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The retention of women from a leadership perspective in a higher education institutionMoosa, Maryam 11 1900 (has links)
Women form a critical component of the workforce of South Africa. Therefore the issue of retaining women should be a strategic priority for organisations. This study focused on identifying general retention factors for women in a higher education institution. The research also examined the retention of women from two distinct leadership perspectives: how different leadership styles of managers and the presence of leadership opportunities for women could affect their retention. A cross-sectional quantitative research approach was followed. A non-probability simple random sample was drawn from permanent female staff at a higher education institution. Through the process of exploratory factor analysis, six retention factors were identified, namely unique needs, growth, recognition, work conditions, relationships and support. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted. The results indicated that various leadership constructs predicted the retention of women. Recommendations for retention strategies aimed specifically at women are suggested on the basis of these findings. / Business Management / M. Com.
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Toward a broadband service delivery model over wireless technologies to resource-constrained public high schools in South AfricaPholotho, Tholo Johannes 07 1900 (has links)
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are capable of expanding access to quality education, educational resources, and also provide teachers with new skills. Nevertheless, a majority of rural public schools have limited ICTs, mainly due to geographical landscape, lack of service delivery and poverty. As a result, they currently seem not to be adequately benefiting from current advancements in ICTs. The main objective of this research study was to investigate an appropriate broadband services delivery model using wireless access technologies, such as a Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) and Enhanced data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) to deliver electronic-based educational information to resource-constrained public high schools. An exploratory case study approach was adopted to identify and understand the challenges faced by rural schools in the Greater Tubatse Municipality (GTM), including educational services and content considered by the schools as relevant and useful. The research results indicate that resource-constrained schools in the GTM are facing challenges of lack of access to electronic educational information and services, and as a result, teaching and learning becomes limiting and challenging. Based on the research findings, the results show that having access to learning material via electronic platforms could afford educators and learners the opportunity to interact with the outside world, improve learning and teaching and benefit the community as a whole.
The broadband services delivery conceptual model (BSDCM) was proposed, developed and evaluated to address the lack of electronic educational information and services for resource-constrained public high schools. The BSDCM is composed of both technical and non-technical components that consider requirements of all role players, ICT challenges, policy makers and Information Communication Technology for Education (ICT4ED) interventions.
The proposed model addressed some of the challenges regarding lack of access to educational content. However, it is recommended that the ICT4ED policies governing the use of mobile devices in the classrooms be introduced by the relevant authorities. In addition, a comparative analysis of other network technologies should be conducted to establish if the TCP/IP header compression on Point to Point Protocol (PPP) improves the performance of the network in resource-constrained environments. Furthermore, it is recommended that further research and experiments be conducted to determine if other various third party content providers could create and deploy various educational services and content for different computing platforms using the proposed BSDCM. / School of Computing / M. Tech (Information Technology)
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The influence of adaptive sport involvement on the identity formation of mobility impaired adolescentsMoll, Aletta Magdalena 11 1900 (has links)
The aim of the research was to determine the influence of adapted sport on the identity formation of adolescents with a mobility impairment.
An empirical investigation was carried out to investigate the relationship between certain variables, such as social relationships and affective constructs, and the identity formation of adolescents with a mobility impairment as information emerged from the literature study.
A sample of 140 adolescents with a mobility impairment was drawn using purposive sampling. An instrument to measure the identity formation of adolescents with a mobility impairment was compiled. The data, which were obtained from the implementation of the instrument, were analysed using qualitative content analysis techniques.
The major findings of the study revealed that there was no significant difference in the identity of adolescents with a mobility impairment who participated in sport, compared with the identity of adolescents with a mobility impairment who did not participate in sport.
There was however, a significant positive correlation between social relationships with friends and parents, and the identity formation of adolescents with a mobility impairment. There was also a positive correlation between affective variables and the identity formation of adolescents with a mobility impairment. The two positive affective constructs with the highest correlation were trustfulness and gregariousness. The negative construct with the highest correlation was depression.
