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The study aimed at investigating challenges faced introducing agriculture as a subject in primary... more The study aimed at investigating challenges faced introducing agriculture as a subject in primary schools in Zimbabwe. The study was carried out in urban primary schools in Zimbabwe. Data were generated through interviews open-ended questionnaires and data were qualitatively analysed. The study found out that the schools had a challenges in introducing agriculture because the lacked human and material resources. The study concluded that schools were not ready to teach agriculture at this stage. The study recommended that schools need to be assisted with resources and training of teachers to ensure effective teaching of agriculture in primary schools.
The study sought to find out the factors affecting academic performance of orphaned children in B... more The study sought to find out the factors affecting academic performance of orphaned children in Bindura District primary schools in Zimbabwe. The descriptive survey design was used in this study. The population was 300 teachers and 50 orphaned children. A sample of 80 teachers and 10 children randomly selected participated in this research study. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The SPSS programme was used to analyse the data. The study found out that orphaned children did not perform well academically during class work. They did not do homework assigned by the teachers. The study found out that teachers did not have knowledge or skills to assist orphaned children during teaching and learning. The study recommended that teachers should be equipped with skills to manage orphaned children academically. The study recommended that foster parents need to be made aware through workshops how to assist orphaned children with class work assigned to be done at home. Mo...
This paper examines how traditional African educational approaches can be used with European meth... more This paper examines how traditional African educational approaches can be used with European methods in the teaching of young children at primary schools in Zimbabwe. From an African-centred perspective, European/Western education is viewed as 'compartmentalistic', limiting and potentially inhibitive of the communal, social, and cultural responsibilities expected of a fully initiated African adult. The paper takes the position that a re-look at African traditional knowledge dissemination system such as communal education, group learning, fireside folktales and legends, used in tandem with the European paradigm, will produce a better-cultured adult who fits comfortably in the frame of current developments on the African continent. The paper proposes a curriculum that recognises the value of African traditions as educational methods of teaching that can make learning more relevant and exciting for primary school going pupils.
The study was carried out to find out the views and perceived understanding of the process approa... more The study was carried out to find out the views and perceived understanding of the process approach in science teaching by primary school teachers. A survey was carried out in Seke urban primary schools. Convenience sampling of 140 teachers participated in this research study. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The SPSS data analysis package was used to analyses the data. The study found out that most teachers did not have knowledge of the process approach and they used the content and the concept approach in science teaching. The study recommends a capacity building programme for primary school teachers focusing on use of the process approach in science teaching. Article visualizations:
The study investigated the curriculum overload in primary schools. The multiple case study approa... more The study investigated the curriculum overload in primary schools. The multiple case study approach was used and ten schools in Bindura urban participated in this study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. The participants were teachers teaching in the primary schools. Data were generated using interviews ad open-ended questionnaires. Data were qualitatively analyzed. The study also found out that the curriculum was broad yet the time to cover this curriculum was limited. The study concluded that there was prevalence of work overload in the schools. The study recommends that the primary school curriculum be reviewed reduce work overload. Article visualizations:
This paper will explore the leadership capacity challenges faced by Programme Coordinators at the... more This paper will explore the leadership capacity challenges faced by Programme Coordinators at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). ZOU has a National Centre in Harare where there is central administration including departments and faculties. There are ten regional centres geographically spread in the political provinces. This paper will also suggest intervention strategies. To collect data ten programme coordinators were selected and the purposive sampling technique was used from Mashonaland Central Region of the Zimbabwe Open University. An open ended questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was qualitatively analysed. The main questions were to find out what leadership related qualifications they held and the leadership roles they were involved in. The research sought to find out the leadership challenges Programme Coordinators faced and how they solved these challenges and they were asked about their preferred leadership style and why they preferred it. The research found out that most programme coordinators did not hold leadership related qualifications although they carried out leadership tasks. We recommend that workshops should be organised to staff develop Programme Coordinators on leadership knowledge and skills relevant to programme management in ODL.
