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Selfaktualisering as voorspeller van bestuursuksesGeldenhuys, Diederik Joachim 11 1900 (has links)
Text in Afrikaans / Hierdie navorsing handel oor selfaktualisering as voorspeller van
bestuursukses. In die literatuuroorsig is bestuursukses as
afhanklike veranderlike en selfaktualisering as onafhanklike
veranderlike binne die humanistiese paradigma gekonseptualiseer
en geoperasionaliseer. Die persoonlikheidskenmerke verwant aan
die veranderlikes is bepaal en geintegreer.
Die empiriese ondersoek is binne die funksionalistiese paradigma
aangebied. Die gekose meetinstrumente, naamlik die Bestuursvaardigheidsinventaris
vir die meet van bestuursukses en die
Persoonlike Orientasie-inventaris vir die meet van selfaktualisering
is op 'n ewekansige steekproef van 51 middelvlakbestuurders
afgeneem. Die betroubaarheid van die Bestuursvaardigheids-
inventaris is met behulp van die "Cronbach Alpha
Coeffisient"- metode bepaal. Om te bepaal of selfaktualisering
'n voorspeller van bestuursukses is, is stapsgewyse regressieontledings
gedoen. Die resultate dui daarop dat die
ondersteuningsratio (innerlike orientasie) bestuursukses
beduidend voorspel, sowel as 12 van die 18 kenmerke eie aan
bestuursukses onderskeidelik. / This research deals with self-actualization as predictor of
management success. In the literature review, management
success as the dependent variable and self-actualization as
independent variable, is conceptualized and operationalized
within the humanistic paradigm. The personality chracteristics
inhirent in the variables were determined and integrated.
The empirical investigation is presented within the
functionalistic paradigm. The chosen measuring instruments,
namely the Management Skills Inventory for the measurement of
management success and the Personal Orientation Inventory for
the measurement of self-actualization were administrated by
means of random sampling to 51 middle level managers. The
reliability qf the Management Skills Inventory was determined
by means of the "Cronbach Alpha CoEHfisient"- method. To
determine if selfactualization is a predictor of Management
Success, stepwise regression analysis was done. The results
indicate that the support ratio (inner directedness) predicts
management success significantly, as well as 12 of the 18
personality characteristics inherent in management success,
respectively. / Psychology / M.A. (Industrial Psychology)
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Environmental law perspectives on the regulation of ecotourism in South Africa's transition to a green economy / Rozanne Elizabeth LubbeLubbe, Rozanne Elizabeth January 2013 (has links)
South Africa and the rest of the world currently face an exacerbating threat of environmental degradation, which can be partly ascribed to the fact that some parts of society still place economic growth as a priority over environmental conservation. This study shows that such an approach is only profitable over the short term and actually causes more harm than good. On the other hand, the world is still recovering from the major 2008 global financial crisis. To tip the scale back into balance, it is crucial that economic -, social -, and environmental development be sustainable; from now and into the future.
This study recognises that, to achieve sustainable development at all three levels, a transition to a green economy is needed. In essence a green economy requires investment in the environment for the benefit of both society and the economy.
This study then goes on to show that ecotourism can be used as a manner to invest in the environment, whilst at the same time uplifting society and improving the economy. Subsequently it is identified as a key driver of a green economy.
However, a daunting reality is that ecotourism developments and - activities also threaten the environment. This study therefore argues that ecotourism has to be regulated effectively; otherwise it will not live up to its purpose and may, as a result, curtail South Africa’s efforts of a transition to a green economy, instead of positively contributing to it.
