Learners’ experiences of learning support in selected Western Cape schools

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Date

2014

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Education Association of South Africa

Abstract

The study explored Western Cape primary and secondary school learners’ experiences regarding the provision and utilization of support services for improving learning. A qualitative interpretive approach was adopted and data gathered through focus group interviews involving 90 learners. Results revealed that learners received and utilized various forms of learning support from their schools, teachers, and peers. The learning support assisted in meeting learners’ academic, social and emotional needs by addressing barriers to learning, creating conducive learning environments, enhancing learners’ self-esteem and improving learners’ academic performance.

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Keywords

Academics, Teaching and learning, Western Cape, Information literacy, Learners

Citation

Bojuwoye, O. et al. (2014). Learners’ experiences of learning support in selected Western Cape schools. South African Journal of Education, 34 (1). 10.15700/201412121002