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Bleazard, David Keith. "Institutional change in higher education : a case study." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14652.

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Bibliography: p. 151-153.<br>The dissertation, "Institutional Change in Higher Education: A Case Study" examines efforts to bring about fundamental institutional change at the University of Natal over a period of some 1 0 years, 1988 to 1997. The case study is characterised as being of an embedded single case design. It is an instrumental rather than an intrinsic study. It attempts to extend understanding of the complex social phenomenon of institutional change in higher education, through analytic generalization. The two sub-units of the case study relate to different attempts by the executiv

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Wassermann, Johannes Michiel. "Secondary school geography teachers' perceptions of the role of environmental education in geography with particular reference to Natal Education Department teachers." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003646.

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Environmental Education (EE) as a development cannot be ignored by Geography or Geographers particularly since South Africa, as the rest of the world, is confronted by a looming environmental crisis. Geography is an environmental science concerned primarily with man-environment relationships using an environmental approach to develop the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes necessary for sustainable living. Geography has a vital role to play in addressing environmental issues. In formal education Geography teachers will be responsible for the implementation of such an approach. This study t

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Morrison, Paula. "Master of Education portfolio." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003554.

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This report is the culmination of a six year process during which emerged the need to establish a meeting or indaba place for the collaborative 'People and Parks' partnership of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Service (NCS) in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park (HUP) and stake-holder communities adjacent to the Park. Comprising two parts which compliment each other, the report has been developed to inform, guide and advise the NCS in the planning and development of an education centre in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park. Part I documents the processes of engagement and interaction between the NCS in HUP and n

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Mhlanga, Samkelisiwe Isabel. "Parental preferences regarding medium of instruction in primary schools in the Nongoma district of Kwazulu-Natal." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003569.

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This thesis looks at what choice of medium of instruction (MOl) parents in a rural village in KwaZulu would make if they had the opportunity to choose. The background to this choice goes back to 1979, when Education and Training Act No. 90 established the mother tongue as MOl from Sub A to Std 2 in Department of Education and Training (DET) primary schools, followed by a sudden transition to English medium of instruction - (EMl) in Std 3. Though by 1990 98% of the schools had opted for EMI, conditions were not favourable for a sudden transition and the policy led to high drop-out rates. The pr

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Delport, Juan Phillippe. "A preliminary investigation into the effectiveness of the N.E.D. careers education programme in promoting career maturity in high school pupils." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007080.

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A developmental paradigm was adopted as a theoretical base from which the effectiveness of the Natal Education Department Career Education lesson-guide in promoting career maturity amongst high school pupils was investigated. It was argued that careers education embodies a distinctive approach to careers work. This approach is described. South African Careers Guidance practices are evaluated in terms of fit, and are compared to American and British ones. To investigate the outcomes of the NED lesson guide, 160 predominantly white, male and female pupils in Standards 6 - 10 were randanly divide

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Mennigke, Stuart Michael. "Reciprocal Learning among educators in two communities in KwaZulu- Natal." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2007. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_8100_1256898488.

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<p>This research sets out to analyze the adult learning practices between two groups of secondary school teachers from historically differently resourced schools in the context of partnership. It seeks to test the nature of the partnership which exists between these schools, and exploe the nature of the learning which takes place between the teachers as adult learners. Reflections on the literature illustrate the issues surrounding the nature of learning among adult learners in shared community relationships. Methodologically this research is qualitative in nature , and has used the wider Soci

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Rugbeer, Hemduth. "A conceptual framework for implementing e-education in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, University of Zululand, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/685.

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Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Science at the University of Zululand, 2005.<br>This is a dissertation presented on the development of e-education in KwaZulu-Natal, beginning with the dawn of the e-education process, covering its development and rate of penetration in previously disadvantaged rural, urban and township areas. The study investigates the problem of applying Information Communication Technologies (ICTs1) in education in the context of KwaZulu-Natal. The first part of the study reviews theories and literature

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Mthembu, Mpilo Siphamandla, and D. N. Ocholla. "Job requirements and challenges of LIS graduates in public libraries in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa." Thesis, University of Zululand, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1792.

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Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts in accordance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Library and Information Science in the Department of Library and Information Studies, at the University of Zululand, 2019.<br>This dissertation investigates job requirements and challenges of Library and Information Studies (LIS) graduates in public libraries. It is of paramount importance that a workplace recruits a workforce with requisite competencies to offer professional services. Having requisite competencies/employability skills help in keeping with the demands and challenges of t

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Davidson, Michael R. "Domino Servite School: an evaluative case study of a private Christian secondary school in rural Natal." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003382.

