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The nature of learning support in rural schools
Author(s)
Swart, John-Frederich
Date Issued
2016
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Abstract
The focus of this research study is on learning support to learners in rural schools
as experienced by learning support professionals and teachers in order to identify
best-practices and the obstacles experienced in this regard. It was envisaged that
continuous exploration of current practices could assist in identifying ways to
support the development of inclusive education. The research questions to
address this aspect were: What is the nature of learning support in rural schools
as experienced by teachers? and What is the nature of learning support in rural
schools as experienced by learning support professionals? The aim of this study
was therefore to explore and describe the nature of learning support in rural
schools, in order to make some recommendations to learning support
professionals, teachers and education authorities to ensure the effective
development and implementation of learning support strategies in rural schools.
The research study was conducted from a qualitative approach, utilising
explorative, descriptive and contextual research designs. Purposive sampling was
employed and data saturation determined the sample size. The findings were
based on a structured analysis framework. Ethical aspects included informed
consent, voluntary participation and confidentiality
as experienced by learning support professionals and teachers in order to identify
best-practices and the obstacles experienced in this regard. It was envisaged that
continuous exploration of current practices could assist in identifying ways to
support the development of inclusive education. The research questions to
address this aspect were: What is the nature of learning support in rural schools
as experienced by teachers? and What is the nature of learning support in rural
schools as experienced by learning support professionals? The aim of this study
was therefore to explore and describe the nature of learning support in rural
schools, in order to make some recommendations to learning support
professionals, teachers and education authorities to ensure the effective
development and implementation of learning support strategies in rural schools.
The research study was conducted from a qualitative approach, utilising
explorative, descriptive and contextual research designs. Purposive sampling was
employed and data saturation determined the sample size. The findings were
based on a structured analysis framework. Ethical aspects included informed
consent, voluntary participation and confidentiality
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Thesis (MEd (Education))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016.
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