The Red Cross Society of Zimbabwe commissioned the study. The study was carried out in Dandara an... more The Red Cross Society of Zimbabwe commissioned the study. The study was carried out in Dandara and Madamombe wards of Murehwa District. The study sought to find out the needs of orphaned children as well as those of their foster parents. The research was a sample survey that used an interview guide, in a face – to- face situation to collect data. Twenty foster parents and twenty orphaned children were interviewed. Those interviewed were purposively sampled using recommendations from Zimbabwe Red Cross Society Care Givers. Interviews were preferred because the researchers could get individual responses from the respondents. Data was analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study found out that the majority of orphaned children did not have adequate basic necessities, such as food, clothes and a descent sleeping place. The foster parents were failing to provide for the material and psychological support needed by the orphans. They also did not provide the orphans with basic educational needs such as books, ball pens, uniforms and covers. As a result the children were usually sent away from school thus depriving them of an opportunity to learn. For proper care giving the study recommends that foster parents be empowered by giving them financial support to start income generating projects. Foster parents need to be assisted with building materials so as to improve accommodation for the orphans or even build children's homes in rural areas. The study also recommended that the National AIDS Council (NAC) put in place outreach programmes to educate foster parents on how to care for orphans. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research Vol. 16(3) November 2004: pp. 215-227
This study sought to find out the challenges in achieving effective mentoring during teaching pra... more This study sought to find out the challenges in achieving effective mentoring during teaching practice in the teacher education institutions in Zimbabwe . The multiple case study design was used and five teacher colleges participated in this study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. The participants included student teachers and mentors . Data were generated through focus group discussions for both student teachers and lecturers. Data were analysed through interpretive study analysis. The study found out that a number of factors affected the quality of mentoring. These included competencies of mentors, selection of mentor s, lack of readiness on the part of student teachers to do practical teaching and lack of effective communication between the teachers colleges and the schools. The study recommended that mentors should be trained to enhance their skills in mentoring. Teac hers colleges need to produce a mentoring handbook to use during the mentor...
The study sought to find out the factors affecting academic performance of orphaned children in B... more The study sought to find out the factors affecting academic performance of orphaned children in Bindura District primary schools in Zimbabwe. The descriptive survey design was used in this study. The population was 300 teachers and 50 orphaned children. A sample of 80 teachers and 10 children randomly selected participated in this research study. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The SPSS programme was used to analyse the data. The study found out that orphaned children did not perform well academically during class work. They did not do homework assigned by the teachers. The study found out that teachers did not have knowledge or skills to assist orphaned children during teaching and learning. The study recommended that teachers should be equipped with skills to manage orphaned children academically. The study recommended that foster parents need to be made aware through workshops how to assist orphaned children with class work assigned to be done at home. Mo...
The study investigated the views of trainee teachers about the role of mentors in their academic ... more The study investigated the views of trainee teachers about the role of mentors in their academic and professional development. The other purposes were to find out whether trainee teachers valued mentors’ assessment of teaching practice; mentors’ behaviours valued by trainee teachers; and why mentors are important in professional development. The study employed the descriptive survey method and questionnaire instrument. The population of the study was 439 third year trainee teachers who had Just completed a yearlong school attachment programme. A sample of 198 trainee teachers was chosen using preferred sampling. Research assistants who were lecturers at Seke Teachers’ College administered the questionnaire. This ensured a 100% return of completed questionnaires. The study used EP16 programme for data capturing and SPSS programme to produce frequency distribution runs. It was found out that trainee teachers viewed lecturers as better placed to help in their academic development...