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Domino Servite School (DSS) is a private school, founded in 1986, and situated on KwaSizabantu (KSB) mission station in the Natal midlands. This research into DSS is a case study which aims to present an illuminative evaluation in the Whole School genre, within that branch of educational research concerned with effective schools. The project aimed to make use of a compatibility paradigm accommodating nomothetic and anthropological data. In attempting triangulation of methodological approaches, it tried to establish the extent to which DSS may be considered an efficient and effective 'New Priva

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Nyembe-Kganye, Phumzile. "The Chief Superintendent of Education Management as communication link between the districts and circuits of the EThekwini Region of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and Culture." Thesis, University of Zululand, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/557.

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A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of D.Iitt. in Communication Science University of Zululand, 2005<br>The focus of this study is on effective communication that can be used between the district and the circuit in order to optimise communication. There are traditional forms of communication that are still used by Departmental officials yet the information conveyed through those forms of communication take too long to reach the final destination and as a result thereof the information comes just days before the deadline or sometimes way after

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Gokul, Manuj Kumar. "Educators' experiences of an outcomes-based education pilot programme : a case study of Crystal Point Secondary School (Kwazulu-Natal)." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52252.

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Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: After the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa, the transformation of the entire education system began with a plethora of new policies introduced by the Department of National Education (DNE). Among these, under the title of Curriculum 2005, the DNE introduced an outcomes-based education (OBE) curriculum for schools. Before the planned implementation of OBE in the Senior Phase of the General Education and Training (GET) band, the DNE decided to conduct a pilot programme at the beginning of 1999. The intention of

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Dlamini, Buyi P. "Housing knowledge of final year student teachers at Esikhawini College of Education : implications for the development of housing unit standards." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53450.

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Thesis (MConsumerScience)--Stellenbosch University, 2003.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The provision of housing in South Africa is a national priority. As many aspirant homeowners are first-time homeowners, they are not necessarily informed about the pitfalls of home ownership. Although the Government has attempted short-term solutions aimed at equipping these housing consumers with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed and responsible housing-related decisions, research pointed to the need for a sustainable longterm solution in the form of education and training of the housing con

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McComb, Roslin Vanessa. "Newspapers in education programmes and South African youth: a survey of the relationship between South African school-goers and newspapers in Esikhawini, Kwazulu-Natal." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002920.

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This study examines the relationship which scholars have with newspapers against the background of a Newspapers in Education (NIE) programme in two black South African primary schools. Considering the presence of newspapers in the class as a medium of instruction, a number of factors are found to influence the -relationship which scholars have with newspapers. These factors are: scholars' access to newspapers; the nature of lessons using the newspaper; the character of the newspaper used in NIE and the context of education at the particular schools, including the attitudes and organisational a

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Msane, Sikhumbuzo Goodenough. "Principals' interpretation of their role in implementing the national curriculum statement : a study of three KZN Vryheid principals." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1133.

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Principals were struggling with the interpretation of their roles in the implementation of the NCS in South African schools, parlty due to the huge change and complexity of the NCS. It was found that principals did not understand their roles in the implementation of the NCS, and as a result did not develop staff, were not familiar with the roles of educators as specified by policy and shifted the burden of developing educators to the Department of Education. A qualitative research approach was employed. A reputational case sampling was conducted on three secondary school principals in the KZN

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Mtshali, Cynthia Sibongiseni. "An investigation of environmental knowledge among two rural black communities in Natal." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003505.

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This study elicits and documents knowledge of the natural environment amongst two rural Black communities in Natal namely, the districts of Maphumulo and Ingwavuma.Twenty members of these communities who are older than 60 years of age were interviewed, as older people are considered by the researcher to be important repositories of environmental knowledge. This study records a variety of animals hunted in these communities and discusses various activities associated with this activity. It examines the gathering and the use of wild edible plants like fruits and spinach, and of wild plants alleg

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Zondi, Thokozani Octavia. "Perspectives of undergraduate nursing students on community based education." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1768.

