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81	Creating sustainable teaching and learning environments in dysfunctional Secondary Schools in the Mutale Area of Vhembe District Mbulaheni, Visi Muriel January 2015 (has links) DEd (Curriculum Studies) / Department of Curriculum Studies / Poor learner academic performance is a major problem in South African public schools today. A considerable number of schools in the Vhembe District are dysfunctional. While the Department of Basic Education (DoBE) is attempting to intervene in these schools to address this problem, the interventions and turnaround strategies have not been sustainable. In schools where interventions and turn around strategies are being provided, such interventions have been short lived and were not sustainable. The aim of the study was to investigate the issues affecting teachers in dysfunctional secondary schools in order to develop a model for creating a sustainable teaching and learning environment. This study used both quantitative and qualitative research designs in which questionnaires, interview and observation schedules were used, for data collection processes. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select participants. Quantitative data was analysed using IBM Statistical package for Social Sciences Version 23 (IBM SPSS statistics), and Atlas.ti Version 6 programme for qualitative data. Results showed that conditions in the schools were not conducive to the promotion of quality teaching and learning. Teachers were demotivated resulting in poor performance in all school activities which contributed to rendering the schools dysfunctional. Some teachers even left the profession. A model was developed for the creation of a sustainable teaching and learning environment in dysfunctional secondary schools in the Mutale area. Sustainable Teaching and learning environments Dysfunctional school Secondary schools 371.28071268257 MBU Schools -- South Africa -- Limpopo Education -- South Africa -- Limpopo Teaching -- South Africa -- Limpopo Students -- South Africa -- Limpopo Performance -- South Africa -- Limpopo
82	Socio-educative implications of children's rights Maluleka, John Shebabese 11 1900 (has links) Most black rural schools in South Africa are beset with discipline and relationship problems attributed to the way children interpret and exercise their rights. Children's misconceptions of rights impede the operation of educational institutions. A literature study investigated the implications of children's rights on their relationships and behaviour. A qualitative investigation of the socio-educative implications of children's rights was conducted in two rural secondary schools in Mpumalanga. Data gathering was done through participant observation, in-depth interviews with two principals and a tribal chief, and focus group interviews with two groups of teachers, parents and learners. Data were analysed, discussed and synthesised. The major findings emerged: limited understanding of rights and concomitant responsibilities and misconceptions of rights leading to the subversion of authority and morality. Recommendations include that rights-education be introduced in schools to improve children's understanding ofrights and to address negative social behaviour. Educators need to be empowered to handle human rights issues within socio-educational institutions. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Socio-Education) Children's rights Human rights in South Africa Children's rights advocacy Children's rights and the law Children's voice Implications of children's rights Aims of children's rights Disturbed educator-educand relationships Underachievement Inadequate teaching-learning climate Lack of discipline Decline of norms and values 306.43096827 Children's rights -- South Africa Human rights advocacy -- South Africa Educational sociology -- South Africa
83	Guidelines for parents, teachers and professionals in the handling of rebellious children Mathye, Lethabo Violet 11 1900 (has links) Rebelliousness is the act of defying lawful authority or a resistant way of relating to authority. It is seen by many as a normal way of development. The development of rebellious behavior actually starts in childhood and progresses through to adulthood. The study focuses on the manner in which the family and school handle the rebellious child and the negative effects that these have on the child's development. These problems may manifest in truancy, delinquency, negativism, runaway, antisocial behavior, alcohol and substance abuse and gang involvement. The results of the study prove that the environment in which the adolescent lives, contribute greatly to the development and the maintenance of rebellious behavior. Guidelines were written for parents, teachers and psychologists regarding the handling of the rebellious child. / Psychology of Education / M.Ed. (Guidance and Counselling) Behavior At risk Alienation Violence Defiance Dropout Deviance Youth Aggression Delinquency Poor self-image Underachievement 362.74096825 Problem youth -- South Africa -- Limpopo Dropouts -- South Africa -- Limpopo
84	Guidelines for parents, teachers and professionals in the handling of rebellious children Mathye, Lethabo Violet 11 1900 (has links) Rebelliousness is the act of defying lawful authority or a resistant way of relating to authority. It is seen by many as a normal way of development. The development of rebellious behavior actually starts in childhood and progresses through to adulthood. The study focuses on the manner in which the family and school handle the rebellious child and the negative effects that these have on the child's development. These problems may manifest in truancy, delinquency, negativism, runaway, antisocial behavior, alcohol and substance abuse and gang involvement. The results of the study prove that the environment in which the adolescent lives, contribute greatly to the development and the maintenance of rebellious behavior. Guidelines were written for parents, teachers and psychologists regarding the handling of the rebellious child. / Psychology of Education / M.Ed. (Guidance and Counselling) Behavior At risk Alienation Violence Defiance Dropout Deviance Youth Aggression Delinquency Poor self-image Underachievement 362.74096825 Problem youth -- South Africa -- Limpopo Dropouts -- South Africa -- Limpopo

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