M.Ed. / This qualitative phenomenological study focuses on school choice as challenge to principals of Sharpeville public primary schools. Different aspects of these choices are explored. School choice is an important component of parental involvement in the education of their children. Parents and learners tend to be open about their right through the support of the Schools Act 84 of 1996. You may not discriminate on the basis of race trough the language policy at your school. This means that you may not use language as a cover or smoke screen to keep learners out of your school on the basis of their race. The Constitution (Act 108 of 1996) stipulates that no unfair discrimination may take place against anyone on any of the following grounds: race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic of social origin, colour, sexual orientation, (for example homosexuality), age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth. The question then arises, what makes learners of public primary schools choose the schools that are not in the areas where they live? What is interesting in the ex Model C schools that they cannot get in township schools? There are many aspects which give meaning to concept 'school choice'. In order for parents to view school choice as priority in education, certain of these aspects need to be considered. These include qualities that are desired in school, the , climate of the school that is conducive to teaching and learning. Kinds of activities enjoyed together by all in the school, the effective school management. In addition to exploring these aspects, the study investigates what attracts the children including what gives challenges to school principals. The findings of this study show that a school is able to market itself if it has a vision and mission statement, quality education, ethos, excellent pass rate and if 71 it serves the needs of the community. Learners maintain relationships with schools that serve as learning organisation. Moloi (2002:7) explains that a learning organisation acknowledges the importance of individual and group processes to enhance learning in their environments. The process whereby the data was collected is described. This included interviews of individual learners, the data analysis is examined and the themes that emerge are discussed within the framework of the existing literature on how parents choose schools for their children. The study concludes with a discussion of the implication for further research. Guidelines to the principals are suggested. These guidelines are for the enhancement of school choice.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:1999 |
| Date | 06 February 2012 |
| Creators | Koebe, Makometsi Cecilia |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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