Browsing by Author "Kepe, Mzukisi Howard"

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    Building a reading culture among Grade 12 learners in an English First Additional Language classroom: The case of one High School in King William's Town Education District
    (University if Fort Hare, 2017-04-06) Kepe, Mzukisi Howard
    Research in applied linguistics and reading research show a strong correlation between reading proficiency, language competence and academic success at all ages. In light of this, the problem of the learners' poor reading skills in primary schools is usually carried over into secondary schools. This is factored in as many learners have limited vocabulary and tend to misunderstand what they hear and read. As a result, they inadvertently (unintentionally) enter higher education institutions struggling to cope academically (Foncha, 2014). In the same breadth, attention given to reading may improve reading skill, during which language competence may also improve. Paradoxically, students who experience difficulties in reading are retarded in acquiring knowledge and succeeding academically. In this regard, the relationship between reading, language acquisition and academic performance cannot be overstated. In view of this, students' weak reading levels have serious implications.
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    Perceptions of learners and teachers on the alternatives to the alternatives to corporal punishment: a case study of two high schools in King William’s town education district in the Eastern Cape
    (University of Fort Hare, 2014) Kepe, Mzukisi Howard
    The purpose of the study was to examine the perceptions of learners and teachers on the alternatives to ‘Alternatives to Corporal Punishment’ (ATPC) in particular and discipline generally in the King William’s Town Education District in two high schools. The study ascended as a result of the decline of learner’s discipline in high schools. This study is located in the interpretive paradigm and adopted a qualitative research approach using questionnaires, interviews focus groups and field notes in the collection of data. The Data revealed that schools were using different strategies to maintain learner’s discipline such as Code of Conduct, Disciplinary hearing, Safety and Security Committee, Educators, Corporal Punishment, Alternative methods to Corporal Punishment and the role of parents. It further revealed that the Department of Education is not supportive in the maintenance of discipline in the schools under study in King William’s Town District. The conclusion that was arrived at was that all the stakeholders should agree upon and be acquainted with the Code of Conduct and rules that are guiding the schools. The study came up with the proposal that learners should know the consequences of transgressing the Code of Conduct. To address disciplinary problems, the study came up with the key recommendation that all stakeholders must have ownership and to work as a team in the implementation of those policies.