Based on the findings, conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made. The relationship of adolescents with their friends and parents, together with the health of adolescents, explained the largest proportion of the variance in the identity formation of adolescents with a mobility impairment, namely 42%. The remaining 58% of the variance in the identity formation has not been significantly explained as yet. The implications for parents and educators are clearly explained. / Psychology of Education / D. Ed.
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Leergereedmaking van milieubenadeelde kleuters in 'n multikulturele leeromgewing / School readiness of milieu disadvantaged pre-schoolers in a multicultural learning environmentBezuidenhout, Elizabeth 11 1900 (has links)
Summaries in Afrikaans and English / The aim of this study is to investigate the developmental deficits among milieu
disadvantaged pre-schoolers in a multicultural learning environment and to identify the
cause of these deficits. The availability of school readiness programmes and whether these
programmes fulfil in the needs of milieu disadvantaged pre-schoolers are investigated.
In the light of the theoretical and empirical research it appears that the profile of
milieu disadvantaged pre-schoolers is in a process of change. Developmental shortcomings
are experienced with regard to the following developmental aspects:
Emotional
Physical
Cognitive
Social, moral and aesthetical development
According to the theoretical and empirical research these developmental deficits are
caused by factors due to the home environment, the school as well as socio-demographic
and socio-economic factors.
From the research recommendations regarding the following were generated:
The parents
The pre-primary school
The primary school
The Department of Education
Further researchSee file / Die doel met die onderhawige studie is om te bepaal watter ontwikkelingstekorte by
milieubenadeelde kleuters in 'n multikulturele leeromgewing voorkom en om die faktore te
identifiseer waardeur hierdie tekorte veroorsaak word. Daar word 'n breedvoerige blik
gewerp op beskikbare leergereedheidsprogramme en in hoe 'n mate dit die
ontwikkelingstekorte van milieubenadeelde kleuters aanspreek.
Aan die hand van die literatuurstudie en 'n empiriese ondersoek blyk dit dat die beeld
van milieubenadeelde kleuters besig is om te verander. Ontwikkelingstekorte word veral
ten opsigte van die volgende aspekte ervaar:
Emosionele
Fisieke
Kognitiewe
Sosiale, morele en estetiese ontwikkeling
Uit die literatuurstudie en die empiriese ondersoek blyk dit dat bogenoemde
ontwikkelingstekorte veroorsaak word deur huislike, skolastiese, sosio-demografiese en
sosio-ekonomiese faktore.
Uit die ondersoek word aanbevelings ten opsigte van die volgende gegenereer:
Die ouerhuis
Die pre-primere skool
Die primere skool
Department of Education
Verdere navorsing / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Sieklundige Opvoedkunde)
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Environmental education and the cross-curricular nature of outcomes based education: an investigation of methodological compatibilityKgatitsoe, Peter Paul 01 1900 (has links)
This study is an investigation of the congruence in methodology between out-comes based education and environmental education. EE and OBE advocate for an integration of educational approaches and methodology. The focus being the introduction of integrated cross-curricula approach to education.
Questionnaires were administered to educators in the sampled schools in order to get the understanding and perceptions of educators about the compatibilty of EE and OBE methodologies. The hypothesis: OBE in South African Education allows for the implementation of EE methodologies.
The finding is that common approaches i.e. interdisciplinary and cross-curricular approaches and similar methods are used in OBE and EE.
Several proposals were made: There should be workshops, support and mentoring approaches to EE and OBE. Resources should be available to educators and learners and there should be research on OBE and EE methodologies should be made / This study is aimed at examining the compatibility in methodology and approaches
of South African Out-comes Based Education and Environmental Education. Data
collection was based on questionnaires administered to the primary school
educators in the Rustenburg District. Extensive knowledge was gained concerning
the nature, approaches and methodologies of Environmental Education and Out
Comes Based Education. The educators' understanding of the compatibility or
degree of agreement between OBE and EE methodologies, approaches and methods
was examined. Problems related to the methodological incompatibility of EE and
OBE are identified and solutions are proposed.
