Teenage fathers as learners in a Butterworth Secondary School: implications for sex education
- Authors: Njambatwa, Mluleki
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Teenage pregnancy -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Teenagers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Sex instruction -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Teenage fathers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , M Ed
- Identifier: vital:16195 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1006294 , Teenage pregnancy -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Teenagers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Sex instruction -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Teenage fathers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Description: Teenage pregnancy is one of the social and health problems in many communities of South Africa and is escalating (Richter, 2005). Teenage pregnancy is also a global health problem as it affects the whole world and has been a concern to health workers like medical doctors, nurses, community developers, educators and parents (Maholo, 2009). In addition, the risk of dropping out of school due to pregnancy is considerable to teenagers as it results in a lack of qualifications and future unemployment.The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions and experience of teenage fathers who are both learners and fathers and their views on the effects of teenage pregnancy. Furthermore, this investigation was undertaken to investigate the implications of teenage fathers‘ experiences on sex education. This study followed qualitative research approach as it is based on male teenage pregnancy which is a real consequence of teenagers engaging in sexual activities (Silverman, 2006). In this study the data collected through in depth interviews and personal journals were analyzed.This study revealed that all the teenage fathers interviewed were not happy that they were teenage fathers instead they were disappointed, shocked, and regretful and did not believe that they could become fathers at their respective ages. They also regretted themselves for becoming teenage fathers as it delays them in their studies. They have been taught about sex education at school in a learning area called life orientation so they do not blame school but themselves for their actions.
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- Authors: Njambatwa, Mluleki
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Teenage pregnancy -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Teenagers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Sex instruction -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Teenage fathers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , M Ed
- Identifier: vital:16195 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1006294 , Teenage pregnancy -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Teenagers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Sex instruction -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Teenage fathers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Description: Teenage pregnancy is one of the social and health problems in many communities of South Africa and is escalating (Richter, 2005). Teenage pregnancy is also a global health problem as it affects the whole world and has been a concern to health workers like medical doctors, nurses, community developers, educators and parents (Maholo, 2009). In addition, the risk of dropping out of school due to pregnancy is considerable to teenagers as it results in a lack of qualifications and future unemployment.The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions and experience of teenage fathers who are both learners and fathers and their views on the effects of teenage pregnancy. Furthermore, this investigation was undertaken to investigate the implications of teenage fathers‘ experiences on sex education. This study followed qualitative research approach as it is based on male teenage pregnancy which is a real consequence of teenagers engaging in sexual activities (Silverman, 2006). In this study the data collected through in depth interviews and personal journals were analyzed.This study revealed that all the teenage fathers interviewed were not happy that they were teenage fathers instead they were disappointed, shocked, and regretful and did not believe that they could become fathers at their respective ages. They also regretted themselves for becoming teenage fathers as it delays them in their studies. They have been taught about sex education at school in a learning area called life orientation so they do not blame school but themselves for their actions.
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Evaluation of the impact of alcohol advertising and consumption on adolescents in selected high schools in the Eastern Cape South Africa
- Moyo, Lungisani https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6472-6570
- Authors: Moyo, Lungisani https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6472-6570
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Youth -- Alcohol use -- South Africa , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Alcoholism -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/29300 , vital:77925
- Description: Alcohol consumption by adolescents has become a major problem in many countries and South Africa has not been excluded. In most cases, people think it is due to the way alcohol is being advertised. This study therefore seeks to evaluate the impacts of alcohol advertising and consumption on the youth (adolescence). Specifically, the study investigates the impacts of alcohol advertising and consumption on adolescence, focusing on three High Schools namely Nzululwazi High school in Alice, Hector Peterson High school in King William‟s town and Philemon Ngcelwane High school in East London, all in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. This study builds on three theories namely the Cognitive Dissonance theory, Theory of Planned Behaviour/ Reasoned Action and the Uses and Gratification theory. This study used qualitative approach because of its ability to offer richly descriptive report of individuals‟ perception, attitudes, beliefs, views and feelings towards their exposure to alcohol advertisements. Quantitative approach was also used for the statistical interpretations and also for the sake of triangulation and for obtaining more valid data. Questionnaires and focus group discussions were the techniques adopted by the researcher. Results of this study revealed that most adolescence who end up consuming alcohol have been mostly exposed to alcohol advertising, although there are other contributing factors such as, the influence of friends, peer pressure and family problems. It was also revealed in this study that alcohol advertising makes adolescence aware of different brands and slogans, for example Hansa, „kiss of the saaz hop‟, Savanna, „if you hammer it, I will play it‟ and Hunters Dry, „it‟s dry but you can drink it‟ .This information ultimately makes students feel connected to alcohol advertising, thereby leading them to consuming alcohol. The recommendations are made with regards to the provision of laws that limit alcohol advertising and strict regulation of alcohol advertising, with removal of content and format geared towards underage audiences, minority groups and the poor among others. , Thesis (M.Soc.Sc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2011
