This research investigated the need of Xhosa parents with children with cerebral palsy in the
Eastern Cape for support through specially designed parent guidance programmes. The
research problem that was investigated was: Do Xhosa parents with children with cerebral
palsy need guidance programmes, and what guidelines can be given pertaining to such
programmes? The aim was to determine whether Xhosa parents needed guidance
programmes and if so, to provide guidelines that addressed this need. A literature study was
done and thereafter a survey was conducted using a questionnaire with closed items to
collect data from 180 Xhosa parents with children with cerebral palsy living in the rural areas
of the Eastern Cape's former Transkei. They were sampled by using a non-random
(purposive) sampling method. One hundred and two (102) parents (out of the total of 180)
answered the questions in the questionnaires and returned them by mail. The same types of
questions were used to interview 54 parents. The data was analyzed by a statistical analyst
by Microsoft Excel spread sheets. Data was presented in the form of tables and pie charts
and the researcher interpreted the outcomes in the light of the literature and her own
indigenous knowledge of the Xhosa community.
The implications of findings for all Xhosa parents with children with cerebral palsy are that
they lack knowledge of issues such as cerebral palsy, inclusive education and how to deal
with their children with cerebral palsy. Relationships within the family and the community are
affected because of the children's cerebral palsy. Moreover, Xhosa parent guidance
programmes are not available in the Eastern Cape or in other provinces in South Africa. As
a result, guidelines are provided which may be used for constructing Xhosa parent guidance
programmes. / Educaional Studies / (D.Ed. ( Education Management))
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/1711 |
| Date | 31 January 2007 |
| Creators | Sello, Theresia Mamakonyane |
| Contributors | Kruger, D. (Prof.), djagegjj@unisa.ac.za |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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