This study focuses on the identification of didactic guidelines for presenting values education in secondary schools. The studied literature sends a clear message that values education is of cardinal importance in education, teaching and training. In 2000 the National Department of Education of South Africa assembled a task team to identify a set of values in particular relevant to education and training. In the report Manifesto on Values Education and Democracy (DOE, 2001) six core values are singled out as of primary importance to the new dispensation in South Africa: equality, equal rights, tolerance, multilingualism, transparency, accountability, and social responsibility. The Report focuses only on national, political and social values, however. From research performed by Rens (2005), Hattingh (1999) en Bagarette (1995), it is clear that an individual needs to be educated as a holistic being and all life values thus need to be addressed integratively . A literature study was undertaken to clarify the concepts values, value orientation and values education, and also to determine how adolescents experience values education. Consequently, different values education programmes currently implemented in foreign countries were analysed . It was found that the 'Cornerstone-waardes" programme of John Heenan, applied in New Zealand, could reasonably easily be adapted for the South African context. From the discussion of the curriculating process as applicable to values education, didactic guidelines could be formulated for values education in South African schools. To identify the current orientation to values as manifested by learners, teachers and school principals in South Africa, the values questionnaire compiled by Vreken and Rens (2001) for research on the values orientation of university learners, was adapted and completed by the population involved in this study. Principals were subjected to partly-structured interviews to gain their opinions on values education in schools. Interviews on possible guidelines for values education in South Africa were also conducted by e-mail with international experts. Since the primary aim of the study was to determine the values orientation of secondary school learners and to recommend didactic guidelines for values education, the aim was mainly attained by means of the empirical study. Noteworthy is, however, that there is no symmetry between learners' views on important values and those that the Department of Education finds it necessary to be promoted. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Education))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2005.

This study focuses on the identification of didactic guidelines for presenting values education in secondary schools. The studied literature sends a clear message that values education is of cardinal importance in education, teaching and training. In 2000 the National Department of Education of South Africa assembled a task team to identify a set of values in particular relevant to education and training. In the report Manifesto on Values Education and Democracy (DOE, 2001) six core values are singled out as of primary importance to the new dispensation in South Africa: equality, equal rights, tolerance, multilingualism, transparency, accountability, and social responsibility. The Report focuses only on national, political and social values, however. From research performed by Rens (2005), Hattingh (1999) en Bagarette (1995), it is clear that an individual needs to be educated as a holistic being and all life values thus need to be addressed integratively . A literature study was undertaken to clarify the concepts values, value orientation and values education, and also to determine how adolescents experience values education. Consequently, different values education programmes currently implemented in foreign countries were analysed . It was found that the 'Cornerstone-waardes" programme of John Heenan, applied in New Zealand, could reasonably easily be adapted for the South African context. From the discussion of the curriculating process as applicable to values education, didactic guidelines could be formulated for values education in South African schools. To identify the current orientation to values as manifested by learners, teachers and school principals in South Africa, the values questionnaire compiled by Vreken and Rens (2001) for research on the values orientation of university learners, was adapted and completed by the population involved in this study. Principals were subjected to partly-structured interviews to gain their opinions on values education in schools. Interviews on possible guidelines for values education in South Africa were also conducted by e-mail with international experts. Since the primary aim of the study was to determine the values orientation of secondary school learners and to recommend didactic guidelines for values education, the aim was mainly attained by means of the empirical study. Noteworthy is, however, that there is no symmetry between learners' views on important values and those that the Department of Education finds it necessary to be promoted. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Education))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2005.

