The main objective of this research is to discover the factors influencing pupils at a specific school in their choice of subjects, and to ascertain as far as possible the effect of the various factors. A questionnaire was set for all the pupils and this was followed up with personal interviews. The following are the most important conclusions drawn: 1. Parents, a respected relative or a friend who has achieved success in a certain vocation have the greatest influence on a pupil. This is followed in diminishing order of influence by school friend~ brothers and sisters, the teacher of a favourite subject, the guidance teacher, the principal and the class teacher. 2. Parents and friends exercise greater influence on the choice of subjects by U-course pupils and E-course pupils respectively. 3. As regards the subjects chosen, the incentive is either interest or usefulness in a future career. The research made it clear that the following should receive prompt attention1 1. Objective information about the content and value of subjects, as well as the implications of chosen courses should be made more readily available to the public, while specialists appointed by the Education Department should discuss the possibilities of each in the press or on the radio. When television is available this can figure prominently. 2. Sufficient and well trained counsellors and guidance teachers with the main responsibility of giving fundamental scientific guidance regarding choice of subjects, courses and careers, should be appointed. / Thesis (MEd)--PU vir CHO

The main objective of this research is to discover the factors influencing pupils at a specific school in their choice of subjects, and to ascertain as far as possible the effect of the various factors. A questionnaire was set for all the pupils and this was followed up with personal interviews. The following are the most important conclusions drawn: 1. Parents, a respected relative or a friend who has achieved success in a certain vocation have the greatest influence on a pupil. This is followed in diminishing order of influence by school friend~ brothers and sisters, the teacher of a favourite subject, the guidance teacher, the principal and the class teacher. 2. Parents and friends exercise greater influence on the choice of subjects by U-course pupils and E-course pupils respectively. 3. As regards the subjects chosen, the incentive is either interest or usefulness in a future career. The research made it clear that the following should receive prompt attention1 1. Objective information about the content and value of subjects, as well as the implications of chosen courses should be made more readily available to the public, while specialists appointed by the Education Department should discuss the possibilities of each in the press or on the radio. When television is available this can figure prominently. 2. Sufficient and well trained counsellors and guidance teachers with the main responsibility of giving fundamental scientific guidance regarding choice of subjects, courses and careers, should be appointed. / Thesis (MEd)--PU vir CHO

The aim of this research is threefold: • to determine the nature of job satisfaction; • to determine the factors which influence the job satisfaction of principals at secondary schools; and • to determine which factors influence the job satisfaction of principals at secondary schools in practice. In order to achieve these aims a literature study and empirical study were undertaken. The literature study was based on primary and secondary sources. A DIALOG computer search was undertaken with the keywords such as: work motivation; work satisfaction, teaching conditions; teacher motivation, secondary school and principal. The nature of job satisfaction was then discussed. Once the management factors that influence work satisfaction of principals were identified, they were grouped and discussed under the following headings: • factors that centres in the principal himself; • factors situated within the school; • factors at management level; • factors within the community; and • factors within the teaching career. A questionnaire was compiled from existing questionnaires (that of Hillebrand, 1989; Esterhuizen, 1989; Du Toit, 1994; Engelbrecht, 1996 and the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire, 1985). All principals at secondary schools in the Northern Cape Province, excluding schools of Correctional Services, were taken as target group in this research. The questionnaires were sent to principals within the target group. The information was statistically analized with the aid of a computer after with it was interpreted. Subsequent to these results recommendations were made. The empirical study showed that principals at secondary schools experience reasonable work satisfaction but that there are still certain factors which should be addressed. Certain recommendations are made on the basis of the empirical investigation. The most important recommendations are that the problem of work security should be addressed, rationalisation and assessment of teachers should be planned carefully and the communication between the school and the Education Department should be improved. Achievements of principals should receive more acknowledgement. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2000