The study aimed at investigating challenges faced introducing agriculture as a subject in primary... more The study aimed at investigating challenges faced introducing agriculture as a subject in primary schools in Zimbabwe. The study was carried out in urban primary schools in Zimbabwe. Data were generated throug h interviews open - ended questionnaires and data were qualitatively analysed. The study found out that the schools had a challenges in introducing agriculture because the lacked human and material resources. The study concluded that schools were not read y to teach agriculture at this stage. The study recommended that schools need to be assisted with resources and training of teachers to ensure effective teaching of agriculture in primary schools.
The study sought to find out the teachers’ views in the use of ICT in curriculum implementation i... more The study sought to find out the teachers’ views in the use of ICT in curriculum implementation in Bindura urban District. In this study the descriptive survey design was used in this study. One hundred and ten teachers participated as research subjects. Questionnaires were administered to one hundred teachers and ten were interviewed .Data were qualitatively analysed. Analysis was made basing on the trends and patterns emerging from summarized data. The study revealed that teachers are well aware of the benefits of ICT in curriculum implementation. Teachers lacked relevant knowledge on how to use ICT in teaching and learning. The study also revealed that there is lack of ICT infrastructure in schools and teachers did not have access to computers. The study recommends in-service training for teachers and a review of the teacher education training curriculum.SDC and SDA to be made aware of the importance of ICT in teaching and learning. The study recommends inclusion of ICT as one of...
The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
PurposeThis study aims to establish the online teaching behaviour of university lecturers as well... more PurposeThis study aims to establish the online teaching behaviour of university lecturers as well as examine issues and challenges for online teaching in universities in Zimbabwe during the COVID-19 era and beyond.Design/methodology/approachThe study assumed a quantitative approach that employed a structured questionnaire for data collection. Structural equation modelling using AMOS version 22 and independent samples t-test were used for data analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis was used for data purification.FindingsThe results of the study showed that organisational factors, technological factors, pedagogical factors, student factors and the gender of lecturers have a significant influence on the behavioural intentions of lecturers to teach online. The results also showed that the behavioural intentions of lecturers to teach online has a significant influence on the actual online teaching behaviour of the lecturers. The results also showed that lecturers mostly used the WhatsApp...
The study aimed at investigating challenges faced introducing agriculture as a subject in primary... more The study aimed at investigating challenges faced introducing agriculture as a subject in primary schools in Zimbabwe. The study was carried out in urban primary schools in Zimbabwe. Data were generated through interviews open-ended questionnaires and data were qualitatively analysed. The study found out that the schools had a challenges in introducing agriculture because the lacked human and material resources. The study concluded that schools were not ready to teach agriculture at this stage. The study recommended that schools need to be assisted with resources and training of teachers to ensure effective teaching of agriculture in primary schools.
The study sought to find out the factors affecting academic performance of orphaned children in B... more The study sought to find out the factors affecting academic performance of orphaned children in Bindura District primary schools in Zimbabwe. The descriptive survey design was used in this study. The population was 300 teachers and 50 orphaned children. A sample of 80 teachers and 10 children randomly selected participated in this research study. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The SPSS programme was used to analyse the data. The study found out that orphaned children did not perform well academically during class work. They did not do homework assigned by the teachers. The study found out that teachers did not have knowledge or skills to assist orphaned children during teaching and learning. The study recommended that teachers should be equipped with skills to manage orphaned children academically. The study recommended that foster parents need to be made aware through workshops how to assist orphaned children with class work assigned to be done at home. Mo...
This paper examines how traditional African educational approaches can be used with European meth... more This paper examines how traditional African educational approaches can be used with European methods in the teaching of young children at primary schools in Zimbabwe. From an African-centred perspective, European/Western education is viewed as 'compartmentalistic', limiting and potentially inhibitive of the communal, social, and cultural responsibilities expected of a fully initiated African adult. The paper takes the position that a re-look at African traditional knowledge dissemination system such as communal education, group learning, fireside folktales and legends, used in tandem with the European paradigm, will produce a better-cultured adult who fits comfortably in the frame of current developments on the African continent. The paper proposes a curriculum that recognises the value of African traditions as educational methods of teaching that can make learning more relevant and exciting for primary school going pupils.