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Submitted in Fulfillment of the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Nursing, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.<br>Aim The aim of the study was to examine students’ perspectives regarding their learning in a community based undergraduate nursing programme at the Durban University of Technology in South Africa. Methodology A quantitative descriptive design was used to examine student nurses’ perspectives regarding their experiences in community-based education (CBE), with specific reference to perceived academic gains, local and global gains, intrapersonal ga

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Singh, Naveen. "Teaching gender in English literature at a South African secondary school in KwaZulu Natal (KZN)." Thesis, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3626.

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Work on gender in education has only recently gained impetus in South Africa. The GETT report (1997) draws attention to the paucity of context-based and qualitative research in this area particularly with regard to the extent to "which knowledge, skills and attitudes developed by boys and girls through schooling are gendered, and the extent to which such factors as ... teaching practices and out-of-school experiences are involved" (GETT, 1997: 116). It was in specific response to the above area of concern that this project was conceived. In this light, the project provides a detailed analysis

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Ramdhani, Jugathambal. "Motivation and perceived productivity at a merged higher education institution." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/422.

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Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Business Studies Unit, Durban University of Technology in the Faculty of Commerce, 2008<br>Higher Education institutions have undergone and are still undergoing transformation in South Africa and this research focused on the merger of a higher education institution as a background to conduct empirical evidence to investigate the relationship between motivation and perceived productivity at the organization under study. In determining the relationship between motivation and

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Chetty, Kistamah. "Participative management and the implementation of selected education policy documents in KwaZulu Natal schools." Thesis, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/719.

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Submitted in partial fulfilment of a Master's Degree in the Department of Educational Planning and Administration at the University of Zululand, 1998.<br>This study was influenced by the post-democratic ideals for a radical transformation of education systems in South Africa. The various policy documents such as the South African Schools Act (1996), the Labour Relations Act (1995) and the Bill of Rights (1996) that mandate transformation in education systems, aroused interest in the workability and success of implementing these policies in schools. The empirical study, conducted in the Scot

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Padayachy, Latanya. "Patterns of interaction among school children in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/5094.

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South Africa’s Apartheid legislation divided ‘races’ and ultimately dictated interactions between people. Post-Apartheid children have been born into a society that focuses on the importance of tolerance, diversity and interaction across ‘race’ lines. The schooling system is one such platform that may encourage interaction among children. This study explores the patterns that emerge in the interaction between children of different ‘races’. Ethnographic observation using schedules of interaction was used to investigate patterns of interaction. To focus the observation, a sample of seven ‘Indian

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Mbambo, Sbongiseni Nelson. "Student expectations and perceptions about further education and training colleges with respect to college of choice in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2915.

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Submitted in compliance with the requirement for Master’s Degree in Technology: Marketing, Retail, and Public Relations, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.<br>The South African Further Education and Training (FET) sector is facing the challenge of being rated and considered by many young school leavers and the community as a second choice institution, while universities are their first priority. This study aimed to investigate and explore student’s expectations and perceptions of Colleges in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) with respect to their choice of college. The main object

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Edwards, Ian Phillip. "The problem of relevance in educational provision in Kwazulu-Natal." Thesis, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16735.

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The overall aim of the study was to study the relevance of educational provision in KwaZulu-Natal. There have been no vocationally orientated alternatives available in the schools of this province. The poor performance of our matriculants results in wide-spread media coverage. A further consideration in the formulation of the aims of this study was the decline in the socio-economic development of this province. It was postulated that the problems of high youth unemployment were related to the perceived irrelevance of educational provision. A basic needs approach for human development w

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Jugmohan, Sean. "An investigation into the gaps between tourism education provision and industry need in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/481.

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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology, (Tourism Management) in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Durban University of Technology, 2009.<br>There is a growing demand for professionally educated and trained staff in the tourism sector. However, current literature reveals a significant disparity between the tourism education provided by institutions and the skills required by the industry. A major challenge facing tourism education institutions is the identification of industry needs and requirements and the involvement of industry in curri

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Jaikarun, Shamain Ankoor. "Teachers' conceptions of environmental education in the foundation phase in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1156.

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Transforming society towards following an environmentally sustainable path will not be easy because it means a fundamental shift in thinking, values and actions of all institutions, communities and individuals worldwide. Education is the key to ensure that future generations of South Africans will be able to deliver the society envisaged by our Constitution. The formative years of the Foundation Phase are an ideal place for environmental education (EE) to begin. The purpose of this study was to explore conceptions of EE held by educators in the Foundation Phase at a primary school in KwaZulu-N

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Hannon, Ruth Louise. "Review of environmental learning in field centres practicing outcomes based education : a KwaZulu-Natal case study." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/8328.

