Text in Afrikaans, abstract in Afrikaans and English / The development of leadership potential in adolescents cannot be approached in a haphazard manner. It ought to occur on the basis of a dynamic development model within a structured space. Such a model should not only prepare adolescents for their current leadership role, but also, and more particularly, its very nature should be more career-oriented. The question of what model will strive to equip adolescents with greater entrepreneurially-orientated leadership knowledge, therefore justifiably calls for closer investigation. In this study, an attempt has been made to find a suitable model to meet these needs. With this in mind, a study of the literature on the phenomenon of successful leadership was undertaken. Various relevant aspects that incorporate organisationally-structured management, were also examined. This enabled the researcher to develop a practice-oriented model from a study of the literature. In the implementation of the research design, use was made of qualitative research methods and techniques in order to collect and analyse relevant data. The study entailed 'action research' in which two independant groups were involved. For this purpose, the research results of the second cycle were concentrated on in order to reach findings and draw conclusions, and to make recommendations. This research ultimately revealed that adolescents have a deep need for entrepreneurially-oriented leadership development content. Individual participants also derived significant benefits from the implementation of the model. Owing to the success achieved with this research study, the management team of the school involved has decided to establish a full-time entrepreneurship centre for its pupils. This study can therefore be regarded as a contribution towards meeting the need for similar models in South African schools, in a practical and viable way. / Die ontwikkeling van adolessente se leierspotensiaal is nie iets wat lukraak aangepak kan word nie. Dit behoort aan die hand van 'n dinamiese ontwikkelingsmodel binne 'n gestruktureerde ruimte te geskied. Sodanige model behoort adolessente nie alleen vir hul huidige leierskaprol voor te berei nie, maar behoort in besonder ook 'n meer beroepsgerigte karakter te openbaar. Daar kan dus tereg gevra word hoe die model behoort te lyk wat daarna streef om adolessente met groter entrepreneursgerigte leierskapskennis toe te rus. In hierdie studie is gepoog om vas te stel of 'n geskikte model gevind kan word wat aan bogenoemde behoefte voldoen. Met die oog hierop, is 'n literatuurstudie oor die verskynsel van suksesvolle leierskap onderneem. Daarbenewens is verskeie toepaslike aspekte waarbinne die bestuurswese hom in 'n organisatoriese struktuur vergestalt, ook van nader beskou. Dit het die navorser in staat gestel om 'n praktykgerigte model vanuit 'n literatuurstudie te ontwikkel. Tydens die implementering van die navorsingsontwerp, is van kwalitatiewe navorsingsmetodes en -tegnieke gebruik gemaak om relevante data in te samel en te analiseer. Die studie het voorts die vorm van aksienavorsing aangeneem waarby twee onafhanklike groepe betrek is. Vir die doeleindes is daar op die navorsingsresultate van die tweede siklus gekonsentreer om bevindinge, gevolgtrekkings en aanbevelings te maak. Hierdie navorsing het uiteindelik getoon dat adolessente 'n groot behoefte aan entrepreneursgerigte leierontwikkelingsinhoude toon, terwyl individuele deelnemers baie baat by die implementering van sodanige model gevind het. Op grond van die sukses wat met hierdie navorsingstudie behaal is, het die bestuurspan van die betrokke skool besluit om 'n voltydse entrepreneurskapsentrum vir sy leerlinge tot stand te bring. Hierdie studie kan derhalwe beskou word as 'n bydrae om die behoefte aan soortgelyke modelle in Suid-Afrikaanse skole op 'n prakties-uitvoerbare wyse te vervul. / Psychology of Education / D. Ed. (Sielkundige Opvoedkunde)

