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Volume 8                                             CONTENTS                                                        2015


VOLUME 8, Number 1                                                                                                 JANUARY  2015


 

INFORMATION ABOUT JOURNAL

 

SPECIAL ISSUE

 

Teaching Practice and Teaching Methodologies

 

 J. M. Dreyer and M. C. Maphalala (Guest Editors)

 

Editorial

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B.J.J. (Kobus) Lombard • Views of a Cohort of South African Student Teachers on Feedback of Their Lesson Presentations during Teaching Practice

1-13

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.01

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B.A. Segoe and J.M. Dreyer  The Reliability of Mentor Assessments in Teaching Practice in an Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) Context

15-22

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.02

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Sarah Bansilal • An Exploration of the Assessment and Feedback Practices in a Practical Teaching Intervention for In-service Teachers

23-35

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.03

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Johanna G. Ferreira • Student Views of a Life Sciences Methodology Module  Offered at a Distance Institution

37-41

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.04

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Lungi Sosibo • The Notion of School ‘Functionality’ in a Teaching-Practice Placement Policy

43-52

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.05

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J. Elsa Fourie and Une Fourie • Challenges in Teacher Education in South Africa: Do Teacher Educators and Teachers Effectively Prepare Student Teachers to Perform their Roles as Educators?

53-63

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.06

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Anne-Mari Dicker • Teaching Mathematics in Foundation Phase Multilingual Classrooms: Teachers’ Challenges and Innovations

65-73

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.07

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Nkidi Phatudi, Ina Joubert and Teresa Harris  • Self-Reflective Practices during Teaching and Learning of an Undergraduate Literacy Module

75-82

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.08

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Thelma de Jager  • Using a DVD to Illustrate Grade 12 Physical Sciences Experiments:  A Teaching Aid to Support Learners

83-91

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.09

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C.P. Loubser •  Students’ Views about the Inclusion of Environmental Education and Education for Sustainability in Teacher Education Courses

93-100

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.10

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Babajide Gboyega Abidogun, Nkidi Phatudi, Ina Joubert and Cycil Hartell • Teachers’ Perceptions and Value of Yoruba as a Medium of Instruction in Primary 3 Classes

101-110

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.11

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J. M. Dreyer • Reliability of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  Assessments for Teaching Practice Courses in Open Distance Electronic Learning (ODeL)

111-117

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01.12

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Guide to Contributors

119-124

 

List of  Members of the Editorial

125-126

 


 

SPECIAL ISSUE

 

Analyses of Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Programs in Selected Developing and Developed Countries: Insights for Quality Mathematics Instruction in Sub-Saharan African Countries

 

Luckson Muganyizi Kaino (Guest Editor)

 

Editorial

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Bernard D. Dlamini and Mlungisi H. Dlamini • The Effectiveness of Mathematics Professional  Development in Swaziland

127-134

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II-01

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David Mtetwa, Bernadette Chabongora, Zakaria Ndemo and Evelyn Maturure  Features of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of School Mathematics Teachers in Zimbabwe

135-147

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.02

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Alan Rogerson Reform in Mathematics Teacher Professional Development in Poland

149-154

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.03

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Luckson M. Kaino, Joseph J. Dhlamini, Moshe M. Phoshoko, Zingi M. M. Jojo, Ronél Paulsen and Mapula G. Ngoepe Trends in Mathematics Professional Development Programmes in Post-Apartheid South Africa

155-163

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.04

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Septimi Kitta Development of Mathematics Teachers: Experience from Tanzania

165-175

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.05

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Hee-chan Lew Leadership and Autonomy Driving Mathematics Teacher Education in South Korea

177-187

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.06

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Choshi D. Kasanda Provision of Mathematics Continuous Professional in Namibia

189-197

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.07

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Nouzha El Yacoubi New Reforms to Improve Professional Development of Mathematics Teachers in Morocco

199-205

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.08

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Kim Ramatlapana Advances in the Provision of Mathematics Teacher Professional Development in Botswana

207-213

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.09

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Ronél Paulsen Professional Development as a Process of Change:  Some Reflections on Mathematics Teacher Development

215-221

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.10

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Luckson Muganyizi Kaino Towards a Framework for Effective Mathematics Continuous Professional Development

223-228

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.11

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Zingiswa Mybert Monica Jojo Comparative Study on Structural Organisation of Mathematics Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) in Selected Developing and Developed Countries

