Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Connecticut State University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 80-86).

Thesis (Ed.D.)--East Tennessee State University, 2004. / UMI number: 3152150. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 134-138). Also available online (World Wide Web).

Thesis (Ph. D.) University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on August 6, 2007) Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Psych.Ed.) - University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliography.

Thesis (M.A.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-94).

In this qualitative study, the phenomenon of large class teaching in South African secondary schools is investigated. It was concluded that since large classes will be a feature of the South African teaching context for many years to come due to financial constraints, educators and educational planners should explore and implement coping strategies instead of becoming demoralised by the situation. The study provides several instructional guidelines for implementation in large classes in the South African context. The focus of these guidelines is on large class management and effective teaching in large classes. The possibilities of strategies such as whole group instruction, cooperative learning, peer teaching, groupwork and the proper organisation of classroom space are investigated. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Didactics)

Text in Afrikaans / In hierdie verhandeling is bepaal dat kommunikasie 'n beduidende rol in klaskamerbestuur binne technikonverband vervul. Aan die hand van 'n driepoot-klaskamerbestuursmodel is aangetoon dat 'n aangename klasatmosfeer 'n voorvereiste vir effektiewe beroeps- of loopbaangerigte onderwys is. In die model is daar hoofsaaklik op die rol van kommunikasie in die fisiese, psigologiese en sosiale bestuursareas gekonsentreer. Ten opsigte van die fisiese bestuursarea is die fisiese klasruimte, sowel as die benutting en bestuur daarvan ter bevordering van 'n gunstige leerklimaat, belig. In die psigologiese bestuursarea is veral gefokus op die bevrediging van die student se behoeftes, selfbeeld en 'n dosent se andragogiese kommunikatiewe handelinge. Met betrekking tot die sosiale bestuursarea is bevind dat kommunikatiewe handelinge wat verhoudingstigting bevorder, ook bevorderlik is vir 'n aangename klasatmosfeer. In die hele proses is kommunikasie die bindende kontinue bestuursfunksie, as't ware die vuur wat die hele driepoot-klaskamerbestuursmodel aan die gang sit en in stand hou. / In this dissertation it has been determined that communication fulfils a significant role in classroom management at technikons. A tripod classroom management model has been employed to indicate that a pleasant classroom atmosphere is a prerequisite for effective vocational or career orientated teaching. Particular emphasis has been placed on the role of communication in the physical, psychological and social management areas. The physical management area refers to the physical classroom space, its utilization and management in creating a favourable climate for learning. In the psychological management area attention is focused on meeting the student's needs, his self-image and the teacher's andragogical communicative actions. The communicative actions found in the social management area promote relationships which are also conducive to a favourable classroom climate. In this whole process communication is the binding management activity which ignites the flame and maintains the impetus in the management function of the tripod classroom management model. / Educational Leadership and Management / M. Ed. (Onderwysbestuur)

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: (Management) at the Durban Institute of Technology, 2004. / Since 1994 South Africa has been undergoing political change and this has impacted tremendously on education. There have been major shifts in education policy, structures and curriculum. Since the introduction of the new curriculum which is Outcomes-Based Education, educators, learners, parents, school governors and principals have been faced with numerous challenges and have also been confronted with a variety of problems / M

