Acompanha: Jogo dos pares. / Partindo-se da premissa de que a Química originou-se de saberes e práticas ligadas à transformação da matéria, considera-se que deva ser ensinada a partir do diálogo entre os diversos saberes que integram o cotidiano dos alunos. Neste sentido, o objetivo geral deste trabalho foi verificar as contribuições da utilização dos saberes populares, sob um enfoque CTS, na construção de conceitos científicos para o ensino de Química. A pesquisa foi realizada com uma turma de 3ª série do Ensino Médio composta de 30 alunos de um colégio da rede estadual de ensino, da região sul do Estado do Paraná. A abordagem metodológica foi a qualitativa, de natureza interpretativa, com observação participante. A coleta de dados para análise efetuou-se por meio de questionários, entrevistas, discussões, pesquisas bibliográficas, elaboração e análise de mapas conceituais, resumos, produção de textos, fotos e desenhos. As atividades foram planejadas e desenvolvidas em oito momentos, abordando, sobretudo, os conteúdos químicos de Funções Orgânicas. Os principais resultados evidenciaram que a utilização dos saberes populares foi um fator motivador da aprendizagem e que esses podem ser usados como conceitos espontâneos, favorecendo a criação de estruturas cognitivas, uma vez que contribuíram para a ocorrência de construção de conhecimento e mudança de perfil conceitual. Além dessa verificação, pode-se citar como resultado, a construção de infográficos de conceitos químicos, como produto da pesquisa, enfocando as relações da Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS) e a Alfabetização Científica e Tecnológica (ACT) como propulsores de todas as discussões que permearam o desenvolvimento da pesquisa. / Starting from the premise that chemistry originated from knowledge and practices related to the transformation of matter, it is considered that should be taught from the dialogue between the various knowledges that are part of the daily lives of students. In this sense, the aim of this study was to analyze the contributions of the use of popular knowledge in the construction of scientific concepts for teaching chemistry. The survey was conducted with a group of 3rd year of high school composed of 30 students of a college of state schools, the southern state of Paraná region. The methodological approach was qualitative, interpretative nature, with participant observation. The collection of data for analysis was executed by means of questionnaires, interviews, discussions, literature searches, preparation and analysis of conceptual maps, summaries, production of texts, photos and drawings. The activities were planned and developed in 8 times, particularly addressing the chemical content of Organic functions. The main results show that the use of popular knowledge was a motivating factor for learning and can be used as spontaneous concepts that enable the creation of cognitive structures as it contributed to the occurrence of building knowledge and conceptual change of profile. In this observation, one can cite as a result, the construction of infographics of chemical concepts such as product research, focusing on the relations of Science, Technology and Society (STS) and the Scientific and Technological Literacy (ACT) as propellants of all discussions that permeated the development of research.

Acompanha: Jogo dos pares. / Partindo-se da premissa de que a Química originou-se de saberes e práticas ligadas à transformação da matéria, considera-se que deva ser ensinada a partir do diálogo entre os diversos saberes que integram o cotidiano dos alunos. Neste sentido, o objetivo geral deste trabalho foi verificar as contribuições da utilização dos saberes populares, sob um enfoque CTS, na construção de conceitos científicos para o ensino de Química. A pesquisa foi realizada com uma turma de 3ª série do Ensino Médio composta de 30 alunos de um colégio da rede estadual de ensino, da região sul do Estado do Paraná. A abordagem metodológica foi a qualitativa, de natureza interpretativa, com observação participante. A coleta de dados para análise efetuou-se por meio de questionários, entrevistas, discussões, pesquisas bibliográficas, elaboração e análise de mapas conceituais, resumos, produção de textos, fotos e desenhos. As atividades foram planejadas e desenvolvidas em oito momentos, abordando, sobretudo, os conteúdos químicos de Funções Orgânicas. Os principais resultados evidenciaram que a utilização dos saberes populares foi um fator motivador da aprendizagem e que esses podem ser usados como conceitos espontâneos, favorecendo a criação de estruturas cognitivas, uma vez que contribuíram para a ocorrência de construção de conhecimento e mudança de perfil conceitual. Além dessa verificação, pode-se citar como resultado, a construção de infográficos de conceitos químicos, como produto da pesquisa, enfocando as relações da Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS) e a Alfabetização Científica e Tecnológica (ACT) como propulsores de todas as discussões que permearam o desenvolvimento da pesquisa. / Starting from the premise that chemistry originated from knowledge and practices related to the transformation of matter, it is considered that should be taught from the dialogue between the various knowledges that are part of the daily lives of students. In this sense, the aim of this study was to analyze the contributions of the use of popular knowledge in the construction of scientific concepts for teaching chemistry. The survey was conducted with a group of 3rd year of high school composed of 30 students of a college of state schools, the southern state of Paraná region. The methodological approach was qualitative, interpretative nature, with participant observation. The collection of data for analysis was executed by means of questionnaires, interviews, discussions, literature searches, preparation and analysis of conceptual maps, summaries, production of texts, photos and drawings. The activities were planned and developed in 8 times, particularly addressing the chemical content of Organic functions. The main results show that the use of popular knowledge was a motivating factor for learning and can be used as spontaneous concepts that enable the creation of cognitive structures as it contributed to the occurrence of building knowledge and conceptual change of profile. In this observation, one can cite as a result, the construction of infographics of chemical concepts such as product research, focusing on the relations of Science, Technology and Society (STS) and the Scientific and Technological Literacy (ACT) as propellants of all discussions that permeated the development of research.

