Browsing by Author "Pather, Subethra"
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Activity theory as a lens to examine pre-service teachers' perceptions of learning and teaching of mathematics within an intervention programme
Pather, Subethra (Routledge, 2012)This study was prompted by concerns around mathematics teaching and learning in the South African education system. Contributory factors to this situation are the lack of competent mathematics teachers in the classroom ... -
At-risk student teachers’ attitudes and aspirations as learners and teachers of mathematics
Moodley, Trevor; Adendorff, Stanley A.; Pather, Subethra (AOSIS, 2015)This study explored foundation phase first year student teachers’ perceptions about mathematics. The focus on their attitudes towards mathematics in two roles – (1) as learners of mathematics, based on their prior ... -
An evidence-based approach to learning and teaching during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
Pather, Subethra; Brown, Vanessa; Lawack, Vivienne (José Frantz, 2021)On 5 March 2020, South Africa’s Health Minister confirmed that the first case of Covid-19 had been detected in the country and on 15 March the President announced a national state of disaster, followed by various measures ... -
First year students’ experience of access and engagement at a University of Technology
Pather, Subethra; Norodien-Fataar, Najwa; Xena, Cupido; Nosisana, Mkonto (Bioinfo Publications, 2017)Universities in South Africa have opened access to a diverse population of students, which has resulted in an increased participation of first-generation, low-income and mature students. Concomitant to the widening access, ... -
The mismatch between first-year students’ expectations and experience alongside university access and success: A South African university case study
Pather, Subethra; Dorasamy, Nirmala (African Sun Media, 2018)The widening of access into higher education institutions in South Africa has rapidly transformed the student population to become more diverse. Students vary in age, race, culture, backgrounds, educational experiences, ... -
Partnership for first-year students in innovative programme
Pather, Subethra (José Frantz, 2020)Over the past few years, much emphasis at higher education institutions in South Africa has been placed on constructing higher education in a more collaborative manner. The #RhodesMustFall movement followed by #FeesMustFall ... -
What social innovation and development can do for a university
Pather, Subethra (José Frantz, 2020)Invention and innovation are two different concepts. In thecase of an invention, an investment of resources financial or otherwise is made, with the outcome being new knowledge. Innovation, on the other hand, is the ...