APORTAL (Journal): Recent submissions

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Open distance e-learning system in the institutions of higher learning in South Africa

Marutha, Ngoako Solomon; Dube, Luyanda (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the application of open-distance e-learning systems in the institutions of higher learning to encounter pandemic and student population increase in South Africa. The in-class ...
School leadership and its dexterity to provide access to quality instruction : a case of a private academy in Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Mupa, Paul (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

The study explored school leadership practices in high-performing schools with reference to a private academy in Masvingo district. Literature suggests that leadership has a strong influence on the performance of any school ...
Disciplinary traditions and cultures and how they influence implementation of academic professional development

Chabaya, Raphinos Alexander (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2022)

Academic professional development is an institutional tool employed to improve lecturing quality in universities. However, its effectiveness appears to be limited by academic traditions that are discipline based. The purpose ...
The indelible Verwoerd’s edicts : a critical review of their indirect impact on South African basic mathematics education reforms

Hlatshwayo, Phillip (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

Several decades into having become a democratic state, the proclamation “What is the use of teaching the Bantu child mathematics when he cannot use it in practice" (Verwoerd, 1953 cited in Clark & Worger, 2004, p.48) haunts ...
Lifelong learning as a pedagogical place

February, Colette (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2022)

The dominant form of lifelong learning has relatively recently become a ‘‘pedagogy of the self’’ shaping a particular identity of a ‘‘learner’’ which may limit the flourishing of the individual in society. How did this ...
Advancing phenomenology as an emerging field of research in education in South Africa

Koopman, Oscar; Koopman, Karen J. (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2022)
Teaching and learning : a phenomenological perspective

Walsh, Russ (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2022)

This article presents the author’s reflections on teaching and learning from a phenomenological perspective. Drawing examples from research regarding student learning during study abroad experiences, research exploring ...
Curriculum development for online teaching and learning : academics’ perspectives from a rural-based university in South Africa

Baloyi, Nhlayisi Cedrick; Malatji, Edgar Julius (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

This study sought to explore academics’ perceptions of the development and delivery of curriculum for online teaching and learning in a rural-based university. Technology integration into teaching and learning in higher ...
Humanizing teaching pedagogy : an evaluation of disciplinary literacy in higher education

Khetoa, Soyiso Godsave; Mokala, Ntsoaki Teresa; Matee, Lihotetso Gloria (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

Studies have suggested that there is a discerning literacy challenge in South Africa. The literacy crisis in South Africa is not unique to higher education institutions. The current study focuses on humanising teaching ...
The adoption of blended learning by rural-based institutions of higher learning in South Africa amid Covid-19 : experiences and challenges

Sundani, Ndivhuwo Doctor; Mangaka, Amukelani Collen (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

Many institutions of higher learning were forced to adopt blended learning since the outbreak of coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The adoption of blended learning amid Covid-19 has delayed learning processes in most rural-based ...
Enhanced creativity with Mini-PAT : a case of grade 9 technology teachers in Sekhukhune East

Magolego, Maokanyane Patricia; Mtshali, Thokozani Isaac; Ramaligela, Sylvia Manto (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

Creativity has become a prerequisite for societal progress, and schools are critical to this progress. The purpose of this study was to explore Grade 9 Technology teachers’ creative pedagogy when handing Mini-PAT in schools ...
Educational testing techniques in senior secondary school physics in Nigeria : are we ascertaining the development of requisite behavioural objectives?

Owolabi, Tunde; Akintoye, Hakeem; Amusa, Jamiu O.; Ayanwale, Musa A. (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

In order to estimate exam question demands and distributions in senior secondary school physics, this study was conducted. For the determination of the types of tasks involved, quantitative and qualitative research methods ...
The influence of socio-demographic factors and risky lifestyles on the criminal victimisation of students : the case of a Kenyan University

Kariuki, Peterson Mwai; Barkhuizen, Merlyn (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

Unlike crimes committed against tourists or police officers, the annual crime statistics released by the Kenya National Police Service do not reflect crimes committed against university students per se. While there is ...
Teachers’ perceptions and experiences of teaching accounting

Mkhize, Msizi Vitalis; Mtshali, Muntuwenkosi; Ntombela, Nolwazi (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

Large classes have a potential to stir a challenge for both developed and developing countries in their effort to deal with diversity that comes with learners’ diverse abilities. The purpose of the study was to explore ...
Phenomenology : where Is It and what Is in It for us?

Devroop, Chatradari ‘Chats’ (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2022)

The new research interest in phenomenology brings with it the challenges it has faced in the past, especially phenomenology itself. This essay-styled paper is about the availability of phenomenology to education specialists. ...
Gendered spaces: students’ experiences of the social school spaces in high schools in Hhohho Region, Eswatini

Makamure, Gibson; Morojele, Pholoho J. (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

Background: This article makes a social constructionist exploration of student experiences of gendered social school spaces in high schools in the Hhohho region, Eswatini. Methods: The study utilsed a qualitative narrative ...
Gender beliefs framed on culturo-techno-contextual approach about learning of difficult STEM concepts in African Secondary Schools

Gbeleyi, Olasunkanmi A; Potokri, Onoriode Collins (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

This study employed a survey and quasi-experimental design. The purpose of this study is to find out the efficacy of the lecture method, and culturo-techno-contextual approach on students’ gender and attitude to logic gate. ...
Predictors of pharmacy students' performances in first year at a University of Technology in Gauteng Province : analysis using hierarchical regression models

Letsoalo, M. E; Olivier, E. (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

This cross-sectional quantitative study sought to identify factors associated with the performance of first-year pharmacy students. It made use of secondary data obtained from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at ...
Business studies teachers’ utilization of WhatsApp for instructional purposes in selected schools in South Africa

Gcabashe, Nduduzo Brian; Adebola, Oyinlola Omolara (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2023)

Social media continues to infiltrate different sectors, including the education sector. As a result, teachers employ various social media tools, such as WhatsApp in their instructional practices. This study investigated ...
The lived experiences of selected FET adolescents on comprehensive sexuality education in South Africa

Koch, Ronél; Beyers, Christa (African Perspectives of Research in Teaching & Learning (APORTAL), 2022)

There has been alarming sexual health-related statistics that remain unchanged after comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) has been part of the curriculum in South African (SA) schools since the year 2000. The present ...

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