This study asks the question: Does South Africa’s environmental legislation provide for the effective regulation of ecotourism? This question is answered by considering whether various relevant pieces of national environmental legislation measure up to certain criteria that is inherent to the effective regulation of ecotourism. Finally this study serves to show that; from an environmental law perspective, and to the extent that this study investigated the ecotourism environment, ecotourism as a phenomenon is regulated effectively in South Africa. However, it appears that there still remains tremendous scope for improvement. / LLM (Environmental Law and Governance), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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Sustainability-environmental risks and legal liabilities of South African banks / Johannes Hendrik CoetzeeCoetzee, Johannes Hendrik January 2013 (has links)
In the environmental context banks face direct, indirect and reputational risks from their
internal operations and their external business activities. The current specific focus on
the protection of the environment makes it essential for banks and their directors to be
aware and stay on top of potential risks and liabilities. This is especially so because
banks’ directors can be criminally prosecuted for environmental crimes. The application
and effect of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 (POCA) on persons
convicted of an environmental crime or crimes has been identified as a possible new or
added risk for banks and their directors. Banks in addition to their normal environmental
risk and liabilities also need to contend with the possibility of lender liability. Existing
legislation pertinent to lender liability does not expressly or specifically deal with lender
liability. Absence of judgements on lender liability further exacerbates the risks and the
uncertainty for banks in South Africa. Therefore, banks remain subject to legal
uncertainty and associated risks. The issue of lender liability specifically with regard to
the implication of “the person in control” requires clarification. Hence, it is recommended
that legislation relevant to lender liability (National Environmental Management Act 107
of 1998; National Water Act 36 of 1998 and the National Environmental Management:
Waste Act 59 of 2008) be revised to specifically accommodate and protect lenders
(lending banks) in certain distinct circumstances.
The role of banks is that of an intermediary between borrowers and lenders of money.
Therefore, it influences the direction and pace of economic development and by default
steers and promotes either sustainable or non-sustainable development. Currently,
mainstream banks are in effect financing a brown economy and hence subscribe to a
weak form of sustainability. It would seem that mainstream banks are more concerned
with managing the impact that environmental risk may have on bank lending than the
impact of bank lending on the environment. The evolving nature of sustainability (from
weak to strong and from a brown to green economy) demands a fundamental policy
change for banks. It is expected that mainstream banks will be put under even greater
pressure than before to make the transition from weak to strong sustainability. Hence,
banks’ current environmental risk management systems will not be sufficient to cater for
new environmental risks and liabilities that the move to stronger sustainability (in the
form of the green economy) will present. Banks should adopt the stronger version of sustainability; formulate environmental
principles that the bank will adhere to; incorporate these environmental principles into all
aspects of its lending cycle, develop an environmental risk management system that
should include as a minimum the identification of all the applicable legislation pertaining
to the specific financing or lending of capital, risk identification, assessment of the
specific risk, implementation of risk control measures, mitigation of the risk, risk
monitoring and auditing. / LLM (Environmental Law and Governance), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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Environmental law perspectives on the regulation of ecotourism in South Africa's transition to a green economy / Rozanne Elizabeth LubbeLubbe, Rozanne Elizabeth January 2013 (has links)
South Africa and the rest of the world currently face an exacerbating threat of environmental degradation, which can be partly ascribed to the fact that some parts of society still place economic growth as a priority over environmental conservation. This study shows that such an approach is only profitable over the short term and actually causes more harm than good. On the other hand, the world is still recovering from the major 2008 global financial crisis. To tip the scale back into balance, it is crucial that economic -, social -, and environmental development be sustainable; from now and into the future.
This study recognises that, to achieve sustainable development at all three levels, a transition to a green economy is needed. In essence a green economy requires investment in the environment for the benefit of both society and the economy.
This study then goes on to show that ecotourism can be used as a manner to invest in the environment, whilst at the same time uplifting society and improving the economy. Subsequently it is identified as a key driver of a green economy.
However, a daunting reality is that ecotourism developments and - activities also threaten the environment. This study therefore argues that ecotourism has to be regulated effectively; otherwise it will not live up to its purpose and may, as a result, curtail South Africa’s efforts of a transition to a green economy, instead of positively contributing to it.
