Thesis Chapters by agrippa chingombe
This article examines changing modalities of citizenship in a fast-moving, informationa-lized and... more This article examines changing modalities of citizenship in a fast-moving, informationa-lized and connected world. The argument here is that, in an increasingly globalized economic, social and cultural environment, forms and practices of citizenship inevitably – and increasingly – fragment across space and time. While this tendency for citizenship to 'shape-shift' politically and socially is not new – and indeed while the spatial fragmentation of belonging has been frequently commented upon, particularly in relation to the claimed decline of the bordered nation-state – the dimension of time in relationship to citizenship has been rather less well explored. By examining the interplay of space and time in contemporary citizenship, understood here in terms of civic and political engagement , identity and belonging, it becomes possible to understand how citizenship practices operate differentially according to degrees of spatial embeddedness, on the one hand, and degrees of temporal 'thickness', on the other.
Papers by agrippa chingombe
Cambridge University Press eBooks, Mar 31, 2024
International journal of academic research in progressive education and development, Mar 29, 2013
African Democratic Citizenship Education Revisited, 2017
Abstract: Debates on citizenship, citizenship education and higher education are abundant, varied... more Abstract: Debates on citizenship, citizenship education and higher education are abundant, varied and contentious. Diverse interpretations predominantly guided by the liberal, communitarian and the republican theories amongst others have been submitted in trying to account for what would substantially constitute a socially just and democratic society. However, discussions on citizenship education and higher education in Zimbabwe have proved to be difficult to fully account for. There is scarcity of literature on citizenship education at higher education in post-colonial Zimbabwe. The few available sources besides being descriptive, they are broadly partisan, exclusionary, and intolerant of diversities and they blindly support the status quo. The study used John Rawls’ theory of justice which was critiqued by Robert Nozick entitlement theory and Amartya Sen’s capabilities approach respectively. A philosophical conceptual analysis approach, guided by Gadamer’s hermeneutics research pa...
Africa Education Review, 2013
Abstract Teaching Practice is presumed to be key to professionalization of teachers, although ver... more Abstract Teaching Practice is presumed to be key to professionalization of teachers, although very little research has been done on its effectiveness. This article seeks to show the views of stakeholders on the effectiveness of Teaching Practice in Zimbabwean primary schools. A case study which is largely qualitative was found appropriate. A sample of 84 participants comprising 40 student teachers, 20 mentors, four Teaching Practice co-coordinators and 20 school administrators was purposively drawn from Morgenster and Masvingo Teacher's colleges in Masvingo Province to help provide data on this issue. It emerged that Teaching Practice, though largely beneficial, was also detrimental to the grooming of an ideal teacher. From the findings, it was clear that the current thinking among stakeholders is from other institutions to allow for objectivity of the practice. It was recommended that, a revisit of the curriculum was necessary and the need for government to support Teaching Practice was also highlighted and that trainee teachers should be supervised by lecturers.
African Cultures and Literatures, 2013
With the demise of the Zimbabwean dollar and introduction of American dollar as an official curre... more With the demise of the Zimbabwean dollar and introduction of American dollar as an official currency, most institutions in Zimbabwe generally failed to pay employees regional salaries. Great Zimbabwe University is not an exception and it responded to incentives as a way to retain and appreciate the services offered by the employees. The purpose of this study was to establish the impact of incentive system on employee performance at Great Zimbabwe University. The results of the study showed that the introduction of United States dollar after the fall of Zimbabwean currency brought mixed reactions among employees. Employees were both positively and negatively affected by the payment of incentives.
International Journal of Management and Sustainability, 2012
The history of the Shona people has it formally and informally that fertility is an issue of majo... more The history of the Shona people has it formally and informally that fertility is an issue of major concern to the couple, family and community. However, very little literature has been documented concerning the Shona worldview of fertility, as well as its causes and effects. Most of the knowledge and belief systems exist in oral form to the extent that, there is a temptation to exaggerate and mystify as well as misrepresent the concept and its practice. This makes it difficult for outsiders and other non-practising Shona people to appreciate the value of this real life-long African belief system, which has survived the test of time. The paper seeks to offer a philosophical insight and analysis of the perception and management of human fertility among the Shona people of Zimbabwe.
