Investigating the implementation of learning support strategies by teachers in the intermediate phase of a school in the Western Cape

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dc.contributor.advisorJohnson, Bridget
dc.contributor.authorJoorst, Rene Hazel
dc.contributor.otherDept. of Educational Psychology
dc.contributor.otherFaculty of Education
dc.date.accessioned2014-01-17T11:27:35Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-15T08:01:02Z
dc.date.available2011/10/06 13:21
dc.date.available2011/10/06
dc.date.available2014-01-17T11:27:35Z
dc.date.available2024-04-15T08:01:02Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.descriptionMagister Educationis - MEden_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of the study was to investigate the implementation of learning support strategies by Intermediate Phase teachers. The study also determined the factors (enhancing or limiting) that impact upon the successful implementation of learning support strategies specifically in a rural school. The study was conducted at one primary school in the Western Cape. The research participants were ten teachers involved in offering learner support at this school. Focus group discussions as well as in-depth interviews were used to explore the teachers' views of their support strategies. The data was analysed using a thematic approach. The main finding of this study is that a huge gap exists between inclusive education policy expectations and the actual manifestation of teachers' support to learners with learning difficulties. The findings of the study reveal a combination of external as well as internal and systemic factors working in conjunction and culminating in a lack of capacity amongst teachers. This study recommends a review of policies with the aim of providing opportunities for a thorough understanding of new concepts and practices, focused and professional development of teachers in the area of learner support and more monetary and infrastructural resources.en_US
dc.description.countrySouth Africa
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/10613
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectEducationen_US
dc.subjectDemocracyen_US
dc.subjectTransformationen_US
dc.subjectInclusiveen_US
dc.subjectPolicyen_US
dc.subjectSchoolen_US
dc.subjectSupport strategiesen_US
dc.subjectLearner and learning supporten_US
dc.subjectEffectivenessen_US
dc.subjectIntermediate Phaseen_US
dc.titleInvestigating the implementation of learning support strategies by teachers in the intermediate phase of a school in the Western Capeen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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