This study asks the question: Does South Africa’s environmental legislation provide for the effective regulation of ecotourism? This question is answered by considering whether various relevant pieces of national environmental legislation measure up to certain criteria that is inherent to the effective regulation of ecotourism. Finally this study serves to show that; from an environmental law perspective, and to the extent that this study investigated the ecotourism environment, ecotourism as a phenomenon is regulated effectively in South Africa. However, it appears that there still remains tremendous scope for improvement. / LLM (Environmental Law and Governance), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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Sustainability-environmental risks and legal liabilities of South African banks / Johannes Hendrik CoetzeeCoetzee, Johannes Hendrik January 2013 (has links)
In the environmental context banks face direct, indirect and reputational risks from their
internal operations and their external business activities. The current specific focus on
the protection of the environment makes it essential for banks and their directors to be
aware and stay on top of potential risks and liabilities. This is especially so because
banks’ directors can be criminally prosecuted for environmental crimes. The application
and effect of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 (POCA) on persons
convicted of an environmental crime or crimes has been identified as a possible new or
added risk for banks and their directors. Banks in addition to their normal environmental
risk and liabilities also need to contend with the possibility of lender liability. Existing
legislation pertinent to lender liability does not expressly or specifically deal with lender
liability. Absence of judgements on lender liability further exacerbates the risks and the
uncertainty for banks in South Africa. Therefore, banks remain subject to legal
uncertainty and associated risks. The issue of lender liability specifically with regard to
the implication of “the person in control” requires clarification. Hence, it is recommended
that legislation relevant to lender liability (National Environmental Management Act 107
of 1998; National Water Act 36 of 1998 and the National Environmental Management:
Waste Act 59 of 2008) be revised to specifically accommodate and protect lenders
(lending banks) in certain distinct circumstances.
The role of banks is that of an intermediary between borrowers and lenders of money.
Therefore, it influences the direction and pace of economic development and by default
steers and promotes either sustainable or non-sustainable development. Currently,
mainstream banks are in effect financing a brown economy and hence subscribe to a
weak form of sustainability. It would seem that mainstream banks are more concerned
with managing the impact that environmental risk may have on bank lending than the
impact of bank lending on the environment. The evolving nature of sustainability (from
weak to strong and from a brown to green economy) demands a fundamental policy
change for banks. It is expected that mainstream banks will be put under even greater
pressure than before to make the transition from weak to strong sustainability. Hence,
banks’ current environmental risk management systems will not be sufficient to cater for
new environmental risks and liabilities that the move to stronger sustainability (in the
form of the green economy) will present. Banks should adopt the stronger version of sustainability; formulate environmental
principles that the bank will adhere to; incorporate these environmental principles into all
aspects of its lending cycle, develop an environmental risk management system that
should include as a minimum the identification of all the applicable legislation pertaining
to the specific financing or lending of capital, risk identification, assessment of the
specific risk, implementation of risk control measures, mitigation of the risk, risk
monitoring and auditing. / LLM (Environmental Law and Governance), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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'n Hermeneuties-empiriese strategie rakende die verskynsel van kerkkrimping in tradisioneel Afrikaanse susterkerke in Suid-Afrika : 'n prakties-teologiese studie / Sophia van HeldenVan Helden, Sophia January 2010 (has links)
The phenomenon of the decline in numbers in traditionally Afrikaans “sister
churches” - in the midst of the complex South African society of the first decade of
the 21st century - was researched in the light of the command that Jesus himself gave
to his church (Math 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8). The Great Commission directed the aim
of the research to evaluate this phenomenon hermeneutically and empirically in order
to develop a reformed strategy in a practical theological way. The grounding of the
investigation was the communicative action theory, which simultaneously integrates
with a basic theoretical model developed from a combination of basic theoretical
models as suggested by Dingemans, Heitink en Zerfass. To reinforce the
exegetical/hermeneutical perspective of the basic theory, a historical study was
conducted regarding the growth and decline of power basises since the Jesus
movement until now. The interaction between perspectives was subsequently
extended by metatheoretical perspectives, based on the research regarding the
influence of schools of thought, as well as the influence of circumstances in the
country, which determine the “sister church” praxis of the 21st century. The
traditionally Afrikaans “sister churches” as a problematic ecclesiastical community of
practice was further examined as part of the empirical perspective. On this basis an
attempt was made to gauge the thinking of the “sister churches” in the intricate and
problematic ecclesiastical praxis. The gauging was executed by means of a random
test in one of the “sister churches”, namely the Reformed Church of South Africa
(GKSA). It was found that this problematic church praxis is directed by strong
institutional thinking. An adjusted practice theory, as well as a supporting practical
theoretical model, were formulated in order to realise a reformed strategy for church
growth as opposed to the decline in numbers. Considering the above mentioned
interactive perspectives, the conclusion was reached that the praxis in the “sister
churches” at the beginning of the 21st century, functions in an ecclesiastically
imbalanced way. The imbalance lies in the fact that Christ-centred thinking, and thus
also Christ-centred ecclesiology (as balancing thinking and balancing ecclesiology),
does not manifest in “sister church” thinking. The unbalanced thinking as an all-encompassing factor in the church praxis, confirms and promotes the tendency of the
decline in numbers. The proposed strategic perspective as the adjusted practice theory
is thus a contribution to formulating an obedient, covenant-centred and reformed
answer to declining numbers. This adjusted strategy can bring about the wonder of
revival and growth in the “sister churches” by means of the basic theoretical truth
elements, which were pointed out in this research. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Pastoral))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.
