TL;DR: It is found that the teachers had a positive attitude towards the adoption of technologies and were ready to integrate ICTs in teaching and learning but they lacked the requisite ICT skills.
Abstract: There is an increasing global call to adopt information and communication technologies (ICTs) in teaching and learning. ICTs have become so essential that the South African government has introduce...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the results of an interpretive case study of three lecturers teaching a physical science module and explore the lecturers' reflections on their reflections on...
Abstract: This article presents the results of an interpretive case study of three lecturers teaching a physical science module. The purpose of the study was to explore the lecturers’ reflections on ...
TL;DR: In 2016, the University of South Africa came to a standstill in 2016 because of students' protests in the quest for a decolonised curriculum as mentioned in this paper, and the university of technology in South Africa under investigation.
Abstract: Universities in South Africa came to a standstill in 2016 because of students’ protests in the quest for a decolonised curriculum. The university of technology in South Africa under investigation w...
TL;DR: Self-directed learning (SDL) has been recognised as an imperative skill for students as discussed by the authors, and it is indispensable to meet the demands in today's educational atmosphere, SDL is indispensable.
Abstract: Self-directed learning (SDL) has been recognised as an imperative skill for students. To meet the demands in today's educational atmosphere, SDL is indispensable. Numerous higher education institut...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined teaching and learning in multi-grade classrooms using the Learning Environment, Learning Processes and Learning Outcomes (LEPO) conceptual framework, and found that the learning environment, learning process, and learning outcomes were correlated.
Abstract: This article reports on a study that examined teaching and learning in multi-grade classrooms using the Learning Environment, Learning Processes and Learning Outcomes (LEPO) conceptual framework. T...
TL;DR: In South Africa, the current education policy related to school safety institutes mechanisms to reduce violence as a measure of promoting safety as discussed by the authors, which is an on-going concern in South Africa.
Abstract: Safety in and around schools is an on-going concern in South Africa. Current education policy related to school safety institutes mechanisms to reduce violence as a measure of promoting safety. The...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explored the empirical literature related to the implementation and effectiveness of a postcolonial curriculum in Zimbabwe, and conducted a systematic review of the literature on postcolonial education.
Abstract: The purpose of the study reported on was to explore the empirical literature related to the implementation and effectiveness of a postcolonial curriculum in Zimbabwe. A systematic review of the lit...
TL;DR: Higher education is essential to the acquisition of human knowledge, development of the economy and reformation of the society in all nations as discussed by the authors, and university education is the foremost source of providi...
Abstract: Higher education is essential to the acquisition of human knowledge, development of the economy and reformation of the society in all nations. University education is the foremost source of providi...
TL;DR: In this article, a study that explored the impact of factors adversely affecting the provision of education is presented, which is important for the successful development and growth of individuals and societies, yet some factors adversely affect its provision.
Abstract: Education is important for the successful development and growth of individuals and societies, yet some factors adversely affect its provision. This article reports on a study that explored the fac...
TL;DR: The South African White Paper on E-education as discussed by the authors emphasises the need to integrate educational technology (Et) in CTE in order to transform learning and teaching through information and communication technologies.
Abstract: The South African White Paper on E-education. Transforming Learning and Teaching through Information and Communication Technologies emphasises the need to integrate educational technology (Et) in c...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated how collaborative leadership can influence sustained learner academic performance in secondary schools, and found that the key problem resounds about secondary learners' academic performance.
Abstract: This article reports on a study that investigated how collaborative leadership can influence sustained learner academic performance in secondary schools. The key problem resounds about secondary sc...
TL;DR: In this paper, the adoption of the learning management system (LMS) in secondary schools is scaling up around the globe, and many educational institutions use the LMS to mainstream teaching and learning.
Abstract: The adoption of the learning management system (LMS) in secondary schools is scaling up around the globe. Many educational institutions use the LMS to mainstream teaching and learning. This study e...
TL;DR: Entrepreneurship is valued for its economic and social benefits, but also to cultivate the characteristics required by learners to deal with the demands of the twenty-first century as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Entrepreneurship is valued for its economic and social benefits, but also to cultivate the characteristics required by learners to deal with the demands of the twenty-first century. Entrepreneurshi...
TL;DR: In the last two decades, the rapid growth of learner enrolments in schools in most countries, including South Africa, has brought many challenges such as a high learner-educator ratio (LER).
Abstract: Over the last two decades, the rapid growth of learner enrolments in schools in most countries, including South Africa, has brought many challenges, such as a high learner-educator ratio (LER). The...
TL;DR: In this article, a study was conducted to determine how teachers in the primary schools of the Matjha community dealt with the management of ill-discipline among learners, which is a serious challenge for teachers.
