This thesis deals with the historically unexplored topic of the development of the first teaching institute in South Bohemia, which was founded in the 1850´s. Until the establishment of the Czech Training college in Soběslav in the 1970´s, pedagogy was the only secondary school to educate future teachers of municipal and primary schools. First, the teaching institute was open to both nationalities living in the city of České Budějovice, i.e. German and Czech students, but after the establishment of the Czech pedagogium in Soběslav, it became a purely German school. The history of the German Training College was elaborated on the basis of a study of literature and a detailed analysis of the sources stored in the State District Archive in České Budějovice. The text of the thesis is divided into four main chapters and a series of subchapters. The work includes a set of text, image and table attachments. The diploma thesis summarizes the history of education in South Bohemia with a focus on the German pedagogium and general teaching at the turn of the 19th and 20th century and thus contributes to the history of South Bohemian teacher education.

The aim in this study is to investigate how the textile subjects in the education of teachers in textiles in Uppsala changed during the period 1955-2001. What has the introduction into the academic, scientific tradition meant for the textile education? The aim is to describe what developments occurred as a result of this influence on the subject area, by analyzing the causes and factors inherent in this process. The period under consideration has been divided into four parts: 1955–1961, 1961–1977, 1977–1988 and 1988–2001. The research uses three different sources: documents, interviews and artefacts. The documents include both national and local aspects. To increase the understanding of the work and education 9 interviews have been made with current teacher educators. The artefacts show the transformation of the educators’ intentions and aims, which are expressed in the documents examined, into a physical entity by the students. In the investigation of what changes the concept of practical knowledge will be used. Practical knowledge is considered to form the core of textile education. Practical knowledge is assumed to consist of action, professional knowledge and reflection. Government directives have influenced textile education. Economical and structural assumptions have shaped how the courses have been run and what elements have been included in these. In the change that gradually occurred during the investigated time, the inherent pride in the subject area and the traditions linked to the courses seems to have slowly diminished. The redefinition of textile education as part of the university minimized the value of the education’s core based in action and domestic history. The continued production of artefacts within the course, suggests that despite the use of scientific and research terminology, the manual skills and action were seen as an essential part of the education.

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The English language occupied a specially important status in the increasing development of science, technology, culture and international relations in Vietnam, which has resulted in a growing demand for English Language Teaching (ELT) all over the country. The Hanoi Foreign Languages Teachers' Training College in general and its Department of English in particular plays a very important role in this by producing as many teachers of English as possible for high schools as well as for other Colleges and Universities in Vietnam as a whole. Unfortunately, ELT in Vietnam is still far from satisfactory. There exists a common problem of communicative competence in Vietnamese students, even in Vietnamese teachers of English. ELT at HFLTTC is taken to illustrate the fact that even after five years' training, graduates remain deficient in the ability of language use as well as understanding its use in normal communication. This being the case, how can they carry out effectively the teaching of English to high school pupils or students at other institutions? In this situation, we need to take a serious look at ELT in the Department of English at the HFLTTC so as to suggest suitable materials and methods which will enable the Institution to function more effectively. This project makes an exploratory study of the problem. To provide a context for the study, the background to ELT in the Department of English is reviewed. This is followed by a detailed description of different approaches used in ELT with the reference to the actual activities of teaching and learning in the Department of English. A special emphasis is placed on the difference between conventional approaches and the currently influential one - The Functional- Notional-Approach to language teaching and learning. The basic notions of this approach will be covered and also different categories of functions and categories of situations which the students of English often encounter in using English. Different techniques of teaching functional spoken English will be suggested with an aim to improving the teaching of spoken English in the above-mentioned setting. It is hoped that this project may become a contribution to solving some of the existing problems of inadequate communicative competence of Vietnamese students of English and to teaching and learning English with effective communication skills in the Department of English at the HFLTTC.

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O presente trabalho é dirigido a auxiliar os estudantes normalistas, com uma proposta de ensino de alguns tópicos de astronomia utilizando Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC’s), e com foco na participação ativa dos alunos, pretendendo-se que a metodologia proposta possa ser utilizada num futuro exercício da docência. Priorizou-se tópicos segundo a necessidade de adequação do conteúdo da matéria disposta no currículo mínimo para os normalistas à grade curricular do primeiro ciclo do ensino fundamental da educação do município de Volta Redonda. Na proposta, a atividade dos alunos em cada aula consta essencialmente de observação e registro, em forma de descrição (resumo), dos conteúdos exibidos e/ou explicados em vídeos, em aplicativos de simulação e em imagens (figuras), encadeados em uma sequência didática estabelecida. Para orientar os alunos, são feitas questões pertinentes que servem de base para a descrição e que também objetivam a organização dos conceitos aprimorando e/ou criando subsunçores, conforme a Teoria de Aprendizagem de Ausubel. / The Physics teaching in the Teacher-Training College in the normal mode, has been analyzed and considered deficient by renowned educators and even by teachers themselves who work in these courses. For many, it is taught Physics at teachertraining Course without covered of a different methodology that will facilitate the future implementation teaching for students of the first grades of basic education. This work is intended to assist students for teaching, with an educational proposal of some astronomical topics using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and with the focus on active participation of students, intending that the proposed methodology can be used in a future exercise of teaching. It was prioritized topics second to the need to adapt the matter content prepared in the minimum curriculum for teacher-training to the curriculum of the first cycle of basic education of the Volta Redonda city education. In the proposal, the students; activity in each class consists essentially of observation and recording, in the form of description, the content displayed and/or explained in videos, in simulation applications and images (pictures), chained in an established didactic sequence. To guide students in the topic description, are asked relevant questions that serve as the basis for the description and which also aim the organization of concepts improving and/or creating subsumers, according to Ausubel’s Learning Theory.