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Teacher knowledge and implementation of phonological awareness in Grade R / Elsabé Wessels.Wessels, Elsabé January 2011 (has links)
South Africa’s current performance on national and international studies is an
indication that all is not well with our literacy teaching. In spite of the implementation
of the National Curriculum Statement Grade R-9, illiteracy is currently a serious
problem in South Africa.
Current international and national documents call for direct, explicit, systematic
teaching of reading and language concepts to beginning readers. The five principal
components of reading instruction, namely phoneme awareness; phonics; word study
and spelling; reading fluency; and text comprehension encompass language instruction
at the phoneme, grapheme, syllable, word, sentence, and discourse levels. Teachers
need specific and explicit linguistic knowledge to recognise and address the needs of all
learners on the continuum of reading and language proficiency.
Phonological awareness skills are considered as the most important indicators of
early reading skills. Literature suggests a strong positive correlation between
phonological awareness skills and reading skills development. Longitudinal studies
show that children who don’t have phonological awareness skills have difficulties in
reading. Experimental studies on phonological awareness suggest that the
implementation of phonological awareness training has positive effects on the
development of reading and spelling abilities. Phonological awareness is a key
component in the prevention of reading failure. The information collected through the
assessment of phonological awareness, enables teachers to make informed decisions
about modifications of the literacy learning programme and implement reading
interventions to prevent failure of reading acquisition. This early, preventative
intervention reduces the possibility that learners fall behind in reading.
The teaching of phonological awareness is par excellence for emergent literacy
in the grade R class. Phonological awareness can be improved through the systematic,
explicit instruction thereof. Therefore, teachers need to be able to implement a variety
of phonological awareness activities in their classroom instruction. Teachers need
content knowledge about phonological awareness, and how to implement it
successfully.
The purpose of this study was to determine:
What a SWOT analysis reveals about grade R-teachers’:
* Current in-depth knowledge of phonological awareness.
* Preparedness to teach phonological awareness.
* Implementation of instructional practices relevant to phonological
awareness.
* Perceptions of the support received from DoBE, in terms of relevant
documentation, teaching and learning support material and professional
development.
The limitations, if any, in the teacher support documents of the DoBE, regarding
the teaching of phonological awareness in grade R and to make suggestion with
regard to the improvement thereof.
What the perceptions of grade R teachers are about their in-depth knowledge,
instructional practices and preparedness, concerning phonological awareness,
after the implementation of a teacher training programme, focussing specifically
on phonological awareness.
The study was conducted utilizing a case study with thirteen grade R teachers
from Lichtenburg, and the surrounding towns, Koster, Coligny and Itsoseng in the
North West Province, Department of Basic Education, in South Africa. Data was
collected in three phases, using questionnaires, interviews, observations and document
analyses.
In the first phase, the researcher gathered information on the knowledge and
implementation of phonological awareness before the intervention (i.e., a teacher
training programme).
In the second phase, the teachers received training about the concept of
phonological awareness and its relevance in reading acquisition. The training
programme included relevant teaching activities as well as learning and teaching
support material. In the third phase, the researcher trained the participants in the implementation
of phonological awareness and gathered data about the implementation process.
