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ENHANCING QUALITY OF UNIVERSITY E-LEARNING PROCESSES:
STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN A BLENDED LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY (ZOU)
Increasing competition from transnational Universities has forced many Universities in Africa to provide (ODL)
through -learning technologies. In many cases E-learning is provided in partnerships with external providers or
exclusively as foreign…
through -learning technologies. In many cases E-learning is provided in partnerships with external providers or
exclusively as foreign…
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES IN
ZIMBABWEAN UNIVERSITIES
The thesis evaluated entrepreneurship curriculum implementation in Zimbabwean
universities. The thesis was prompted by shortfalls in capacitating students to create
entrepreneurial opportunities. The thesis was informed by the philosophy of…
universities. The thesis was prompted by shortfalls in capacitating students to create
entrepreneurial opportunities. The thesis was informed by the philosophy of…
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EVALUATING GENDER PARITY IN WOOD TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES AT A TVET INSTITUTION IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
This study explored gender parity in wood technology programmes at a technical and vocational education and training institution in Harare, Zimbabwe, amidst rising female enrolment in higher education. A mixed-methods approach, using a concurrent…
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EXAMINING THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF THE EDUCATION 5.0 MODEL AMONG UNIVERSITY LECTURERS IN SELECTED STATE UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE. SIBANDA MUNYIKA
This study explores the level of awareness and understanding of the Education 5.0 model among university lecturers in four selected state universities in Zimbabwe. Introduced as part of the National Vision 2030 agenda, Education 5.0 represents a…
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EXCLUSION WITHIN INCLUSION: DISSENTING APPLICABILITY OF AI IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: CASE
OF ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to explore impact of ICT on PWDs. This paper provides a deeper exploration of both negative and positive attributes presented by the internet and ICT for the full participation of persons with disabilities. Whilst most scholars say…
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EXPLORING CHALLENGES FACED BY PHD SUPERVISORS AND CANDIDATES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE AFRICAN CONTEXT
Postgraduate supervisors and their candidates experience a myriad of challenges during their
journeys to reaching to PhD. This study explores challenges encountered by doctoral
supervisors and candidates in Social Sciences in the African context.…
journeys to reaching to PhD. This study explores challenges encountered by doctoral
supervisors and candidates in Social Sciences in the African context.…
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EXPLORING THE ZIMBABWEAN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION JOURNEY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
The study explored the challenges that militate against the successful
implementation of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in
Zimbabwe. The study gave an informed focus on biases and perceptions associated
with the academic…
implementation of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in
Zimbabwe. The study gave an informed focus on biases and perceptions associated
with the academic…
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FACTORS AFFECTING COMPLETION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS BY STUDENTS: A STUDY OF THREE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONS
The study sought to find out undergraduate students and research supervisors’ views on
factors affecting the completion of research projects by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
students. Student, supervisor and institutional related factors were the…
factors affecting the completion of research projects by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
students. Student, supervisor and institutional related factors were the…
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FACTORS INFLUENCING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ SAVING BEHAVIOUR IN ZIMBABWE-
A CASE STUDY OF BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION FACULTY OF COMMERCE STUDENTS
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HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
THE ROLE OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
In the light of globalisation and the world’s ever-changing social and economic landscape, higher education is now universally considered a critical force in contributing towards sustainable development. To enhance and improve higher education…
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HIGHER EDUCATION PEDAGOGY IN CRISIS: CHALLENGES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING DURING THE
COVID-19 ERA IN ZIMBABWE
Covid-19 placed higher education pedagogy in a crisis, particularly in Zimbabwe.
