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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Head of department"”.
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The Evolving Role of Head of Department in Irish Higher Education
Academic Heads of Department play a central role in higher education leadership and management. However the role is often unscripted and unacknowledged. Although this subject has been investigated internationally, little research has been undertaken in Ireland on academic middle management in …
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Understanding the factors which enable and hinder the academic head of department in their ability to be effective in people management
The aim of this study was to first identify which competencies are important to enable the academic Head of Department (HOD) to be more effective in people management, and secondly, to understand the factors which hinder the HOD in achieving this important function of the role. The HOD is pivotal …
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The role of Head of Department in enhancing Grade 12 learners academic performance: a multiple case study in Vhuronga 2 Circuit in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province
The responsibilities of departmental heads in schools vary and encompass supporting the school managers at all costs. Many a time when the performance of Grade 12 leaners slump, the school managers are blamed because Grade 12 class remains the pride of any secondary school. The goal theory of …
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Reasons for the underrepresentation of females at Head of Department level in physical education in government secondary schools in Western Australia: Perceptions of female physical education teachers
… study focuses on reasons why so few females hold Head of Department positions in physical education in government secondary schools in Western Australia. Despite the almost equitable proportion of females and males teaching the subject, and the absence of Ministry of Education policy constraints …
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The practical application of theoretical concepts of integrated environmental management (IEM) : a case study of a proposed rock quarry in a peri-urban area
This dissertation forms part of the requirements for the degree of MSc in Environmental Science and was supervised by Professor R Fuggle, Head of Department of the Department of Environmental and Geographical Science. The dissertation describes and examines the practical application of integrated …
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The impact of the expectations of significant others in the school setting on female leadership in physical education in Western Australian government secondary schools
This study investigated the impact of the expectations of significant others in the school setting on the promotional aspirations of female physical education teachers in government secondary schools in Western Australia. It explored the ways in which meanings and expectations in the school …
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The influence of traditional leaders on teacher appointments in Limpopo schools
This study seeks to explore the influence of traditional leaders on teacher appointments in rural schools. The significance of the study was influenced by the perception about the powers of traditional leaders. In rural schools, land on which most schools are built falls under the jurisdiction of …
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Plagiarism : the cultural outbreak
The aim of this study is a conceptual and theoretical exploration of literary plagiarism. Chapter One traces various definitions of plagiarism and contrasts plagiarism with copyright infringement. It is argued that plagiarism is a social construct which cannot be defined solely in terms of textual …
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Stories from the inside: A narrative analysis investigating the professional lives of three New Zealand secondary school heads of English departments
… analysis based on an investigation into the professional lives of heads of English departments (HODs) in three New Zealand secondary schools. The main data collection methods of interviews and observations used in this study, fall within an interpretive paradigm. The research breaks through …
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Exploration of the involvement of selected secondary schools in child protection against violence, exploitation and sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia.
… Unfortunately, research shows that millions of children around the world are at risk for violence, abuse, and exploitation. There are several threats to the safety of children, most of which are interconnected (UNICEF, 2021). Therefore, this study focused on the practices of secondary schools …
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Exploration of the involvement of selected secondary schools in child protection against violence, exploitation and sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia.
… Unfortunately, research shows that millions of children around the world are at risk for violence, abuse, and exploitation. There are several threats to the safety of children, most of which are interconnected (UNICEF, 2021). Therefore, this study focused on the practices of secondary schools …
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The exploration of leadership styles on employees’ performance: a study of Premier Specialist Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
… politics. Initial results pointed to a lot of laissez-faire leadership tendencies. Thus, this serves as a breeding ground for poor innovation, decreased commitment, and poor team chemistry, which significantly affects employee performance, as observed through the study results. This suggests …
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A phenomenological exploration of transformational leadership practices of selected programme managers at a TVET college in the Western Cape province
… and demanding work environment, the success of organisations and the well-being of employees are highly dependent on the development of a supportive and collaborative work environment. Leaders in organisations have a responsibility to cultivate and sustain a culture of collaboration and …
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The challenge of authentic Computer Applications Technology education in practice
… technology has invaded almost every sphere of our lives and it is, therefore, inevitable that it would feature as a major component of education. I am the Head of Department and Computer Applications Technology (CAT) teacher and have a passion for the subject because it is meant to equip …
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Assessment of hospital-based adult triage at emergency receiving areas in hospitals in Northern Uganda
… most". This is partly achieved through the use of a triage system, but health workers must understand it, and it must be used routinely. Whereas efforts have been made to introduce paediatric triage in Uganda, such as Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment Plus (ETAT+), there is no unified …
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An examination of the ability of the heads of department to make decisions in Libyan universities
The overarching purpose of this study is to discover the ability of the heads of department to make decisions in universities in Libya. This was accomplished through the examination of three main aims: firstly, to examine the level of department heads' ability to make decisions; Secondly, to …
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Contributos dos coordenadores de departamento curricular e dos delegados de grupo na avaliação de desempenho docente : estudo de caso numa escola básica e secundária no norte da Região Autónoma da Madeira
… das práticas pedagógicas e o desenvolvimento profissional, apesar da conjuntura atual não promover a progressão na carreira devido ao congelamento como medida de austeridade, o que desmotiva os docentes avaliados e faz ainda com que estes profissionais encarem a avaliação interna como um …
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The effective power output of the Taurus 301 blood warmer when warming small volume units of red cell concentrate described using simulated blood products
… identified the need for a device capable of warming blood rapidly prior to transfusion. Such a device was subsequently developed as a collaborative effort between the Department of Anaesthetics and Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. The device became known …
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Liggaamlike weerbaarheid in onderwysperspektief
At the beginning of this thesis it was mentioned that God created man in a unique way, namely as an integrated body-soul-being, to His image with the instruction to rule the earth. According to this assignment man is therefore involved in his corporeality since he is also corpulently created to …