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Wow Mom, the Session was Great!: (A success story in helping a learner with learning difficulties)
No full textThe examination of research for dissertations and theses
Get PDFSpecific knowledge and skills are required to maintain the quality of the examination of postgraduate research. Preliminary research indicated that there was a need to investigate the examination of postgraduate research. Individual and focus group interviews were used in a qualitative research to determine the views of examiners of dissertations and theses on the issue of examining postgraduate studies. An interview chedule was compiled from the literature investigation and used as an outline for the discussions. It was found that experienced examiners follow a definite structure in the examination of postgraduate studies, the examination process does not always run smoothly and remuneration was mentioned as a problem. The examination of dissertations and theses is not a process to take lightly and examiners need proper guidelines and training to enable them to be effective
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Aid to the Teacher to Cope with the ADHD Learner in the New Inclusive Education Set-up in South Africa
No full textThe importance of teacher development in the completion of business programmes in South African vocational education
No full textA key contribution towards economic growth in South Africa was the approval of the three-year National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) programme at Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges (TVET) in 2006 (South Africa 2006:4). Since its inception, the NC(V) programme has experienced low levels of student retention and programme completion. Interdependent factors both preceding and concurrent to post-school education significantly influence retention and programme completion. This article analysed importance of the teacher as factor that influences lNC(V) programme completion during 2017. Research was conducted on two NC(V) business studies programmes at a TVET college in Cape Town, South Africa, with a population of N=63. A cross-sectional mixed method approach was employed, benefiting from quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Numeric data was collected from n=62 using a rating scale which converged in a self-completion questionnaire for in-depth qualitative data collected from n=3. This article advocates that institutional social interaction is dynamic over the study period, prioritised by the achievement of academic goals and support. Findings indicate that teachers play a pivotal role in influencing NC(V) programme completion compared with other social interactions, for example with friends and parents. Research findings provide policy makers with an alternative student perspective with which to review TVET and NC(V) programme policies
Exploring supply chain resilience in the South African telecommunications industry
Get PDFSupply chain resilience (SCRES) is an essential consideration for organisations globally across diverse industries. Paradoxes in the SCRES literature are evident. On the one hand, more resilience is considered better while on the other hand it is acknowledged that resilience results in an additional cost to the focal organisation. The purpose of this study was to explore SCRES, specifically resources committed and predetermined in the process of achieving resilience. Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted in the South African telecommunications industry. The main findings of this study identified the drawbacks of SCRES which include financial implications, unwillingly adopting a follower strategy and deleterious effects on customer service. The study further identified measures to prevent the over-utilisation of resources to achieve SCRES such as the learning curve, customer satisfaction and the optimal level of SCRES. Organisational strategy and return on investment (ROI) are the primary considerations for allocating resources to achieve SCRES. This study is one of the first generic qualitative studies to explore SCRES a developing country context. Managers can consider the findings of this study to develop a relevant and customer-driven SCRES strategy that would appeal to organisational shareholders.http://www.journals.co.za/content/journal/jcmanam2020Business Managemen
The perception of parents and teachers of the influence of yoga on the concentration and co-existing behaviour of learners with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
No full textThis pilot study explores the perception of parents and teachers of the influence of yoga on the concentration and some co-existing behaviour of learners diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The researchers attended to impaired concentration as typical ADHD behaviour and further looked at co-existing phenomena such as aggression, anxiety, and a low self-esteem which the learners may manifest. Semi-structured interviews with parents, teachers and the learners were held. Valuable data, confirming the learners’ behaviour manifestation and serving as triangulation, was collected by using a projection test and a self-esteem questionnaire. Interviews and assessments were conducted to analyse the situation initially and again after the yoga intervention. Based on the data collected and analysed, the perception of parents and teachers was that to an extent yoga had a positive influence on the behaviour of learners with ADHD. Although no long-term influence of yoga is determined in this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that there is potential in using yoga to support learners with ADHD regarding concentration, aggression, anxiety and an improvement in self-esteem.
Keywords: ADHD, aggression, anxiety, concentration, self-esteem, yog
Rethinking intern labour in the context of a precarious economic environment : a case of students of higher learning institutions in Zimbabwe
Get PDFThe study has been necessitated by a dearth in empirical research on experiences of interns in economically challenged economies, particularly in the Global South. The study aimed at investigating challenges of interns that are precipitated by a poorly performing economy. Qualitative interpretivist approach was adopted. In-depth interviews were conducted with 25 participants, 20 of which were students who had returned from an internship programme and 5 were key informants drawn from organisations’ human resource departments. Participants were purposively sampled. Although benefits can be derived from internship programmes, an economically unstable environment can pose challenges to such programmes. Challenges include difficulties in securing internship placements, abusive and exploitative relationships, non-payment, discrepancy between one’s field and what they do in organisations as interns and closures of organisations before students are assessed. Some organisations are deliberately taking advantage of the deteriorating economic situation to continuously hire interns who are paid nothing at best and little at worst in a bid to cut down on costs. The study recommends the establishment of mandatory codes of conduct on internship programmes by the organisations and the Ministry of Higher Education. Academic institutions should also enter into MoUs with organisations on issues pertaining to internship programmes.http://www.journals.co.za/content/journal/jcmanam2020Sociolog
Supply chain risk management strategies : a case study in the South African grocery retail industry
Get PDFIn recent years, grocery retailers have changed their business environments to adapt to globalisation which increased their
vulnerability and exposure to supply chain risks. In order to manage and mitigate risks, a grocery retailer can employ a
supply chain risk management process. Implementing strategies during each phase of the process helps managers to
manage daily and exceptional risks within the supply chain. The purpose of this study was to determine what supply chain
risk management strategies a South African grocery retailer uses during the supply chain risk management process. A
single case study design was adopted. Data were collected from a large supermarket chain in the South African grocery
retail industry through 14 semi-structured interviews held with managers and executives. The study found that the focal
retailer has a formal process in place for the management of macro environmental risks, as well as an informal process to
manage demand, supply, process and control risk. The focal retailer makes use of strategies during the supply chain risk
management process to improve risk identification, assessment, mitigation and the monitoring of potential disruptions
internal to the supply chain. The managerial implications suggest how managers can improve internal communication,
replenishment and in-store logistics to enhance supply chain performance and efficiency. The research contributes to the
limited literature on managing supply chain risk within a South African grocery retail context through investigating the supply
chain risk management process.http://www.journals.co.za/content/journal/jcmanam2019Business Managemen
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