The study was carried out to find out the views and perceived understanding of the process approa... more The study was carried out to find out the views and perceived understanding of the process approach in science teaching by primary school teachers. A survey was carried out in Seke urban primary schools. Convenience sampling of 140 teachers participated in this research study. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The SPSS data analysis package was used to analyses the data. The study found out that most teachers did not have knowledge of the process approach and they used the content and the concept approach in science teaching. The study recommends a capacity building programme for primary school teachers focusing on use of the process approach in science teaching. Article visualizations:
The study investigated the curriculum overload in primary schools. The multiple case study approa... more The study investigated the curriculum overload in primary schools. The multiple case study approach was used and ten schools in Bindura urban participated in this study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. The participants were teachers teaching in the primary schools. Data were generated using interviews ad open-ended questionnaires. Data were qualitatively analyzed. The study also found out that the curriculum was broad yet the time to cover this curriculum was limited. The study concluded that there was prevalence of work overload in the schools. The study recommends that the primary school curriculum be reviewed reduce work overload. Article visualizations:
This paper will explore the leadership capacity challenges faced by Programme Coordinators at the... more This paper will explore the leadership capacity challenges faced by Programme Coordinators at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). ZOU has a National Centre in Harare where there is central administration including departments and faculties. There are ten regional centres geographically spread in the political provinces. This paper will also suggest intervention strategies. To collect data ten programme coordinators were selected and the purposive sampling technique was used from Mashonaland Central Region of the Zimbabwe Open University. An open ended questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was qualitatively analysed. The main questions were to find out what leadership related qualifications they held and the leadership roles they were involved in. The research sought to find out the leadership challenges Programme Coordinators faced and how they solved these challenges and they were asked about their preferred leadership style and why they preferred it. The research found out that most programme coordinators did not hold leadership related qualifications although they carried out leadership tasks. We recommend that workshops should be organised to staff develop Programme Coordinators on leadership knowledge and skills relevant to programme management in ODL.
The Red Cross Society of Zimbabwe commissioned the study. The study was carried out in Dandara an... more The Red Cross Society of Zimbabwe commissioned the study. The study was carried out in Dandara and Madamombe wards of Murehwa District. The study sought to find out the needs of orphaned children as well as those of their foster parents. The research was a sample survey that used an interview guide, in a face – to- face situation to collect data. Twenty foster parents and twenty orphaned children were interviewed. Those interviewed were purposively sampled using recommendations from Zimbabwe Red Cross Society Care Givers. Interviews were preferred because the researchers could get individual responses from the respondents. Data was analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study found out that the majority of orphaned children did not have adequate basic necessities, such as food, clothes and a descent sleeping place. The foster parents were failing to provide for the material and psychological support needed by the orphans. They also did not provide the orphans with basic educational needs such as books, ball pens, uniforms and covers. As a result the children were usually sent away from school thus depriving them of an opportunity to learn. For proper care giving the study recommends that foster parents be empowered by giving them financial support to start income generating projects. Foster parents need to be assisted with building materials so as to improve accommodation for the orphans or even build children's homes in rural areas. The study also recommended that the National AIDS Council (NAC) put in place outreach programmes to educate foster parents on how to care for orphans. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research Vol. 16(3) November 2004: pp. 215-227
This study sought to find out the challenges in achieving effective mentoring during teaching pra... more This study sought to find out the challenges in achieving effective mentoring during teaching practice in the teacher education institutions in Zimbabwe . The multiple case study design was used and five teacher colleges participated in this study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. The participants included student teachers and mentors . Data were generated through focus group discussions for both student teachers and lecturers. Data were analysed through interpretive study analysis. The study found out that a number of factors affected the quality of mentoring. These included competencies of mentors, selection of mentor s, lack of readiness on the part of student teachers to do practical teaching and lack of effective communication between the teachers colleges and the schools. The study recommended that mentors should be trained to enhance their skills in mentoring. Teac hers colleges need to produce a mentoring handbook to use during the mentor...