M.Tech. (Fine Art) / The aim is to develop a sustainable sewing co-operative for Tshulu Trust, located in the Domboni village in the rural chieftaincy of HaMakuya, north-eastern Limpopo Province, South Africa. The development of the new sewing co-operative aims to address the extreme unemployment in HaMakuya, which is one of the main causes of poverty in the area. It is also a response to one of the primary objectives of Tshulu Trust, which is to create employment. The research study addresses the extent to which arts-based training interventions might ensure the sustainability of the new sewing co-operative. This study is a Participatory Action Research (PAR) training intervention that is Freirean in approach. I draw on the principles of Paulo Freire’s book Pedagogy of the oppressed (1995, 2008) to provide the theoretical framework that underpins the training envisaged in this study. Methodologically, this project and study involves four action research cycles with newlyrecruited members of the sewing co-operative. There is a final cycle which is my own selfreflexive cycle at the conclusion of the development project in HaMakuya. The cycles implemented with the members involve arts-based training approaches in design manufacture and embellishment, business training, and marketing of fashion and homeware products. In addition there is also training for enterprise development within the action cycles. Critical monitoring and reflection take place at the end of each cycle to inform action plans for the next cycles. The cycles of the development project end with a public showcase of the products manufactured and modeled by the participants. For my own self-reflections, I design and prototype my own designs for a fashion range inspired by my experience in HaMakuya. These prototypes as well as the products manufactured by the participants are included in a catalogue that supports this dissertation.

MA (Psychology) / Department of Psychology / The study aimed to explore societal attitudes towards homosexual individuals in the Thulamela Municipality of the Vhembe District Municipality. The objectives of the study were to identify societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality, to explore challenges posed by society towards homosexual people in Thulamela Municipality, and to describe societal perceptions of homosexual individuals. The study was qualitative in nature and purposive sampling was used in the study. A semi-structured interview guide was used. A minimum of 12 non-homosexual people were interviewed. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse data. Different ethical issues were taken into consideration before the study was conducted. The findings of the study show that society is still conservative when it comes to homosexuality. However, it discourages harsh negative attitudes towards homosexual people. Society needs to develop more accepting and tolerant behaviors towards homosexuality. The study found that age, sex, race, ethnicity, social background, level of education and religious affiliation were consistent factors in determining attitudes towards homosexuality. This study recommends that training workshops on sexual orientation should be intensified for teachers, police officers, nurses and other public service employees as well as school administrators to inform them of current trends of homosexuality in the schools. It is also recommended that student accessibility to appropriate and accurate information regarding students’ sexuality should be increased at early stages through library and Internet resources, as well as workshops and forums. / NRF