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- Authors: Moyo, Lungisani https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6472-6570
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Youth -- Alcohol use -- South Africa , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Alcoholism -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/29300 , vital:77925
- Description: Alcohol consumption by adolescents has become a major problem in many countries and South Africa has not been excluded. In most cases, people think it is due to the way alcohol is being advertised. This study therefore seeks to evaluate the impacts of alcohol advertising and consumption on the youth (adolescence). Specifically, the study investigates the impacts of alcohol advertising and consumption on adolescence, focusing on three High Schools namely Nzululwazi High school in Alice, Hector Peterson High school in King William‟s town and Philemon Ngcelwane High school in East London, all in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. This study builds on three theories namely the Cognitive Dissonance theory, Theory of Planned Behaviour/ Reasoned Action and the Uses and Gratification theory. This study used qualitative approach because of its ability to offer richly descriptive report of individuals‟ perception, attitudes, beliefs, views and feelings towards their exposure to alcohol advertisements. Quantitative approach was also used for the statistical interpretations and also for the sake of triangulation and for obtaining more valid data. Questionnaires and focus group discussions were the techniques adopted by the researcher. Results of this study revealed that most adolescence who end up consuming alcohol have been mostly exposed to alcohol advertising, although there are other contributing factors such as, the influence of friends, peer pressure and family problems. It was also revealed in this study that alcohol advertising makes adolescence aware of different brands and slogans, for example Hansa, „kiss of the saaz hop‟, Savanna, „if you hammer it, I will play it‟ and Hunters Dry, „it‟s dry but you can drink it‟ .This information ultimately makes students feel connected to alcohol advertising, thereby leading them to consuming alcohol. The recommendations are made with regards to the provision of laws that limit alcohol advertising and strict regulation of alcohol advertising, with removal of content and format geared towards underage audiences, minority groups and the poor among others. , Thesis (M.Soc.Sc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2011
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The implementation of an integrated quality management system in Queenstown District schools: experiences from the Isibane Circuit
- Authors: Sambumbu, Antony Matemba
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: School management and organization -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Education and state -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Education -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MPA
- Identifier: vital:11643 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/355 , School management and organization -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Education and state -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Education -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Description: This study examines the experiences of the school management teams and educators of the Isibane Circuit in the Queenstown District, regarding the implementation of an Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) policy at school level. Following an agreement reached in 2003 between the South African Education Department and the major teacher organisations in this country, the IQMS was scheduled to be implemented in public schools from 2004. Two major challenges are identified and explained: accountability and development of human resources, as well as contradictions between internal and external evaluations. The study also elaborates on the changes in the educational history from the apartheid system to the democratic system of education. Nine schools participated in the study (two secondary schools and seven primary schools). These schools were purposely selected due to the fact that they had started implementing the IQMS policy, which was the main criterion for selection. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather data from principals, Heads of Departments as well as post-level one educators concerning their experiences of the IQMS implementation. The findings indicated that while the IQMS policy was good on paper, it was extremely difficult to implement. Issues of honesty and trust were at the root of difficulties that made the IQMS implementation challenging. The participants‟ understanding of IQMS was that it was intended for the provision of quality education and development.
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- Authors: Sambumbu, Antony Matemba
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: School management and organization -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Education and state -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Education -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MPA
- Identifier: vital:11643 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/355 , School management and organization -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Education and state -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Education -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , High schools -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Description: This study examines the experiences of the school management teams and educators of the Isibane Circuit in the Queenstown District, regarding the implementation of an Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) policy at school level. Following an agreement reached in 2003 between the South African Education Department and the major teacher organisations in this country, the IQMS was scheduled to be implemented in public schools from 2004. Two major challenges are identified and explained: accountability and development of human resources, as well as contradictions between internal and external evaluations. The study also elaborates on the changes in the educational history from the apartheid system to the democratic system of education. Nine schools participated in the study (two secondary schools and seven primary schools). These schools were purposely selected due to the fact that they had started implementing the IQMS policy, which was the main criterion for selection. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather data from principals, Heads of Departments as well as post-level one educators concerning their experiences of the IQMS implementation. The findings indicated that while the IQMS policy was good on paper, it was extremely difficult to implement. Issues of honesty and trust were at the root of difficulties that made the IQMS implementation challenging. The participants‟ understanding of IQMS was that it was intended for the provision of quality education and development.
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