Exploring the challenges of teaching and learning of scarce skill subjects in selected South African high schools

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dc.contributor.authorGamede, Bongani Thulani
dc.contributor.authorDlamini, Siduduzo Cyprian
dc.contributor.authorAjani, Oluwatoyin Ayodele
dc.coverageUnited Kingdom
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dc.date.accessioned2026-03-17T09:34:59Z
dc.date.available2026-03-17T09:34:59Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.departmentNameLanguages and Social Sciences
dc.description.abstractThis study explored the perspectives of teachers on learners’ performance in scarce skill subjects. A qualitative approach was used to investigate the challenges of teaching and learning scarce skill subjects in King Cetshwayo District. Bronfenbrenner's theory of ecological systems was adopted as the theoretical framework to underpin the phenomenon. The theory enables the researchers to understand human development in various social, legal, economic, political, and technological environments. A semi-structured interview guide was used for the data collection for the study. Data from the face-to-face individual interviews were thematically analyzed to present interpretive findings for discussions. Findings revealed that several factors, such as overcrowded classrooms, inadequate infrastructure, and inadequate appointments of teachers, contributed to learners’ poor academic performance in scarce skill subjects. Seemingly, inadequate necessary support from stakeholders affects the teaching and learning of these subjects in South African high schools. The study recommends collaborative effort among all stakeholders through regular evaluation of teaching to enhance learners’ academic performance.
dc.facultyFaculty of Education
dc.identifier.citationDlamini, S.D., Gamede, B.T. and Ajani, O.A. 2021. Exploring the challenges of teaching and learning of scarce skills subjects in selected South African high schools. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity, and Change, 15(9), pp.200-217.
dc.identifier.issn2201-1323 (online)
dc.identifier.issn2201-1315 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10530/58965
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dc.issuenumber15 / 10
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dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.pages200 - 217
dc.peerreviewedYes
dc.publisherIJICC
dc.subjectScarce skill subjects
dc.subjectLearners’ academic performance
dc.subjectStakeholders
dc.subjectEcological system
dc.subjectProfessional development
dc.titleExploring the challenges of teaching and learning of scarce skill subjects in selected South African high schools
dc.title.journalInternational Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change
dc.typeJournal Article
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