With the increasing diversity of students attending university, there is a growing interest in the factors predicting academic performance. The objective of this study is to identify student endogenous factors (average Grade 12 grade, Grade 12 mathematics grade, Grade 12 English grade, gender, school quintile, home language, race, university gradepoint-average (GPA), university Accounting I grade and self-efficacy) that impact performance in the module, Corporate Governance I, and to identify any differences in self-efficacy levels of students of different genders and races completing this course. A quantitative research method was used, comprising multiple regression analysis, a Mann-Whitney U test and a Kruskal-Wallis H test. The data was obtained from a sample of students attempting Corporate Governance I in 2018 at the University of Cape Town. The findings indicate that on the first day of entering university, the average grade in the final year of high school was the most significant predictor of final performance in Corporate Governance I. GPA was the most significant predictor of performance at the point of registration for Corporate Governance I, before the student had embarked upon the course, as well as the point when the student had engaged with the course for a few weeks. Another interesting finding was that even though there were no significant statistical differences in the self-efficacy levels of students of different genders and races, females outperformed males while White students outperformed Black and Coloured students. This study adds to the existing literature on student performance in tertiary accounting programmes in South Africa with a particular focus on student endogenous factors. The findings could be useful for the University of Cape Town in determining its approach to teaching these students.

Este estudo foi realizado com o propósito de compreender a percepção sobre o ser negro que têm os estudantes que assim se autodeclararam para ter acesso ao ensino superior como beneficiários de políticas de ação afirmativa no Programa Universidade para Todos PROUNI. A pesquisa aconteceu com os estudantes do Centro Universitário Metodista através de observações das atividades acadêmicas e, especificamente, de entrevistas individuais realizadas nesta própria instituição. As idéias de raça, racismo e identidade serviram de orientação teórica, assim como o conceito representações sociais operacionalizou as interpretações dos discursos dos estudantes. A pesquisa indica que, mesmo se classificando como pertencentes a uma só cor/raça negra, os indivíduos percebem de maneira diversa a sua identidade étnicoracial, que se evidencia quando estes elaboram as narrativas para explicitá-la. Também que os processos de socialização que se impõem ao indivíduo nos diferentes momentos pela realidade objetiva implicam em possibilidades de modificação da percepção da sua identidade. / The present study has the objective of understanding the perception of being black amongst students who dlecare themselves so in order to have acces to undergraduate studies as beneficiaries of political affirmative actions in the University-For-All Program (PROUNI). The research was done with students who attend the Methodist University Center through the observation of their academic activities and individual interviews done in the Institution. Concepts such as race, racism and identity guided the theoretical framework of the research. and the notion of social representations operationalized the interpretation of the students discourses. This research indicates that even being classified as a member of an only black color/race community, the individuals notice their ethnic-racial identity diversely. That becomes evident when they have to criate narratives to explain their identity. Moreover, the socialization processes to which the individuals are submitted in different moments of their lives through the objective reality may modify the perception of their identity.

It is a feature of present-day schooling, in South Africa and abroad, that music teachers are expected to organise and direct vocal ensemble activities, for example, yet adequate preparation provided in higher education courses for this role that the school music teacher has to fulfil, seems lacking. The purpose of this study is to compile a knowledge base that will enable the planning and development of a choral conducting curriculum, for use in South African tertiary institutions. The curriculum should be aimed at aspirant teachers in primary and secondary schools and community leaders who are culturally aware and who have a responsibility and interest in the choral field. Choral conducting as a recognised subject of an undergraduate study package is a relatively new academic field in South Africa. The envisaged curriculum needs to enhance the proficiency of choral conducting students within an educational context. The thesis is presented in five chapters of which Chapter 1 represents the background to the study, Chapter 5 summarises the study with recommendations and a conclusion, whilst Chapters 2 – 4 constitute the greater part of the research. Chapter 2 – Towards a definition of an effective conductor, offers a perspective on the various roles of conductors and investigates the nature of the art of choral conducting in order to move towards a definition of an effective conductor. In Chapter 3 – Current choral conducting curricula, the present situation with regards to choral conducting curricula in Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States of America is discussed. Chapter 4 – Choral conducting skills, examines the knowledge and skills that ought to be part of a choral conductor's proficiency. The meaning of each component and its characteristics are discussed. The primary method of research was the review of literature in order to acquire an in-depth understanding of the theme under investigation. The researcher also used the Internet as source of information on national and international choral conducting curricula. / Dissertation (DMus)--University of Pretoria / Music / unrestricted

For applied teachers of the bel canto method of singing, classical musical theatre repertoire provides an abundant resource of material for teaching the undergraduate baritone voice. Select classic musical theatre repertoire, fitting within the parameters of suitable range, tessitura, duration, and thematic material for an undergraduate baritone, will be used to demonstrate the application of bel canto techniques such as: glottal onsets, the connection between the speaking voice and singing voice, suitable vowels in building the upper range, and teaching sostenuto and legato. This dissertation serves as a guide for teaching sound vocalism through classic musical theatre repertoire.