229-240

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.12

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Moshe Phoshoko Experiences of Role Players in the Implementation of Mathematics Teachers’ Continuous Professional Development in South Africa

241-248

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.01-II.13

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VOLUME 8, Number 2                                                                                                                              FEBRUARY  2015


 

Magdaline Nji Tangwe and S. Rembe Monitoring and Evaluation of Peer Academic Support Programs  in South African Higher Education Institutions:  A Case of One University in the Eastern Cape Province

249-260

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.01

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Daphne Gumbi, Madoda Cekiso, Zakhele Gqweta, Beauty Makiwane, Lunga Majeke, Ndenzelinceba Bojanyana, Bulelwa Dlava and Ludabi Wakaba An  Exploration of Challenges Related to Inclusion of  Students with Disabilities at a University of Technology in South Africa

261-266

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.02

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Tebogo Mogashoa An Analysis of the Criteria or Guidelines Used by Teachers in Assessing Adult Learners’ Achievement of  Learning Outcomes (LO’s)

267-270

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.03

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Zilungile Sosibo and Misiwe Katiya Closing the Loop between Access and Success: Early Identification of At-risk Students and Monitoring  as Key Strategies Used by a South African University

271-279

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.04

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Aneshkumar Maharaj An Outline of Possible I-course Diagnostics for Elementary Logic, Limits and Continuity of a Function

281-291

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.05

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Abdullah Bayat, Visvanathan Naicker and Theodore Combrinck • Towards an Understanding of How School Administrative Clerk’s Negotiate Their Work in Public Schools:  A Social Worlds Perspective

293-303

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.06

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Bethuel Sibongiseni Ngcamu and Damtew Teferra How Well Do University Staff Understand Transformation?  A Case of a Merged South African University

305-312

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.07

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James Owusu-Mensah and Kofi Poku Quan Baffour Demystifying the Myth of Mathematics Learning At the Foundation Phase: The Role of Akan Indigenous Games (Challenges and Opportunities for Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in the Education System)

313-318

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.08

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Madoda  Cekiso  and Vuyokazi Maqhubela Exploring Working Relationships between Union Representatives and School Management Teams in the Rural Public Schools of South Africa: Implications for School Management

319-326

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.09

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Nancy H. Mutshaeni, Patricia T. Malovhele, Rachel T. Lebese, and Samuel T. Mashau Barriers Faced by Pregnant Learners When Trying to  Finish Their Education in Vhembe District of  Limpopo Province, South Africa

327-332

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.10

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S. P. Mchunu and S. N. Imenda The Effects of Traditional, Outcomes Based Education (OBE) and Blended Teaching Approaches in Alleviating Conceptual Difficulties  and Alternative Conceptions in  Grade Twelve Mechanics

333-343

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.11

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Makho Nkosi Student Teachers’ Experiences of Teaching Physical Education of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS):  Exploring the Gendered Implications

345-361

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.12

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T. D. Sikhwari Investigating First Year Students’ Abilities to Make Appropriate Career Choices

363-368

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.13

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Aneshkumar Maharaj, Deonarain Brijlall  and Ojen Kumar Narain Improving Proficiency in Mathematics through Website-based Tasks: A Case of Basic Algebra

369-386

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.14

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Reuben Tshuma and Clever Ndebele Investigating the Extent to Which the External Quality Assessment of Final Year Student Teachers in Zimbabwe’s 2-5-2 Teacher Education Model Enhances Continuous Improvement and Accountability of the Teaching Practice Program

387-401

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.15

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Suresh Chari, Madhur Gupta and Shubhda Gade The Early Clinical Exposure Experience Motivates First Year MBBS Students: A Study

403-405

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.16

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Reuben Tshuma and Clever Ndebele Investigating the Extent to Which Mentor Selection in Zimbabwe’s 2-5-2 Teaching Practice Enhances Continuous Improvement of Student Teachers’ Teaching  Skills and Competences

407-418

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.17

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P. Kaburise Discourse-creating Features of Pre-tertiary Learners

419-426

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.18

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Vussy A. Nkonyane and Micheal M. van Wyk • Post Graduate Certificate of Education Student Teachers’ Views of Economics Games as an Interactive Classroom Technique

427-434

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.02.19

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VOLUME 8, Number 3                                                                                                                                           MARCH  2015


