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1	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

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