En 1865, V. Duruy, ministre de l’Instruction publique nommé par Napoléon III, organise un cursus intermédiaire entre l’enseignement primaire et l’enseignement secondaire. Cet « enseignement secondaire spécial » doit pouvoir fournir à la Nation des cadres intermédiaires pour l’industrie, le commerce et l’agriculture. Conséquemment, cette filière appelle dans ses rangs des enseignants spécifiques et V. Duruy, souhaitant donner ses lettres de noblesse à cette nouvelle formation, crée trois agrégations distinctes. Il fonde également à Cluny une École normale chargée de former le nouveau personnel tout en laissant également l’opportunité à des candidats libres de se présenter à ce nouveau concours. À partir de 1881, l’enseignement secondaire spécial subit plusieurs réformes et il est transformé en 1891 en enseignement moderne. L’École normale ferme ses portes et les agrégations spéciales sont supprimées. La dernière session du concours a lieu en 1893. De 1866 à cette date, 468 candidats auront réussi une agrégation spéciale. Dans une période qui s’étend de 1866 à 1914, notre travail de recherche se propose tout d’abord de partir à la rencontre de ce personnel enseignant méconnu. En nous appuyant sur les dossiers personnels des agrégés spéciaux, nous examinerons tout d’abord leurs origines sociale, scolaire et géographique puis leurs parcours tant dans la vie professionnelle que dans la sphère privée. L’étude s’attache ensuite à suivre ces professeurs dans leur quotidien afin d’apprécier leur niveau de vie. Enfin, l’historiographie ayant souvent souligné que les agrégés classiques affichaient souvent du mépris vis-à-vis des catégories subalternes, il s’agira de mettre en lumière la place occupée, tant dans l’Université que dans la société, par les agrégés spéciaux. / In 1865, Victor Duruy, Minister of State Education appointed by Napoleon III, puts in place an intermediate course between primary and secondary education. This “Special Secondary Education” was meant to provide the nation with intermediate executives for the industry, trade and agriculture. Consequently, this sector called up in its ranks specific teachers and, wishing this new training to be officially recognized, V. Duruy created three distinct agrégations. He also founded at Cluny a Teacher Training College or École normale in charge of training the new staff while giving the opportunity to external candidates to take this new examination. From 1881 onwards the Special Secondary Education underwent several reforms, until 1891 when it became Modern Education. The Teacher Training College closed down and the special agrégations were stopped. The last exam session took place in 1893. From 1866 to that date, 468 candidates will have passed the special agrégation. For a period which extends from 1866 to 1914, our research work suggests first of all getting to know this neglected teaching staff. Relying on the special agrégés’ personal files, we will first study their social, academic and geographical origins, then their personal routes both in their professional and private lives. The study will next attempt to follow these teachers in their everyday life in order to assess their standard of living. Finally, historiography having pointed out that the standard agrégés often showed contempt towards lower grade social groups, our task will be to highlight the place either in the University or in society the special agrégés held.