The results indicated that if teachers received explicit training about
phonological awareness and are provided with relevant learning and teaching support
material, they are able to implement phonological awareness activities in grade R
classrooms.
The results of this study have implications for teacher training. The concept of
phonological awareness, its relevance in reading acquisition as well as relevant teaching
activities need to be included in the training of grade R teachers. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Learning and Teaching))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.
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Regulation of land-based marine pollution in South Africa and France [electronic resource] / by Marie ParramonParramon, Marie January 2010 (has links)
The South African coastal and marine environment is an essential ecologic and
economic asset. Its associated services and products are substantially contributing to
economic growth and sustainable development of the country. However, it is
internationally and nationally recognised that land-based marine pollution (LBMP) is
the most important single risk to the health and sustainability of coastal and marine
waters and the associated ecosystems. The regulation of LBMP at the national level
is still difficult and challenging. The issue of LBMP management has only recently
been introduced in South Africa with the development of the National Programme of
Action to Protect Marine Environment from Land-based Activities, 2008. South Africa
is only starting to consider the question of LBMP regulation. This thesis aims to
conduct a critical analysis of the South African regulatory framework pertaining to
LBMP in comparison to international best practice and the French regulatory
framework, in order to identify the key South African challenges in this regard and to
make recommendations to address them.
In order to do so, this research commences by providing an analysis of LBMP and
the theoretical foundations associated with LBMP regulation, as promoted by
international best practice. The study identifies and assesses the main regulatory
features to be considered in the development, implementation and/or assessment of
a regulatory framework pertaining to LBMP. These features will form the
methodological framework to conduct the comparative legal assessment between the
French and South African regulatory frameworks pertaining to LBMP.
This thesis then provides a detailed and thorough legal analysis of the French and
South African regulatory frameworks pertaining to LBMP using the methodological
framework developed using guidance from international best practice.
Finally, based on lessons learnt from the comparative legal study, this study
concludes with a set of recommendations for the South African context. / Thesis (LL.D.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.
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'n Hermeneuties-empiriese strategie rakende die verskynsel van kerkkrimping in tradisioneel Afrikaanse susterkerke in Suid-Afrika : 'n prakties-teologiese studie / Sophia van HeldenVan Helden, Sophia January 2010 (has links)
The phenomenon of the decline in numbers in traditionally Afrikaans “sister
churches” - in the midst of the complex South African society of the first decade of
the 21st century - was researched in the light of the command that Jesus himself gave
to his church (Math 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8). The Great Commission directed the aim
of the research to evaluate this phenomenon hermeneutically and empirically in order
to develop a reformed strategy in a practical theological way. The grounding of the
investigation was the communicative action theory, which simultaneously integrates
with a basic theoretical model developed from a combination of basic theoretical
models as suggested by Dingemans, Heitink en Zerfass. To reinforce the
exegetical/hermeneutical perspective of the basic theory, a historical study was
conducted regarding the growth and decline of power basises since the Jesus
movement until now. The interaction between perspectives was subsequently
extended by metatheoretical perspectives, based on the research regarding the
influence of schools of thought, as well as the influence of circumstances in the
country, which determine the “sister church” praxis of the 21st century. The
traditionally Afrikaans “sister churches” as a problematic ecclesiastical community of
practice was further examined as part of the empirical perspective. On this basis an
attempt was made to gauge the thinking of the “sister churches” in the intricate and
problematic ecclesiastical praxis. The gauging was executed by means of a random
test in one of the “sister churches”, namely the Reformed Church of South Africa
(GKSA). It was found that this problematic church praxis is directed by strong
institutional thinking. An adjusted practice theory, as well as a supporting practical
theoretical model, were formulated in order to realise a reformed strategy for church
growth as opposed to the decline in numbers. Considering the above mentioned
interactive perspectives, the conclusion was reached that the praxis in the “sister
churches” at the beginning of the 21st century, functions in an ecclesiastically
imbalanced way. The imbalance lies in the fact that Christ-centred thinking, and thus
also Christ-centred ecclesiology (as balancing thinking and balancing ecclesiology),
does not manifest in “sister church” thinking. The unbalanced thinking as an all-encompassing factor in the church praxis, confirms and promotes the tendency of the
decline in numbers. The proposed strategic perspective as the adjusted practice theory
is thus a contribution to formulating an obedient, covenant-centred and reformed
answer to declining numbers. This adjusted strategy can bring about the wonder of
revival and growth in the “sister churches” by means of the basic theoretical truth
elements, which were pointed out in this research. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Pastoral))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.
