| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 210 pages) |
| Contents |
Intro; Contents; Abstract; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction to the Book; 1.1 Introduction and Background; 1.2 Problem Statement; 1.3 Research Questions; 1.3.1 Main Question; 1.3.2 Sub-questions; 1.4 Definition of Key Terms; 1.4.1 Quality Teaching and Learning; 1.4.2 Discipline; 1.4.3 Academic Performance; 1.4.4 Learners-centred Approach; 1.4.5 Prior Knowledge; 1.4.6 Deep and Surface Learning; 1.4.7 Stakeholders; 1.4.8 Code of Conduct; Literature Review; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Theoretical Framework; 2.3 Concepts used in the Study; 2.3.1 Academic Performance |
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2.3.2 Discipline (Code of Conduct)2.3.3 Corporal or Physical Punishment; 2.3.4 The Alternatives to Corporal Punishment; 2.3.5 Alternatives to Alternative to Corporal Punishment; 2.3.6 Quality Teaching and Learning; 2.3.7 The Learner-centred Approach; 2.3.8 Prior Knowledge; 2.3.9 Deep and Surface Learning; 2.4 Legislative Framework; 2.4.1 The State; 2.5 Conclusion; Methodology; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Research Paradigm; 3.2.1 The Interpretive Paradigm; 3.2.2 Hermeneutics; 3.2.3 Phenomenology; 3.3 Research Approach; 3.3.1 Qualitative Research; 3.4 Research Design; 3.4.1 Case Study |
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3.5 Population and Sampling3.6 Purposive Sampling; 3.7 Data Collection; 3.7.1 Questionnaires; 3.7.2 Interviews; 3.7.3 Focus Groups; 3.7.4 Observation; 3.7.5 Field Notes; 3.8 Ethical Considerations; 3.9 Credibility, Trustworthiness and Triangulation; 3.9.1 Credibility; 3.9.2 Trustworthiness; 3.9.3 Triangulation; 3.10 Limitations; 3.11 Conclusion; Presentation and Analysis of Data; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Metaphorical Categorizations as a Basis for Data Analysis; 4.3 The Role of Environment; 4.3.1 Data Segment 1 (Interviews from the Teachers); 4.3.2 Data Segment 2 (Interviews -- Focus Group) |
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4.3.3 Data Segment 3 (Questionnaires from Teachers)4.3.4 Data Segment 4 (Observation and Field Notes); 4.4 The Role of Discipline; 4.4.1 Data Segment 1 (Interviews from Teachers); 4.4.2 Data Segment 2: (Focus Group); 4.4.3 Data Segment 3 (Questionnaires from Teachers); 4.4.4 Data Segment 4 (Observation and Field Notes); 4.4 The Link between Discipline and Academic Performance; 4.5 Data Segment 1 (Interviews from Teachers); 4.5.1 Data Segment 2 (Interviews -- Focus Group); 4.5.2 Data Segment 3 (Questionnaires from Teachers); 4.5.3 Data Segment 4 (Observation and Field Notes) |
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4.6 The Role of Quality Teaching and Learning4.6.1 Segment 1 (Interviews from Teachers); 4.6.2 Data Segment 2 (Focus Group); 4.6.3 Data Segment 3 (Questionnaires from Teachers); 4.6.4 Data Segment 4 (Observation and Field Notes); 4.7 The Role of the Stakeholders; 4.7.1 Data Segment 1 (Interviews from Teachers); 4.7.2 Data Segment 2 (Focus Group); 4.7.3 Data Segment 3 (Questionnaires -- from Teachers); 4.7.4 Data Segment 4 (From Questionnaires and Field Notes); 4.8 The Actual Academic Performance in Grade 12 (matriculation) Class; 4.8.1 Data Segment 1 (Interviews from Teachers) |
| Summary |
This book presents an engaging as well as inspiring array of issues and insights drawn from the perspective of dialogic imagination aimed at quality teaching and learning experiences. The authors passionately uphold their belief that the prevalence of good discipline and good academic performance are mutually interrelated and if these two prevail in the ecosphere of any classroom, these can significantly enrich and enhance the quality of learning in any school settings. Based on this, South Africa has made huge strides towards improving the quality of education and people's lives. However, dis |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed January 8, 2019 |
| Subject |
Effective teaching -- South Africa
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Teacher effectiveness -- South Africa
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Student growth (Academic achievement) -- South Africa
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Classroom management -- South Africa
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Teaching -- South Africa
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EDUCATION -- Administration -- General.
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
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Classroom management
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Effective teaching
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Student growth (Academic achievement)
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Teacher effectiveness
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Teaching
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South Africa
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Foncha, John Wankah, author
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Abongdia, Afungmeyu Jane-Francis, author
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| ISBN |
9781527523821 |
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1527523829 |
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