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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement"”.
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The implementation of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement at the Foundation Phase: A case of Koloti Circuit the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province
The study investigated the implementation of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) at the Foundation Phase. The implementation of CAPS was problematic in South African schools. If challenges experienced by teachers, such as inadequate resources, insufficient support, financial …
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A comparative study of progression in the topic matter and materials across the NCS, the NCS work schedule and the CAPS
… that compares progression in the topic of Matter and Materials in the Natural Sciences Grade R-9 content framework as it is represented in the National Curriculum Statement (NCS), the NCS Work schedule and the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The research done for the purposes of …
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Exploring the adaptability of indigenous African marriage song to piano for classroom and the university level education
… dearth of materials. There is a need for music curriculum which is located within an African context and which includes indigenous African musical practices. Such need is also expressed in the new Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document. This study explored the feasibility of …
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Cross-curricular connections: The use of an integrated and theme-based approach for grade 3 isiXhosa home language literacy in selected Western Cape primary schools
The current South African curriculum, known as the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), aims to produce learners who can communicate effectively using visual, symbolic and/or language skills in various modes (DBE, 2011). CAPS encourages an integrated and theme-based approach to …
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Evaluating Teaching Approaches Used In Social Sciences by Intermediate Phase Educators in the Vhembe West District, Limpopo Province
… critical thinking, historical consciousness, and civic competence among learners in the Intermediate Phase. Despite policy advocacy for a learner-centred teaching approach in South African schools, concerns persist regarding its implementation in classroom practice, particularly in rural …
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An investigation of ‘powerful knowledge' in the drama curriculum: a comparative document analysis of the FET caps dramatic arts and the international baccalaureate theatre guidelines
… in the Dramatic Arts curricula by comparing two curriculum documents: The Internationale Baccalaureate Theatre Guidelines and the FET CAPS Dramatic Arts Guide. Michael Young's (2010) notion of ‘powerful knowledge' has been at the heart of many research studies, curriculum theories, and …
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Investigating stakeholder perceptions of out-of-field English and Geography teaching in selected secondary schools in the Western Cape
… occurs when teacher supply does not match the demand for certain subjects. A key concern is that OOFT affects the quality of teaching and learning. It is especially novice OOF teachers who may lack the necessary Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). OOFT may also affect the well-being and …
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"You give me a name that I cannot say": an investigation into the intelligibility of the criterial rules in the theoretical component of CAPS Grade 10-12 visual art
… the need to make explicit the requirements and valued criteria in the practical work (Bolton, 2006). However, systematic research into the theoretical component of the National Curriculum Statement Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Visual Arts in the Further Education and …
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Challenges Faced by Accounting Teachers Towards, Curriculum Implemention in a Context of Change in Schools in Umlazi District in South Africa.
… challenges faced by teachers on Accounting curriculum implementation due to the ever-evolving curriculum since the introduction of a democratic state in South Africa. This study ought to achieve the following objectives: (a) to determine the challenges of implementing the Accounting …
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Making meaning of grade 10 History textbook back covers
… in relation to the book’s relevance in topic and ideas as well as the major decision whether to buy the book or move on to the next. For this and other reasons, this study was conducted to make meaning of Grade 10 History textbook back covers. This qualitative study was informed by the …
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Relating teachers' content knowledge to learner performance in probability
… learners in Mathematics in recent national and inter-national benchmark tests is concerning. Literature have repeatedly shown a link between the mathematical content knowledge (MCK) of teachers and the performance of the learners they teach. In an attempt to update and improve Curriculum …
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A critique of how the foundation phase curriculum policy document, CAPS, addresses the literacy needs of young learners in South Africa
Years of study and experience of teaching in schools in Bahrain, England and Hong Kong, and particularly in South Africa, have led me to question the quality of curricula and how these may affect the development of learners and the quality of their lives. While engaging with the Curriculum and …
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Exploring the use of a dialogical argumentation instructional model to an assessment for learning tool when teaching natural science and technology in foundation phase
Assessment for learning forms an integral part of the teaching and learning process and it can support teachers to identify learners’ prior knowledge and address learners’ alternative conceptions. This study was conducted within mixed methods (QUAL-quan) paradigm and adopted case study methods. The …
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Early grade scripted lesson plans (SLPs) : Responding to the International Technical Guidance For Sexuality Education (ITGSE)
… for integrating Sexuality Education into the curriculum that would be contextual, structured, and focused, on supporting classroom teaching to respond to policy health goals. The proposed process would be beneficial to South Africa and any other country within Sub-Saharan Africa (UNESCO, 2018; …
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Exploring female representation in the entrepreneurship education curriculum and pedagogy in the further education and training phase
… performance in entrepreneurial-related subjects and their limited participation and success in entrepreneurial activities in South Africa. Female entrepreneurship contributes to economic diversity and growth, highlighting the need for a gender-equitable approach in entrepreneurship education …
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The effect of a teacher-based intervention programme for primary schools on learner's health-related quality of life, body mass index and physical fitness: a randomised control trial
… Childhood obesity, a rising problem world-wide and within South Africa, has been negatively linked with both physical fitness (PF) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The school environment is the ideal setting for children to obtain the skills and knowledge to increase physical activity …
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Development and validation of an inventory for Western Cape primary science teachers' conceptions of formative assessment
Across many nations worldwide, formative assessment has become an increasingly important component of education policies. Adopting a formative assessment approach in education can improve learners' academic performance, ultimately leading to enhanced educational outcomes. The current South African …
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The classroom implementation of indigenous knowledge in the science curriculum by science teachers in the Western Cape province, South Africa
The South African policy document of the Revised National Curriculum Statement (RNCS) for Natural Science (Department of Education, 2002), the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) for Life Science (Department of Education, 2003), and the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Natural …
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Constructing a pedagogical third space with multilingual children: A case study of the bilingual Stars of Today Literacy Club# (STLC#)
… motivated by my own family's language biography, and the social justice work I have been doing over the years in bi-multilingual education. This work has involved challenging the continuation of Apartheid language in education policy in practice in schools for Black African language speaking …