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http://hdl.handle.net/11394/10695
A scoping review of male victims of intimate partner violence: a social constructionist analysis
Julies, Robin
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is regarded as a global public health issue. Amidst a global COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of IPV increased dramatically and has been labelled as a pandemic within itself. While a great deal of work has been done focusing on IPV, the extent of work focusing on men’s experiences and help-seeking behaviours as victims of IPV are limited. Typically, men are viewed and view themselves in specific contexts which are informed by their socialisation. This perception influences how men behave, process life - including crises and responses to said crises. This study aimed to determine the scope of knowledge that exists and identifies the extent of IPV where males are the victims and how social constructions of masculinity are reflected in peer reviewed literature around help-seeking behaviour of male victims of IPV.
Doctor Educationis
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZTeachers’ instructional strategies of teaching reading comprehension in grade three: a case study of three primary schools in the Western Cape
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/10694
Teachers’ instructional strategies of teaching reading comprehension in grade three: a case study of three primary schools in the Western Cape
Arend, Mareldia
This study investigates the instructional strategies employed in teaching reading
comprehension in Grade Three. The aim is to address gaps in knowledge by identifying
teachers’ reading comprehension strategies. A deeper understanding of these strategies
contributes to literacy development and enhances our understanding of reading and associated
policies.
This study is grounded in the principles of Piaget’s cognitive constructivism and Vygotsky’s
social constructivism. It demonstrates how diverse reading instructional strategies mediate the
process of reading, aiming to improve reading skills and foster comprehension. Using a
qualitative approach and a multiple case study design, nine participants were purposefully
selected from three primary schools in the Western Cape. Data were gathered through
document analysis, observations, and semi-structured interviews, with thematic analysis
employed for data analysis.
Participants’ reading instruction aligns with the goals and aims of the Grade Three Curriculum
and Assessment Policy. However, the study findings do not necessarily correlate with
improved literacy outcomes. The participants predominately relied on the questioning strategy,
with research-based reading strategies not consistently recognized or utilised.
Magister Educationis - MEd
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZThe gender roles of school teachers and their recreational preferences and participation patterns in a rural setting in Limpopo province, South Africa
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/10693
The gender roles of school teachers and their recreational preferences and participation patterns in a rural setting in Limpopo province, South Africa
Lekgothoane, Khutso
Background: Recreational participation plays a fundamental role in improving or deteriorating the quality of life, meaning that participation in active recreation enhances the quality of life. In contrast, involvement in passive recreation could deteriorate the quality of life. Passive recreational participation is associated with hypokinetic condition. However, in the South African rural context, recreational participation appears to be imbalanced in active and passive activities, because most of the recreational activities are male-dominated. Women seem to participate less in most recreational activities. The possible cause is still unknown.
Magister Artium (Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science) - MA(SRES)
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZThe factors associated with the access to early childhood development (ecd) facilities in South Africa: insight from the 2021 general household survey (ghs)
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/10692
The factors associated with the access to early childhood development (ecd) facilities in South Africa: insight from the 2021 general household survey (ghs)
Shikwambane, Elia
Despite South Africa being a developed country, it has one of the highest and most persistent inequality rates in the world and this disparity is evident in the education sector. However, the country has sufficient resources to support children's education on all levels, but the number of children accessing education, the quality of education they receive, and the condition of their learning environment are causes for concern, especially the accessibility of Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilities in the nine provinces of South Africa. This study investigates the socio-economic and socio-demographic determinants that impact children aged six and younger’s accessibility to ECD centres. Factors, such as head of household, age, demographic group, level of education, employment status, income level, residential location, father part of household and mother part of household, are all considered. The study used data from the 2021 General Household Survey, which was obtained from the University of Cape Town’s DataFirst website, which was acquired from Statistics South Africa. The study employed univariate analysis, bivariate analysis, cross-tabulation using the Chi-square test of Independence and Multinomial Logistic Regression techniques to examine the associations or relationships between the type of ECD facilities, main reasons for not attending the ECD facilities and the place where the children spend most of their time with the socio-economic and socio-demographic factors. The data was analysed using both the Microsoft Excel and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28 software programmes. A hypothesis was specified to determine the probability of a young child enrolling in a particular type of ECD centre, as well as the primary reasons for not doing so. There is a positive relationship between father participation and the access to and utilization of early childhood development (ECD) services. Children residing with both biological parents exhibit a higher propensity to utilize childcare services such as a Gogo or a nanny. Young families frequently utilize Gogo and childminder services to visit playgrounds while mothers who are actively engaged in their children’s lives are more inclined to utilize ECD services.
Magister Philosophiae - MPhil
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z