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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Foundation Phase Teachers"”.
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Strengthening English Second language competence of Foundation Phase teachers in Vhembe District, South Africa
… the English Second Language competence of Foundation Phase teachers in selected primary schools in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. Teachers are key role players in the transformation of education in South Africa. Despite the phase or grade, they teach, teachers need to be competent and …
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Exploring foundation phase teachers’ practices of infusing Ubuntu in a rural KwaZulu-Natal school
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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Exploring the attitudes and perceptions of Foundation Phase teachers towards Inclusive Education in Vhembe West District
… study explored the attitudes and “perceptions of Foundation Phase teachers towards inclusive education. Learners with special needs are often excluded or overlooked in early childhood education, yet it is enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa that every child has a fundamental right to …
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The foundation phase teachers’ understanding of play in the teaching of Grade R at schools in the Umkhanyakude District
… main purpose of the study was to investigate the Foundation Phase teachers’ understanding of play in the teaching of Grade R in the Umkhanyakude District. The study targeted Grade R educators, because they are responsible for laying a sound and solid foundation for learners, which can be …
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Exploring the challenges encountered by foundation phase teachers when addressing learner discipline on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape
… study aimed to investigate the challenges that Foundation Phase teachers face in dealing with learner discipline in a challenging school context on the Cape Flats of South Africa. The legacy of apartheid continues to impact the quality of teaching and learning as the communities experience …
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Teachers Perceptions of Attention Difficulties with Reference to Learner Identification and OT Referral. A Case Study of Six Foundation Phase Teachers across Four Cape Town Primary Schools
… uses a qualitative research design to unpack the teachers' perceptions of these attention difficulties in the classroom. Particular focus was placed on how teachers identify these learners and the support structures in place to assist these identified learners. Through interviews conducted, six …
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The Impact of School Infrastructure on Learners Academic Performance in the Foundation Phase
… influences learners' academic performance in the Foundation Phase, and such affects their engagement, attendance, and overall educational outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of school infrastructure on learners' academic performance in the Foundation Phase. This study …
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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
… 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 constraints and lack of proper training are not addressed, …
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Investigating a geometry course for in-service teachers
This study focused on Foundation Phase teachers' pedagogical and content knowledge. It investigated the impact that a geometry course (Shape and Space), had on the teachers levels of understanding of Shape and Space. The course was conducted over 5 days. A literature search revealed a few different …
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Promoting early literacy and reading skills in the Foundation Phase in Klein Letaba Circuit
… It is important to note that literacy is the foundation for learners in schools because it can enhance their learning, implying that improving literacy levels can also help improve numeracy skills. This is supported by Kim (2020:97), who pointed out that improving literacy and numeracy skills …
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Factors that influence the reporting of child sexual abuse amongst primary school teachers in South Africa: an application of the theory of planned behaviour
… of child sexual abuse amongst primary school teachers in South Africa. A cross-sectional research study, using self-administered survey questionnaires, was conducted amongst foundation phase teachers in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Grounded on the theory of planned behaviour, …
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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
… 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 data was collected from foundation phase teachers in …
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Foundation phase reading and the transition into English in Grade 4 : teacher experiences and perceptions
… to explore the perceptions and experiences of foundation phase and Grade 4 teachers who teach English to learners whose mother tongue is not English, and how their perceptions and experiences assist those learners with the transition from learning in a home language – particularly an African …
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Teachers' perceptions of whole number acquisition and associated pedagogy in the foundation phase
… is interested in the systematic analysis of teachers' comments regarding the ways in which young children learn number concepts. The motivation for this study is based on my experience with primary school teachers through the University of Cape Town's Schools Development Unit and my …
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Assessment of support strategies in inclusive education in the Foundation Phase in the Umlazi District
… a unified society. The study focused on the Foundation Phase where barriers could be identified and early intervention could be provided. The aim of this study was to ascertain the nature of the support strategies employed by Foundation Phase teachers in two schools in the Umlazi District. It …
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The nested contexts of language use and literacy learning in a South African fourth grade class: understanding the dynamics of language and literacy practices
… grade classroom, and to a lesser extent in the foundation phase grades (grades R-3), where literacy was in the students’ home language, Zulu. Although I was interested in the 4th grade class as a whole, to illuminate my understandings of the students’ practices in this class, I chose six focal …
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The ‘four resources model' in South Africa: An analysis of an in-service teacher training intervention for literacy at foundation phase level and its uptake by teachers at a Cape Flats school
… literacy interventions in South Africa at foundation phase level, literacy results have declined according to local and international tests. This research outlines the basis of these interventions and then compares them with a new teacher training intervention based on what has been called …