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Mbelu, Sifiso Emmanuel. "Implementation of inclusive education in the Umgungundlovu district of education in Kwazulu-Natal." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/5349.

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The study identifies the challenges in the implementation of Inclusive Education in the Umgungundlovu District of Education and establishes the possible solutions. The basis for this investigation is the Education White Paper 6, Special Needs Education: Building an Inclusive Education and Training System (Department of Education, 2001). The study was conducted in the Umgungundlovu District of Education in the area of Pietermaritzburg. A qualitative research method was used. Data collection strategies that were used are structured interviews, observation and a questionnaire. The study reveals

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Ngubane, Madodenzani Hezekia. "The effectiveness of the Superintendents of Education Management (SEMs)." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/717.

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Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree DOCTOR OF EDUCATION in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education of the Faculty of Education at the University of Zululand, 2006.<br>This study involves an investigation into the effectiveness of the Superintendents of Education Management (SEMs). In order to gain insight into the effectiveness of the SEMs relevant literature pertaining to effective leadership was reviewed. The literature review deals mainly with the following aspects: > Effective leadership. > Characteristics of effective SEMs. > Tasks of eff

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Desmond, Alethea Snoeks. "A journey in family literacy : investigation into influences on the development of an approach to family literacy." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/745.

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Submitted in fulfillment for the requirements of the Degree of Doctor of Technology: Education, Durban University of Technology, 2010.<br>In this critical reflective self study I have examined the Family Literacy Project (FLP) to determine the influences that contributed to the development of an approach to family literacy. This study responds to the question What influences contributed to the development of an approach to family literacy relevant to the needs of families in rural KwaZulu Natal? By identifying and exploring and critically reflecting on these influences I provide insights tha

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Bobbychun, Rajan. "The problem of communication between educators, learners and parents in multicultural secondary schools in the Durban-south region of Kwazulu-Natal : some management solutions." Thesis, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1908.

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Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Education, Technikon Natal, Durban, 2001.<br>This study filled a void in the existing educational management literature and highlighted the communication problems that exist between the educators, learners, and parents in multicultural secondary schools, especially when the educator, learner and the parent belong to different cultural groups. The communication problems between educators, learners and parents pose a serious challenge to management as they impede the progress of teaching a

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Coetzer, Laura Johanna Maria. "Out-of-field teaching : the phenomenon in northern KwaZulu-Natal and eastern Mpumalanga schools." 2015. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001801.

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D. Tech. Education<br>It explores out-of-field teaching in northen KwaZulu-Natal and eastern Mpumalanga schools. It also looks at the impact out-of-field teaching has on teachers perceptions and experiences. The research attempts to determine the special needs that teachers require in order to serve in a different field.

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Khanyile, Ntombifuthi Iorah. "Social identity development among students doing diversity and learning module at the University of KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1361.

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The casting of the votes for the first time for all South Africans irrespective of race, gender, social class and language brought hope of a better life for all in South Africa. There were fears and uncertainty but many were optimistic about the future in our country. The new democratic South Africa had challenges that needed drastic transformation. That included understanding each other in terms of social identities and power relations since these challenges involved the end of discrimination of any kind, living together, losing some privileges to those who had them, and sharing some powers.

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Mkhonto, Bhekumuzi Sitwell. "Varieties of recontextualisation in the implementation of the FET curriculum reform : a study of three schools in the Umzinyathi District KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/2860.

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This dissertation contains three schools used as the sample when conducting the study on curriculum reform implementation. This change in curriculum follows the change in the South African politics in 1994. The year 2006 was the year for implementing the curriculum change in the Further Education and Training band (FET). Learners in grade 10 were the first ones to be taught following the OBE principles in secondary schools with FET. The purpose of this study was to explore how schools are managing the transition and implementation of the National Curriculum Statement. The research design follo

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Khumalo, Jabulisiwe Clarah. "Teachers' perceptions and experiences of teacher leadership : a survey in the Umlazi schools, KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/844.

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Naicker, Inbanathan. "A critical appraisal of policy on educator post provisioning in public schools with particular reference to secondary schools in Kwazulu-Natal." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1258.

