Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Education Studies) by Advisor "Bhengu, Thamsanqa Thulani."
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Examining the remote rural early childhood development schools' responses to the challenges of resource demand in Zimbabwe: a multiple site case study.
(2015)This multiple case study looked at remote rural ECD schools from Chiredzi and Zaka districts in Zimbabwe and investigated their responses to challenges posed by resource demand. There is a substantial international literature ... -
Examining the use of systems thinking approach to school development : a case study of five schools in the Umgungundlovu District.
(2015)The research aimed at examining the understanding, use of system thinking approach, benefits and challenges thereof. The problem which gave rise to the research was how to formulate a framework that will address the gaps ... -
Exploring school principals’ understandings and practices of Servant Leadership : a case study of five public school principals in Umlazi District.
(2018)The era we live in is characterised by self-serving leaders who have inflated egos and are mainly driven by selfish desires, which results in fragmented organisations. Wherever we turn, we see a lack of confidence in ... -
Exploring the practices of leadership in the United Church of Christ Mission Schools in Zimbabwe : a historical case study.
(2017)The study explored the practices of leadership enacted by the School Management Teams in the United Church of Christ Mission Schools in Zimbabwe during the period 1995-2010. The research discussed the responses made by the ... -
Implementing the policy on learner pregnancy in rural schools : Perspectives from schools in Uthukela District.
(2016)In responding to the high rate of teenage pregnancy in school going learners in South Africa and the need for continued access to education for boys and girls, the National Department of Education released the Measures for ... -
Participatory decision-making and power at three secondary schools in the Umlazi District : a case study.
(2016)The focus of the study was to explore the perspectives and practices of school principals and teachers on participatory decision-making and power in three secondary schools in Umlazi District, KwaZulu-Natal Province in ... -
Principals as professional leaders : implications for management of rural secondary schools during transition.
(2005)This study is about documenting rural principals' stories, and voices regarding their experiences of education policy changes and how such changes are impacting on their day-to-day management lives. In capturing their ... -
The role of management and leadership in addressing learner discipline : a case of three secondary schools in Pinetown Education District.
(2015)The preponderance of articles, debates and academic discourses highlighting the increase in frequency and severity of learner indiscipline in South African schools and internationally has prompted the study. The international ... -
SMT members’ perceptions of their role in the Continuous Professional Development of teachers in two schools in the Umgungundlovu District.
(2016)It is generally expected by those in the educational fraternity that members of the SMT contribute to the professional development of their teachers. Thus, this research study looked at the role played by members of the ... -
Supporting teaching and learning in challenging contexts: a phenomenological study of the leadership role of circuit managers.
(2019)This phenomenological study was conducted among six circuit managers in schools that are located in challenging contexts. While circuit managers are not directly involved in the day to- day management and leadership of ...