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“A Room of One’s Own”:Female Teachers Negotiating the Islamist Discourse in Sudan Karin Willemse In this article I will discuss how single female teachers in Darfur, West Sudan, negotiate their positions with reference to the Islamist moral discourse of the Sudanese government. This moral discourse seems to deny women the possibility of working. I base my argument mainly on anthropological research carried out in Kebkabiya, a small provincial town in northern Darfur, from 1990 to 1992 and in...
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This article examines the role of leadership in establishing a school climate where ethical deliberation—a discussion of what is "right" and "fair"—undergirds educational decision-making. It raises a number of questions to which progressive educational leaders must respond in planning to meet the needs of all students, but especially those of African descent-those students with promise and potential whose future is jeopardized by current educational policy and practice which often ignore...
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This paper examines the mathematics achievements of boys and girls in primary schools in Ghana using 450 pupils from five schools randomly selected from the Central Region. The pupils, selected from classes three, four, and six were tested on the areas of the mathematics syllabus they had commonly covered in their schools. The results of the study revealed a general poor performance by both sexes in each of the classes. Significant differences in achievement were observed in favour of boys...
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In this article the freedom of expression rights of learners at public schools are addressed. This is a fundamental human right, which is protected in the Bill of Rights and in other legislation. On the one hand, a learner at a public school can demand that this right be given effect to and protected in the public school environment. On the other hand, the school authorities have an interest in the application of this right. They have an obligation to balance this right of the individual...
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It is generally accepted that technology has become an important factor in the arts. Music is no exception. The term Music Technology is widely used, but its definition is not clear and perhaps does not even exist.
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Corporal punishment and the use of other punitive measures are often regarded as synonymous with 'good discipline'. In spite of prohibitive legislation, such measures are still being used in schools in South Africa. The findings of a qualitative investigation, which explored the perceptions and practices of discipline in black urban schools, are presented. The research formed part of a national project on discipline in South African schools undertaken under the auspices of the Human Sciences...
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There is compelling evidence that school-family-community partnerships benefit learners, parents and schools. However, little is done to prepare educators to work with families and members of the community. In view of this, research was undertaken to determine educators' understanding and practices of family-community partnerships in South Africa. The findings indicate that educators are poorly equipped to deal with this important aspect of their work. The Harvard Graduate School of...
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The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of tooth decay and its correlation with dental care habits in northwestern Ivory Coast. Study was carried out in primary schools in the city of Odienne in January 1999. The study cohort comprised 500 students of both genders ranging in age from 4 to 15 years. The prevalence of tooth decay was 77.2% and the mean CAO index was 2.43. Dental care involved use of a chewing stick in 49% and a tooth brush in 50.8%. Only 5.6% of children...