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Teacher knowledge and implementation of phonological awareness in Grade R / Elsabé Wessels.Wessels, Elsabé January 2011 (has links)
South Africa’s current performance on national and international studies is an
indication that all is not well with our literacy teaching. In spite of the implementation
of the National Curriculum Statement Grade R-9, illiteracy is currently a serious
problem in South Africa.
Current international and national documents call for direct, explicit, systematic
teaching of reading and language concepts to beginning readers. The five principal
components of reading instruction, namely phoneme awareness; phonics; word study
and spelling; reading fluency; and text comprehension encompass language instruction
at the phoneme, grapheme, syllable, word, sentence, and discourse levels. Teachers
need specific and explicit linguistic knowledge to recognise and address the needs of all
learners on the continuum of reading and language proficiency.
Phonological awareness skills are considered as the most important indicators of
early reading skills. Literature suggests a strong positive correlation between
phonological awareness skills and reading skills development. Longitudinal studies
show that children who don’t have phonological awareness skills have difficulties in
reading. Experimental studies on phonological awareness suggest that the
implementation of phonological awareness training has positive effects on the
development of reading and spelling abilities. Phonological awareness is a key
component in the prevention of reading failure. The information collected through the
assessment of phonological awareness, enables teachers to make informed decisions
about modifications of the literacy learning programme and implement reading
interventions to prevent failure of reading acquisition. This early, preventative
intervention reduces the possibility that learners fall behind in reading.
The teaching of phonological awareness is par excellence for emergent literacy
in the grade R class. Phonological awareness can be improved through the systematic,
explicit instruction thereof. Therefore, teachers need to be able to implement a variety
of phonological awareness activities in their classroom instruction. Teachers need
content knowledge about phonological awareness, and how to implement it
successfully.
The purpose of this study was to determine:
What a SWOT analysis reveals about grade R-teachers’:
* Current in-depth knowledge of phonological awareness.
* Preparedness to teach phonological awareness.
* Implementation of instructional practices relevant to phonological
awareness.
* Perceptions of the support received from DoBE, in terms of relevant
documentation, teaching and learning support material and professional
development.
The limitations, if any, in the teacher support documents of the DoBE, regarding
the teaching of phonological awareness in grade R and to make suggestion with
regard to the improvement thereof.
What the perceptions of grade R teachers are about their in-depth knowledge,
instructional practices and preparedness, concerning phonological awareness,
after the implementation of a teacher training programme, focussing specifically
on phonological awareness.
The study was conducted utilizing a case study with thirteen grade R teachers
from Lichtenburg, and the surrounding towns, Koster, Coligny and Itsoseng in the
North West Province, Department of Basic Education, in South Africa. Data was
collected in three phases, using questionnaires, interviews, observations and document
analyses.
In the first phase, the researcher gathered information on the knowledge and
implementation of phonological awareness before the intervention (i.e., a teacher
training programme).
In the second phase, the teachers received training about the concept of
phonological awareness and its relevance in reading acquisition. The training
programme included relevant teaching activities as well as learning and teaching
support material. In the third phase, the researcher trained the participants in the implementation
of phonological awareness and gathered data about the implementation process.
The results indicated that if teachers received explicit training about
phonological awareness and are provided with relevant learning and teaching support
material, they are able to implement phonological awareness activities in grade R
classrooms.
The results of this study have implications for teacher training. The concept of
phonological awareness, its relevance in reading acquisition as well as relevant teaching
activities need to be included in the training of grade R teachers. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Learning and Teaching))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.
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