A pilot case study of the relationship between the SMILE programme, the theories of learning, expression, memory and reading of Marcel Jousse and Outcomes Based Education.
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1998
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Abstract
Learning through a language other than one's own mother-tongue presents similar
problems world-wide. In South Africa, the shift from mother-tongue tuition to learning
through the medium of English at Grade 5 (approximately 10 years of age) has a highly
problematic and contested history. This study addresses the problem with specific
reference to the SMILE project, the theories of Marcel Jousse and Outcomes Based
Education.
In Chapter One, the study examines the context of learning and gives an indication of
the extent of the problem. It introduces the SMILE and the theoretical and practical
components of the study.
Chapter 2 outlines the process used to collect data by means of:
• A literature review
• Interviews
• Observations
• Participant Workshops
• Reports on Field Trips
• An informal Survey
Chapter 3 records the data gleaned from the process outlined in Chapter 2.
Chapter 4 relates the data recorded in Chapter Three to the Theories of Marcel Jousse.
In this way, the practice in the SMILE project is shown to relate the Theories of
Learning, Expression, Memory and Reading of Marcel Jousse.
Chapter 5 relates the data recorded in Chapter 3 to OBE Critical Outcomes and
Underlying Principles which are required of all learning and teaching programmes
accredited and assured by SAQA.
I will conclude my study by highlighting and suggesting the following:
• How SMILE has succeeded in their quest for enhancing English learning among
non-mother tongue speakers.
• How an evaluation of SMILE could assist in any learning situation and in furthering
the needs of OBE.
• How starting with the spoken word enhances learning
• Compilation of stories from children for their reading books and how this impacts
on their learning.
• How theories of Marcel Jousse could be incorporated in learning situations
• How use of dance, movement could be used as a primary means of learning.
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Thesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, 1998.
Keywords
Jousse, Marcel, 1886-1961., Literacy programmes--South Africa., Competency-based education--South Africa., English language--Study and teaching--South Africa., English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers., Theses--Orality-literacy studies., Second language acquisition., Blacks--Education--KwaZulu-Natal.