| dc.contributor.author |
Mutshaeni, Nancy, H |
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| dc.contributor.author |
Malovhele, Patricia, T |
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| dc.contributor.author |
Lebese, Rachel, T |
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| dc.contributor.author |
Mashau, Samuel, T |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2016-01-25T08:54:08Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2016-01-25T08:54:08Z |
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| dc.date.issued |
2015 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1165 |
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| dc.description.abstract |
The aim of the study was to explore barriers faced by pregnant learners when trying to finish their education in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative research approach was used to investigate the phenomenon from the learners' perspective. The target population comprised of senior phase pregnant adolescent learners (grade 7 to 9. Focus groups interview schedule was used to collect data from the participants. Data was analysed thematically. The findings revealed amongst others the following barriers: stigmatization and isolation and also name calling. Recommendations were made on educators to be flexible by providing educational and emotional support to remove pregnancy as a barrier to the young girls' education. |
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| dc.language.iso |
en |
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| dc.publisher |
International Journal of Education Science |
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| dc.relation.ispartofseries |
8;(2) |
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| dc.subject |
Isolation |
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| dc.subject |
Stigma |
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| dc.subject |
Discrimination |
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| dc.subject |
Name Calling |
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| dc.subject |
Scholastic Performance |
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| dc.title |
Barriers Faced by Pregnant Learners When Trying to Finish Their Education in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. |
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| dc.type |
Article |
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