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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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