M.Ed. / The research report in this study deals with the views of teachers on Planning, Organisation and Implementation of EE in the senior phase. The aim of the study was to investigate teachers' views on how EE could be integrated within existing learning Programe in the senior phase of Primary Schools.It also seeks to identify necessary support Programs, which may be, needed by senior phase teachers in introducing EE within the Curriculum. A random Sample of five (05) Primary Schools from the total of eleven (11) primaries within the Itsoseng Circuit in the Lichtenburg district participated in the study. Interview was used as a sole tool for data gathering from the participants viz: teachers and principals (Educators and site managers). The findings of the study indicate that the majority of teachers responsible for senior phase have knowledge on EE, but have insufficient in-depth knowledge on EE related issues. The sites managers and subject advisors have a mammoth task to perform, so that EE can be integrated within existing learning areas of the core curriculum, like other school subjects. The general impression captured is that Environmental Studies and EE are just one as the same. Based on the findings of the research, it is the recommended that site managers together with subject advisors should take the leading role in ensuring that EE related activities are well planned, organised and implemented in primary schools. The main implications of the findings are: There is a need for support programs for senior phase teachers in the circuit. There is a need for active involvement of all stakeholders for the successful implementation of EE in schools.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:9504 |
| Date | 16 August 2012 |
| Creators | Matshe, Phillip Frans Abram. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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