Mahlapahlapana Themane
Biographic Data
| ID | 326750 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mahlapahlapana Themane |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mahlapahlapana |
| FAMILY NAME | Themane |
| SIGNATURE | THEMANE M |
| AFFILIATIONS | School of Education, University of Limpopo (UL), Limpopo Province, Polokwane, South Africa |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The impact of Language of Learning and Teaching on the performance of commercial subjects in South African rural schools
The underperformance and declining enrolment in commercial subjects (Business studies, Economics, and Accounting) in some South African schools in the Capricorn South District have raised concerns about their sustainability. Limited research has explored the role of Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) in shaping commercial learners’ performance, particularly in rural schools, despite evidence that poor proficiency in the LOLT can hinder comp…
Narratives of neglect
Academic underperformance in the General Education and Training (GET) band, particularly in Grades 8 and 9, remains a persistent crisis in rural South African districts. While substantial policy attention and resources are directed toward Grade 12 outcomes, the foundational years of secondary education suffer from systemic neglect, creating a critical gap in understanding the drivers of early secondary school failure. This qualitative study explo…
Prostate Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs and Screening Uptake among Black Survivors
Men of African ancestry suffer disproportionately from prostate cancer (PCa) compared to other racial groups in South Africa. Equally concerning is that black South African men generally present later and with higher stages and grades of the disease than their non-black counterparts. Despite this, a small percentage of black South African men participate in screening practices for PCa. This study sought to explore knowledge and beliefs of black S…
Bringing the Science of Learning and Development Into the South African Schools
Transforming the South African education system after decades of apartheid remains a dream for all. This chapter contributes on how this dream can be achieved. To this end, I raise two arguments. First, transformation will require young people to become adept at handling tensions and dilemmas. Second, I propose that the science of learning and development (SoLD) has a possibility to develop such competences. I begin with a look at the colonial ed…
Do or die
Despite numerous supports for undergraduates, low success rate has been a growing concern in the South African university system. Guided by Moore’s [1993. “Theory of Transactional Distance.” In Theoretical Principles of Distance Education, edited by Keegan, 22–38. London: Routledge.] transactional distance theory, this mixed-methods study measured suppositions that providing support to undergraduates result in continued survival of open and dista…
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Do or die
Despite numerous supports for undergraduates, low success rate has been a growing concern in the South African university system. Guided by Moore’s [1993. “Theory of Transactional Distance.” In Theoretical Principles of Distance Education, edited by Keegan, 22–38. London: Routledge.] transactional distance theory, this mixed-methods study measured suppositions that providing support to undergraduates result in continued survival of open and dista…
Bringing the Science of Learning and Development Into the South African Schools
Transforming the South African education system after decades of apartheid remains a dream for all. This chapter contributes on how this dream can be achieved. To this end, I raise two arguments. First, transformation will require young people to become adept at handling tensions and dilemmas. Second, I propose that the science of learning and development (SoLD) has a possibility to develop such competences. I begin with a look at the colonial ed…
Prostate Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs and Screening Uptake among Black Survivors
Men of African ancestry suffer disproportionately from prostate cancer (PCa) compared to other racial groups in South Africa. Equally concerning is that black South African men generally present later and with higher stages and grades of the disease than their non-black counterparts. Despite this, a small percentage of black South African men participate in screening practices for PCa. This study sought to explore knowledge and beliefs of black S…
The impact of Language of Learning and Teaching on the performance of commercial subjects in South African rural schools
The underperformance and declining enrolment in commercial subjects (Business studies, Economics, and Accounting) in some South African schools in the Capricorn South District have raised concerns about their sustainability. Limited research has explored the role of Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) in shaping commercial learners’ performance, particularly in rural schools, despite evidence that poor proficiency in the LOLT can hinder comp…
Narratives of neglect
Academic underperformance in the General Education and Training (GET) band, particularly in Grades 8 and 9, remains a persistent crisis in rural South African districts. While substantial policy attention and resources are directed toward Grade 12 outcomes, the foundational years of secondary education suffer from systemic neglect, creating a critical gap in understanding the drivers of early secondary school failure. This qualitative study explo…
Qualitative research (3 works) · Curriculum (2 works) · Early Childhood Education and Development (2 works) · Mathematics education (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies (2 works) · Black african (1 work) · Cancer (1 work)