The core of this study is to examine the compatibility between OBE and EE in terms
of approaches and methodologies. It is noted by this study that compatibility
between EE and OBE, is not without problems.
This study will make valuable contributions to examine the extent of OBE as a
curriculum policy for addressing methodological issues raised by EE. / Educational Studies / M.Ed.(Environmental Education)
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Quality assurance for teacher education in merging historically disadvantaged institutions of higher educationSmuts, Elizabeth Magdalena 31 January 2002 (has links)
Arising from a literature study, the notions of quality and quality assurance (QA) were
described. A literature study was undertaken regarding the current South African national
QA policies on teacher education. A case study was conducted at Tshiya College of
Education, which merged with the University of the North: Qwaqwa Branch during the
rightsizing of higher education in 2001. The establishment of a QA system for teacher
education, on micro level, was critically described.
Action research was used to investigate the process of QA. A steering committee was
established. Two QA seminars contributed toward an awareness campaign. A SWOTanalysis
was done. A QA policy was designed, including a framework-for-action which was
action researched by volunteers. Researchers developed their own improvement plans
by: compiling their job descriptions; rating their effectiveness of task execution; and
attending to emerging quality gaps to determine focus areas. Professional development
was emphasised. Improvement plans for Micro Teaching and Media were action
researched. Taxing circumstances, resulting from the higher education transformation and
its effect on the research, were reported.
Data emerged from describing the action research phases: planning, implementation,
observation, and reflection for re-planning. Self-, peer-, and student-assessments were
utilised. Apart from discussions and meetings, the researchers kept diaries and forms
were designed for assessments. In both improvement plans, reflection-in-action led to
identification of unforseen weaknesses which were addressed as side-spirals of the original plans. Reflection-on-action took place at a formal meeting to which external
evaluators were invited. Strengths and weaknesses were determined and findings
corroborated and clustered toward final recommendations.
Intrinsic motivation was described as a precursor to involvement in QA.
Leadership/management/planning was seen as creating infrastructure to encourage
employees to focus on quality and movement toward the institution's vision.
Implementation was described as taking action to put a realistic plan into practice.
Teamwork was identified as a hallmark of action research and emphasis was placed on
collective wisdom. It was concluded that meritorious modelling meant that educators
should lead by example / Educational Studies / D.Ed.(Education Management)
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The management of an HIV/AIDS awareness programme in secondary schools in the North West ProvinceMkhonto, Cecilia Ncane 30 June 2005 (has links)
In the light of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa, the Department of Education is promoting HIV/AIDS awareness programmes in public schooling. This dissertation focuses on the management of these programmes in secondary schools in the North West Province using a literature review and empirical investigation. The former discusses the disease and treatment, its prevalence and impact on education and the role of principal, educators and parents in prevention. A qualitative study investigated the views of a small sample of principals, teachers and learners from three secondary schools in the North West Province. Sites and participants were selected by purposeful sampling. Data gathering took place by interviewing principals and educators and by essays written by tenth grade learners. Findings illustrated the importance of community values, information, a school policy, inservice teacher training and the contribution of parents and the church. Obstacles to successful awareness programmes were identified and recommendations made. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Education Management)
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Dynamic approach in the application of information communication technologies models in the provision of flexible learning for distance educationSekgwelea, Sello Molefe 30 November 2007 (has links)
The main purpose of this research is to establish whether ICT models as implemented in distance education do help to render desirable results (increment in throughput, meeting clientele expectations, and reduction in learner drop-outs). If it is not the case, what could be done to overcome the established hindrance?
The researcher employed programme evaluation (PE) which integrates both the positivistic and phenomenological aspects of research. The samples were drawn from the population group through probability and non-probability techniques. Different research strategies within PE such as discovery, inspection and auditing were at first employed to gauge the physical presence of what is being achieved by Unisa through use of myUnisa & DVC; followed by the use of the surveys (personal interviews, administered questionnaires, focus group interviews). The ultimate outcomes of the said research activities are audiovisual recordings, statistically analysed transcripts and questionnaire data.
