Masters Degrees (Social Science Education)
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An analysis of the representation of citizenship education in contemporary grade six South African social sciences textbooks.
(2017)This thesis comprises a case study of four grade six South African Social Sciences textbooks, published in the post-apartheid era. The study focuses on how they represent citizenship education. It examines citizenship ... -
A comparative investigation into the representation of Russia in apartheid and post-apartheid history textbooks.
(2016)South Africa’s relationship with Russia has been determined by the significant shifts in the political ideologies within South Africa. It is this changing relationship that will be examined in order to identify the ... -
Textbook vs assassin's creed unity : comparing their engagement with second-order historical thinking concepts with reference to the French revolution.
(2016)This research aims to ascertain the manner in which two grade 10 CAPS-approved History textbooks and the historically-situated electronic game Assassin’s Creed Unity engage with second-order historical thinking concepts ... -
Exploring experiences and practices of teachers in the implementation of inclusive education : a case of one full-service school in the uMgungundlovu District.
(2016)After the first democratic elections in 1994 the South African Government was faced with many challenges within the Education System. The Government committed itself to the principles of an Inclusive Education approach ... -
Political corruption in post-1994 South Africa :
(2015)In the dawn of democracy, the ANC led democratic government has committed itself to transforming the country from the past injustices created by the apartheid system towards a better life for all. It has done so through ... -
The representation of Nelson Mandela in selected grade 12 history textbooks.
(2015-01-21)Nelson Mandela is South Africa’s most well- known and celebrated historical figure. He is represented ubiquitously throughout South Africa. This study has analysed the representation of Nelson Mandela in selected Grade ... -
Why do rural learners choose or not choose history?
(2013)The aim of this case study was to understand why in the rural area of Zululand, South Africa learners chose or did not choose History as a school subject. Qualitative research methods, including open-ended questionnaires ... -
An analysis of the visual images of women in grade 12 South African history textbooks.
(2014)This dissertation has contributed to the debate of the depiction of women in visual images in selected Grade 12 history textbooks. This dissertation was triggered by what I read in the South African Constitution and the ... -
HIStory : masculinity and history in an independent boys' school.
(2014-10-30)Boys do not learn history in isolation. They learn history in genderised and genderising institutions. Many all-boys’ schools construct their own particular kind of masculinity that is unique to the school. This may be the ... -
An exploration of the experiences of gays and lesbians living in the Inanada area.
(2014)The study emerges against a global and local backdrop of longstanding oppression and stigmatization of gays and lesbians, due to their sexual orientation. Regardless of transformative policies in South Africa which declare ... -
An exploration of the ideology in economic and management sciences textbooks : a critical discourse analysis.
(2012)Pupils acquire skills, knowledge, values and attitudes through the important institution of education. An essential tool used in the transmission of these socially approved attitudes and values is the textbook. Because ... -
An exploration of first-year, non-major accounting students' learning experiences at a private higher education institution in South Africa.
(2012)This research project focuses on Accounting education at tertiary level. There is limited understanding of students' experiences of learning Accounting in higher education institutions. Furthermore, Accounting is generally ... -
Understanding sexual risk amongst teenage mothers within the context of the HIV and AIDS pandemic.
(2012)HIV and AIDS is still a major problem especially in Sub Saharan Africa. The levels of new infections are still relatively high which implies that the numerous national and international efforts to curb the transmission of ... -
Analysing the dominant discourses on the Holocaust in Grade 9 South African history textbooks.
(2012)Abstract available in PDF version. -
Heritage in contemporary grade 10 South African history textbooks : a case study.
(2011)Drawing on two research questions, this study presents an understanding of the nature of heritage in selected contemporary Grade 10 South African history textbooks, and elucidates factors responsible for the depiction ... -
Literacy practices of the African Gospel Church members in the KwaMashu Circuit, Durban : a case study.
(2011)This is an exploratory qualitative study which is an in-depth investigation into the literacy practices of the congregants of the KwaMashu African Gospel Church circuit (Durban). The study focuses on the practices, uses ... -
An investigation into the social sciences in the general education and training band : teachers' views and pedagogy as in relation to integration.
(2011)Since the advent of democracy in 1994, there have been several turning points in South African education. One of the key changes has been the conception of Social Sciences (SS) – a learning area under the National Curriculum ... -
Investigating Holocaust education through the work of the museum educators at the Durban Holocaust Centre : a case study.
(2011)What is the work of the Durban Holocaust Centre museum educators and how are they shaping Holocaust education there? These questions provided the impetus for this study. Education about the Holocaust has been included ... -
An investigation into the implementation of oral history in the further education and training (FET) phase in selected KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) schools.
(2008)The National Curriculum Statement (NCS) for history, in accordance with the pedagogy of Outcomes Based Education (OBE) and Curriculum 2005 (c2005), aims to make history learner-centred, emancipatory and skills-based . ... -
A pilot investigation of the potential impact of implementing the National Qualifications Framework in industry as perceived by organisations, unions and industry training boards.
(1997)South Africa is facing increasing competition as it becomes a more active participant in the "global village". The current South African skills base is inadequate and existing education and training structures are doing ...
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