting technique being the interview. Eleven members of the community representing different sectors were chosen at random. In-depth interviews and observations were conducted to investigate the research problem. This research discovered that the community members had experienced psychological and socio-economic problems during the removals, and throughout their entire lives. The findings also indicated that there is a need for programmes to educate and empower the community members to be able to overcome their poverty. Recommendations have been forwarded on how the community members can be selfreliant to improve their lives educationally, socially, and economically. The interviewees indicated that the land at Maleoskop is economically viable because of the high rainfall. It is a potential area for tourism which can benefit the community financially. Returning to their ancestral settlement will restore the culture of the community. That is the main reasons why the community still wishes to return to Maleoskop.
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