Breakdown in the system of learner support materials supply in Northern Province, South Africa

In this paper we draw on research conducted on the system of supply of learner support materials (LSMs) in Region 2 of the Northern Province of South Africa. The study used a qualitative methodology where a case study design was adopted. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of five schools....

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Published inSouth African journal of education Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 275 - 281
Main Authors Mabasa, L.T., Themane, M.J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pretoria Education Association of South Africa (EASA) 01.11.2002
Foundation for Education, Science and Technology
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Educational sciences
Teaching aids
Textbooks, teaching materials
South Africa
Teaching materials
Textbook
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Public Education
Financing
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Summary:In this paper we draw on research conducted on the system of supply of learner support materials (LSMs) in Region 2 of the Northern Province of South Africa. The study used a qualitative methodology where a case study design was adopted. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of five schools. Three methods of data collection were used, namely : interview, observation and documentation. It was found that the system of supply of learner support materials in the Northern Province was in a chaotic state. For example, books were not delivered in time, or not delivered at all, there were wrong deliveries, and a lot of wastage on unused materials.
ISSN:0256-0100
2076-3433