• A qualitative evidence synthesis on resilience-enabling interventions in rural schools in the Global South 

  Basson, Liz-Marie (University of Pretoria, 2024-04)

  A unique blend of challenges in rural spaces in the Global South hinders the health, well-being and learning outcomes of students in primary schools. There is a need for knowledge on effective, evidence-based interventions ...
• Social inclusion of learners with autism spectrum disorder within South African primary mainstream schools 

  Alberts, Linelle (University of Pretoria, 2024-03-31)

  This dissertation embarks on a comprehensive exploration of social inclusion for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream South African primary schools. The severity of the learners interviewed varied, ...
• Teachers Self-efficacy in teaching Comprehensive Sexuality Education to learners with visual impairment in special schools 

  Twala, Phumzile Lizzie (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  This research investigated teachers’ self-efficacy in delivering comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) within the two specialised schools accommodating learners with visual impairment (LVI) in the Free State. These schools ...
• Challenges experienced by special education and learning support educators during the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Mthembu, Mpho Princess (University of Pretoria, 2024-07)

  This study aimed to pinpoint the unique challenges faced by special education teachers and learning support educators in Gauteng amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Four secondary research questions guided the inquiry: (1) What ...
• Manifestations of well-being in undergraduate students of law 

  Dimaza, Noloyiso Zimbini (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Students' well-being in Higher Education (HE) is foundational to their academic success. However, recent studies show a notable and concerning decline in mental health and well-being among university students in different ...
• Administering career construction counselling to a disadvantaged rural learner with inadequate self - efficacy 

  Mazongolo, Anathi (University of Pretoria, 2023-12)

  This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of career construction counselling on a rural disadvantaged learner with inadequate self-efficacy who is ready to embark on a career. Learners from environments challenged by ...
• Factors supporting the wellbeing of undergraduate students in health sciences 

  Mofokeng, Nthabiseng Desiree (University of Pretoria, 2023-11-30)

  This study aimed to describe and explore factors that support the wellbeing of undergraduate students in a Faculty of Health Sciences through a positive psychology framework. This study forms part of a broader project at ...
• Enhancing career development of rural learners through group-based career construction counselling 

  Mahlalela, Thembelihle Nancy (University of Pretoria, 2023-11-24)

  The lack of career guidance in schools despite its inclusion in the Life Orientation subject continues to be a challenge, particularly in rural public schools. Life Orientation is not taught effectively in South African ...
• The effect of life-design-based intervention on further education and training phase learners, career indecision 

  Mahlangu, Peter Patrick (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The purpose of the study was to explore the effect of a life design intervention on learners in the FET phase who attended an urban school in the district of Nkangala in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The focus ...
• The experiences of teenage pregnancy during a pandemic by mothers who are HIV-positive 

  Mbatha, Lethabo Rebecca (University of Pretoria, 2023-09-01)

  This qualitative study aimed to understand the unique psychosocial, healthcare, and economic dimensions that converged in the lives of young, HIV-positive mothers during the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The study combined ...
• Socio-economic background and the academic performance of grade one learners as mediated by parental involvement 

  Jacobs, Susan-Karin (University of Pretoria, 2023-08)

  This study focuses on the interactions between the socio-economic backgrounds and the academic performance of Grade 1 learners from two different public primary schools, as mediated by parental involvement. It was assumed ...
• The effects of childhood abuse on the academic attainment and resilience of students 

  Racheku, Matsie Mary (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-04)

  Domestic violence is the most common and widespread form of human rights abuse in South Africa. Every day, women and children are subjected to physical and sexual assault, threats, humiliation and even murder (Divorce ...
• Cognitive strategies that supported teacher resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Williams, Elisma (University of Pretoria, 2023-10)

  The adversities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic implied that teachers had to adapt to sudden change to ensure the continuation of effective teaching. More specifically, teachers had to start implementing alternative ...
• Parents’ perspectives of online learning for learners with ADHD 

  De Castro, Jessica (University of Pretoria, 2023-08)

  Owing to school closures in 2020 and 2021 in South Africa because of the COVID-19 national lockdown, several schools turned to online learning to continue teaching and learning despite not physically attending school. ...
• The resilience of in-service teachers enrolled in distance education 

  Mohapi, Selinah Matshidiso (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This exploratory survey study aimed to contribute to knowledge on teacher resilience given contextual challenges synonymous with a Global South, South African context. Guided by the Social Ecologies of Resilience Theory ...
• Community perspectives on the quality of life of children in a challenged rural context 

  Dingle, Kirsten Amy (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Knowledge from Africa to conceptualise a good life for children in challenged rural contexts is scarce. This descriptive, instrumental case study investigated how community members, living in a rural, South African context, ...
• Educators’ experiences of the implementation of the inclusive education policy over a twenty-year period 

  Lines, Stephanie (University of Pretoria, 2023-10-03)

  The purpose of this study was to provide a deeper understanding of how educators experience the inclusive education policy and the implementation thereof in their classrooms. The study made use of a multiple-case study ...
• Structural support to promote the wellbeing of grade seven teachers working with learners with Dyslexia 

  Ledwaba, Karabo Sharon (University of Pretoria, 2023-10-31)

  The policy of inclusive education in South Africa stipulates that learners with learning difficulties such as dyslexia need to be integrated into mainstream schools. Existing research highlights that teachers in mainstream ...
• The spiritual underpinnings of emerging adult resilience amidst COVID-19 stressors and community disadvantage 

  Seabi, Beverly (University of Pretoria, 2023-08-30)

  My study is a sub-study of the project titled: “The multisystemic sources of human resilience to COVID-19-related stress: Learning from emerging adults in India and South Africa project”. This study aimed to investigate ...
• Social connectedness and resilience among emerging adults challenged by urban disadvantage and COVID-19 

  van Niekerk, Estee (University of Pretoria, 2023-08)

  This study is a sub-study of an existing study titled, ‘The multisystemic sources of human resilience to COVID-19-related stress: Learning from emerging adults in India and South Africa (RYSE-SAIn)’ (Ethics clearance: ...

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