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Showing 1 to 20 of 1243 for “"University of the Western Cape"”.
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Recipient Experiences of a Peer-Led Abstinence Programme at the University of the Western Cape.
In this minithesis the researcher explores the experiences of recipients of the HIV/AIDS peer education abstinence programme at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
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Records management for an intelligent university: the case of the University of the Western Cape
… to survive and preserve competitive advantage, the university has to adapt to such changes. The University of the Western Cape has been through many changes since its establishment to its current status as a culturally diverse autonomous institution with a mission statement that reflects its …
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The utilisation of HIV services on campus by the students of the University of the Western Cape
… students and five (5) HIV program staff .The main reason for this study was to understand the underlying factors for why students may utilize or may not utilize the available HIV services on campus. The willingness of students to express their views was a positive finding in this study. …
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The recognition of prior learning in higher education: the case of the University of the Western Cape
This research is an attempt to determine the extent to which the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education promotes social transformation. Through analysing the case study of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) RPL programme, some conclusions on this matter were drawn. This …
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Institutional accountability : a phenomenon examined through a case study located within University of the Western Cape, 1987-1989
The dissertation sets out the perspectives and terms of the study as a frame for an empirically-based inquiry into the phenomenon of institutional accountability. The inquiry is conducted through a naturalistic case study located within the University of the Western Cape (UWC) between November 1987 …
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Smoking behaviour, risk perception and attitude to anti-smoking legislation among students at the University of the Western Cape
The study investigated three aspects related to smoking, namely, smoking behaviour, risk perception and attitudes to anti-smoking legislation. The theoretical framework of the study was the Information-Motivation-Behavioural (IMB) skills model. The study was a quantitative one, making use of a …
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Information literacy of incoming undergraduate Arts students at the University of the Western Cape: assessment of competencies and proficiencies
The majority of incoming undergraduate Arts students at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) come from South African historically disadvantaged black schools. Because of enormous varying secondary school experiences and competencies as well as a lack of exposure to school and public libraries, …
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Alcohol use and unsafe sex practices among students (17-25 year olds) at the University of the Western Cape
Young people have high rates of risk-taking, including alcohol use/abuse and high risk sex. The main purpose of this study was to gain insight into the drinking patterns and sexual behaviour of young UWC students. The aim was to investigate the relationship between alcohol use and unsafe sex …
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An exploratory study of attitudes toward African migrants and migration among students at the University of the Western Cape
In the context of recent attacks that occurred against foreign nationals (migrants) in South Africa, this study sought to explore attitudes toward migrants and immigration among a sample of students at the University of the Western Cape. Previous studies in South Africa and elsewhere have suggested …
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Experiences of the University of the Western Cape student nurses who sustain needle-stick injuries during their clinical placement
… injuries occur worldwide on a daily basis. These injuries are traumatic experiences which if not handled correctly may have devastating psychological effects on the student nurse. The researcher proposed to explore the lived experiences of student nurses in the undergraduate programme at the …
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The cognitive difficulties of first year physics students at the University of the Western Cape and various compensatory programmes
This thesis reports the results of some five years of work with first year physics students at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. South African education is presently characterized by large numbers of students who, judging from their poor results in their first year at university, …
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Investigating the difficulties of first year mainstream mathematics students at the University of the Western Cape with “related rates” problems
The aim of the thesis is to research the difficulties that first year mainstream mathematics students at UWC experience when solving Related Rates problems in calculus. In chapter 2, an in-depth study was made of the nature of Related Rates problems by studying a number of examples. The findings of …
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Language, identity and nationhood: language use and attitudes among Xhosa students at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
This thesis is a study of patterns of language attitudes and use among Xhosa home language speakers at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. Speakers of Xhosa, according to Statistics South Africa 2000, form the second largest speech community in South Africa (17.9% of the total …
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How postgraduate students at University of the Western Cape experienced and coped with the COVID-19 pandemic: A biographical exploration
The right of access to higher education in South Africa is enshrined in the country’s Constitution. Access to higher education has been a key issue on the national political agenda since the advent of democracy in South Africa. Prior to 1994, access to tertiary education in South Africa was divided …
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Fibrous dysplasia of the jaws: a clinical and panoramic radiographic evaluation at the University of the Western Cape oral health centre
Fibrous dysplasia of the jaws is classified as a fibro-osseous lesion. These lesions represent a benign group of lesions with similar clinical, radiological and histological features and are recognised by the replacement of healthy bone by fibro-osseous connective tissue. Fibrous dysplasia is …
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Perceptions of constraints to recreational sports participation :a case study of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) undergraduate female students
The effects of attitudes and perceived constraints on behavior and the choices females make about involvement in recreational sports, exercise, and other physical recreation activities are important to consider if females physical, social, and emotional quality of life is to be enhanced. The main …
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Perceptions of illicit drug use and risky sexual behaviour among first year psychology students at the University of the Western Cape
… behaviour and alcohol and illicit drugs. In the Western Cape drug-related behaviours is a growing concern among young people because of relatively high prevalence rates of drug abuse, particularly methamphetamine. Previous South African studies have tended to focused on the link between …
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Student politics and the funding of higher education in South Africa: the case of the University of the Western Cape, 1995-2005
This dissertation examines various ways in which the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in Cape Town, South Africa, confronted the paradoxical post-apartheid higher education policy of expansion of access to historically disadvantaged students and limited funds and how students addressed the …
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The academic transitional experience of postgraduate students in the faculty of community and health sciences at the University of the Western Cape
Transition has been the major focus of educational institutions. The focal argument of the majority of research into student transition deals with the challenges that students faced when they moved from high school to first year at university. Not much focus has been placed on the transition from …
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An integrated approach to e-learning implementation in a complex higher education setting: a case study of the University of the Western Cape
There has been a global transformation of higher education institutions (HEIs) in response to a wave of dynamic education sector reforms; specifically, this is related to the adoption of educational technologies to enhance teaching-and-learning practices, education management, research and …
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