Abstract: The management of ill-discipline among learners has become a serious challenge for teachers. This article reports on a study conducted to determine how teachers in the primary schools of the Matjha...
TL;DR: The community engagement project described in this article took the form of the re-invention and reinterpretation of a historic symbol (Diana the elephant) on the Potchefstroom Campus of North-Wes...
Abstract: The community engagement project described in this article took the form of the re-invention and re-interpretation of a historic symbol (Diana the elephant) on the Potchefstroom Campus of North-Wes...
TL;DR: While free primary education (FPE) has made significant strides towards schooling for all Kenyan children, and dropout rates have notably reduced, a regional disparity clearly persists as mentioned in this paper. But this disparity is not addressed in this paper.
Abstract: While free primary education (FPE) has made significant strides towards schooling for all Kenyan children, and dropout rates have been notably reduced, a regional disparity clearly persists. This m...
TL;DR: In the past 20 years, the South African higher education (HE) system has become increasingly regularised. All programs offered at South African public universities have to be registered and accreditation as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Over the past 20 years, the South African higher education (HE) system has become increasingly regularised. All programmes offered at South African public universities have to be registered and acc...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the impact that scores in prerequisite high school subjects and location had on academic performance of first-time entering students registered for a pre-K program.
Abstract: This article reports on a study that investigated the impact that scores in prerequisite high school subjects and location had on academic performance of first-time entering students registered for...
TL;DR: The use of educational technology remains an area of research in higher education in emerging economies as discussed by the authors, which has taken advantage of several technology affordances for student assessment in the digital era.
Abstract: Higher education in emerging economies has taken advantage of several technology affordances for student assessment in the digital era. However, the use of educational technology remains an area of...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report on the findings of a qualitative study on the causes of school decline at two schools located in Chipinge Education District, Zimbabwe, focusing on scho...
Abstract: This article reports on the findings of a qualitative study on the causes of school decline at two schools located in Chipinge Education District, Zimbabwe. Specifically, the study focussed on scho...
TL;DR: In this paper, a major goal of higher education is to create an environment conducive to quality student learning, and medical practitioners should possess a sound knowledge of anatomy to enable them to diagnose patients.
Abstract: A major goal of higher education is to create an environment conducive to quality student learning. Medical practitioners should possess a sound knowledge of anatomy to enable them to diagnose pati...
TL;DR: The notion of resources is often framed in an economic sense: money, time, equipment and the like as mentioned in this paper, and the authors reconceptualise this notion, situating resources as embedded in curricular framework.
Abstract: The notion of “resources” is often framed in an economic sense: money, time, equipment and the like. The authors reconceptualise this notion, situating resources as embedded in curricular framework...
TL;DR: Experiential learning is touted as an effective way of imparting research skills as mentioned in this paper, which suggests that master's students undergoing training in research psychology should be exposed to managing professional experience.
Abstract: Experiential learning is touted as an effective way of imparting research skills. This suggests that master’s students undergoing training in research psychology should be exposed to managing proje...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the dynamics of gang involvement by considering the social reproduction perspective and resistance theory literature and examine general perceptions of general perceptions about gang involvement and gang involvement.
Abstract: The aim of this article is to discuss the dynamics of gang involvement by considering the social reproduction perspective and resistance theory literature and by examining general perceptions of le...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report on a study that was prompted by the resistance to school mergers by local communities in the rural region of Limpopo, South Africa, where traditional leaders who are prominent peopl...
Abstract: This article reports on a study that was prompted by the resistance to school mergers by local communities in the rural region of Limpopo, South Africa. Traditional leaders, who are prominent peopl...
TL;DR: Teacher appraisal (TA) or teacher performance appraisal (TPA) has assumed a central importance in educational systems and reforms worldwide, contributing to the improvement of teaching practices, a....
Abstract: Teacher appraisal (TA) or teacher performance appraisal (TPA) has assumed a central importance in educational systems and reforms worldwide, contributing to the improvement of teaching practices, a...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors contribute towards an indigenised version of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), which is a conceptual framework termed indigenous and Western technological content knowledge.
Abstract: This article contributes towards an indigenised version of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). It is a conceptual framework termed indigenous-and-Western technological pedagogical ...
TL;DR: In this article, the AUYLs are increasingly coming under the spotlight of linguists and sociolinguists across the continent, who are investigating their relationship to standard AUYL.
Abstract: African Urban Youth Languages (AUYLs) are increasingly coming under the spotlight of linguists and sociolinguists across the continent, who are investigating their relationship to standard ...
TL;DR: In this paper, work-family role conflict is not managed properly and it could have debilitating consequences for educators regarding the quality of their work and family lives, and the aims of the current study were t...
Abstract: If work-family role conflict is not managed properly it could have debilitating consequences for educators regarding the quality of their work and family lives. The aims of the current study were t...