Introduction Today in some African countries civil wars, political gerrymandering, turmoil and ge... more Introduction Today in some African countries civil wars, political gerrymandering, turmoil and general civil strife through undemocratic and bad governance have been witnessed. Oppression has also undermined the principle of democracy through institutions of representation which have been converted into institutions of repression and suppression. This paper contends that governance and governmental principles are products of unique cultural experiences derived from a people's cultural heritage. It has therefore, selected proverbs as the indispensable Shona cultural source from which to derive true democratic ideals of governance. The Shona proverb is perceived as the school of Shona life that generates ethos that proceed to inform, govern and direct all Shona people's institutions and approaches to life and its challenges. The paper therefore, exhorts readers to approach and appreciate the Shona proverb as the age-old embodiment of wisdom from which they can retrieve and uti...
Journal of Pan African Studies, 2009
Nawa Journal of Language and Communication, Dec 1, 2010
Introduction Today in some African countries civil wars, political gerrymandering, turmoil and ge... more Introduction Today in some African countries civil wars, political gerrymandering, turmoil and general civil strife through undemocratic and bad governance have been witnessed. Oppression has also undermined the principle of democracy through institutions of representation which have been converted into institutions of repression and suppression. This paper contends that governance and governmental principles are products of unique cultural experiences derived from a people's cultural heritage. It has therefore, selected proverbs as the indispensable Shona cultural source from which to derive true democratic ideals of governance. The Shona proverb is perceived as the school of Shona life that generates ethos that proceed to inform, govern and direct all Shona people's institutions and approaches to life and its challenges. The paper therefore, exhorts readers to approach and appreciate the Shona proverb as the age-old embodiment of wisdom from which they can retrieve and utilise values such as accountability, tolerance, resilience, vibrancy and creativity in order to shape the mindset of their societies in ways commensurate with the challenge to transform their indigenous cultural structures and institutions. The transformation of societies must necessarily be within the broader realm of national patriotic culture which is fundamental in the struggle of African people to totally liberate themselves. National patriotic culture raises consciousness, unity and instils among people thoughts that commit them into confronting systems whose ideologies threaten their existential projects and culture as a people who want to maintain control of their destiny. To committed African leaders, national patriotic culture provides the foundation for policy formulation and implementation. Proceeding from this apprehension, it follows that the examination of national patriotic culture and the Shona proverb in Zimbabwean governance is fundamental in propagating schemes that address people's aspirations. Understanding National Patriotic Culture This paper conceptualises national patriotic culture as a body of principles, value systems and attitudes that constitute a people's worldview in matters that relate to political, economic, cultural, social survival and security. It is an expression, fused in three related words namely nation, patriotism and culture that celebrate rootedness and centeredness in the ideals, espoused by a culture. Patriotism can be grasped as a feeling of love and devotion to one's homeland. Thus, patriotism has attributes of devout, faithful and active participation in national issues in order to advance one's national agenda. Patriots subordinate their own individual needs to the aspirations of their nations. To a patriot, the nation is supreme and of all his group loyalties, he is convinced that allegiance to his country is the most important. Patriots seek the independence, dignity, integrity, existential security, happiness and general well being of their societies. They prioritise the creation of better prospects of life for members of their nations. Patriotism therefore, means assuming responsibility, which in turn creates commitment to life giving and life affirming attitudes, which engender fulfilment. Since patriotism entails active participation and engagement in national issues, it becomes one of the most important human factor principles that Zimbabwean people need to embrace in order to achieve total liberation. However, participation that is not informed and inspired by patriotism is sterile. P'Bitek (1986:37) equates it to clouds or dry leaves, which are blown here and there by the wind. In this sense, patriotism becomes the centre from which participation radiates. For P'Bitek (Ibid: 25) culture is a philosophy of life as lived and celebrated in a society. During the colonial era Christianity was the main instrument employed to either dilute or obliterate African cultures and history. …
This chapter argues that in an attempt to reclaim its nationalistic ideals to citizenship educati... more This chapter argues that in an attempt to reclaim its nationalistic ideals to citizenship education in Zimbabwe, what is touted as ‘citizenship education’ is far removed from citizenship education. What gradually became realised through this ‘democratic’ project in Zimbabwe was an extreme nationalist citizenship education project, which continues to be radical, exclusionary, discriminatory and very partisan thereby tearing apart the very fabric of society which it intends to build. The authors argue that co-existence should revolve around common civic values that underscore a more substantive form of citizenship education.
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Thesis Chapters by agrippa chingombe
Papers by agrippa chingombe