In this study, the factors influencing learner achievement in Geography mapwork were
investigated. The survey method was used. Literature review, questionnaires, interviews
and observation schedules for both the educators and learners were used to collect data.
The questionnaires and interview questions for both the educators and learners reflected
the learners' achievement, school problems and how the learners' performance could be
improved. Observation was both participant and non-participant. These observations
served two purposes: to establish the teaching strategies/methods used in the classroom,
and to establish the classroom interaction between educators and learners and their
influence on learner achievement.
The investigation involved 208 research participants from schools in the Mafikeng
District. The findings reveal that most learners do not perform well in mapwork because
they lack motivation in doing mapwork, they Jack basic skills to map reading, and finally,
they lack basic mathematical skills.
Therefore, there is need for re-skilling and retraining for all those involved in mapwork
such as educators and learners in areas such as basic skills to map reading, basic
mathematical skills and the importance of motivation. / (PhD) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2006
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/11479 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Mwenosongole, Elbie Mfungwe |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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