Healthy nutrition is indispensable for the advancement and maintenance of an individual's health during the whole life cycle. A huge percentage of young and developing children in South Africa are subjected to undernourishment and malnourishment. Malnourishment and undernourishment can signify permanent negative consequences for the physical, intellectual and psycho-social development of the child. The aim of the research was to: • ascertain to which extent provision is made for nutrition education in the various learning areas of the National Curriculum Statement for learners in the Foundation Phase; • ascertain to which extent Foundation Phase teachers in rural schools are on the Curriculum guidelines for nutrition; • ascertain how knowledgeable Foundation Phase teachers in rural schools are on the basic aspects of nutrition; • to ascertain to which extent these teachers address aspects of nutrition education in the various Learning Areas; • to investigate the teaching strategies used by teachers when teaching aspects related to nutrition; • to ascertain whether these teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a nutrition teaching programme for Ground Phase learners in rural schools; and • to develop a nutrition teaching programme for Ground Phase learners in rural schools. Qualitative research methods were used in the empirical research. Data was collected by means of structured interviews and classroom observations at four farm schools which were identified by the Department of Education (North-West Province) to take part in the research project on nutrition in rural areas. The following findings emerged from the research: • The National Curriculum Statement provides for nutrition outcomes in the Learning Area Life Orientation, but the assessment standards are too vague and general. • All educators knew that nutrition education would form a part of the Learning Area Life Orientation. • Although teachers are trained on how to implement the National Curriculum Statement, some of them were uncertain on what was expected from them when teaching a nutrition lesson. • The basic nutritional knowledge of the teachers was good and they knew that nutrition can be taught in all three Learning Areas of the Foundation Phase. • Teachers in the four farm schools did not use different teaching strategies in presenting their lessons. • The educators in the four farm schools did not have the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a nutrition teaching programme for rural learners in the Foundation Phase. On the basis of the findings of the research the researcher has developed a nutrition education programme for educators in rural schools with a view to be able to offer more effective nutrition education for Foundation Phase learners. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.

Healthy nutrition is indispensable for the advancement and maintenance of an individual's health during the whole life cycle. A huge percentage of young and developing children in South Africa are subjected to undernourishment and malnourishment. Malnourishment and undernourishment can signify permanent negative consequences for the physical, intellectual and psycho-social development of the child. The aim of the research was to: • ascertain to which extent provision is made for nutrition education in the various learning areas of the National Curriculum Statement for learners in the Foundation Phase; • ascertain to which extent Foundation Phase teachers in rural schools are on the Curriculum guidelines for nutrition; • ascertain how knowledgeable Foundation Phase teachers in rural schools are on the basic aspects of nutrition; • to ascertain to which extent these teachers address aspects of nutrition education in the various Learning Areas; • to investigate the teaching strategies used by teachers when teaching aspects related to nutrition; • to ascertain whether these teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a nutrition teaching programme for Ground Phase learners in rural schools; and • to develop a nutrition teaching programme for Ground Phase learners in rural schools. Qualitative research methods were used in the empirical research. Data was collected by means of structured interviews and classroom observations at four farm schools which were identified by the Department of Education (North-West Province) to take part in the research project on nutrition in rural areas. The following findings emerged from the research: • The National Curriculum Statement provides for nutrition outcomes in the Learning Area Life Orientation, but the assessment standards are too vague and general. • All educators knew that nutrition education would form a part of the Learning Area Life Orientation. • Although teachers are trained on how to implement the National Curriculum Statement, some of them were uncertain on what was expected from them when teaching a nutrition lesson. • The basic nutritional knowledge of the teachers was good and they knew that nutrition can be taught in all three Learning Areas of the Foundation Phase. • Teachers in the four farm schools did not use different teaching strategies in presenting their lessons. • The educators in the four farm schools did not have the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a nutrition teaching programme for rural learners in the Foundation Phase. On the basis of the findings of the research the researcher has developed a nutrition education programme for educators in rural schools with a view to be able to offer more effective nutrition education for Foundation Phase learners. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.

