The researcher is concerned about the lack of attention given to withdrawn early
adolescents (WEAs) at school. During early adolescence, the foundations for lasting
character, personality traits and social interaction are laid.
Learners exhibiting withdrawal behaviour are described as being quiet, reserved,
removed or distant. Attempts by educators to get them involved in lessons often end in
failure and this causes educators to become frustrated and confused about how to deal
with these learners.
The aim of this study is therefore to establish the factors that contribute to withdrawal
behaviour in early adolescents. The researcher devised an identification
instrument that makes the identification of WEAs much easier for educators. He also
established the deep seated fears and anxieties of WEAs and ascertained how they would
like to be treated by their educators. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/16041 |
| Date | 07 1900 |
| Creators | Singh, Nandkissor |
| Contributors | Sonnekus, Ingrid Phyllis |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xv, 208 leaves) : illustrations |
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