Faktore wat die vak- en studierigtingkeuse van die st. 7-leerling beïnvloed / Catharina Gertruida Bornman

• Main Author: Bornman, Catharina Gertruida
• Language: other
• Published: Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education 2014
• Subjects: Leergangbeplanning
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10348

The aim of this investigation was to establish the influence of a few cognitive as well as non-cognitive factors on the choice of subjects and the course of study of the std. 7 pupil. In order to achieve this objective, first a study of the literature and then an empirical investigation were done to establish which independent variables have the greatest influence on the final subject choice and course of study of the std. 7 pupil. It is evident that approximately 20 % of the investigation group was identified as risky cases as a result of an unrealistic choice. In consequence of this it has been established that a significant percentage of std. 7 pupils reveals a fundamental problem with regard to the choice of subjects and the course of study. The analysis of responses point to reluctance and inability to make choices. This situation is influenced negatively owing to the insensitivity of std. 7 pupils for the advice and approval of adults. The aspirations and influence of parents are minimal seeing that probably most of the std. 7 pupils themselves are the decisive factors when this choice is made. The findings of the literature study, with regard to intelligence, sex, previous achievement, aptitude and interest are established to a lesser or greater extent as factors that make a relative contribution with regard to subject choice and course of study. Although mathematics was identified as the most important factor, it became apparent that personality traits and in particular dimensions of the self-image exercise a decisive influence on the choice of subject and course of study. The risky cases revealed self-image- and personality problems which necessarily lead to unrealistic choice of subject and course of study of std. 7 pupils. A negative or a poor self-image can result in insecurity, tension, anxiety, indifference and indecisiveness. The risky cases predominantly have a negative self-image which has a considerable influence on their choice of subject and course of study. The contribution of vocational guidance programmes is probably insignificant in respect of the subject choice and course of study of this group of std. 7 pupils. In accordance with this investigation the vocational guidance programme• did not succeed in preparing std. 7 pupils for this significant choice. === Skripsie (MEd)--PU vir CHO, 1989