Abstract This research study is a content analysis of the sections on Namibian history of the Namibian Secondary School History Textbooks that were prescribed for use in schools for the period 1991 – 2008. Altogether eleven textbooks were studied. The study sought to establish the relevance of the textbooks in how far they promote reconciliation, inclusiveness and respect for diverse views in terms of their pedagogy and the way they portray Namibian history. A brief historical background on...
ABSTRACT It is believed that “those who master English are likely to reap many academic, social and professional benefits” (Tella, Indoshi & Othuan, 2011, p. 809). Conversely, poor performance of learners in some countries, including Namibia, where English is the medium of instruction, has been attributed to low proficiency in English. Studies have also shown that there is often misalignment between what is intended to be taught in the classroom and what is actually taught. Therefore, the...
ABSTRACT Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is basically the surgical removal of foreskin of the penis. This is done for many reasons. However, cultural, religious and medical reasons are the most paramount for Male Circumcision (MC) around the world today. Needless to say, since the three randomized controlled trials on male circumcision in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa proved that VMMC can reduce the HIV transmission by at least 60%, this has become the main reason for MC, especial...
ABSTRACT After independence, the Namibian government wished to exploit the new opportunities created by the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Therefore, the government embarked upon developing national policies and strategies for integrating ICTs into the education curriculum. The need for ICT integration and application in the entire educational system has become a national policy in Namibia. In order to contribute to Namibia becoming a Knowledge-based Economy, the Co...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the relationship between social factors and crime (armed robbery) in Windhoek from 1997-2000. More specifically it aimed at investigating ways socio-demographic and socio-economic factors such as age, sex, residential area, employment, education, etc influence armed robbery in Windhoek. This study also reviewed literature and relevant biological, psychological and sociological theories pertinent to crime and armed robbery. The study used qualitative ...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out in order to investigate the perceptions of teachers on reflective practice and teaching at Dawid Bezuidenhout High School and how their perceptions may impact on teaching and learning. The following were the main objectives of the research: To investigate the views of teachers at Dawid Bezuidenhout High School on reflective practice in teaching; to examine the application of reflective practice in teaching (by teachers) at Dawid Bezuidenhout High School and...
ABSTRACT This study introduces factors influencing Geography Grade 12 results at Rehoboth High School. The study concentrates on six factors, namely: Structure of the examination papers with special emphasis on the August 2000 Geography mock examination; Social-cultural factors; Resources; Teaching methods; Attitude towards Geography as a subject; School environment. Sixty-six learners responded to a questionnaire and interviews were conducted with 96 learners, two Geo...
ABSTRACT Since 2012, the Ministry of Education has made Mathematics a compulsory subject at senior secondary school level (Grade 11 and 12). The study investigated the Mathematics teachers’ views and challenges on the implementation of the compulsory Mathematics curriculum at senior secondary level in the Otjozondjupa region. In particular, the study addressed the following questions: 1) what are the Grade 11 and 12 Mathematics teachers’ views on the implementation of the compulsory Mathe...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the guidance and counselling services in senior secondary schools in Ohangwena region with the view to determine the teacher counsellors’ views on the factors impacting the implementation of guidance and counselling services. Literature shows that guidance and counselling plays a vital role in preventing educational, emotional, social, personal and other problems among learners. It was therefore important to the researcher to determine teacher counsellors’ vie...
ABSTRACT This qualitative research study was done to establish the quality of interaction that took place between Deaf learners and hearing learners in mainstream schools in Oshana and Khomas regions. Data was collected by means of semi-structured interviews and observations, with the help of video camera recordings to capture the data. Five Deaf learners, ten teachers teaching in the classroom were Deaf learners are mainstreamed and 30 hearing learners were interviewed separately. The resear...
ABSTRACT This study intended to address the contribution of teaching practice on teacher professional competence. The introduction of competence-based curriculum at all levels in education system in Tanzania brought challenges to teachers who are the major implementers of the new curriculum. Therefore the base of this study was on the change of curriculum from teacher-centered to learner-centered in education systems. Social constructivism theory developed by Vygotsky was used as theoretical ...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the secondary school teachers’ perceptions towards school inspection in Zanzibar focusing on Mjini District of Unguja as a case study. The Scientific Management and Human Relation Theories guided the thinking of the study. The study was qualitative in nature with descriptive research design. The study involved seven secondary schools situated in Mjini District, Zanzibar. A total number of 71 respondents were involved. Data collection methods included the use...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to find out the perceptions of teachers and students on the use of English as the MoI in community secondary schools. The study employed a mixed method approach in data collection. The data were collected by using an interview, questionnaire and focus group discussion (FGD) from fives (5) sampled community secondary schools in Bukombe District. A total of 110 participants was involved in data collection whereby five (5) heads of schools and five (5)...
ABSTRACT The family context for child development has for ages remained one of the most important contributors to the quality of child development where marital stability stays at the core of this context. The study assessed effectiveness of premarital education towards marital stability and parenting in Tanzania based on experiences from the Sandawe community in Dodoma. It had five objectives which were: i) To ascertain premarital education practices adopted towards marital stability in the ...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of novice teachers in their first year of teaching after the initial training in schools in Ompundja Circuit (OC), Oshana Educational Region (OER) of Namibia. Although there is available literature to support the link between novice teachers’ preparation in universities and colleges, and their effectiveness, there is dearth of literature that particularly focused on the Oshana Educational Region. It appears that there ha...