 

Ngwako Solomon Modiba The Fear to be Equal: A Latent Contributory Factor to Poor Matric Results in Limpopo Schools

435-444

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.01

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Samuel Ramohapi, J.R. Maimane and M.P. Rankhumise • Investigating Factors Contributing To Learner  Performance in Mathematics: A Case Study of Some Selected Schools in  Motheo District

445-451

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.02

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Rankhumise Mmushetji Petrus Comparing the Performance of National Curriculum Statements and Old Curriculum Students’ in Electric Circuits

453-460

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.03

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Emmanuel Olusola Adu, Gbadegesin  Mutairu Akinloye and Kemi Olajumoke Adu School Input Factors and Teacher Effectiveness in Some Local Government Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria

461-472

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.04

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Jane-Francis Afungmeyu Abongdia • The Impact of a Monolingual Medium of Instruction in a Multilingual University in South Africa

473-483

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.05

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Olabisi Olaoye  and Emmanuel O. Adu Problem-Based Learning Strategies and Gender as Determinant of  Grade 9 Students’ Academic Achievement in Algebra

485-492

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.06

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Jane-Francis Afungmeyu Abongdia, John Wankah Foncha and  Alinda Dakada Challenges Encountered by Teachers in Identifying Learners  with Learning Barriers: Toward Inclusive Education

493-501

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.07

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Tebogo Mogashoa   An Exploratory Perspective into the Factors Associated with the Shortage of Physical Science Teachers in the Further  Education and Training Band

503-509

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.08

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T. Puckree, S. Maharaj and N. Mshunquane Status of Usage of Information Communications Technology by Academic Staff at a Selected Nursing Training Institution in South Africa

511-519

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.09

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Margaret Funke Omidire  and Kolawole Samuel Adeyemo Experiences of Assessment and  ‘Affect’ in the Teaching and Learning  of English Second Language Learners in Nigeria

521-534

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.10

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S. W. Oellermann and A. van der Merwe Can Using Online Formative Assessment Boost the Academic Performance of Business Students? An Empirical Study

535-546

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.11

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Emmanuel O. Adu and Olabisi Olaoye Language Proficiency and Method of Instruction as Determinant  of Grade 9 Students’ Academic Performance in Algebra

547-555

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.12

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Jongiwe Tebekana and E. N. Cishe   Socio-cultural Background Factors Affecting the Grade 3 Learners’ Acquisition of English Literacy (Reading)  Skills in Mthatha Education District of South Africa

557-562

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.13

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Mlandeli Philbert Nokwali, Kuttickattu John Mammen and Cosmas Maphosa How is Technology Education Implemented in South African Schools? Views from Technology Education Learners

563-571

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.14

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Anita Maürtin Cairncross Feathering the Nest: Perceptions of Proposals for Institutional Support Programmes for Women in Leadership Positions in South African Higher Education

573-586

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.15

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Toyin Mary Adewumi and Yinka Titilawo An Exploration of the Monitoring and Support Mechanisms for the Teaching of the Life Orientation Curriculum in High Schools in the Fort Beaufort District, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

587-596

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.16

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Baba Tshotsho, Lydy Mumbembe and Madoda Cekiso  •Language Challenges Facing Students from the Democratic Republic of Congo in a University in South Africa

597-604

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.17

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Ikechukwu Peter Ejidike and Akeem Adewale Oyelana • Factors Influencing Effective Teaching of Chemistry:  A Case Study of Some Selected High Schools in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

605-617

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.18

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Akwasi Arko-Achemfuor Exploring Partnerships between Unisa and Education Stakeholders in Supporting Adult Learners at a Distance

619-627

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.19

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Aneshkumar Maharaj and Vivek Wagh An Outline of Possible In-course Diagnostics for Functions

629-643

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.20

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N. Wadesango, E. Mutekwe, A. Ndofirepi, C. Maphosa and S. Machingambi •Involvement of Teachers in School-based Decision Making Processes of Choice of Subjects

645-653

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.21

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Percy Sepeng • Home Language and the Language of Learning and Teaching  in Mathematics Classrooms

655-664

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.22

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Vuyisile Msila Moral Values and Moral Purpose: The Missing Links in Failing Schools?

665-674

10.31901/24566322.2015/08.03.23

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Index

675-677

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