The aim of this research is threefold: • to determine the nature of job satisfaction; • to determine the factors which influence the job satisfaction of principals at secondary schools; and • to determine which factors influence the job satisfaction of principals at secondary schools in practice. In order to achieve these aims a literature study and empirical study were undertaken. The literature study was based on primary and secondary sources. A DIALOG computer search was undertaken with the keywords such as: work motivation; work satisfaction, teaching conditions; teacher motivation, secondary school and principal. The nature of job satisfaction was then discussed. Once the management factors that influence work satisfaction of principals were identified, they were grouped and discussed under the following headings: • factors that centres in the principal himself; • factors situated within the school; • factors at management level; • factors within the community; and • factors within the teaching career. A questionnaire was compiled from existing questionnaires (that of Hillebrand, 1989; Esterhuizen, 1989; Du Toit, 1994; Engelbrecht, 1996 and the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire, 1985). All principals at secondary schools in the Northern Cape Province, excluding schools of Correctional Services, were taken as target group in this research. The questionnaires were sent to principals within the target group. The information was statistically analized with the aid of a computer after with it was interpreted. Subsequent to these results recommendations were made. The empirical study showed that principals at secondary schools experience reasonable work satisfaction but that there are still certain factors which should be addressed. Certain recommendations are made on the basis of the empirical investigation. The most important recommendations are that the problem of work security should be addressed, rationalisation and assessment of teachers should be planned carefully and the communication between the school and the Education Department should be improved. Achievements of principals should receive more acknowledgement. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2000

The aim of this research project is three-barrelled: • to ascertain the nature of job satisfaction; • to ascertain which factors, according to literature, lead to the job satisfaction of the female head of department at a secondary school; • to ascertain which factors in the practice of education lead to the job satisfaction of the female head of department at a secondary school. To achieve these goals a literary study as well as an empirical research was undertaken. The literary study was done from primary and secondary sources. A DIALOG computer search was done with the following words: females, sex fairness, leaders, women administrators, career leaders, promotion, motivation, work satisfaction, female teachers, secondary school. Consequently the nature of job satisfaction was discussed. After having identified the management factors that have an influence on the female head of department job satisfaction, these factors were grouped and discussed under the following sub-divisions: • Factors that are situated in the head of department herself • Interpersonal relations • Factors concerning the job situation • Career development • Factors on managerial level that have an influence on job satisfaction Based on these factors a questionnaire was compiled from existing questionnaires (those of Hillebrand, 1989; Esterhuizen, 1989; Du Toit, 1994; Engelbrecht, 1996; Kirsten, 2000 and the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire, 1985). A systemized sample was used by which female heads of department of secondary schools in the North West Province were involved. The questionnaires were sent to the study population. The information thus gathered was statistically processed and interpreted. On account of these data, recommendations were made. The empirical research showed that female heads of department of secondary schools experience to a certain extent job satisfaction, but also that certain factors need attention. Based on the empirical study, recommendations were made. The most important one being the need to look incisively into adaptable scales of salary according to qualifications, as well as compensation that compares well with comparable jobs. It is important that the programme of rationalisation should be completed as soon as possible so that the matter of job security can be looked into seriously. The education authorities need to look into effective and fair evaluation for promotion, as well as into the physical work conditions of the female head of department / Thesis (M.Ed.)--Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001

The aim of this research project is three-barrelled: • to ascertain the nature of job satisfaction; • to ascertain which factors, according to literature, lead to the job satisfaction of the female head of department at a secondary school; • to ascertain which factors in the practice of education lead to the job satisfaction of the female head of department at a secondary school. To achieve these goals a literary study as well as an empirical research was undertaken. The literary study was done from primary and secondary sources. A DIALOG computer search was done with the following words: females, sex fairness, leaders, women administrators, career leaders, promotion, motivation, work satisfaction, female teachers, secondary school. Consequently the nature of job satisfaction was discussed. After having identified the management factors that have an influence on the female head of department job satisfaction, these factors were grouped and discussed under the following sub-divisions: • Factors that are situated in the head of department herself • Interpersonal relations • Factors concerning the job situation • Career development • Factors on managerial level that have an influence on job satisfaction Based on these factors a questionnaire was compiled from existing questionnaires (those of Hillebrand, 1989; Esterhuizen, 1989; Du Toit, 1994; Engelbrecht, 1996; Kirsten, 2000 and the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire, 1985). A systemized sample was used by which female heads of department of secondary schools in the North West Province were involved. The questionnaires were sent to the study population. The information thus gathered was statistically processed and interpreted. On account of these data, recommendations were made. The empirical research showed that female heads of department of secondary schools experience to a certain extent job satisfaction, but also that certain factors need attention. Based on the empirical study, recommendations were made. The most important one being the need to look incisively into adaptable scales of salary according to qualifications, as well as compensation that compares well with comparable jobs. It is important that the programme of rationalisation should be completed as soon as possible so that the matter of job security can be looked into seriously. The education authorities need to look into effective and fair evaluation for promotion, as well as into the physical work conditions of the female head of department / Thesis (M.Ed.)--Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001