By two cases, Amity Foundation and Shanghai YMCA, the paper described the situation of the contemporary China's Christianity-based social service organizations, analyzed the social capital they have generated, and explored their influence on the development of civil society in China. First of all, I did the literature review on the concept of civil society and social capital under the West and China's background, as for the social capital especially focusing on Robert Putnam's social capital analysis. Then I did the analysis based on the two cases from my field-work data collection. I concluded that these faith-based social service organizations have generated the positive social influences and social capital, fulfilled the huge social needs, and played an important role in pushing the development of civil society in China through their social service work. At the same time, we could get the new definition and recognition to the function model of these associations and civil society different with the West perspective: a non-conflict cooperation model. These service-oriented associations could communicate and cooperate with government effectively and positively, and become the "de-compressor" of the individual existence in market economy development, the "safety valve" of social security, and the "incubator" of civil society. / 曹飛廉. / Adviser: K. M. Chan. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-03, Section: A, page: 1052. / Thesis (doctoral)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 176-178). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in Chinese and English. / School code: 1307. / Cao Feilian.

by Law Bing Kuen Anthony. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 100-105). / Discography: p. 107. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / List of Tables --- p.iii / Abbreviations --- p.iv / Introduction --- p.1 / Concepts --- p.5 / Previous Studies on Xianshiyue --- p.6 / Fieldwork --- p.10 / PART ONE: CULTURAL AND SOCIAL BACKGROUND --- p.19 / Chapter Chapter One: --- Hong Kong --- p.20 / The Rise of Modern Hong Kong: Hong Kong in the Nineteenth Century --- p.21 / Formation of Norms and Values --- p.27 / Chapter Chapter Two: --- The Chaozhou Community of Hong Kong --- p.30 / The Name --- p.30 / The Area --- p.31 / The People and Culture --- p.32 / Migration of Chaozhou People to Hong Kong --- p.35 / Social Organization of the Chaozhou Community --- p.41 / The Chiu Chow Merchants Mutual Assistance Society --- p.43 / PART TWO: XIANSHIYUE --- p.48 / Chapter Chapter Three: --- Xianshiyue in Hong Kong --- p.49 / "The Music Division of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow Merchants Mutual Assistance Society (the ""MD"")" --- p.51 / From Waijiang Traditions to Chaozhou Traditions --- p.56 / Performances in the Music Club Context --- p.61 / Performances in the Concert Hall Context --- p.72 / Performances in the Chaoju Context --- p.76 / Performances in the Gatherings of the Parent Organization --- p.80 / Summary of the Performance Contexts of Xianshiyue in Hong Kong --- p.82 / Chapter Chapter Four: --- The Music of Xianshiyue --- p.84 / Setting Up the Temperament --- p.86 / Tuning Process as Social Process --- p.90 / Conclusion --- p.93 / Glossary of Chinese Characters --- p.96 / Bibliography --- p.100 / Appendix A: An Inquiry on the Place of Origin of Hong Kong Chinese People --- p.109 / Appendix B: Newspaper cutting Showing Ethnic Stereotypes --- p.110

Thesis (M. Tech. Agriculture) -- Central University of Technology, Free state, 2012 / Small-scale and subsistence farmers in general lack knowledge and information as a result of limited personal contact at grassroots level with extension workers. Therefore, the formation of farmer groups needs to be encouraged in most rural areas as tools of extension delivery. The value of farmer groups for quality decision making and generating of new ideas is well known, and therefore, the use of group contact may accelerate capacity building and empowerment to subsistence farmers. The problem under investigation is the effectiveness of farmer groups as tools of extension delivery in Makhuduthamaga in Sekhukhune District. The investigation seeks to establish the factors that influence the effectiveness of the farmer group in Makhuduthamaga local municipality. This study was conducted in the Makhuduthamaga local municipality in Sekhukhune District. Data was gathered through two questionnaires, one for farmers and one for extension workers. The study applied quantitative methodology, cluster sampling and non-probability sampling methods, and used field interviews with structured questionnaires. The study found that there are many stakeholders involved in the formation of farmer groups, such as NGOs, social welfare and extension workers, and the initiation by the different stakeholders has an influence on the development of the groups. Most of the farmer groups were initiated by NGOs, the reason being the financial support offered. The effectiveness of the selected farmer groups on Makhuduthamaga municipality is influenced by group dynamic factors. These factors include group size and gender composition, updating of the constitution, and the frequency of group meetings. The respondents highlighted the fact that there is a poor relationship within the groups, poor leadership, misuse of funds, lack of knowledge and division in the groups. There is a culture of not believing and/or not trusting the local people, and it is difficult to disclose information. The number of extension workers is still small in relation to the size of the farming population to be served. Stakeholders will learn from the study that the formation of farmer groups should serve the interests of the farmers, not of the institutions. The training institutions should base the training of extension workers on the needs of the farmers. The farmers should strive for self-reliance in order to sustain their farming enterprises. Extension workers should be formally trained on group dynamics, because agriculture in rural areas is about people working together. Government should minimise the top down approach and institutionalise the participatory extension approach methodology.

