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Orientation : Invitational leadership (IL) is consistent with current leadership trends and, because South African schools are in need of sound leadership, it is necessary to have a framework that can guide principals to act in accordance with the expectations of their educators. Research purpose : This study challenges the internationally accepted 'Four Corner Press' of Purkey and Novak (1984) as a framework for IL in the South African school context. Motivation for the study : IL appears...
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With a students’ population of over 30,000 spread in 25 regional centers in a country of about 0.95 million square kilometers, new technologies have great potential in facilitating course delivery and student support at The Open University of Tanzania. However, effective adoption of such new technologies depends on many factors including students’ knowledge, skills and perceptions about the technologies. This paper examines students’ knowledge and skills on computer and Internet knowledge...
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The aim of the study was to investigate the experience of dental care and oral hygiene, and the knowledge about gingivitis, periodontitis and dental caries among teacher students, in Livingstone, Z ...
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The Perceptions of African American Middle School Students About Participation in Gifted Programs: A Qualitative Study to Promote Social Justice in Gifted Education by Jenelle Susan Nisly MA, Olivet Nazarene University, 2004 BFA, United States International University, 1975 Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning Walden University August 2010 Abstract African American students...
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Victor Sterling Nixon, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PERCENTAGE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN SECONDARY TEACHERS AND THE PERCENTAGE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN SECONDARY STUDENTS PASSING THE TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TEST (TAKS). (Under the direction of Dr. Shante’ Moore-Austin) School of Education, September 13, 2010. No Child Left Behind has caused educators to take a critical look at the achievement levels of all population groups on campus. African-American student achievement can no longer...
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This article uses an eclectic mix of theoretical underpinnings ranging from constructivism to postmodernism to argue that narrative approaches may be both constructivist and postmodernist. Career counselling is grounded in the narrative approach, meaning that the inquirer, in finding out, is engaged in relational practices making the self an enquirer in relation to the other. Consideration is given to career counselling practices in South African schools. Narrative approaches to career...
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Termites constitute an integral component of various ecosystems in Africa. Termites are also amongst the most difficult of the insects to study because of their cryptic behaviour. There are around 2600 species of termites (Isoptera) in 280 genera which have been described worldwide and about 39% of the total termite species are found in Africa. Some termite species are well known pests of agricultural crops, forest trees, wood products and timber-in-service. Thus, they are responsible for...
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Research conducted in USA says that drug prevention is a successful method against chemical dependency and should be a part of the curriculum in all schools. The need for evidence based methods is increasing. Little research has been done on the subject in South Africa and other third world countries, hence the need for this research. There is unquestionably substance abuse amongst South African students. The organisation SANCA provides a school based prevention program called T.A.D.A. A...