Submitted by Cássia Santos (cassia.bcufg@gmail.com) on 2016-01-18T10:02:24Z No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Maria Aldina Gomes da Silva Francisco - 2015.pdf: 1582600 bytes, checksum: cc502248002c30f0c783e29e79dc39fd (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Luciana Ferreira (lucgeral@gmail.com) on 2016-01-18T10:32:08Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Maria Aldina Gomes da Silva Francisco - 2015.pdf: 1582600 bytes, checksum: cc502248002c30f0c783e29e79dc39fd (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-18T10:32:08Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Maria Aldina Gomes da Silva Francisco - 2015.pdf: 1582600 bytes, checksum: cc502248002c30f0c783e29e79dc39fd (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-07-01 / This research, entitled the continued training for teachers of the National Professional Integration Program with Basic Skills in Youth and Adult Education Mode in Initial Training and Continuing with the Integrated Primary Education (Proeja-FIC), sponsored by the National Program for Access to Technical Education and Employment (Pronatec), hereinafter Proeja-FIC/Pronatec, comes from our observations by the Research Centre for Education, with regard to concerns about the teaching practices of educators involved in the process teaching and learning in the form. It requires a theoretical foundation of knowledge and practices of these professionals, whose action is not neutral. This research it aims to understand how teachers experience and integrate the processes of continuing education for work undertaken in Proeja-FIC/Pronatec in the Municipal Education Network (SME) of Goiania. It seeks to reflect on how the elements of continuing education could contribute or not with the realization of a pedagogical practice with a view to the emancipation of the subjects of the sport, through the construction of an integrated curriculum, which is the reality of the students as reflection of focus and critical analysis, based on the principles of popular education, integral formation and omnilateral while fighting tool. Regarding the methodology, we opted for the case study that enables systematically investigate an object, without losing sight of historical and social factors, using observation, semi-structured interview and questionnaire. It was marked by the Freirean reference, Marxist, Gramscian and Vygotskian, among other authors for data analysis. The results show that continuing education in question led to all the school teachers Field, new perspectives and possibilities of working effectively contributing to the work proposed by Proeja-FIC/Pronatec. / Esta pesquisa, com o tema a formação continuada dos professores do Programa Nacional de Integração da Educação Profissional com a Educação Básica na Modalidade de Educação de Jovens e Adultos, na Formação Inicial e Continuada Integrada com o Ensino Fundamental (Proeja-FIC), financiado com recursos do Programa Nacional de Acesso ao Ensino Técnico e Emprego (Pronatec), doravante denominado Proeja-FIC/Pronatec, advém de nossas observações junto à pesquisa Observatório da Educação, no que se refere às preocupações com as práticas pedagógicas dos educadores envolvidos no processo de ensino-aprendizagem na modalidade, que exige uma fundamentação teórica dos saberes e fazeres desses profissionais, cuja ação não é neutra. Ela tem como objetivo compreender como os professores vivenciam e integram os processos de formação continuada ao trabalho realizado no Proeja-FIC/Pronatec da Rede Municipal de Educação de Goiânia (SME), buscando refletir acerca de como os elementos da formação continuada puderam contribuir ou não com a efetivação de uma prática pedagógica com vistas à emancipação dos sujeitos da modalidade, por meio da construção do currículo integrado, que tem a realidade dos educandos como foco de reflexão e análise crítica, pautada nos princípios da educação popular, da formação integral e omnilateral, enquanto ferramenta de luta. Em relação à metodologia, optou-se pelo estudo de caso que possibilita investigar sistematicamente um objeto, sem perder de vista fatores histórico-sociais, recorrendo à observação, entrevista semiestruturada e questionário. Pautou-se no referencial freireano, marxiano, gramsciano e vygotskyano, entre outros autores para a análise dos dados. Os resultados apontam que a formação continuada em questão levou ao coletivo de professores da escola campo, novas perspectivas e possibilidades de trabalho contribuindo efetivamente com o trabalho proposto pelo Proeja-FIC/Pronatec.

In this thesis, I focus on adolescent teens at Kingswood College High School, where I am currently employed as a student assistant in Grahamstown. I form part of a networked hierarchy at Kingswood College whereby I am expected to perform duties which require me to uphold discipline, forge respect and act as a mentor to students. Within this complex role I am mindful of the power dynamics within the school and my focus is on how the students at Kingswood College in some instances challenge them. Regulations in regard to uniforms and in regard to the arrangement of each learner’s belongings insist on the sublimation/sacrificing of an individual identity in favour of an institutional one. Thus tiny departures from those norms, slight transgressions, might be understood as small rebellions which the boarder stages against disciplinary structures and the conformity demanded of him or her. I am particularly interested in these transgressions. In this thesis I attempt to unravel the complexities associated with such idiosyncrasies and how they play out amongst adolescent teens.

