Learner progression has been widely embraced as an ideal intervention strategy for continuous grade retention. Due to numerous factors behind in South Africa, identified learners differ from counterparts that they require support bridge the content gap. Opponents of this policy raise concerns about quality education because move through system without meeting standard promotion requirements. However, stipulates provision curriculum support. Therefore, study explores teachers’ strategies on...

The global outbreak of COVID-19 aggravated inequalities in the basic education sector South Africa. pandemic necessitated mechanisms to advance learning while safeguarding against spread life-threatening virus. To pursue teaching and learning, rotational school attendance models were introduced. However, notion “no child left behind” remains a concern due complexities rotations. A progression policy that encourages curriculum support bridge content gap was introduced remedy unnecessary...

An e‑Learning project has been rolled out in Gauteng schools an attempt to improve the quality of educationand move towards paperless classrooms. The purpose this study was investigate challenges faced by Tshwane SouthSecondary Schools associated with implementation a view suggest possible solutions.The followed qualitative research approach case design. population consisted ofteachers, school management team (SMT), and learners. Purposive sampling used select three teachers, six learnersand...

With this study we investigated strategies to support rural-based schools in teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was conducted 6 secondary Maune circuit, Capricorn North district of Limpopo province, South Africa. A qualitative approach using a case design followed study. population consisted 42 school management teams (SMTs) governing bodies (SGBs) circuit. Purposive sampling used select 18 participants. Data were collected through individual semi-structured...

The aim of the study reported on here was to evaluate roles supervisors in implementation Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) South African schools. are School Teams (SMTs), namely principals, deputy or heads department (HoD), circuit managers, and district coordinators. We followed a qualitative approach IQMS based supervisors’ perspectives. A case research design used with an interpretive paradigm day-to-day practices IQMS. population this consisted 38 (circuit principals HoDs)....

There is a concern in South Africa that most learners arrive at university underprepared.This also major for students who enroll the BEd programme specialising geography education.Due to learners' articulation gap, they are unable cope with standard expected of them.Hence this study investigated level preparedness when university.The aim was investigate challenges experienced by their first-year study.The researchers used qualitative approach grounded phenomenology as research...

The aim of this study was to investigate the practice and timing self-reflection by primary schools teachers, with encouraging use improve teacher’s practice. researchers used qualitative research approach in phenomenological design. Sample size consisted twenty teachers who were given open-ended questionnaires fill out ten volunteered participate one- on- one interview. Themes identified analysed a approach. results revealed that is important for because it helps them their teaching...

This empirical paper provides a critical analysis of progressed learners’ participation in the development curriculum support programmes through Paulo Freire’s pedagogy. Progression policy was promulgated Further Education and Training Phase to ensure uniformity consistency implementation National Policy Pertaining Programme Promotion Requirements (N4PR) prohibit learners from spending more than four years phase. The stresses intervention for identified bridge content gap. However,...

The rapid increase of poverty, crime, and unemployment in South Africa results youth vulnerability. Youth not employment, education, training are most vulnerable to life setbacks, find it difficult dealing with criticism, rejection, failure. Thus, workers responsible for the coordination service programme need design an autonomy-supportive that can prepare mentally before placed a development seeks enhance employability. National Development Agency under Service Programme has developed...

Despite the successes that are liberating South Africans and changing educational policies, many citizens still trapped in poverty chronic unemployment, country remains a highly unequal society. Thus, purpose of this study was to explore nature symbiotic relationship between Technical; Vocational Education Training (TVET) Colleges National Certificate; (NCV) programme; NDP 2030 objectives. The qualitative research approach adopted with Case design. Purposive sampling used select eight TVET...

The study reported here aimed to explore the Intervention strategies for challenges experienced when supporting learners from child-headed households in secondary schools. Children experience that hinder them receiving good quality education. It is, therefore important schools ensure classroom teachers are aware of by children households. This followed qualitative approach intervention be used. consisted 20 participants (principals, Departmental Heads, and School Governing Bodies) South...

The purpose of the study was to explore implications articulation gap on Grade 6 EFAL learners’ essay writing skills. A qualitative approach followed with a Case research design. paradigm used in this interpretive paradigm. Purposive sampling select 18 English First Additional Language (EFAL) teachers 3 primary schools at Malamulele Central Circuit. Document analysis, focus group interviews and lesson observation were collect data. Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, Garrison theory teaching...

<title>Abstract</title> Geography teachers in South Africa have been trained for four years teaching Geography. However, they still fail to master the basics of map work enable learners interpret content on maps. The purpose this study was explore challenges brought by teacher articulation gap towards African schools. followed qualitative approach with a case design. An interpretive paradigm used look at teachers’ day-to-day practices and experience thereof when work. Purposive sampling...

This study explored the works of Martin Heidegger and Emmanuel Levinas how they both approached subject death, as to whether death should be understood in context one’s ownmost possibility or just a social event. paper examined notion construed by it might help understand nature world, especially question one dies. The methodology used this is qualitative. understanding according has been grounded his concept Dasein basic fact our existence. Due this, must live an authentic life through...

Teachers’ competency is one of the significant skills in teaching profession and it relies more on pedagogical content knowledge that teachers portray when delivering a lesson. However, Social Science does not match well with seven roles an educator. The culture schools has however changed. Hence, study interrogates teacher’s competencies using social realist perspective. followed qualitative approach placed within interpretivism paradigm where case design was used. Purposive sampling used...

Ponte Academic JournalDec 2017, Volume 73, Issue 12 MEASURES TO IMPROVE SCHOOL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP IN PROMOTING ON LEARNER DISCIPLINE: A CASE OF THREE PRIMARY SCHOOLS MANKWENG CIRCUITAuthor(s): Makwalete Johanna Malatji ,Khashane Stephen Malatji, Mzuyanda Percival MavusoJ. - Dec 2017 73 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.12.20 Abstract:The study investigated the role of school community partnership in promoting learner discipline. The was conducted three primary schools Mankweng Circuit Limpopo...

Teacher Trade Unions remain an integral part of stakeholders within the basic education sector and school organogram. However, research pertaining to role that can be played by in preventing staff victimisation remains restricted globally, with no enquiry arising South African milieu. Hence, purpose this study was investigate lived experiences teachers regarding victimisation, District 10 schools Province Gauteng. The researchers used a qualitative approach, grounded phenomenology as design....