The researcher employed the following key questions in grappling with issues in this area; their findings are also given:
i. Does the application of ICTs facilitate and enhance flexible learning at Unisa? With reference to flexible delivery as it relates to aspect of teaching and learning in Engineering, it has been established that minimal use is made of ICTs. Are the technologies correctly applied for teaching and learning? Based on the evidence of research findings it has been established that technology application is mainly used for administrative support rather than for teaching and learning.
iii. Do the instructional design and technological applications meet the needs of their users? As matters stand, the study suggests that users' expectations through rating their perceptions and attitudes (academics, tutors, instructional designers, multimedia developers and learners), are far from being met (as all the critical parts of the models are not yet in place regarding the Engineering and other departments).
According to the main finding, while there is some evidence of efforts aimed at proper implementation, underutilisation of the ICTs appears to be the main problem, as established at Unisa and elsewhere. The research is concluded through a number of recommendations based on the established findings. / Educational Studies / (D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies))
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The design of continuous professional development in technikons, with special reference to the teaching functionMatee, Bruce Lesego 03 December 2009 (has links)
A CPD model for the University of Technology lecturers is designed in this study. The focus of the CPD model is on teaching as a predominant feature of the Lecturers‟ functions.
Literature review on the nature, historic developments and the mandate of former Technikons in South Africa is conducted. A comparative analysis of University of Technology education systems in five other countries is conducted. Research was then conducted to establish the status of Lecturers‟ CPD in former Technikons. Data obtained from literature and the research project was used to design a CPD model for University of Technology Lecturers.
Interviews were subsequently conducted with CPD practitioners in Universities of Technology to obtain opinions on the model. A survey was conducted to obtain Lecturers‟ opinions on the aspects of the model. Data obtained was then used to modify the model. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Educational Management)
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Mergers in higher education : towards a survival kit for conserving the selfFourie, Mattheus Eduard 10 1900 (has links)
Mergers and incorporations are relatively new phenomena in the South African
higher education landscape. The unbundling of Vista University, and the subsequent
incorporation ofVUDEC into the merger between Unisa and TSA, posed a major
challenge to all affected employees. This thesis focuses on how these employees
experienced the various stages of the incorporation process. A social construction of
inner and outer voices heard, shared, and read during the different phases of the
incorporation process attempts to describe how to conserve the self in a merger. The
aim of the thesis is to build towards a framework for dealing with the human aspect
during institutional mergers and incorporations. The thesis consists of a prologue, a
series of four manuscripts that report on the experiences of employees during the
different phases of the merger process, and an epilogue. Each manuscript focuses on
a specific phase or aspect of the incorporation process, with its own research focus,
aims, and methodology.
The first two manuscripts reflect on the pre-merger phase. The first manuscript
reports on employees' preparation for the incorporation. Following a social
constructionist grounded theory approach, four participating employees gained the
opportunity to reflect on their own experiences of well-being during the pre-merger
phase. The manuscript also reports on a wellness development workshop, attended by
35 representatives from various departments and units of Vista University during the
pre-merger phase.
The second manuscript reports on how employees embraced the VUDEC
institutional culture. A case study approach was selected for semi-structured
interviews with 17 participants from governance, academic and administrative
departments, and post-graduate programmes. By means of content analysis, the
institutional culture ofVUDEC was captured on the eve of the incorporation into
Unisa.
The third manuscript focuses on employees' experiences of the four-year transition
and implementation phases of the incorporation. This manuscript follows a social
identity approach, and through thematic analysis, reports on how 24 participants
experienced the four-year implementation of the incorporation process.
The fourth manuscript provides an overview of the human side of mergers as
depicted in both national and international literature. The aim is to position the
current longitudinal investigation and its findings in the broader higher education
landscape, and a survival kit for conserving the self in a merger is proposed. / Psychology / D. Litt. et Phil. (Psychology)
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