Submitted by Maria Creuza Silva (mariakreuza@yahoo.com.br) on 2015-06-25T12:56:51Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese Liliana Santos. 2014.pdf: 1854111 bytes, checksum: b220cd85f3b91f77414003324d355c69 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Creuza Silva (mariakreuza@yahoo.com.br) on 2015-06-25T14:53:32Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese Liliana Santos. 2014.pdf: 1854111 bytes, checksum: b220cd85f3b91f77414003324d355c69 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-06-25T14:53:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese Liliana Santos. 2014.pdf: 1854111 bytes, checksum: b220cd85f3b91f77414003324d355c69 (MD5) / Este estudo trata dos Cursos de Graduação na área da Saúde Coletiva (CGSC) e sua contribuição para o enfrentamento dos desafios apontados pelo trabalho na Saúde. Trata-se de um estudo de caso, composto pelos olhares dos cenários nacional e local. Analisa a conjuntura de surgimento dos CGSC no cenário nacional, bem como suas contribuições ao desenvolvimento do trabalho em saúde num contexto local. Como objetivos específicos, identifica os atores, cenários e acontecimentos que desencadearam a criação dos CGSC no Brasil; descreve o desenho curricular e o cotidiano de um CGSC; analisa aproximações e afastamentos entre o currículo do curso descrito e o trabalho no espaço da Saúde Coletiva, em especial no cotidiano do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) local. As técnicas utilizadas foram análise documental, diário de campo, entrevista semi-estruturada e grupo focal. A análise do material foi realizada partindo dos referenciais da análise de conjuntura e da formação orientada pela memória de inovação. Os resultados apontam para a análise de que a formação graduada em Saúde Coletiva poderá contribuir para o enfrentamento dos desafios apontados pelo trabalho na Saúde Coletiva Brasileira na medida em que estabelecer diálogos efetivos e movimentos articulados entre a universidade e o âmbito das práticas na Saúde Coletiva, seja junto ao Sistema Único de Saúde e outras políticas sociais, bem como nos demais espaços, como os movimentos populares, produzindo conhecimento de forma coordenada e conectada às inovações produzidas no cotidiano.