Beginner teachers’ identities are formed by past school experiences, the ideas, and approaches promoted by their teacher education programmes and an ideal of teachers they hope to become (Beauchamp and Thomas, 2011; Anspal, Eisenschmidt and Löfström, 2012). The focus of this study was to understand the possible influence of two different teacher education programmes on beginner teacher identity and the forming thereof during the early years of teaching. This study was underpinned by an Interpretivist epistemological paradigm, in line with the reiterative process of understanding which marks the fluid progressions of beginner teachers’ identities. The conceptual lens employed in this study consisted of the Possible Selves Theory (Markus and Nurius, 1986), combined with the metaphorical use of “threads”. This study employed a qualitative methodological paradigm, with a comparative case study as research design (Zartman and Goodrick, 2005). Participants were selected by purposive sampling and involved six beginner teachers within their first three years of teaching; three from each teacher education programme (full-time and part-time). Selection criteria stipulated participants had to be within their first three years of teaching, have graduated from either a full-time or part-time teacher education programme, and that part-time participants had to be employed full-time at a school while studying to be selected. Data collection methods comprised of semi-structured interviews, researcher’s journal and field notes. The process of data analysis was guided by thematic content analysis. Findings from this study attest that beginner teacher identities are unstable; classroom reality differs vastly from teacher education programme curricula; and teaching practice plays a significant role in the preparation of student teachers. The main finding of this study was that full-time participants only comprehended the reality of teaching once full-time employment commenced, compared to part-time participants who realised the realities of teaching considerably earlier. Recommendations were made regarding practice, policy, and future research. / Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2019. / Humanities Education / MEd / Unrestricted

Tyrimo objektas: jaunesnio mokyklinio amžiaus moksleivių fizinio ugdymo programos „Netradicinis fizinis aktyvumas“ veiksmingumas. Tyrimo aktualumas. Kūno kultūros pamokų vengimas ir mažėjantis fizinis aktyvumas mokyklinio (ypač vyresnio) amžiaus moksleivių tarpe skatina specialistus rengti tikslingas fizinio ugdymo programas, siekiant sudominti vaikus ir paauglius būti fiziškai aktyviais ne tik mokykloje, bet ir laisvalaikiu. Mokyklos, kurios bendradarbiauja įgyvendinant įvairias programas, skatinančias vaikų ir paauglių fizinį aktyvumą ir teigiamai keičia mokinių požiūrį į jį, yra vadinamos „aktyviomis mokyklomis“ (Mitchell et al., 2013). Kūno kultūra ir fizinio ugdymo programos sudaro galimybių vaikams realizuoti daugelį asmenybės poreikių (Malinauskas ir Klizas, 2009). Mokykla yra palanki vieta puoselėti vaikų sveikatą, formuoti gyvenimo įgūdžius, tarp jų - ir sveikos gyvensenos, bei plėtoti veiklą, atsižvelgiant į vaiko raidos ypatumus (Jociūtė ir kt., 2008). Tyrimo tikslas. Nustatyti jaunesnio mokyklinio amžiaus moksleivių fizinio ugdymo programos „Netradicinis fizinis aktyvumas“ veiksmingumą. Baigiamojo darbo uždaviniai 1. Išanalizuoti fizinio ugdymo programų mokyklinio amžiaus vaikams veiksmingumo teorinius aspektus. 2. Palyginti 6-os (eksperimentinės gr.) ir 7-os (kontrolinės gr.) klasės moksleivių fizinio pajėgumo rezultatus prieš ir po fizinio ugdymo programos „Netradicinis fizinis aktyvumas“. 3. Nustatyti eksperimentinės grupės moksleivių požiūrį į fizinio... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Object of the investigation: the effectiveness of pupils’ physical education programme "Non-traditional physical activity”. Relevance: Physical Education lessons avoidance and declining physical activity in school (especially older) students among encourages practitioners to develop appropriate physical education programs to engage children and adolescents to be physically active not only in school, but also leisure. Schools are cooperating in the implementation of various programs to promote child and adolescent physical activity and positively changing students' attitudes to it are called "active schools" (Mitchell et al., 2013). Physical education and physical education programs as an opportunity for children to realize many personal needs (Malinauskas and Klizas, 2009). The school is a favorable place for foster children's health, form of life skills among them - and a healthy lifestyle, and to develop activities according to the peculiarities of child development (Jociūtė et al., 2008). Aim of the investigation: to identify 6-7 grade students physical education programme’s "Non-traditional physical activity” effectiveness. Tasks of the final work: 1. To analyze the theoretical aspects of effectiveness of the physical education programmes for school-aged children; 2. To compare 6 th (experimental gr.) and 7th (control group) grade students’ physical fitness performance before and after physical education program "Non-traditional physical activity”. 3. To investigate the... [to full text]

