ABSTRACT Members of the public expect practicing medical practitioners to be competent. They expect poorly performing medical practitioners to be identified and either helped or removed from practice. Competence and performance assessment of individual medical practitioner is crucial for life-long learning and quality of care. Policymakers and the Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA) should have good insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the methods available. The aim of this...
Abstract This study explored the best methods of teaching mathematics at Early Childhood Education in khumalo cluster primary school in Bulawayo. The research was mainly focused on ECE teachers concerning the best methods in the teaching of mathematics and strategies that can be used to assist teachers so that they can use the best teaching methods. Data collection was done by use of structured interviews and questionnaires to guide in data collection. Questionnaires had had 88% response rate...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to assess the impact of high teacher pupil ratio in rural and peri urban government schools in Goromonzi district in Mashonaland province. The objectives of this study were (a) to establish if the recommended teacher pupil ratio exists in rural and peri urban government schools,(b)to determine whether high teacher pupil ratio influences performance of pupils in rural and peri urban government primary schools,(c)to identify the major challenges faced...
The 5 Main Ethical Principles to Research.
A process evaluation of the Cogenha programme implemented by the Matabeleland Aids Council in Binga District from July 2008 - February 2013
ABSTRACT The research was designed to explore how Barack Obama constructs his self identities which enable him to get to power. This construction is reflected in his self life-writings including Dreams from My Father: A story of Race and Inheritance, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the AmericanDream and Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama’s Plan to RenewAmerica’s Promise. Postcolonial theories on identity construction were used for the reason that they reflect the multiple...
ABSTRACT This case study was conducted in two primary schools in Bunda District. The general objective of the study was to examine the teachers‘ knowledge and adoption of inclusive education for children with intellectual impairments (CII). Primary data were collected from respondents through interviews, focus group discussions and Observation. Secondary data were obtained through documentary review. A total of 49 respondents were involved. Data interpretation and analysis was done qualita...
ABSTRACT This research looks at the stereotypical presentation of women in biblical related texts by John Milton and Wim Boswinkel as well as giving an account of the causes of women debasement in society, the reasons why women are accorded all sorts of negative virtues in these male-authored texts. It is noted how women are given a low profile by men and how they are at the peripheries of religious and cultural sectors. The authors of Erina, ‘Paradise Lost’, and ‘Samson Agonists’ man...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at exploring support services for Pregnant and Mothering Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Dodoma City. The main objective of the study was to explore support services for Pregnant and Mothering Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Dodoma City by using the specific objectives namely; firstly was to investigate the health services provided to pregnant and mothering students in Higher learning institutions; to investigate challenges facing pregnant and...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at assessing effects of fee free policy in ordinary public secondary education in Tanzania. The study was guided by the classical liberal theory of equal opportunity. The study used qualitative research approach with some aspects of quantitative research approach. It employed descriptive research design. The sample of this study consisted of 106 participants, where by 7 were head teachers, 35 were teachers, 1 education officer, 42 students and 21 parents. Participant...
ABSTRACT The primary objective of this study was to find out methods of using ICT tools in the teaching of Mathematics at junior level in primary schools. Specifically, the study sought to gain an appreciation of the extent to which teachers use different ICT tools in the teaching and learning processes in Mathematics at junior level in primary schools. A descriptive survey approach was used to collect the data on methods of using ICT tools. The study used questionnaires and interviews as res...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the problems facing students in learning chemistry subject in community secondary schools in Kiteto District, in Tanzania. In this study mixed research approach was employed in exploring and analyzing the data. The study was guided by two theories namely, Constructivism Theory of Learning and Hierarchy of needs Theory. The study involved 79 respondents (64 students, 6 chemistry teachers, 4 academic teachers, 4 head of schools and 1 Distri...
ABSTRACT This study was designed to look at the influence of parenting styles on pupils‟ academic performance in Tanzania specifically primary schools in Dodoma City Council. The study was guided by Baumrind‟s theory of parenting style proposed by Diana Baumrind in 1967. It also employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods under interviews and questionnaires. Data were collected from 136 participants consisting of 4 head teachers, 4 academic teachers, 64 pupils and ...
ABSTRACT This study describes the process of Design and Testing of An Interactive Approach based on improving the Effective Teaching of Kiswahili Reading Skills for Standard One in Government Primary Schools. Specific objectives of the study were to; investigate students‟ ability in reading Kiswahili language letters, words and sentences; design and develop exemplary Kiswahili teachers guide and materials for improving reading skills to pupils; evaluate the pedagogical skills used by teach...