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This Article reviews the development of clinical education in South Africa and the valuable lessons such an analysis provides for those seeking to promote clinical education elsewhere. This Article reviews the obstacles faced in South Africa and the creative ways clinicians have attempted to overcome them, some much more successful than others. EXPANDING AND SUSTAINING CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM SOUTH AFRICA
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Unintended pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections are major threats to the health of South African youth. Gendered social norms make it difficult for young women to negotiate safer sex, and sexual coercion and violence are prevalent. Sexual activity among adolescents is influenced strongly by conservative social norms, which favour abstinence. In reality, most young people are sexually active by the end of the teen years. Girls' decision to have sex is often a passive one,...
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The purpose of having inclusive education is to value children with special needs so they can participate equally in all educational activities alongside their peers without special needs. There should not be any discrimination, segregation or isolation of these children with special needs from being educated rather they must be given an equal opportunity to participate alongside children without special needs. This study seeks to investigate primary school teachers’ views and experiences in...
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International students are an integral part of graduate education. This research examined the experiences of African graduate students in a College of Human Sciences in the Midwestern region of the United States. Given the research that states international students face specific challenges when studying in the United States, this study sought to examine the experiences of African graduate students receiving advanced degrees. This research used a qualitative research design. Students cited...
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Inadequate achievement in mathematics frequently occurs especially amongst black learners, and the problem is assuming critical proportions. Tswana learners in the Mafikeng area find themselves in an educational situation that does not always promote optimal actualisation of their personal potential. One possible outcome of this situation is inadequate achievement in mathematics. The aim of this study is, inter alia, the exploration of the Tswana learner’s inadequate achievement in...
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ABSTRACT Inadequate achievement in mathematics frequently occurs especially amongst black learners, and the problem is assuming critical proportions. Tswana learners in the Mafikeng area find themselves in an educational situation that does not always promote optimal actualisation of their personal potential. One possible outcome of this situation is inadequate achievement in mathematics. The aim of this study is, inter alia, the exploration of the Tswana learner's inadequate achievement in...
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Mozambique, with almost 17.5 million inhabitants living in an area of approximately 801,590 km2, has the highest population of the former Portuguese African colonies. Its economy is based on agriculture. More than 70% of the population live in rural areas and work mainly in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Half of the population is aged between 6 and 24 and women are in the majority. Almost 80% of public investment is earmarked for the social sector (education, health and water supply),...
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This paper argues that, historically, universities have served to select a few individuals that were deemed successful. This highly selective process guarantees them good life and social development. It argues that university education to some extent helped to redress colonial inequities through creating opportunities for employment of graduates. However, it has also facilitated a neo-colonial agenda by serving conflicting roles of adhering to the global capitalist imperative and attempting...