Au Québec, les infirmières n’ont pas l’obligation de détenir un diplôme universitaire pour exercer leur profession. Celles qui choisissent le DEC en soins infirmiers peuvent obtenir le diplôme de baccalauréat en deux ans au lieu de trois en empruntant le cursus DEC-BAC en sciences infirmières. Or, ce n’est pas la majorité d’entre elles qui se prévalent de cette possibilité, alors que des études ont démontré les avantages d’avoir un plus grand nombre d’infirmières détenant un baccalauréat dans les milieux de soins (Aiken, Clarke, Cheung, Sloane & Silber, 2003; Kane, Shamliyan, Mueller, Duval & Wilt, 2007; Tourangeau, Cranley & Jeffs, 2006 ; Aiken et al., 2014). Le but de la présente étude était d’explorer les incitatifs et les obstacles à entreprendre des études universitaires dans le cadre du cursus intégré DEC-BAC en sciences infirmières. Cinquante-six nouvelles diplômées ayant complété un DEC en soins infirmiers au Québec ont répondu au questionnaire auto-administré électronique à questions ouvertes. Le cadre de référence guidant la recherche exploratoire était la théorie intermédiaire de la transition de Meleis, Sawyer, Im, Hilfinger Messias et Schumacher (2010). Suivant cette théorie, les données ont d’abord été regroupées par thèmes, soit « incitatifs » et « obstacles » puis par dimensions, à savoir si les thèmes relèvent de conditions au plan personnel, communautaire ou sociétal pour entreprendre des études universitaires. Il ressort de l’étude que les incitatifs majeurs à entreprendre des études universitaires se situent au plan communautaire : meilleures conditions de travail anticipées et développement professionnel. Les obstacles majeurs à entreprendre des études universitaires se situent au plan personnel, en particulier en lien avec une situation financière ou familiale défavorable. Nous avons aussi trouvé que le contexte québécois exerce une influence sur la décision d’entreprendre des études universitaires. Des recommandations ont été formulées pour les milieux de pratique et de formation, ainsi que pour la recherche. / Quebec nurses do not require a bachelor’s degree in order to obtain their license to practice. Choosing the college diploma entitles nurses to obtain a bachelor’s degree in two years instead of three by doing a DEC-BAC in nursing. Although many studies have shown the positive impact of having a greater number of baccalaureate-level nurses in the health care system, (Aiken, Clarke, Cheung, Sloane & Silber, 2003 ; Kane, Shamliyan, Mueller, Duval & Wilt, 2007 ; Tourangeau, Cranley & Jeffs, 2006 ; Aiken et al., 2014) the majority of nursing students choose not to enroll in university studies. The goal of the present study was to explore the incentives and obstacles to engage in university studies in the context of an integrated DEC-BAC curriculum. Fifty-six new CEGEP graduates completed a self-administered open-ended questions survey on the Internet. The theoretical framework used to guide this exploratory study was the transition middle-range theory of Meleis, Sawyer, Im, Hilfinger Messias and Schumacher (2010). Following this theory, data was collected and grouped into two themes, « incentives » and « obstacles », which were then analysed in order to see if they were determined by personal, community or societal conditions. The major incentives to engaging in university studies in the context of a DEC-BAC curriculum were related to the community conditions and were found to be better anticipated working conditions and the possibility of professional development. The major obstacles found were related to personal conditions and, particularly, to an unfavorable financial or family situation. We also found that Quebec’s context influences the decision to engage in university studies. Recommendations were provided for nursing practice and education, as well as for research.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T15:39:04Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JoycePC_DISSERT.pdf: 1654452 bytes, checksum: 3d17fc8fd225829ff44c0704cb38ddf8 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-08-23 / Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior / The present research aimed to analyze the presence of national scientific production in undergraduate studies in Psychology of Rio Grande do Norte. Therefore, the bibliographical references contained in education plan of subjects linked to the common center of the courses, which were taught in 2011 in three Psychology courses of the state, were focused. The analysis of the material was based on bibliographical and contextual aspects of the production, such as year, nationality, type of material, authorship (including the link of authors to PPGs), structuring axis of the subject in which it was mentioned, among others. The results showed that the national production is predominant in all courses, and they are, mostly, originated from PPGs of Psychology. Among these, the publications resulted from programs in Southwest, with emphasis to PUC-SP, are recent (mostly from 2000s) and they are predominantly composed by books (organizations and full texts). Regarding the distribution of Psychology PPGs production by the structuring axes, it is observed that it surpasses the foreign production only in axis C (procedures of scientific investigation and professional practice) and axis F (professional practices). Accordingly, it is concluded that Psychology production is found in graduation, sharing space with foreign publications and from other areas of knowledge. On the one hand, this is positive, by taking into account the importance of several foreign works and from other fields to build the knowledge in Psychology; on the other hand, it shows that the production from this area is inserted in graduation in a less significant way than its growth, which points out the existence of gaps in the development of some investigative domains from national Psychology / A presente pesquisa objetivou analisar a presen?a da produ??o cient?fica nacional em Psicologia na forma??o graduada de psic?logos no Rio Grande do Norte. Para tanto, focalizou-se as refer?ncias bibliogr?ficas contidas em planos de ensino de disciplinas ligadas ao n?cleo comum dos cursos, ministradas em 2011 em tr?s cursos de Psicologia do estado. A an?lise do material deteve-se em aspectos bibliogr?ficos e contextuais da produ??o, tais como ano, nacionalidade, tipo de material, vincula??o dos autores a Programas de P?s-Gradua??o (PPG), eixo estruturante da disciplina em que foi citado, dentre outros. Os resultados revelaram que a produ??o cient?fica nacional ? predominante em todos os cursos, sendo, em sua maioria, oriunda de PPGs de Psicologia. Dentre estas, prevalecem publica??es provenientes de programas localizados no Sudeste, com destaque para a PUC-SP; s?o recentes (maioria da primeira d?cada de 2000) e compostas, predominantemente, por livros (organiza??es e textos integrais). Quanto ? distribui??o da produ??o dos PPGs de Psicologia pelos eixos estruturantes, verifica-se que a mesma supera as publica??es estrangeiras somente nos eixos C (procedimentos de investiga??o cient?fica e pr?tica profissional) e eixo F (pr?ticas profissionais). Diante disso, conclui-se que a produ??o de Psicologia encontra-se, sim, na gradua??o, dividindo espa?o com publica??es estrangeiras e de outras ?reas do saber. Por um lado, isso se mostra positivo, tendo em vista a import?ncia de diversas obras estrangeiras e de outros campos para a constru??o do conhecimento em Psicologia; por outro, revela que a produ??o da ?rea entra na gradua??o de modo menos expressivo que o seu crescimento, indicando a exist?ncia de lacunas no desenvolvimento de alguns dom?nios investigativos da Psicologia nacional