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The study aims to evaluate the performance of educators who participated in the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) project provided by the Motheo District and the assessment procedure employed to assess the competency of the participants.The participants were from two districts of the Free State Province, namely: Thabo Mofutsanyana (Qwa Qwa) and Lejweleputswa (Odendaalsrus).Twenty seven (15 females and 12 males) were from Odendaalsrus and twenty five (14 females and 11 males) were from...

Teachers are important in the development of their learners, and research shows that teachers are potent figures in the social behaviour modification of learners.Teachers are of the belief that because of their vast experience and seniority they can help learners learn.Learners on the other hand have different perceptions regarding their teachers as far as teaching of mathematics is concerned.Research has indicated that beliefs and conduct of teachers do have a bearing on the performance of...

This paper presents a model for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) where academics, monitors and mentors collaborate to provide the learning experiences for students.At its core, the model features facilitated mentoring and reflective practices based on experiential learning theory.The students find themselves in the world of the Work Integrated learning experience which provides the physical context for learning.Mentors collaborate with monitors and students to design a learning plan and to...

Although women account for a disproportionate 60% of the HIV infected population globally, the current HIV prevention strategies do not reflect any specific focus on them. However, the last few years have seen robust research initiatives around vaginal microbicides as a potential HIV prevention tool for women. Although microbicides have potential to change HIV landscape, their successful implementation requires positive views and knowledge from healthcare workers. A greater understanding of...

This study was motivated by the numerous requests from a number of high schools in the Vhembe District to the University of Venda for teaching assistance in accounting. The objective of the study was to investigate and understand the causes of shortage of high school accounting teachers, and the consequent impact on students’ pass rates in the subject of accounting in the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study used both desk research and questionnaire interview to assess...

Background of the Study Performance Lag Address Programme, commonly referred to as PLAP, is the brainchild of former Provincial Education Director for Manicaland, Mr P. Muzawazi. According to Muzawazi & Nkoma (2011), PLAP is a remedial programme which submits pupils to a diagnostic examination in an attempt to establish their last point of and then helps them catch up to where they should be. The programme begins by assessing the functional level of every learner and comparing these to what...

Nigeria has a high population density and large fossil fuel resources but very poorly managed energy infrastructure. Satellite observations of formaldehyde (HCHO) and glyoxal (CHOCHO) reveal very large sources of anthropogenic nonmethane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) from the Lagos megacity and oil/gas operations in the Niger Delta. This is supported by aircraft observations over Lagos and satellite observations of methane in the Niger Delta. Satellite observations of carbon monoxide...

The mental health care environment is perceived to be a stressful clinical learning environment for nursing students to work in due to a myriad of factors. These factors include amongst other, the physical environment, the patient population, perceived student unpreparedness and the emotional demands placed on the students which are inherent in the nature of the work. The use of the self as a therapeutic tool in caring for mentally ill patients may also present a challenge for students. The...

Apartheid laws of 1949-1953 divided the South African society into racial ethnic groups. These racial ethnic groups were separated from one another in order for rulers to rule a divided society. These laws isolated different races and ethnic groups. In terms of the education sector, the Bantu Education Act did serious damage to Black societies. Laws of segregation divided South African population or societies according to race, religion, culture and ethnic background. After 1994, the...

Background Under the Global Fund round 8 Grant, the Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) received funding for Health Systems Strengthening (HSS). This grant sought to contribute to scaling-up efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and related diseases. The overall goal was to address the health manpower needs at all levels of the healthcare delivery system with improving the quality of curricula for the training of health manpower...

People with albinism in black African communities appear to be facing challenges that result in a range of social, psychological and physical problems, which affect their participation in active recreation activities. The study examined the challenges faced by learners with albinism in active recreation activities at Tshilidzini Special School. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 28 participants. Quantitative research approach was used to collect data. The results indicated...

Background Namibia faces a chronic shortage of pharmaceutical personnel. The high burden of HIV and AIDS, coupled with increased numbers of patients needing antiretroviral (ARV) services, has further exacerbated this shortage. Skills related to PSM are essential for ensuring continuous availability of essential medicines for public health programs, including HIV and AIDS and TB. Pre-service education allows students to develop their competencies in supply chain, reducing the need for future...

The goal of the study was to investigate the impact of the use of social media on student learning, specifically, the level of engagement and collaboration between them while using Facebook. Students enrolled for the module 'Foundation Information Technology (FIT)' at one South African University were exposed to the Facebook social network as a platform for various academic activities. Grounded in the quantitative paradigm, a semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the students at...

Accepted: 09.11.2014 The paper discusses a critical systemic thinking and practice approach to building capacity, enhancing development and addressing public policy and governance concerns through holding in mind many variables and considering the areas of concern of the facilitator and the participants. Inspiration for the approach to learning drew on a range of sources including Bateson on ‘the ecology of mind’ (1972), Paulo Freire (1982, 2007) on action learning and Checkland and Scholes...

INTRODUCTIONThe progress in information and communication technologies and the birth of the internet has changed the end user computing experience and environment. This advancement has changed the way of delivering information and services. Information systems can now be web-enabled, unlike the traditional stationary information systems. Web portals are a part of this advancement. A Web portal is a gateway to information and services from multiple sources in a unified way, using a single,...

Obesity has become a problem of epidemic proportions, with nearly two thirds of adults being either overweight or obese. Physical activity appears crucial in the prevention of weight gain and successful maintenance of weight loss, and in fostering of cardiovascular health. This study assessed the body composition and physical activity level among University of Venda students. Anthropometric measurements included body mass, stature, triceps, subscapular, chest, suprailiac, thigh, arm, waist,...

Sexual violence is a serious public health issue since it is a risk factor for HIV transmission and may result in unwanted pregnancies, STIs and an array of emotional and psychological problems. The aim of this study was to gain insight into sexual coercion among students in a university in order to augment the current knowledge on this phenomenon and to be an impetus for further research. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was employed to investigate sexual coercion at the...