A productive workforce is recognized as the primary resource for all organizations. Workforce training and constant retraining must be a priority. The trainers' role to add value in this process is recognised. The general aim of this research was to ascertain the correlation and difference between trainer competency and psychological optimisation. The following measurement instruments were used in the study - TCQ, POI, SOCq and SCS. This study was conducted among 57 trainers working for a large transport organisation. Through a literature survey, training and psychological optimisation were defined and a personality profile of the competent trainer integrated with that of the psychological optimal functioning individual. Through an empirical study, the correlation and difference between trainer competency and psychological optimisation were determined. Supporting evidence, although not enough, indicates a correlation between trainer competency and psychological optimisation, and a difference in psychological optimisation between the high and low trainer competency groups. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M. Admin. (Industrial Psychology)

The text deconstructs notions of ideal community which, while affinning irmnediate proximate human relations, effectiveiy disaffirms and thus devalues those mediated over distance and time. It argues against such social ontologies as the basis of what should constitute ideal consociality. In place of the idealized notions of community critiqued, the work elaborates an ontological ethics of responsibility as a basis for conceptualizing ethical relations. The text grounds its ethic in what is proffered to be humankind's ontological relatedness to the other, regardless of the nature (human or nonhuman) or proximity (face-to-face or nonface-to-face) of that other. Moreover, the text sets forth the importance of humankind developing a sense of this ontological relatedness. The work discusses this sense-of-relatedness from three perspectives. First, it elaborates a philosophic naturalism to establish in humankind an ontological basis for ethical relations. Second, it claims that humankind is in the world, existentially, who and what it understands itself to be with respect to the depth with which it apprehends a sense of its ontological relatedness to all that there is. Third, it argues that this sense-ofrelatedness may be understood as a religious sensibility. / Religious Studies / M.Th. (Religious Studies)

This thesis critically compares how domestic human rights NGOs (DNGOs) in the United States, Britain and Germany use (or mobilise) law to enforce human rights standards and proposes a method to measure their effectiveness in doing so. To do this it draws upon both case studies and literature from many disciplines. On the basis of the data and the literature it finds that, despite their great diversity, DNGOs in each jurisdiction show general similarities in their ???styles??? of operation and use of the law. It also finds that their effectiveness in enforcing human rights can be ascertained with reasonable accuracy and that a DNGO???s size and access to resources does not necessarily correlate with its effectiveness. The context in which the above questions were investigated was one in which there existed very little literature that examined the work of DNGOs (as opposed to international NGOs) as well as few theoretical approaches that would allow their activities to be critically examined and compared. It was also a context in which there was a great deal of discussion in the literature about the crucial importance of DNGOs in human rights enforcement and a growing suspicion that Globalisation might be making their role even more important than it was in the past. To address these issues the author used case studies to supply the necessary detail and a method using ???ideal types??? to assess the data. He also proposed a method to measure DNGO effectiveness so that the case studies could be more thoroughly compared and their true success in human rights enforcement revealed. Despite the incredible diversity among DNGOs the author was able to draw a few useful conclusions about how successful DNGOs operate. In response to these conclusions the author proposed that one possible route by which DNGOs could improve their effectiveness was to transplant their characteristics between jurisdictions. The author also found some evidence that Globalisation was having an effect on DNGOs and proposed some ways in which individual case studies could take advantage of this.