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1	English as a medium of instruction: the relationship between motivation and English second language proficiency Madileng, Mary Mmatsatsi 06 1900 (has links) In order to research the limited English proficiency of First Year National Intermediate Certificate students at the Further Education and Training College of Ekurhuleni West, the researcher investigated various motivation variables, namely: * socio-psychological factors * learner factors * parental involvement and * contextual factors related to the influence of the school and classroom A review of literature and empirical research methods were used to this effect. The literature review revealed that instrumental and integrative motivation, self-determination and goal orientedness, parental support and school and classroom context factors contributed to the development of ESL proficiency. A motivation questionnaire and an English proficiency test were administered to the participants. The results indicated no significant relationship between the learner's level of ESL proficiency and motivation variables. These findings form the basis for recommending specific guidelines for possible directions for future research. / Linguistics / M.A. (Specialisation in Applied Linguistics) School and classroom contextual factors Parental expectations Parents educational background Parents socio-economic status Goal-oriented theory Self-determination theory Integrative motivation Instrumental motivation Socio-psychological motivation 418.0071 Second language acquisition
2	English as a medium of instruction: the relationship between motivation and English second language proficiency Madileng, Mary Mmatsatsi 06 1900 (has links) In order to research the limited English proficiency of First Year National Intermediate Certificate students at the Further Education and Training College of Ekurhuleni West, the researcher investigated various motivation variables, namely: * socio-psychological factors * learner factors * parental involvement and * contextual factors related to the influence of the school and classroom A review of literature and empirical research methods were used to this effect. The literature review revealed that instrumental and integrative motivation, self-determination and goal orientedness, parental support and school and classroom context factors contributed to the development of ESL proficiency. A motivation questionnaire and an English proficiency test were administered to the participants. The results indicated no significant relationship between the learner's level of ESL proficiency and motivation variables. These findings form the basis for recommending specific guidelines for possible directions for future research. / Linguistics and Modern Languages / M.A. (Specialisation in Applied Linguistics) School and classroom contextual factors Parental expectations Parents educational background Parents socio-economic status Goal-oriented theory Self-determination theory Integrative motivation Instrumental motivation Socio-psychological motivation 418.0071 Second language acquisition
3	Absenteeism, an indicator of the health status of school children in the middle schools of the Molopo region in the North-West Province Hlonipho, Maria Molebogeng 01 1900 (has links) Health related absenteeism was identified as a problem in the schools in the Molopo region, needing a multi-disciplinary approach which included the parents. A conceptual framework on absenteeism was used as a guideline for the descriptive research design. Using a convenience sampling technique 426 absentees, 22 teachers and 2 school nurses filled in three separate questionnaires in ten schools selected to determine the extent of absenteeism due to health related and other problems, the control measures taken and the awareness of school personnel. Health problems were identified as the main reasons for absenteeism. Inadequate communication between the schools and parents as well as lack of guidelines on the control of absenteeism, were other problems identified. Recommendations made related to the provision of school health services that promote the health status of the pupils based on Primary Health Care principles, parental involvement in school health matters and the formulation of policies aimed at controlling absenteeism in schools. / Health Sciences / M.A. (Nursing Science) Absenteeism Health problems School absences School health nursing Attendance control Health status Health assessment Parents' socio-economic status Pupils' lifestyles Non-attendance School refusal Medical conditions School children illnesses 371.712 School absences Attendance control
4	Absenteeism, an indicator of the health status of school children in the middle schools of the Molopo region in the North-West Province Hlonipho, Maria Molebogeng 01 1900 (has links) Health related absenteeism was identified as a problem in the schools in the Molopo region, needing a multi-disciplinary approach which included the parents. A conceptual framework on absenteeism was used as a guideline for the descriptive research design. Using a convenience sampling technique 426 absentees, 22 teachers and 2 school nurses filled in three separate questionnaires in ten schools selected to determine the extent of absenteeism due to health related and other problems, the control measures taken and the awareness of school personnel. Health problems were identified as the main reasons for absenteeism. Inadequate communication between the schools and parents as well as lack of guidelines on the control of absenteeism, were other problems identified. Recommendations made related to the provision of school health services that promote the health status of the pupils based on Primary Health Care principles, parental involvement in school health matters and the formulation of policies aimed at controlling absenteeism in schools. / Health Sciences / M.A. (Nursing Science) Absenteeism Health problems School absences School health nursing Attendance control Health status Health assessment Parents' socio-economic status Pupils' lifestyles Non-attendance School refusal Medical conditions School children illnesses 371.712 School absences Attendance control

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