The study sought to find out the factors affecting academic performance of orphaned children in B... more The study sought to find out the factors affecting academic performance of orphaned children in Bindura District primary schools in Zimbabwe. The descriptive survey design was used in this study. The population was 300 teachers and 50 orphaned children. A sample of 80 teachers and 10 children randomly selected participated in this research study. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The SPSS programme was used to analyse the data. The study found out that orphaned children did not perform well academically during class work. They did not do homework assigned by the teachers. The study found out that teachers did not have knowledge or skills to assist orphaned children during teaching and learning. The study recommended that teachers should be equipped with skills to manage orphaned children academically. The study recommended that foster parents need to be made aware through workshops how to assist orphaned children with class work assigned to be done at home. Mo...
The study investigated the views of trainee teachers about the role of mentors in their academic ... more The study investigated the views of trainee teachers about the role of mentors in their academic and professional development. The other purposes were to find out whether trainee teachers valued mentors’ assessment of teaching practice; mentors’ behaviours valued by trainee teachers; and why mentors are important in professional development. The study employed the descriptive survey method and questionnaire instrument. The population of the study was 439 third year trainee teachers who had Just completed a yearlong school attachment programme. A sample of 198 trainee teachers was chosen using preferred sampling. Research assistants who were lecturers at Seke Teachers’ College administered the questionnaire. This ensured a 100% return of completed questionnaires. The study used EP16 programme for data capturing and SPSS programme to produce frequency distribution runs. It was found out that trainee teachers viewed lecturers as better placed to help in their academic development...
The study aimed at investigating challenges faced introducing agriculture as a subject in primary... more The study aimed at investigating challenges faced introducing agriculture as a subject in primary schools in Zimbabwe. The study was carried out in urban primary schools in Zimbabwe. Data were generated throug h interviews open - ended questionnaires and data were qualitatively analysed. The study found out that the schools had a challenges in introducing agriculture because the lacked human and material resources. The study concluded that schools were not read y to teach agriculture at this stage. The study recommended that schools need to be assisted with resources and training of teachers to ensure effective teaching of agriculture in primary schools.
The study sought to find out the teachers’ views in the use of ICT in curriculum implementation i... more The study sought to find out the teachers’ views in the use of ICT in curriculum implementation in Bindura urban District. In this study the descriptive survey design was used in this study. One hundred and ten teachers participated as research subjects. Questionnaires were administered to one hundred teachers and ten were interviewed .Data were qualitatively analysed. Analysis was made basing on the trends and patterns emerging from summarized data. The study revealed that teachers are well aware of the benefits of ICT in curriculum implementation. Teachers lacked relevant knowledge on how to use ICT in teaching and learning. The study also revealed that there is lack of ICT infrastructure in schools and teachers did not have access to computers. The study recommends in-service training for teachers and a review of the teacher education training curriculum.SDC and SDA to be made aware of the importance of ICT in teaching and learning. The study recommends inclusion of ICT as one of...
The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
PurposeThis study aims to establish the online teaching behaviour of university lecturers as well... more PurposeThis study aims to establish the online teaching behaviour of university lecturers as well as examine issues and challenges for online teaching in universities in Zimbabwe during the COVID-19 era and beyond.Design/methodology/approachThe study assumed a quantitative approach that employed a structured questionnaire for data collection. Structural equation modelling using AMOS version 22 and independent samples t-test were used for data analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis was used for data purification.FindingsThe results of the study showed that organisational factors, technological factors, pedagogical factors, student factors and the gender of lecturers have a significant influence on the behavioural intentions of lecturers to teach online. The results also showed that the behavioural intentions of lecturers to teach online has a significant influence on the actual online teaching behaviour of the lecturers. The results also showed that lecturers mostly used the WhatsApp...
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