M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies) / The teaching and learning of Afrikaans is shrouded in controversy (1976, Rand Daily Mail, May 6, p.12). Some will ascribe all the tension, riots and demonstrations to this one factor, namely Afrikaans as a curriculum subject, or formerly Afrikaans as medium of instruction (World, 1976). An objective view of this whole issue is, however, essential in order to come to the real position of Afrikaans as a curriculum subject. In order to this, the problem must be outlined clearly and the parameters drawn. Also the problem should be analysed so that the factors underlying the problem become clear. Only in this manner can the real issues underlying the problem be addressed, that is factors militating against the effective and successful teaching and learning of Afrikaans as a school subject...

D.Ed. / The question which this study endeavours to address, is whether learning about the cultural and ethnic perspectives of other racial and ethnic groups would help learners to know more about and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity. Furthermore, this study will explore whether relations amongst learners can be improved through looking critically at extractions of cultural and ethnic experiences of racial and ethnic groups in literary texts. In the spirit of goodwill and reconciliation that the South African leaders call upon, the question may be asked, what are the educational authorities doing towards promoting better inter-group relations?

M.A. (Applied Linguistics) / To account for the characteristic linguistic needs of second language students, psycholinguistic theories of second language acquisition are taken into account. Sociolinguistic factors such as possible future language policies regarding English in the South African context, and societal attitudes towards English are also considered. An overview of the more significant approaches and methods in second language teaching is followed by a brief survey of undergraduate ESL courses in South Africa and other third world countries ...

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Att leva med hälsoångest är komplext då det ofta inte föreligger någon kroppslig sjukdom utan den som lever med hälsoångest har en ständig rädsla för att ha eller få en allvarlig sjukdom. Detta är något som är oerhört påfrestande för individen och påverkar sjukvården genom frekventa vårdtillfällen. Syftet med denna studie var att studera personers upplevelser av att leva med hälsoångest. En litteraturstudie på narrativ tillämpades där sex stycken bloggar analyserades. Resultatet utgjordes av tre huvudkategorier och sex subkategorier. De huvudkategorier som framkom var; Att rädslan är ständigt närvarande och påtaglig; Att försöka hitta sätt att klara av hälsoångesten och hålla sig flytande i vardagen; Att andras bemötande och förhållningssätt får betydelse för måendet. Kunskapen av denna studie ämnar till att öka förståelsen för hur det är att leva med hälsoångest och därmed på ett bättre sätt kunna bemöta samt hjälpa personer som lider utav detta. / Living with health anxiety is complex because usually physical illness is not present. Instead it is a constant fear of having or going to have a severe disease. This is something that is extremely strenuous for the individual and is also strenuous for the healthcare system because the person with health anxiety often seeks medical attention. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of people living with health anxiety. A literature study of narratives was applied, and six blogs were analyzed. The analysis resulted in three main categories and six sub-categories. The three main categories that emerged were:  That fear is constantly present and palpable; Trying to find ways to cope with the healthanxiety and keep themselves floating in the daily life; That others’ responses and approaches to the suffering individuals has a great impact on their wellbeing.This study aspires to increase the understanding of living with health anxiety and thus to be better able to respond to and help people who suffer from this.

