Students' Perspectives on Multilingualism: A Case Study of One South African Higher Institution
- Authors: Teh, Chenwi Albert
- Date: 2025
- Subjects: Student perspectives , Multilingualism , Higher education institution , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: DoctoraL (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13885 , vital:79047
- Description: This study examines students' perspectives on multilingualism within a South African higher education institution, situating itself within the interpretive paradigm. It is grounded in both ontological and epistemological considerations, with a particular emphasis on ontological aspects. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing a case study design to explore how multilingualism influences students' academic experiences, cognitive development, and communication skills. The study population comprised students from the selected institution, with a convenience sampling strategy used to select 30 participants. Prior to data collection, ethical clearance and institutional permissions were secured. Data were gathered through in-depth, face-to-face interviews, each lasting approximately 45 minutes, and audio recordings were used to ensure accuracy and reliability. To enhance the study’s trustworthiness, measures were taken to minimize bias and reinforce confidence in the validity of the findings. A deductive thematic analysis approach was employed to systematically interpret and categorise the data... , Degree: D. Education (Educational Management)
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- Date Issued: 2025
- Authors: Teh, Chenwi Albert
- Date: 2025
- Subjects: Student perspectives , Multilingualism , Higher education institution , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: DoctoraL (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13885 , vital:79047
- Description: This study examines students' perspectives on multilingualism within a South African higher education institution, situating itself within the interpretive paradigm. It is grounded in both ontological and epistemological considerations, with a particular emphasis on ontological aspects. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing a case study design to explore how multilingualism influences students' academic experiences, cognitive development, and communication skills. The study population comprised students from the selected institution, with a convenience sampling strategy used to select 30 participants. Prior to data collection, ethical clearance and institutional permissions were secured. Data were gathered through in-depth, face-to-face interviews, each lasting approximately 45 minutes, and audio recordings were used to ensure accuracy and reliability. To enhance the study’s trustworthiness, measures were taken to minimize bias and reinforce confidence in the validity of the findings. A deductive thematic analysis approach was employed to systematically interpret and categorise the data... , Degree: D. Education (Educational Management)
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- Date Issued: 2025
Principals Managing Complexities of Teachers' Stress and Burnout at Primary Schools in the Ngcobo Education District: A South African Context
- Authors: Voyiya, Osborn Mzoli
- Date: 2023
- Subjects: Burnout , Management , Primary school teachers , Stress , Misbehaviour
- Language: English
- Type: DoctoraL (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13890 , vital:79046
- Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate the management of complexities surrounding teachers' stress and burnout at selected primary schools in the Ngcobo Education District. The literature review focused on teacher stress and burnout in relation to high enrolment andovercrowded classrooms, conflicts among teachers, misunderstandings between teachers and governing bodies, and various strategies to overcome teachers' stress and burnout in schools. The qualitative research approach and case study research design were employed. Convenience sampling was used to select three (3) principals, six (6) teachers, and three (3) school management team members from three different primary schools in the Ngcobo Education District. An open-ended interview schedule wasused to conduct face-to-face, in-depth interviews for data collection. Themes were derived from the participants' responses... , Degree: D. Education
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- Date Issued: 2023
- Authors: Voyiya, Osborn Mzoli
- Date: 2023
- Subjects: Burnout , Management , Primary school teachers , Stress , Misbehaviour
- Language: English
- Type: DoctoraL (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13890 , vital:79046
- Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate the management of complexities surrounding teachers' stress and burnout at selected primary schools in the Ngcobo Education District. The literature review focused on teacher stress and burnout in relation to high enrolment andovercrowded classrooms, conflicts among teachers, misunderstandings between teachers and governing bodies, and various strategies to overcome teachers' stress and burnout in schools. The qualitative research approach and case study research design were employed. Convenience sampling was used to select three (3) principals, six (6) teachers, and three (3) school management team members from three different primary schools in the Ngcobo Education District. An open-ended interview schedule wasused to conduct face-to-face, in-depth interviews for data collection. Themes were derived from the participants' responses... , Degree: D. Education
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- Date Issued: 2023
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