Thesis (M. Ed.) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / This study reports on factors influencing a decline of learner’s enrolment in commercial
subjects: a case of Driekop circuit in Limpopo province. The study followed a qualitative
research methodology underpinned by a case study design. The uncertainty reduction
theory by Berger and Calabre (1983) guided the study. The aim of the study was to
investigate the factors influencing learner enrolment in commercial subjects in Driekop
Circuit and the sample of participants was comprised of eight teachers and twenty
leaners from four secondary schools. Data were collected through interviews and
document analysis.
The finding of the study revealed a number of factors influencing learners enrolment in
commercial subjects which includes; i). leaners’ ability in the subject, ii) peer pressure,
iii) the influence of teachers and school managers, and iv) learners’ misconceptions
about commercial subjects. The study makes a number of recommendations: Firstly,
leaners should be advised, guided and supported in their decision making. Secondly,
aptitude and interest tests should be taken, and thirdly appropriate interventions from
professionals should be sought by schools.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/3666 |
| Date | January 2021 |
| Creators | Mathiba, Thema Adolph |
| Contributors | Mamabolo, J. M. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | iv, 69 leaves |
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