Magister Educationis (Adult Learning and Global Change) - MEd(AL) / The main objective of the research is to analyze critically how the curriculum at a Community College in the Western Cape prepares young adults for the world of work in the fields of Travel and Tourism and Small Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) and develops their capabilities to become functioning members in society. I was guided by concepts such as knowledge and skills necessary to enhance employability as well as people‟s wellbeing and capability development. The data was gathered through interviews and analysis of national and institutional policy documents. The analysis of documents helped me to understand the curriculum‟s orientation to the world of work and its responsiveness to personal and social needs of young adults. The interview data helped me to reflect on the main research question, “What are the perspectives of academic staff, industry/sector representatives and young adults themselves on the knowledge and skills needed in the curriculum to prepare young adults for the world of work?” My research shows that the curriculum of the ABET Level 4 programme has become more vocationally oriented. It prepares students for the world of work in a general way; but there are some limitations. There is no practical work experience or work exposure as in the curricula of programmes at TVET colleges and universities. The research also found that the formal curriculum in combination with the extra-curricular activities had benefits for students in terms of personal development and equipping them to function better in their social environments. However, offering these activities depends on efforts made by lecturers over and above their normal duties and on donations from various sources. Extending or sustaining this combination of activities requires adequate staffing and resources. Finally the research highlighted various barriers students encountered and suggested that many of these barriers arise from structural constraints in the world of work and society. The research suggests that it is necessary but not sufficient to focus on the employability of young people and to equip them with knowledge and skills to prepare them for the world of work; it is also necessary to look beyond employability and consider the wellbeing of students (Powell, 2012; Jackson, 2005; Baatjes and Baatjes, 2008; Ngcwangu, 2019; Motala and Pampallis, 2007). Therefore my research suggests that education should not have a narrow focus and that the curriculum should integrate vocational and general education (Young, 1999). Furthermore, there should be a holistic approach in the curriculum which responds to multiple objectives including preparation for work and for functioning effectively in other areas of one‟s life. This implies that the curriculum should prepare students for the world of work AND take into account their well-being, dreams and aspirations for a better life.

Assertiveness is a learned fundamental interpersonal communication skill that helps individuals to meet the social demands of society. Although various personality factors associated with assertiveness have previously been studied, no recently published studies were identified in the review of assertiveness literature. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between assertiveness and the five factors of personality (extraversion, neuroticism, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness), self-esteem, social anxiety, and shyness to update past research findings. Participants completed the College Self-Expression Scale, the IPIP representation of the NEO PI-R, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale, and the Revised Cheek and Buss Shyness Scale. It was hypothesized that assertiveness would correlate positively with extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and self-esteem. Assertiveness was further hypothesized to correlate negatively with neuroticism, social anxiety, and shyness. Results revealed direct relationships between assertiveness and self-esteem, extraversion, openness to experience, and conscientiousness, as well as inverse relationships to neuroticism, shyness, and fear of disapproval. No significant relationship was found between assertiveness and agreeableness. This study aimed to advance the understanding of the complex personality structure of low-assertive individuals.

Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2011. / The use of ICT to enhance the quality of student learning is generally observable in higher education institutions. The adoption of ICT policy for education in Namibia in 1996 has profoundly encouraged the use of ICT to enhance student learning at teachers training colleges, in particular Caprivi College of Education. Although ICT has positioned itself in higher education, its implementation to enhance student learning has been received with mixed feelings, attitudes and perceptions among students. The use of ICT in relation to learning paradigm, collaborative and/or co-operative learning, deep learning approach and assessment seem to be problematic among students and may affect their learning. Issues related to access to ICT, ICT skills and support (technical and service) contribute to students’ negative perceptions towards the use of ICT in learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate students’ perceptions of the possible effect of ICT application on student learning at Caprivi College of Education in order to determine the ICT skills and learning strategies student teachers use to enhance their learning. The research strategy for this study was a quantitative survey. Quantitative data was obtained by administering closed-ended questionnaires to third-year student teachers at Caprivi College of Education. The study concludes that student teachers overwhelmingly perceive the use of ICT to enhance their learning in various ways.

MPH / Department of Public Health / Multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex and transactional sex are considered risky sexual behaviour worldwide and continue to pose risks of sexual transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancy as well as increased termination of pregnancy amongst young people. The reported study was aimed at describing factors associated with risky sexual behaviour amongst students at Vhembe Technical Vocational Education and Training College. Within the quantitative paradigm, the study adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design to describe factors associated with risky sexual behaviour amongst students. The targeted population were all the registered students at Vhembe Technical Vocational Education and Training College, Mashamba Campus. Self-administered questionnaires with close ended questions were administered to 307 students whom were sampled using a simple random technique. Out of 307 students, 217(70.3%) were females and 90 (29.3%) were males. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.0 was used to manage and analyse data. The study results revealed that demographic factors such as gender, age and sexual orientation contributed to students in engaging in risky sexual behaviour. A majority of the male students 64 (61.2%) were found to be having multiple sexual partners as compared to 107(54.2%) female students. Students aged 21-24 years 98(31.9%) were having multiple sexual partners. The study further revealed that sexual orientation contributes to students engaging in risky sexual behaviour. The students who reported that they were bisexual, gay or lesbian 33 (84.6%) were not using condoms. Environmental factors such as staying alone in a rental place contributed to students engaging in risky sexual behaviour. A majority 97(51.2%) of college students who were staying at a rental place were engaging in unprotected sex. In this study, socio-economic factors such as depending on National Financial Aid Scheme have been identified as the main driver of transactional sex. About 131(49%) students who depend on National Financial Aid Scheme reported were found to be prone to engaging in transactional sex. The study recommends that the Department of Health and Department of Education initiate strategies such as having a clinic inside the Technical Vocational Educational and Training College and peer educators to expand knowledge of students on risky sexual behaviour and on lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and intersex.