Educators can no longer simply look at student totals to distribute instructional dollars. Databased decision-making must be instituted to overcome achievement gaps between white and non-white students. In low-socioeconomic (SES) settings, districts must increase expenditure per pupil (EPP) as low-SES rates rise for all students as district administrators must be in a position to show product rather than process. It was attempted to determine if a positive or negative relationship existed between Anglo, Hispanic, and African-American student test scores and wealth factors on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills tests in 2000 and 2002. Wealth factors studied included EPP and SES. Data analysis was carried out on 974 independent and consolidated school districts in Texas. Low-SES was found to be a negative predictor of higher test performance on standardized reading and mathematics tests. To varied degrees, low-SES affected all students from all ethnicities as well as affluent students. EPP was attributed with a positive effect on student test performance. Increases of $1,000 or more at one time produce performance increases from 0.20 to 0.40 points. In making specific recommendations, the researcher advises increasing expenditures low-SES districts, schools, and classrooms through the creation of specific district linear equations exhibited in this study. Funds must be earmarked for those students that are affected by poverty. It is also recommended to decrease the number of low-SES students by merging high-SES and low-SES students to dilute poverty's effects. Additional correlation studies that address instructional strategies and outside factors are needed. Finally, a replicating study using Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills data over a period would be beneficial.

The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of using a computer word processing program in the assessment of written expression with college-bound individuals who had been diagnosed with a learning disability (LD) and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fifty-six (35 eleventh and 21 twelfth) graders, attending a private college-preparatory school for students with LD and/or ADHD, were administered the Spontaneous Writing composite of the Test of Written Expression - Third Edition (TOWL-3). The TOWL-3 has equivalent forms, Form A and Form B. One form was administered in accordance with the test manual, using paper and pencil (standard format). The other form (i.e., alternate format) was administered with word processing access. Paired samples tests (repeated measure) and bivariate correlation designs were computed to explore the relationships between measures. Results of the study revealed significant increases (p<.01) in the subtest and composite scores when participants were administered the test in the alternate format. Other components of the research study did not reveal strong meaningful relationships when cognitive ability, graphomotor speed, and keyboarding rate were compared with the standard and/or alternative formats of the writing composite. A high rate of comorbity was exhibited with the majority of participants (75%) having two or more LD and/or ADHD diagnoses. On an informal questionnaire, the participants endorsed a strong preference for the use of word processors in the majority of their written academic tasks. The study concludes that for students who are accustomed to producing written work on a word processor, restriction from this writing tool can adversely affect the results of their product, leaving a false impression, underestimating their writing skills, ability, creativity, and subject knowledge. In addition, having access to a word processor during high stakes testing is paramount. Inaccurate results can affect future opportunities, such as admission to postsecondary educational settings. In summary, future and more extensive studies are needed to continue to increase the understanding of assessment, diagnosis, instruction, and assistive technology (AT) options for individuals with written language disorders.

Race, ethnicity and culture have been a central theme in South African history, and while not disregarding the recent socio-political changes, many South Africans of different races continue to lead essentially different lives. Public schools are becoming more racially and culturally integrated and it is important that this leads to incisive change and not merely altering the racial demographics of the learner and educator bodies. Culture in South Africa is dynamic and the values and norms of members of a particular group are in a state of flux. Moreover, the shift from a traditional teacher-centred curriculum to an outcomes-based curriculum in South African education means that the teacher is encouraged to accept each learner in the culturally diverse classroom as an individual, who brings a unique life experience into the classroom and contributes to learning in the context. The learner's cultural background, family and community should be considered in both the selection of learning material and in classroom interaction. This study investigates the South African adolescent's perspective of culture by means of a literature review, a photographic essay and an empirical investigation using a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches. The literature review expanded on the concepts of race, culture and ethnicity. Topics relating to the life in Johannesburg that adolescents perceived as significant were commented on in the photographic essay. Thereafter, adolescent learners from two ex-model C schools in Johannesburg were selected as participants in the empirical research. The quantitative research considered aspects such as learner prejudice, ethnic group preference and the value attached to cultural traditions using questionnaires and sociograms as data gathering methods. The qualitative phase used focus group discussions using as a stimulus a posed photograph of a racially diverse group of learners engaged in a group activity. Learners were selected, for the focus discussion groups, on the basis of the results of the sociogram used in the quantitative phase. Findings showed that learners regard diversity as a resource although evidence suggests that black learners are moving away from traditional cultural practices. Based on the findings of the literature study and the empirical inquiry recommendations for the improvement of practice are made. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Socio-Education)

The aim of the study was to explore and describe participants` understandings of sexual abuse involving teenage learners with intellectual disability in order to suggest the best approach for caring and supporting intellectually challenged teenage learners with a history of sexual abuse in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal. This was a qualitative study using Bronfenbrenner`s ecological approach. This approach enables me to describe understandings about the phenomenon studied and how factors interact with each other and individuals in forming such understandings. Data was obtained by means of in-depth interviews which were conducted one on one with teachers of the special schools and SGB member, Social Worker, Psychologist and Crisis Centre Coordinator, local church person, parent of intellectual disabled child as well as traditional healer. The study revealed that sexual abuse of teenage learners with intellectual disability is riddled with myths and misconceptions that rendered them vulnerable to various forms of sexuality in the community. Recommendations based on the findings were made: promoting a better understanding of intellectual disability, sexuality education, and promoting the right attitude. / Inclusive Education / M. Ed. (Inclusive Education)