Data presented in 2004 at a national conference on multi-grade teaching in Namibia revealed some significant negative effects on achievement associated with multi-grade instruction. In addition, the data indicated that teachers lack management and organisational strategies for multi-grade teaching. The purpose of this study was to explore the views and perceptions of educators on the managing of multi-grade classes in Namibia. Chapter one describes the background to the study, focussing on the history of education in Namibia and the history of multi-grade education. It became clear at this stage already that teachers need to be well trained, well resourced and hold positive attitudes towards multi-grade teaching if children are to learn effectively in multi-grade environments. In addition, parents should have input into significant instructional and assessment decisions concerning their children. The Literature survey in chapter two provides a theoretical framework on the concept of the management of multi-grade classrooms and the need for appropriate management and teaching skills. Effective multi-grade teaching involves the use of a range of organisational strategies in the classroom. Curriculum, learning materials, teacher education and assessment are necessary components of an integrated strategy for teaching and learning. Surrounding these strategies is the need for national policies (for curriculum, materials, teacher education and assessment) that recognise, legitimate and support learners and teachers in multi-grade settings. Chapter three identified the tools and processes of conducting the study with reference to previous and new developments in multi-grade teaching. The assumption guiding the study is that a strong case can be made by using an approach that combines qualitative and quantitative elements. By using different methods at various points in the research process, the researcher could build on the strength of each type of data collection and minimise the weaknesses of any single approach. Data was therefore collected simultaneously and involved both numeric information (on structured questionnaires) and text information (on focus group interviews and observations) so that the final database represents both qualitative and quantitative information. Five educational regions in Namibia were randomly selected to participate in this study. Literature suggests five key areas that are normally the focus of concern in multigrade teaching environments and should be included in any training programme. These include classroom management, instructional strategies, curriculum, instructional materials and community involvement. These five key areas were also used as a conceptual framework through which the observations, focus group interviews and questionnaires were rendered comprehensible in the analysis and interpretation of data as discussed in chapter four. It should be emphasised that education is inevitably underpinned by educational philosophies whether acknowledged or not. Multi-grade teaching too has particular philosophical bases, which emerge from the literature. Multi-grade practices recognise that there is an overlap of abilities amongst learners but also that levels of difficulty have to be taken into account. The philosophy of teaching is therefore an important consideration in multi-grade teaching. The findings of the study are discussed in chapter five. One of the most important findings is most probably the need for a national policy that recognises, legitimate and support learners and teachers in multi-grade settings. The study concludes with recommendations and suggestions for further research. / Prof. C.F. Loock

M.Ed. / In South Africa outcomes-based education with Curriculum 2005 brought great changes to learners, educators and parents. The purpose of this investigation was in the first place to determine the influence of OBE on the classroom management of the Mathematics educator in the senior phase. Secondly this research was to determine effective classroom management guidelines. Data was collected before and after the implementation of OBE. The respondents were Grade 8 and 9 educators in four different schools, situated in four different urban communities, respresentative of the broader South African nation. Data was collected by means of focus group interviews, analyzed by means of content analysis and conducted by the researcher and an independent analyst. Teachers identified problems regarding classroom management, existing support factors and support factors that they would like to have. Many of the problems identified by the respondents were common before and after the implementation of OBE. Some of these problems were the learners lack of interest in their work, communication difficulties between the educator and learners from township communities, lack of a learning culture, a very low interest in school activities by parents, absence of resources and lack of support by the Department of Education. Educators mentioned some other problems that occurred after the implementation of OBE. A big issue to educators is overcrowding of classes and the amount of work that comes along with it. They find it impossible to teach Mathematics effectively in such big classes. Contributing to this problem are the negative attitudes of learners towards the learning situation. In OBE, the learners' input is important, and educators struggled to get them to work. Almost all the respondents require effective guidelines for teaching and the necessary resources. Educators as well as the learners struggle with the increased workload. In view of the findings, it is clear that teachers require the necessary skills for implementing OBE effectively. Enough resources, smaller classes and enough textbooks are important necessities. From this study it appeared that learners should be actively involved in the learning process, and educators have to be very well prepared for everyday's class. Well-prepared groupwork by educators provides for active involvement of the learners in the learning process and the opportunity for the learner to accept responsibility for his/her own learning success as well as that of his/her fellow-learners. Mathematics teachers need to spend more time on basic number skills, assessment of new work and should be very strict on homework. Educators in the Mathematics class have to motivate learners and this requires motivated educators. The enjoyment of learning should be a very important factor. The correct steps need to be taken by the Department of Education to ensure a positive learning experience by educator and learner.