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    Exploring small group teaching in the senior phase : a case study in Kentani Education District
    (University of Fort Hare, 2017-01) Maneli, Pumza; Wadesango, N; Adu, E O; Last name, First name
    The purpose of this study was to explore small group teaching in the senior phase with the aim of identifying suitable approach of managing small group teaching. This study was triggered by persistent misunderstanding of small group teaching that continued to hover Kentani Education District due to poor performance of learners in the classroom. To understand all these challenges experienced by teachers this study employed qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews to collect and analyse data from participants in order to get a deeper understanding of the phenomena under study. A sampling procedure was used to select respondents from two junior secondary schools of deep rural areas. The two schools were purposefully sampled. Fifteen participants participated in this study from two sampled junior secondary schools. The data were presented, analysed and discussed. A lot of themes emerged from what the participants reported and similar experiences were noted as well as different experiences. The study sought to :( a) Explore teachers ‘understanding of small group teaching. (b) Find out different approaches of small group teaching. (c) Investigate challenges faced by teachers when employing small group teaching. (d) Explore what promotes effective facilitation of small group teaching. (e) Suggest a proposed teaching model that will assist senior phase teachers in enhancing the way they perform their small group teaching. Central to what this study ascertained is the relationship between the teachers and Subject Advisors .From the findings of this study, it can be ascertained that for any teacher to succeed and understand deeply the requirements of his her profession, he she needs to have a positive attitude towards hisher career, being guided, mentored, nurtured, monitored and supported by SMTs and Subject Advisors.,Thesis (MEd) -- Faculty of Education, 2017