Many studies evidence the importance of metacognition in successful learning. Metacognitive skills improve the academic outcomes of learners. Additionally, metacognitive skills build lifelong learning skills, which are transferable to employment and other contexts. As such, developing metacognition in students is of great value to universities as society as a whole. This study explores the perceptions of lecturers and student teachers in a College of Education at a University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) regarding the presence and promotion of metacognitive skills at the University in which the study took place. The study spanned three departments in the College, namely Kindergarten, Special Education, and Art Education. The study employs an interpretive research approach and case study methodology to gather this rich understanding of lecturers’ and students’ perceptions. Data were collected from twelve lecturers and twelve undergraduate students through a combination of lecture room observations, semi-structured interviews, and group interviews. The most significant finding emerging from this study is the lack of lecturer participants’ knowledge regarding metacognition generally. My study found that skills such as planning, monitoring, and evaluating skills were sometimes present in their teaching, but were not used to engage students in thinking metacognitively or developing their own metacognitive abilities. I found that metacognition was not present consistently or intentionally in lecture rooms. The findings further exposed some obstacles which could inhibit the promotion of metacognition in higher education in KSA. For example, traditional methods of rote learning were shown to discourage metacognitive thinking. Large student numbers and lecturers’ lack of time could prohibit lecturers from investing in teaching metacognitive skills to their students. Students’ apathy towards anything other than memorising facts to pass examinations and acquire grades could also demotivate them to learn valuable skills like metacognition without comprehensive changes to educational norms. The study identified multiple ways in which metacognition could be promoted in higher education in KSA. For example, diversifying teaching practices to include more active learning methods such as discussion and questioning would be more effective than the current prevalent method of lecturing and learning by memorising. Lecturers could role-model metacognitive skills to their students by incorporating metacognition into their own practice, and thus incorporate it into existing courses. Students could be motivated to develop metacognitive skills by discovering the benefits to them of metacognition on both their academic success and their future careers. The study’s findings supported the importance of including metacognition in higher education and advocating it to students as a valuable skill. Thus, there is a need to establish mechanisms or frameworks for integrating metacognition into higher education in KSA, and communities of practice which support the development of metacognitive skills among lecturers and student teachers who will be the teachers of tomorrow. I therefore offer a model with recommendations for practical uptake to expedite this, and support it with this study's evidence.

Esta tese teve como objetivo geral investigar a inserção profissional de egressos dos cursos de licenciatura em música de instituições de ensino superior (IES) públicas do estado do Paraná, formados entre 2009 e 2014. Os objetivos específicos buscaram: examinar a situação profissional dos egressos; analisar a relação entre a situação profissional dos egressos e sua formação acadêmica; verificar as condições de trabalho dos egressos; e analisar o grau de satisfação com o trabalho que exercem. A inserção profissional é entendida como um processo não linear e multidimensional, sendo dependente de fatores individuais e institucionais, ideias que orientam teoricamente este trabalho. O método escolhido foi o survey por questionário autoadministrado via internet, respondido por uma amostra de 215 egressos. Os dados foram organizados em dois grandes eixos: perfil dos egressos, configurado a partir de dados sociodemográficos, percurso de formação e avaliação da formação acadêmica, e inserção profissional dos egressos. Os resultados indicam precocidade na inserção profissional dos egressos, inserção que, para a maioria deles, se inicia antes mesmo do ingresso no curso de licenciatura, por meio do exercício da docência de música, de outras atividades no campo da música e, ainda, de atividades em outra área que não a música. Quase a totalidade dos egressos se inseriu profissionalmente após a conclusão do curso. Mantém-se o perfil de atuação em múltiplas atividades, embora seja preponderante o trabalho como professor de música, sinalizando que os cursos de licenciatura em música estão a cumprir sua finalidade central de formar professores. Além disso, a maioria dos egressos não tem passado por fases de desemprego, mostrando que têm conseguido se inserir no mercado de