Abstract not available / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)

Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Orthpedagogics)

Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2018-11-27T11:20:35Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Alexandre Fausto Ferreira.pdf: 1272145 bytes, checksum: 96c0b7b962d1744a4d21c29395ec55ea (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-11-27T11:20:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Alexandre Fausto Ferreira.pdf: 1272145 bytes, checksum: 96c0b7b962d1744a4d21c29395ec55ea (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-10-08 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The present investigation discussed about a demand brought by the partner institution for this study, the Integrated Center of Education for Young and Adults (Centro Integrado de Educação de Jovens e Adultos – CIEJA), located in the north zone of São Paulo, which demanded the need of understanding the participation of teenagers and their massive arrival in the institution. This problem is interconnected to structural issues that go through the Young and Adults Education (Educação de Jovens e Adultos – EJA) and, in this way, influenced manly for the teenagers early leaving from regular primary and high school. This is an qualitative interventionist research based on a phenomenological-existential perspective, illuminated by the philosopher Martin Heidegger’s (1889-1976) thoughts and support of Merleau-Ponty’s (1908-1961) ideas. The main goal is to comprehend, in an interventive process, the participation of teenagers at CIEJA from the teacher’s point of view. As specifics: [a] Create psychoeducational and dialogic areas for listening and reflection co-built with the scholar staff; [b] promote specific discussion opportunities about teenagers in the Institution. From the interventionist perspective of this investigation, two reflexive meetings were organized with the school staff (SZYMANSKI and SZYMANSKI, 2014). These meetings were recorded and transcripted and its content made possible to organize three topics: (a) Youth and Vulnerability: school staff perspective; (b) CIEJA as the care and dialogue’s place; (c) Talking about daily teacher’s dilemmas with the teenagers. In general, it was observed that investments in reflection dialogue spaces about teenagers’ participation in the institution could be a vector of collective constructions to support these people. Although teachers suffer the daily wearing out caused by several structural issues which deteriorate their work conditions, there is a tendency of the teacher about the teenagers’ permanent demands. The results show that there is a teacher’s understanding of the vulnerable condition of these teenagers caused by a violent process of exclusion from the regular education / A presente investigação discutiu acerca de uma demanda trazida pela instituição parceira desse estudo, um Centro Integrado de Educação de Jovens e Adultos (CIEJA), situado na zona norte de São Paulo, o qual trouxe como demanda a necessidade de compreender sobre a presença dos adolescentes e sua chegada massiva a instituição. Este problema está entrelaçado a questões estruturais que perpassa a Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) e, nesse sentido, atravessado principalmente pela saída precoce dos adolescentes do ensino fundamental e médio da educação regular. Esta é uma pesquisa qualitativa de caráter interventivo e de base fenomenológico-existencial, iluminado pelo pensamento do filósofo Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) e aportes do pensamento de Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961). Tem como objetivo geral: compreender, em um processo interventivo, a presença dos adolescentes no CIEJA a partir do olhar dos docentes. Como específicos: [a] Criar espaços psicoeducativos e dialógicos de escuta e reflexão, co-construídos com a equipe escolar; [b] promover espaços de discussão especificamente sobre os adolescentes na/da instituição. No âmbito interventivo desta investigação, realizamos juntos com os docentes dois encontros reflexivos (SZYMANSKI e SZYMANSKI, 2014). Os encontros foram gravados e transcritos e seu conteúdo possibilitou a organização de três constelações: (a) Adolescência e vulnerabilidade: o olhar do docente; (b) CIEJA como lugar de cuidado e diálogo; (c) Conversando sobre os dilemas dos docentes no cotidiano junto aos adolescentes. De uma forma geral, observamos que investir na abertura de um espaço dialógico de reflexão sobre a presença do adolescente na instituição, pode ser um vetor de construções coletivas para o atendimento dessa população. Embora o professor sofra o desgaste cotidiano, por causa das diversas questões estruturais que precariza suas condições de trabalho, há uma inclinação do docente para a formação permanente sobre as demandas dos adolescentes. Os resultados apontam que existe a compreensão do professor sobre a condição vulnerável desse discente, atravessado pelo processo violento de exclusão do ensino regular