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ANSWERS DUE DATE 31 JULY
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DINSTINCTION.
After you have finished reading the journal article titled "South African public school teachers' Views on
the Right to discipline students" written by Letlhoyo Segalo and Awelani Melvin Rambuda, please
answer the questions that are provided below. You need to read the article and apply your skills of
research and critical thinking to the field of teaching. Both Part A and Part C are derived from the
aforementioned article.
Two (2) points are awarded for each answer that is correct. One point is awarded for each answer to
Question 6 of Part A, Question 3 of Part B, and Part C. Unless explicitly stated, all questions are based
on the article
, Part A After you've finished reading the article, please respond to the following questions.
1. Give your own title to this scholarly article that you have read. (2)
Exploring South African Public School Teachers' Perspectives on Student Discipline.
The article stated above written by Letlhoyo Segalo and Awelani Melvin Rambuda tends to explores the
perspectives of South African public school teachers on the right to discipline students.
2. Using a critical lens, conduct an analysis of the context of this article as well as the problem
statement.
The article focuses on the context of student discipline in South African public schools. It aims to
understand the views of teachers regarding their rights and responsibilities in disciplining students. The
problem statement addresses the need to explore teachers' perspectives on student discipline,
considering the complex socio-cultural and legal context in South Africa.
The context of the article is significant as it sheds light on the challenges faced by teachers in
maintaining discipline and creating a conducive learning environment. It also highlights the importance
of understanding teachers' perspectives to develop effective disciplinary policies and practices.
3. Identify the participants who participated in this piece of writing and describe the process that was
utilised in selecting them
The article does not explicitly mention the number of participants, but it states that the study involved a
purposive sample of South African public school teachers. Purposive sampling is a non-random sampling
technique where participants are selected based on specific criteria relevant to the research question.
The selection process likely involved identifying and recruiting teachers who had experience with
student discipline issues. The researchers may have used various methods, such as contacting schools,
educational authorities, or teacher associations, to identify potential participants. The criteria for
selection may have included factors like teaching experience, grade level, and geographical location to
ensure diversity in perspectives.