Perspectives of teachers on the implementation of life orientation in grades R-11 from selected Western Cape schools

South African Journal of Education

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 127-145

  van Deventer, Karel ^a  

^a Department of Sport Science   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Curriculum 2005; Further education and training band; General education and training band; Life orientation; National curriculum statement; Outcomes based education; Physical education; Teacher training; Teachers' perspectives

Indexed keywords

EID: 77955136083     PISSN: 02560100     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S0256-01002009000100008     Document Type: Article

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