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Item Challenges of teaching children with dyslexia at intermediate phase in mainstream schools in the District of Vhembe, Limpopo Province(2016-05) Tshililo, Matamba Eunice; Mulaudzi, M. P.; Sinthumule, D. A.; Dube, B.Children who cannot read and write are a concern for both parents and teachers. The purpose of the study was to explore the challenges faced by teachers in teaching dyslexic children at intermediate phase in mainstream schools in the District of Vhembe, in Limpopo Province of South Africa. A qualitative research approach was utilised for the study. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather data from the teachers in the mainstream schools. The population of this study comprised of teachers who teach dyslexics and other children at intermediate phase in the mainstream public primary schools in the Dzindi Circuit of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province. Purposive sampling was used to select twenty four teachers who had a minimum of three years teaching experience from the eight schools under study. Data was analysed thematically. Major findings of the study are as follow: challenges faced by dyslexic children on identified competencies such as writing, reading, carrying instructions and confidence; their ability to recall information; parental involvement and overcrowded classrooms. The study recommends the effectiveness of teachers in using the differentiation method to help dyslexic children, availability of physical resources in the form of classrooms and learning materials, community awareness, in-service training for teachers and collaboration among the teachers, learners and parents.Item Continuing professional teacher development: a case of mathematical literacy teaching in Soutpansberg North Circuit of Vhembe District(2018-09-21) Raluswinga, Fhumulani Suzan; Mulaudzi, M. P.; Tshiovhe, T. E.; Dube, B.The purpose of this study was to investigate how continuing professional teacher development can improve learners’ achievement and schooling in Mathematical Literacy. This study adopted a qualitative research design. The qualitative research method was used to collect data. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. The population comprised of all Mathematical Literacy teachers, heads of departments and principals of schools in the Soutpansberg North Circuit. Purposive sampling was used to the select participants. The sample consisted of 3 school principals, 3 heads of departments’ and 9 teachers. Data was analysed thematically. The study revealed that continuing professional teacher development improves learner achievement, teacher skills and knowledge. The study recommended that teachers should be supported by the community, schools and the department of Basic Education, in order to improve their knowledge, skills and learner achievement. In addition, Learners’ needs, engaging parents, assessment strategies and teacher practice were used to measure the impact of CPTD on learner achievement. Of equal importance, teachers should further their studies and engage themselves in reading materials relevant to their profession.Item Moderation of business studies assessment tasks in the Further Education and Training Band in the Soutpansberg Circuit Cluster(2018-09-21) Rantsu, Ntshavheni Jacobus; Mulaudzi, M. P.; Tshiovhe, T. E.; Dube, B.The aim of this study was to investigate the moderation of Business Studies assessment tasks in the FET band in the Soutpansberg Circuit Cluster of the Vhembe District. This study adopted the mixed-methods research design. The mixed-methods research design is the type of research which combines elements of qualitative and quantitative research designs for the purpose of breadth and depth of understanding and corroboration. Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data from the participants. The population of the study comprised of Business Studies Subject Advisors, School Principals and Heads of Departments. Purposive sampling was used to select participants for qualitative data. The qualitative sample comprised of 3 Subject Advisors, 6 School Principals and 6 Heads of Departments. The qualitative sample comprised of 60 teachers of Business studies. Qualitative data was analysed thematically and Quantitative data through the SPSS version 25. The study revealed that he moderation of Business Studies assessment tasks has serious concerns that need to be addressed in many schools in the FET band. It is found out that successful implementation of moderation of business studies assessment tasks can be achieved if all stakeholders are well trained. The study recommended that the Department of Basic Education should manage the moderation of assessment tasks properly. Subject- advisors, School Principals, Heads of Departments and teachers should be capacitated to conduct moderation of assessment tasks effectively because of constant curriculum changes.Item Sustainability of teaching consumer studies at Secondary schools in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa(2019-09-20) Mbhenyane, Charlotte Misaveni; Mulaudzi, M. P.; Dube, B.The focus of this study was to investigate the sustainability of teaching Consumer Studies as a school subject. The study was conducted in Vhembe District schools. The main purpose of the study was to establish the extent of the challenges affecting the sustainability of teaching Consumer Studies and to develop the necessary measures to address them. Consumer Studies is in a struggle for legitimacy as a school subject, despite its recognition and designation by the Department of Education. The study argued that Consumer Studies as a school subject is a tool for creating a sustainable future for learners. The nature of the study demanded for the adoption of a qualitative research design. Purposeful sampling procedure was used to select the population for the study. 42 secondary schools which offered Consumer Studies in all the circuits of the Vhembe District were purposefully selected. Participants constituted of school principals, heads of departments and Consumer Studies teachers of the sampled schools. Interviews, Observation and Document analysis were used as strategies for data collection. Data was analyzed thematically. The study revealed that Consumer Studies as a school subject was gradually downgraded and was not given the value that it deserves by the relevant authorities. This was evident as five out of the fifteen sampled schools were in the process of excluding the subject from the curricular. The study also revealed that the school subject Consumer Studies was not promoted as a viable career option for learners. The subject was regarded as an elective in the curricular of most schools selected for the study. It was recommended that the value of Consumer Studies be considered in order to avoid its elimination while other learning areas were added into the system and given compulsory status as well. The study further recommends the promotion of Consumer Studies as a viable career option for learners at secondary schools. The study suggested a model for sustaining the teaching of Consumer Studies at secondary schools.Item Teaching of geography mapwork in Grade 12: A case of Nzhelele West Circuit in Vhembe District(2018-09-21) Mukondeleli, Ananias; Mulaudzi, M. P.; Dube, B.; Tshiovhe, T. E.The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges prevalent in teaching mapwork in Geography at Grade 12. The researcher adopted the mixed-methods research design which, combines elements of the qualitative and quantitative approaches. The researcher used an interview schedule and questionnaires to collect data. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling were used to select participants for the study. The population comprised of Heads of Departments of Geography, Geography teachers and Grade 12 learners. The Qualitative sample consisted of 5 Heads of Departments of Geography and 5 Geography teachers. The Questionnaires were administered on 150 learners. The researcher analysed the qualitative data thematically. The Quantitative data was analysed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. The findings showed that the dearth of learner-teacher support materials and overcrowded classrooms are the major set back on teaching Geography mapwork at Grade 12. The study recommended that the Department of Basic Education should provide schools with enough learner-support materials and construct enough classrooms at schools, so that there is a conducive teaching-learning environment.