Thesis (M.Ed.) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / This study investigated how educators apply democratic principles and values in their
practice after two decades of democracy in South Africa. It dwells on how democratic
principles and values are infused into teaching, learning and assessment in the
classroom. The study followed an interpretive paradigm using the qualitative approach
through a descriptive case study design. Data collection methods used included semi structured interviews, focus group interviews, classroom observations and document
analysis. Purposive sampling was used with focus on Grade 10-12 educators and
learners from two secondary schools in Mogoshi Circuit of Limpopo Province of South
Africa. The theoretical frameworks of the study drew from the Child-Friendly Schools
and Social Reconstructionism approach. Emphasis is on the upholding of children‟s
rights, and the, re-dress of educational imbalances. The frameworks also recommend
the promotion and integration of democratic principles and values in schools. The study
concludes that educators do incorporate democratic principles and values in their
teaching, learning and assessment with the promotion of attributes such as participation
(dialogue), respect, equity and inclusion which impact greatly on learners‟ daily lives.
However, it is not without fault that certain activities which are not child-friendly are still
practised by some educators in some schools as they do not promote democratic
principles and values, while some educators do. It was found that democratic principles
and values are embedded in schools. However, not all educators are doing this. The
study recommends further investigation on the implementation of democratic principles
and values for reflection and improvement. / EDTP SETA
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/3481 |
| Date | January 2021 |
| Creators | Mugari, Xitshembiso Petunia |
| Contributors | Modipane, M. C. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | xi, 154 leaves |
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