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    Parents' and educators' perceptions of factors influencing high rate of academic failure of learners in Clarke Estate Primary Schools
    (University of the Western Cape, 2010) Petersen, Lucille Jacoba; Bojuwoye, N.; Faculty of Education
    The purpose of this study was to investigate parents' and ducators' perceptions of factors influencing high rate of academic failure of learners in Clarke Estate primary schools. A quantitative, descriptive study design was used in this study. A descriptive study is used to gain information about characteristics within a particular field of study. The instrument used was a research questionnaire as it is a quick and cheap instrument to obtain a lot of information covering a large area within a relatively short time. The study population was confined to two schools in Clarke Estate. The participants were randomly selected. The sample from the two selected schools comprised twenty educators and two hundred parents. The sample was heterogeneous, comprising both male and female.
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    Protective factors that could foster resilience in first year students
    (University of the Western Cape, 2005) Moleli, Malehlohonolo Florence; Johnson, B; Tshiwula, L. J.; Faculty of Education
    Large numbers of students tend to experience failure and dropout in their first year at university. The fundamental aim of this research was to explore protective factors that could foster resilience amongst first year students. It is hoped that resilience research can give young adults the skills and support to survive academic challenges with the help of the university. This study undertook to determine resilience traits that could contribute to academic success. Students who enrolled at the University of the Western Cape for the first time during the year 2003 participated in this study.