trabalho. De modo geral, mostram-se satisfeitos com seu percurso e situação profissional atual, porém, mostram-se insatisfeitos ou pouco satisfeitos com o seu nível salarial. Esta pesquisa, ao fornecer dados acerca da inserção profissional de licenciados em música, possibilitou um mapeamento inicial das atividades profissionais desses egressos no âmbito do estado do Paraná, podendo contribuir para aprofundar o conhecimento acerca da atuação profissional de licenciados em música e para subsidiar novas reflexões sobre a formação de professores de música. / The general aim of this thesis was to investigate the professional insertion of graduates of degree programmes in music education, offered by public higher education institutions of the state of Parana, Brazil, graduated from 2009 to 2014. The specific objectives sought to examine the occupational status of the graduates; to analyse the relationship between the professional status of the graduates and their higher education; to verify the working conditions of the graduates; and to analyse their level of satisfaction towards their work. Professional insertion is understood as a non-linear and multidimensional process, which depends upon both individual and institutional factors, ideas that theoretically guided this research. The method chosen to carry out this research was the survey, by means of a self-administered online questionnaire, which has been answered by a sample of 215 graduates. Collected data were organized in two main axes: the graduates‟ profile, composed of sociodemographic information, training path, and evaluation of the higher education program; and the graduates‟ professional insertion. The results indicate precocity in the graduates‟ professional insertion, which, in most cases, begins even before entering the higher education programmes, in activities of music teaching, other activities in the field of music, and, even, activities in areas not related to music. Almost all graduates were employed after the completion of their degree courses. The practice of multiple activities is kept, even though music teaching practice is predominant, indicating that the degree courses in music education are fulfilling their main purpose of teachers training. Moreover, most of the graduates have not experienced situations of unemployment, demonstrating they have managed to enter the labour market. They are satisfied with their professional paths and professional status. However, they are dissatisfied or just a little satisfied with their wage level. By providing data on the professional insertion of graduates in music education, this research has enabled an initial mapping of the professional activities of these graduates within the state of Parana, which can contribute to deepen the knowledge about the professional performance of those graduates, and to subsidize further reflexion on music teachers‟ education.

Magistro darbo tema „Edukacinių programų įtaka kultūrinio identiteto ugdymui muziejaus veiklos kontekste“. Šio tyrimo tikslas – atskleisti muziejaus pedagoginės veiklos procesą ir jos dalyvių kultūrinio identiteto ugdymą edukacinių programų realizavimo kontekste. Tyrimo uždaviniai – išanalizuoti edukacinę veiklą Biržų krašto muziejuje „Sėla“. Atskleisti muziejaus lankytojų požiūrį į edukacinę veiklą ir ryšių su visuomene ypatumus bei ištirti muziejų edukacinių programų veiksmingumą ugdant kultūrinį identitetą. Nustatyti veiksnius, lemiančius edukacinių programų realizavimą. Remiantis tyrimo duomenimis, parengti rekomendacijas muziejų edukacinių programų rengėjams. Teorinėje darbo dalyje aptarta muziejaus samprata ir bendras kultūros švietimo kontekstas. Išsiaiškinta edukacinių programų funkcija, jų reikšmė bei įtaka įvairioms amžiaus grupėms, apibrėžtas kultūrinis identitetas. Buvo atliktas Biržų krašto muziejaus „Sėla“ lankytojų empirinis tyrimas. Gautos tokios pagrindinės darbo išvados, kad edukacinės muziejų programos, atlikdamos savo funkciją – padėdamos pajusti senuosius papročius, tradicijas, prisiliesti prie senųjų amatų, išsaugodamos kultūrines vertybes, senuosius papročius, įtakoja kultūrinio identiteto ugdymą ir formavimą. Gautos išvados patvirtina hipotezę. Edukacinės programos yra reikšmingos visiems bendruomenės nariams, nes padeda patenkinti žinių poreikį... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The topic of the Master degree essay is “Influence of educational programmes on upbringing cultural identity in the context of museum practice”. Aim of this research is to reveal the pedagogical aspect of museum practice and educational of cultural identity in the context of realization of educational programmes. Goals of the research are: To analyze educational practice of “The Sela”, A regional museum of Birzai region. To reveal attitudes museum visitors have towards the educational programmes and the peculiarities of public relations; to find out the efficiency of educational programmes in upbringing cultural identity: to measure elements for realization of educational programmes; to prepare recommendations for the organizers of future educational programmes using results of the research. Theoretical part of the essay speaks about notions of a museum and cultural context in general and function of the educational programmes is ascertained. There is also definition of cultural identity. Empirical research of museum visitors was held in “ The Sela” , Birzai regional museum. Some conclusions were made. They say that educational programmes in museums have done their function, helping to feel old customs and traditions, to touch old crafts, saving cultural values and old customs make influence on upbringing cultural identity and formation of it. All conclusions affirm the... [to full text]

