M.Ed. (Psychology of Education) / Please refer to full text to view abstract

M.Ed. (Psychology of Education) / Please refer to full text to view abstract

This study seeks to use the structural-functional model of Almond and Powell to explain the functioning of the political system of Lebowa as a self-governing territory in the Republic of South Africa. Against the background of the historical development of Lebowa and the emergence of apartheid - or separate development as it was also termed - the political process in Lebowa is described and analysed in terms of the conversion function of Almond and Powell's model. Interest articulation, interest aggregation, rule-making, ruleapplication, rule-adjudication and communication are examined as functions of the conversion process in Lebowa. It is evident that Lebowa's position within greater South Africa, the importance of traditional structures, and the existence of modern political structures, play a major role in the political system of Lebowa. / Political Sciences / M.A. (Politics)

This study seeks to use the structural-functional model of Almond and Powell to explain the functioning of the political system of Lebowa as a self-governing territory in the Republic of South Africa. Against the background of the historical development of Lebowa and the emergence of apartheid - or separate development as it was also termed - the political process in Lebowa is described and analysed in terms of the conversion function of Almond and Powell's model. Interest articulation, interest aggregation, rule-making, ruleapplication, rule-adjudication and communication are examined as functions of the conversion process in Lebowa. It is evident that Lebowa's position within greater South Africa, the importance of traditional structures, and the existence of modern political structures, play a major role in the political system of Lebowa. / Political Sciences / M.A. (Politics)

A Musters thesis s.ibmittcd to the Fllclilly of Education, University of the WHwufcl'sl'and) Johannesburg, in partia! fulfilment of the requirements 1'01' the Degree of Master of Education, DCCCl11bcl' 1995. / This thesis concerns itself with resistance during tho decade of tho 80s. Much of the literature has focussed on student resistance. There has in general been very little that has examined resistance of student teachers, Student teachers are-vital change agents in education for the futuro. If there is to be any Intervention in teacher training colleges, then there needs to be an understanding of historical power relations and the f0n11S of'resistance in these institutions. The aim of the research report is to dccumer.t and explain why and how student teachers at the Mokopane College of Education become politically militant during the decade of the 80s. The contention is tha: under extremely repressive and authoritarian conditions such as those faced by student teachers in homeland lnstitutloue, resistance can take many forms. However, as the study concludes. it became general and militant in this instance, only when it was able to break out of its isolation and establish links with wider politlce! structures, This study is based on primary sources, interviews and secondary sources. It has engaged archival sources as well as important interviews from both activists and teachers who have taught under both Missionary and Bantu Education.

Thesis (M.Sc.) - University of the North, 1977 / Refer to document

No abstract available. / Thesis (M.T.R.P.)-University of Natal, 1991.

The smallholders of Lebowa are not idealists farming for the good of the nation; they are farn1ing for survival, and any plan for the agricultural sector must be jn harmony with the hopes and aspirations of these farm people. The conceptual background was build around Mosher's philosophy of areas with different growth potentials and the Lebowa goverments declared developrnent policy. Following these guidelines, an attempt was made to divide Lebowa into three area types according to different growth potentials. The rnethodology of the division of areas was adjusted to place more emphasis on the human factor. Smallholders were divided into two groups: Group A (Immediate Growth potential areas) and Group B (Future and Low Growth potential areas). Group A farmers were found to be more settled with stronger traditional structures and are generally speaking more satisfied with the present state of affairs. They enjoy higher welfare levels. They are generally more conservative but sometimes also more rational than Group B fanners. The smallholders have little knowledge on the ecologically possible carrying capacity of grazing and their aspirations are unrealistically high. Non-traditional leaders regard lack of incentives, for example too small arable fields, inadequate markets, credit etc. and the subsistence base of the present social order; as major causes of low productivity. They generally have a very low opinion of traditional leadership. The level of rural off-farm employment, especially for Group A, is low and compares unfavourably with many African countries. A large variety of crops is grown and intercropping is common. In stock fanning, the smallholders have demonstrated positive response to price changes both in numbers and in percentages of stock sold. Overgrazjng is a growingg problem, and the pursuance of a. production oriented extension programme is in danger of being counter-productive, because this enables smallholders to build up larger herds. This is likely to occur as long as arable and grazing land is communal or free, even if agrict:ltural productjon will be significantly directed towards the market. Livestock is perhaps the only investment alternative open to many Lebowa farmers. This suggests that alternative investinent opportunities must be created. This will require modification in the direction of flow of capital between different sectors by creating opportunities to invest in agricultural and agro-based production or financial institutions. Extension efforts should concentrate more on livestock quality which, coupled with progressive farming practices should lead to reduced livestock numbers. The low level of market orientation can partly be explained by underdeveloped marketing and credit institutions. The Lebowa smallholders and their non-traditional leaders gave a clear tnandate for land tenure reform. The traditional leaders are iil many respect more progressive than popular belief will suggest, but are hesitant in this regard. / Thesis( DSc Agric)--University of Pretoria, 1982 / gm2014 / Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development / unrestricted

M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) / The purposes of this study were to determine the sense of obligation of a group of Northern Sotho speaking student teachers, their lecturers and some parents of the area, which factors affect their sense of obligation positively or negatively, and how pupils and students can be educated towards a mature sense of obligation. An empirical study was conducted and 1500 questionnaires were distributed among students and lecturers at Mamokgalake Chuene College of Education and also among parents in the vicinity. Only 450 questionnaires were returned. Factors such as culture, maturity, time perspective and the influence of parents and educators, which are related to a sense of obligation, were discussed.

LL.D. / Please refer to full text to view abstract