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Majola, Happy Maureen. "The management of inclusive education in the four selected junior primary schools in the Empangeni district, KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/947.

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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Technology: Education, Durban University of Technology, 2013.<br>This study investigated the management of inclusive education in the four selected junior primary schools in the Empangeni District, KwaZulu-Natal. Despite the fact that the White Paper 6 on Special Needs Education and Training: Building Inclusive Education and Training System was released in 2001, aiming at providing quality education for all learners, the implementation and management of inclusive education in schools still remain a challenge. This r

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Vardan, Siveshnee. "Health indicators and nutritional profile of staff at a training institution as a foundation for the development of nutrition wellness education material." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1623.

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Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the Master of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.<br>Background: The occurrence of absenteeism observed at the Coastal KZN FET College is very large. However, absenteeism of this magnitude is not inconsistent with observations from other educational institutions and work places around the world. Generally, absenteeism is coupled to the absence of good health, the presence of one or more non-communicable disease and the paucity of physical exercise undertaken by the personnel. Absen

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Govender, Kistensamy Marimuthoo. "It's all in the mind : an integrative approach to teaching and learning." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/807.

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A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master in Communication Science at the University of Zululand, 2004.<br>In this dissertation the researcher uses cognitive science and communication science to develop an integrative motivational learning framework for teaching intermediate phase learners to solve problems in the subject domains of mathematical literacy, language literacy, natural science, economic and management sciences, social sciences, technology, arts and culture and life orientation within the South African Outcomes-based Education curriculum.

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Ngcobo, Bhekithemba Walter. "A didactic paradigm for school-based practice teaching for colleges of education in KwaZulu." Thesis, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/709.

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Submitted in fulfillment for the requirements of the Degree of Doctor of Education in the Department of Didactics in the Faculty of Education at the University of Zululand, 1995.<br>This research centred on one broad objective, i.e. to establish the effectiveness of school-based practice teaching for student teachers in a selection of Primary Teachers Diploma (PTD) Colleges of Education in KwaZulu. Chapter 2 covers the review of literature on practice teaching. Firstly, the history of practice teaching is discussed so as to put the study in historical perspective. Secondly, research finding

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Makhathini, Sizeni. "The preparedness of subject librarians to meet the challenges of information technology in higher education institutions in Kwa-Zulu Natal." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1690.

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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Management Sciences in Library and Information Science, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015.<br>This study investigates the preparedness of subject librarians to meet the challenges of information technology in higher education institutions in the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The objectives of the study were to identify different technologies that subject librarians use, also to investigate the preparedness of subject librarians to meet the challenges of information technology as it changes rapidly. Furthermor

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Doig, Ryan. "Male adolescents' experiences of violence in an urban, private, secondary school in Kwazulu Natal." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1257.

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This research was undertaken from an ecosystemic perspective and aimed to explore how male adolescents from diverse racial and cultural groups experienced violence in an urban, private, secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. The first part of the dissertation consists of a brief introductory overview of the study incorporating background and aim of the research, problem statement, clarification of terminology, research methodology and course of study. A comprehensive literature review, encompassing detailed explanations of the ecosystemic perspective, incorporates a study of violence and its multi

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Xulu, Victor Sibusiso. "An analysis of the extent and effects of politics on KwaZulu-Natal secondary schools." Thesis, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/767.

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Submitted to the Faculty of Education in Fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF EDUCATION in the Department of Philosophy of Education, University of Zululand, 2001.<br>This study sought to determine; "the extent and effects of politics on KwaZutu-Natal Secondary Schools". The study was influenced by the fact that politics is inescapable so are the consequences of politics. As an introduction the History of Politics and Education in South Africa was reviewed. It was determined how politics affected South African education in general. Literature also revealed that

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Mkhize, Thembinkosi Simon. "An evaluative study of the influence of the principal's leadership on learner academic performance." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/635.

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Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree Master of Education in the Department of Educational Planning and Administration at the University of Zululand, 2005.<br>Schools are judged by their results and the quality of learners they produce. The quality of learners depends, among other things, on the amount of knowledge and skills he or she acquired at school. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, plays a crucial role in the learner's performance and acquisition of knowledge. The principal, through the effective exercise of his leadership role, motivates learners to

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Mthembu, Sindisiwe Z. "A survey of the assessment of clinical learning in selected nursing education institutions in KwaZulu Natal within an outcomes-based education (OBE) context." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4193.

