%0 Journal Article
%T Breakdown in the system of learner support materials supply in Northern Province, South Africa
%A M.J. Themane
%A L.T. Mabasa
%J South African Journal of Education
%D 2002
%I Education Association of South Africa (EASA)
%X In this paper we draw on research conducted on the system of supply of learner support materials (LSMs) in Region 2 of the Northern Province of South Africa. The study used a qualitative methodology where a case study design was adopted. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of five schools. Three methods of data collection were used, namely: interview, observation and documentation. It was found that the system of supply of learner support materials in the Northern Province was in a chaotic state. For example, books were not delivered in time, or not delivered at all, there were wrong deliveries, and a lot of wastage on unused materials. (South African Journal of Education: 2002 22(4): 275-281)
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