APPENDIX A
LETTERS REQUESTING PERMISSION TO
CONDUCT RESEARCH
18 June 2001
University of Durban-Westville School of Educational Studies Private Bag X54001
Durban 4000 (South Africa)
The Regional Co-ordinator: Research Department of Education and Culture-KZN Private Bag X54323
Durban 4000
Dear Dr Edley
PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
I am studying for a Masters degree in Education with the University of Durban- Westville. The topic of my research project is: Orphans in an orphanage and in foster care in the Inanda informal settlement: A comparative of the ways orphans cope with loss in different settings.
The school randomly selected for our purpose is Intshisekelo High School, in the Inanda district. A letter requesting provisional permission has already been sent to the principal, Mr Tigere. Given that my research model requires interviews with only 5 learners, my presence at the school should not be seen as disrupting their programme.
It is hoped that the following benefits will be gained from the study:
(d) Workshops will be offered to the school staff where the orphans learn and to the orphanage staff;
(e) through these workshops, the orphanage staff and foster families should be in a better
position to understand the reasons orphans give for their perceptions, and their coping strategies after loss thus provide suitable interventions;
(f) if required, workshops will be arranged for the orphans themselves to discuss the outcome of the study i.e. we will share the insights that have been achieved.
Should you require further clarification, please contact my supervisor, Miss Clark at 031-2044606 or myself at 0825474113.
18 June 2001
University of Durban-Westville School of Educational Studies Private Bag X54001
Durban 4000 (South Africa)
The Regional Co-ordinator: Research Department of Education and Culture-KZN Private Bag X54323
Durban 4000
Dear Dr Edley
PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
I am studying for a Masters degree in Education with the University of Durban- Westville. The topic of my research project is: Orphans in an orphanage and in foster care in the Inanda informal settlement: A comparative of the ways orphans cope with loss in different settings.
The school randomly selected for our purpose is Intshisekelo High School, in the Inanda district. A letter requesting provisional permission has already been sent to the principal, Mr Tigere. Given that my research model requires interviews with only 5 learners, my presence at the school should not be seen as disrupting their programme.
It is hoped that the following benefits will be gained from the study:
(d) Workshops will be offered to the school staff where the orphans learn and to the orphanage staff;
(e) through these workshops, the orphanage staff and foster families should be in a better
position to understand the reasons orphans give for their perceptions, and their coping strategies after loss thus provide suitable interventions;
(f) if required, workshops will be arranged for the orphans themselves to discuss the outcome of the study i.e. we will share the insights that have been achieved.
Should you require further clarification, please contact my supervisor, Miss Clark at 031-2044606 or myself at 0825474113.
University of Durban-Westville School of Educational Studies Private Bag X54001
Durban 4000 South Africa
18 June 2000
Attention: Mrs Cynthia Mngadi The Director
Inqabayokucasha Place of Safety Inanda
4310
Dear Mrs Mngadi
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
I am studying for a Masters degree in Education with the University of Durban-
Westville. The topic of my study is: Orphans in an orphanage and in foster care in the Inanda informal settlement: A comparative of the ways orphans cope with loss in different settings.
It is hoped that the following benefits will be gained from the study:
(a) workshops will be offered to the school staff where the orphans learn and to the orphanage staff;
(b) through these workshops, the orphanage staff and foster families should be in a better
position to understand the reasons orphans give for their perceptions, and their copmg
strategies after loss thus provide suitable interventions;
(c) if required, workshops will be arranged for the orphans themselves to discuss the outcome of the study i.e. we will share the insights that have been achieved; and, (d) a copy of my research report will be left with you for future reference. This should be of help to the social workers at your institution.
Your positive response in this regard will be appreciated.
Yours sincerely Mr. Bheki Mnyandu
Ncamisile P. Mthiyane (Mrs) Head: Postgraduate Studies University of Durban-Westville
School of Educational Studies Private Bag X54001
Durban 4000 South Africa
18 June 2000
Attention: Mrs Cynthia Mngadi The Director
Inqabayokucasha Place of Safety Inanda
4310
Dear Mrs Mngadi
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
I am studying for a Masters degree in Education with the University of Durban-
Westville. The topic of my study is: Orphans in an orphanage and in foster care in the Inanda informal settlement: A comparative of the ways orphans cope with loss in different settings.
It is hoped that the following benefits will be gained from the study:
(a) workshops will be offered to the school staff where the orphans learn and to the orphanage staff;
(b) through these workshops, the orphanage staff and foster families should be in a better
position to understand the reasons orphans give for their perceptions, and their copmg
strategies after loss thus provide suitable interventions;
(c) if required, workshops will be arranged for the orphans themselves to discuss the outcome of the study i.e. we will share the insights that have been achieved; and, (d) a copy of my research report will be left with you for future reference. This should be of help to the social workers at your institution.
Your positive response in this regard will be appreciated.
Yours sincerely Mr. Bheki Mnyandu
Ncamisile P. Mthiyane (Mrs) Head: Postgraduate Studies
27 June 2001
The Principal
Inanda Day Primary School
University ofDurban-Westville School of Educational Studies Private Bag X5400 1
Durban 4000 South Africa
Department of Education and Culture-KZN P. 0 Box 43024
Inanda 4310
Dear Mr Tigere
PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
I am studying for a Masters degree in Education with the University of Durban- Westville. The topic of my research project is: Orphans in an orphanage and in foster care in the Inanda informal settlement: A comparative of the ways orphans cope with loss in different settings.
A letter requesting provisional permission has already been sent to the Regional Education Department Co-ordinator, Dr Edley.
It is hoped that the following benefits will be gained from the study:
(a) Workshops will be offered to the school staff where the orphans learn and to the orphanage staff;
(b) through these workshops, the orphanage staff and foster families should be in a better
position to understand the reasons orphans give for their perceptions, and their coping strategies after loss thus provide suitable interventions;
(c) if required, workshops will be arranged for the orphans themselves to discuss the outcome of the study i. e. we will share the insights that have been achieved.
Should you require further clarification, please contact my supervisor, Miss Clark at 031-2044606 or myself at 0825474113.
Yours faithfully
Ncamisile P. Mthiyane (Mrs) 27 June 2001
The Principal
Inanda Day Primary School
University ofDurban-Westville School of Educational Studies Private Bag X5400 1
Durban 4000 South Africa
Department of Education and Culture-KZN P. 0 Box 43024
Inanda 4310
Dear Mr Tigere
PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH
I am studying for a Masters degree in Education with the University of Durban- Westville. The topic of my research project is: Orphans in an orphanage and in foster care in the Inanda informal settlement: A comparative of the ways orphans cope with loss in different settings.
A letter requesting provisional permission has already been sent to the Regional Education Department Co-ordinator, Dr Edley.
It is hoped that the following benefits will be gained from the study:
(a) Workshops will be offered to the school staff where the orphans learn and to the orphanage staff;
(b) through these workshops, the orphanage staff and foster families should be in a better
position to understand the reasons orphans give for their perceptions, and their coping strategies after loss thus provide suitable interventions;
(c) if required, workshops will be arranged for the orphans themselves to discuss the outcome of the study i. e. we will share the insights that have been achieved.
Should you require further clarification, please contact my supervisor, Miss Clark at 031-2044606 or myself at 0825474113.
Yours faithfully
Ncamisile P. Mthiyane (Mrs)