"Response to literature" is an educational notion which generally refers to an oral or written reaction to a non-expository published work such as a short story or poem. This historical analysis investigates conceptions of response to literature in research with adults and college students. The dissertation problem derives from an apparent shift in emphasis from the text towards the reader in research on response to literature (Purves, 1985). The underlying assumption of this suggestion is that there are historically predominant research conceptions. This dissertation documents these ideas with adult and college readers' responses to literature. The procedure was first to establish foundation conceptions of "response" and "literature" from theoretical considerations of these terms. Next, studies derived from major bibliographies were examined in order to determine the general emphasis based on the research purpose, literary work, and response task. Predominant research conceptions of both "response" and "literature" were delineated by decades, from the first cited study in 1912. Results of the analysis concerned conceptions of both "literature" and "response". First, research conceptions of "literature" generally focused on print, rather than oral performance. In addition, there was a general research move from the use of meaningless syllables and fragments of poetry (1910-39); through the use of a diversity of genres such as newspaper articles, comprehension test items, and novels (1940-69); to a contemporary focus on short stories and poems (1970-89). Second, research conceptions of "response" supported the suggestion of a general shift from conceptions which focused on textual elements such as rhythm, sounds of language and literary merit (1920-39); through those which focused on aspects of the reader such as personality changes, preferences and developmental differences (1940-69) ; to those which emphasized elements of response itself such as process, stance, and context (1970-89). Possible reasons for the shifts in emphasis were explored in relation to general societal conditions and the changing image of the college student. From an educational perspective, the observed changes suggest a move towards empowerment of the learner in the classroom. This trend corresponds to the increasing pedagogical emphasis on holism and collaboration / Education, Faculty of / Language and Literacy Education (LLED), Department of / Graduate

The purpose of this study is to analyze the trends in the teaching of literature in the upper elementary grades as outlined in articles in The Elementary English Review, volume VII to XVI, years 1930 to 1939, inclusive.

This thesis is the report of an investigation to determine and to evaluate the methods and the philosophy of the teaching of English in the secondary schools of Texas.

The purpose of the study is to make an investigation into the practices and procedures recommended and employed in making book reports in the public schools. The aim is to determine also what methods are most recommended and what practices are followed in secondary school English classes. Special attention is given to the book reporting program in the Frisco High School. Attention is given to the needs for creating a taste for good reading, the ability to interpret what is read, and to the values accruing to the intelligent reader. The reports of reading, as given by a class of secondary pupils, are analyzed to determine the methods most advisable for creating these interests and abilities.

Bakgrund: Cirka en femtedel av befolkningen i Sverige består av personer över 65 år. Ökande livslängd leder till både fysiska och psykiska funktionsförsämringar. För att hantera effekter av tidig utveckling av delvis åldersrelaterade funktionsnedsättningar kan kommunen erbjuda hemtjänst i äldres privata boenden. När hemtjänsten inte kan täcka behovet av omvårdnad, tillräckligt för att den äldre ska kunna bo kvar i sitt egna boende, kan den äldre ansöka om att få flytta till ett vård- och omvårdnadsboende. Där kan de få heldygnsomsorg för att bibehålla en bra livskvalitet. Syfte: Att beskriva äldre personers upplevelse av att bo på ett vård- och omsorgsboende. Metod: Systematisk litteraturstudie med beskrivande syntes. Resultat: Tre huvudteman identifierades: vardagen styrs av verksamhetens rutiner, sociala interaktioner är av betydelse, existentiella funderingar. Dessa teman byggs upp av sju subteman: att vara mer beroende, trygghet med den praktiska hjälpen, behov av social samvaro, behov av tillit i vårdmöte, rädslan för ett försämrat hälsotillstånd, att döden är nära, acceptans för livet som det är. Slutsats: Omvårdnadspersonalens förståelse och bemötande i vårdsituationen är viktig för att ge de äldre personerna en större möjlighet till att anpassa sig till de förändringar i livssituationen i vård- och omsorgsboende innebär. / Background: In Sweden, a fifth of the population is aged over 65. Increasing lifespan leads to both physical and mental impairments. To deal with the effects of early development of partially age-related disabilities, the municipality can offer home care service in the elderly's private home. When home care service is not long sufficient for the elderly person to continue staying in their own home, the elderly can apply to be moved to nursing home. There, they can receive 24-hour care to maintain a good quality of life. Aim: To describe the experiences of elderly living in a nursing home. Method: Systematic qualitative literature study with descriptive synthesis. Result: Three main theme were identified:  everyday is governed by the institutes routines, importance of social interactions, and existential reflections. Seven subthemes immerged: to be more dependent, security with the practical help, need for social interaction, need for trust in a health care meeting, the fear of a deteriorating health condition, that death is near, acceptance for life as it is. Conclusion: Treatment and understanding from care staff during the caring situation consider to be important for elderly in order to enable abilities to adapt their new situation.