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Assessment of clinical learning as a process for determining competence in practice is one of the underpinning principles of establishing and measuring student progress III nurse education. Literature reviewed for this study revealed that assessment of clinical learning in nursing education has been a problem for many years in the profession and it still is even today. This study was therefore aimed at investigating the current methods of assessing clinical learning used in nursing education institutions specifically as these relate to the South African Qualification Authority {SAQA)'s call fo

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Moore, Andrew John. "Natal's "Native" education, 1917-1953 : education for segregation." Thesis, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3918.

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The Natal Education Department's "Native" education system which functioned from 1910 to 1953 has often been termed a good example of "liberal" education for Africans. However an investigation into the administrative structure and curricula content of this education order proved that numerous similarities existed between "Native" education, as formulated by the Natal Education Department, and "Bantu" education as established by the Nationalist government as part of its apartheid program. "Native" education in Natal could be considered a forerunner of "Bantu" education. Both systems were design

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Nyembe, Zesuliwe Rita. "Performance appraisal of administrative personnel within the Department of Education : a case study of iLembe District Office, KwaZulu-Natal (R.S.A)." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1568.

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Submitted in fulfillment of part of the requirement for the degree of Master of Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.<br>This research examines the Performance Appraisal of administrative personnel in the Department of Education: iLembe District Office. The main aim of this study was to improve the understanding and the implementation of Performance Appraisal of all employees in the KZN Department of Education. This is a case study research utilising purposive sampling and thereafter census to identify the most appropriate participants based on the research o

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Govender, Rookumani. "A critical realist approach to literacy acquisition and development, with specific application to teacher traning and support in primary education in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/765.

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Thesis in compliance with the requirements for the Doctor's Degree in Technology: Language Practice, Durban University of Technology, 2011.<br>In adopting a critical realist approach, this study offers a view of the complex social and contextual factors impacting on literacy acquisition and development in primary education, which is thought to be its main contribution to the field. The study‟s focus was on reading because reading is a fundamental part of literacy acquisition and development in primary education. Its purpose was to establish the state of current literacy teaching and lear

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Mpofu, Bhekimpilo. "The contours of disadvantage and academic progress : analysis of perceptions of students from disadvantaged schools at the University of KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9359.

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The overall purpose of this study was to analyse the perceptions and experiences of students from disadvantaged schools regarding their academic progress at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). The study focused on the students’ material and social circumstances, their learning environment while at University, their connections to their home community, and their career aspirations. It set to answer three key research questions, namely: (1) what are the contours of disadvantage that can be discovered through investigating samples of students from disadvantaged schools at UKZN? (2) How do the

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Moodley, Savathrie. "The quality interface between primary and secondary phase mathematics at public schools in Mafukuzela Gandhi Circuit in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2548.

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Submitted in compliance with the requirements for Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Quality, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.<br>Quality has emerged as a necessity in education as we are faced with increasing competition and a demand for better quality of life. There is an enormous gap in South Africa’s education system; 60% of South Africa’s children do not reach the final matriculation school year. Many Grade 12 learners, despite being taught Mathematics, remain effectively mathematically illiterates. The ability to provide quality education is more than ever essen

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Maniram, R. (Rekha). "An investigation into the factors affecting job satisfaction at the KwaZulu Natal Further Education and Training College - Swinton Campus." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2311.

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The purpose of this research was to investigate the factors affecting job satisfaction at the Coastal Kwa Zulu Natal (KZN) Further Education and Training (FET) COLLEGE - SWINTON CAMPUS in order to determine the factors that lead to job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction, to measure these factors and to present findings and make recommendations to management and the Department of Education in order to promote and improve job satisfaction at the college. The data was collected and administered by means of a structured questionnaire based on the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ).

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Towani, Josephine Yandwa. "Classroom experiences of lecturers in implementing the new national certificate-marketing : life histories of three FET college lecturers in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/7299.

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The merging of 150 technical colleges into 50 multi-site Further Education and Training Colleges brought with it a lot of change; one of which was curriculum innovation. The latest curriculum to be introduced was the National Certificate (Vocational); a three year qualification aimed at providing a vocational qualification to those exiting at level 4 on the NQF. One of the programmes on offer is the National Certificate-Marketing. Several subjects make up this programme but this study focuses on marketing. The choice to focus on this subject was motivated by my years of lecturing on the subjec

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