Esta tese teve como objetivo geral investigar a inserção profissional de egressos dos cursos de licenciatura em música de instituições de ensino superior (IES) públicas do estado do Paraná, formados entre 2009 e 2014. Os objetivos específicos buscaram: examinar a situação profissional dos egressos; analisar a relação entre a situação profissional dos egressos e sua formação acadêmica; verificar as condições de trabalho dos egressos; e analisar o grau de satisfação com o trabalho que exercem. A inserção profissional é entendida como um processo não linear e multidimensional, sendo dependente de fatores individuais e institucionais, ideias que orientam teoricamente este trabalho. O método escolhido foi o survey por questionário autoadministrado via internet, respondido por uma amostra de 215 egressos. Os dados foram organizados em dois grandes eixos: perfil dos egressos, configurado a partir de dados sociodemográficos, percurso de formação e avaliação da formação acadêmica, e inserção profissional dos egressos. Os resultados indicam precocidade na inserção profissional dos egressos, inserção que, para a maioria deles, se inicia antes mesmo do ingresso no curso de licenciatura, por meio do exercício da docência de música, de outras atividades no campo da música e, ainda, de atividades em outra área que não a música. Quase a totalidade dos egressos se inseriu profissionalmente após a conclusão do curso. Mantém-se o perfil de atuação em múltiplas atividades, embora seja preponderante o trabalho como professor de música, sinalizando que os cursos de licenciatura em música estão a cumprir sua finalidade central de formar professores. Além disso, a maioria dos egressos não tem passado por fases de desemprego, mostrando que têm conseguido se inserir no mercado de trabalho. De modo geral, mostram-se satisfeitos com seu percurso e situação profissional atual, porém, mostram-se insatisfeitos ou pouco satisfeitos com o seu nível salarial. Esta pesquisa, ao fornecer dados acerca da inserção profissional de licenciados em música, possibilitou um mapeamento inicial das atividades profissionais desses egressos no âmbito do estado do Paraná, podendo contribuir para aprofundar o conhecimento acerca da atuação profissional de licenciados em música e para subsidiar novas reflexões sobre a formação de professores de música. / The general aim of this thesis was to investigate the professional insertion of graduates of degree programmes in music education, offered by public higher education institutions of the state of Parana, Brazil, graduated from 2009 to 2014. The specific objectives sought to examine the occupational status of the graduates; to analyse the relationship between the professional status of the graduates and their higher education; to verify the working conditions of the graduates; and to analyse their level of satisfaction towards their work. Professional insertion is understood as a non-linear and multidimensional process, which depends upon both individual and institutional factors, ideas that theoretically guided this research. The method chosen to carry out this research was the survey, by means of a self-administered online questionnaire, which has been answered by a sample of 215 graduates. Collected data were organized in two main axes: the graduates‟ profile, composed of sociodemographic information, training path, and evaluation of the higher education program; and the graduates‟ professional insertion. The results indicate precocity in the graduates‟ professional insertion, which, in most cases, begins even before entering the higher education programmes, in activities of music teaching, other activities in the field of music, and, even, activities in areas not related to music. Almost all graduates were employed after the completion of their degree courses. The practice of multiple activities is kept, even though music teaching practice is predominant, indicating that the degree courses in music education are fulfilling their main purpose of teachers training. Moreover, most of the graduates have not experienced situations of unemployment, demonstrating they have managed to enter the labour market. They are satisfied with their professional paths and professional status. However, they are dissatisfied or just a little satisfied with their wage level. By providing data on the professional insertion of graduates in music education, this research has enabled an initial mapping of the professional activities of these graduates within the state of Parana, which can contribute to deepen the knowledge about the professional performance of those graduates, and to subsidize further reflexion on music teachers‟ education.