This study explores the pedagogical challenges that have been caused by the Covid-
19 pandemic in the Zimbabwean higher education system. The study employed…
This study explores the pedagogical challenges that have been caused by the Covid-
19 pandemic in the Zimbabwean higher education system. The study employed…
Position: 348 (264 views)
HOW DO SCHOOL LEADERS MANAGE THEIR TIME? NARRATIVES FROM SCHOOL PRACTITIONERS IN MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE
Time management is a critical factor in school leadership and management. Without school leaders who
manage time effectively schools are likely to decay. Good people do not need laws to tell them to act
responsibly or to manage their time…
manage time effectively schools are likely to decay. Good people do not need laws to tell them to act
responsibly or to manage their time…
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STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHER MOTIVATION IN SATELLITE
SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE RESETTLEMENT AREAS OF MATABELELAND
NORTH PROVINCE
The main purpose of this study was to determine strategies to improve satellite school teachers’
performance and their job satisfaction in the resettlement areas of Matabeleland North Province.
The study was guided be the following three…
performance and their job satisfaction in the resettlement areas of Matabeleland North Province.
The study was guided be the following three…
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INTEGRATING ON-LINE LEARNING INTO TRADITIONAL OPEN AND
DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) PROGRAMMES: CHALLENGES AND
PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS IN SUB SAHARAN UNIVERSITIES
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development has helped Open and Distance
Learning (ODL) universities world wide reach out to many global students through on line programmes.
Many ODL institutions in developed countries have…
Learning (ODL) universities world wide reach out to many global students through on line programmes.
Many ODL institutions in developed countries have…
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INTEGRATING PEDAGOGY AND TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHER
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY: PRACTICES
AND ISSUES
Since there seemed to be minimal integration of technology and pedagogy in teacher
development programmes in Open and distance education a case study was conducted to
determine ways by which technology had been integrated in teacher development…
development programmes in Open and distance education a case study was conducted to
determine ways by which technology had been integrated in teacher development…
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INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE REVISED EDITION
SOCRATIC DIALECTICS AND THE BANKING CONCEPT OF
EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE PARADIGM
In the domain of teacher-student interaction, via educational process, the ideal pedagogical praxis has
been in dispute. For instance, while Socrates regarded his role as a mid-wife, who helps others bring to
birth their innermost ideas, thus…
been in dispute. For instance, while Socrates regarded his role as a mid-wife, who helps others bring to
birth their innermost ideas, thus…
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INVESTIGATING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION DYNAMICS IN EDUCATION: THE CASE FOR MANICALAND PROVINCE - ZIMBABWE
Community participation has been adopted world wide as a means for improving the
quality of basic education in primary schools. The aim of this study was to investigate
how community participation dynamics influenced quality of basic education in…
quality of basic education in primary schools. The aim of this study was to investigate
how community participation dynamics influenced quality of basic education in…
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INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN
HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
Position: 79 (403 views)
INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN
HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
Position: 166 (335 views)
INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
Position: 79 (403 views)
LEARNING ORGANISATION CONCEPTS IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING UNIVERSITY: THEIR APPLICATION IN FLUID TIMES OF DISCONTINUITY AND UNCERTAINTY
This study explored the key elements in applying learning organisation concepts in changing
environments of uncertainty and discontinuity in the Zimbabwe Open University. Drawing on the interpretive
paradigm and grounded theory, an open–ended…
environments of uncertainty and discontinuity in the Zimbabwe Open University. Drawing on the interpretive
paradigm and grounded theory, an open–ended…
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MOVING THE CENTRE WITHOUT CONFLICT; GENDER
AND VIRTUAL EMPOWERMENT IN HIGHER
EDUCATION: THE VIRTUAL EMPOWERMENT MODEL
IN HIGHER EDUCATION
There is a wide gap between women’s access to education and women’s empowerment in a patriarchal society. In
addressing marginalization, women in Southern Africa have made significant achievements and have excelled in a variety of fields,
including…
addressing marginalization, women in Southern Africa have made significant achievements and have excelled in a variety of fields,
including…
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NAVIGATING MARGINALITY: RECLAIMING AND UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS AND EXPERIENCES OF ZIMBABWEAN WOMEN WHO OCCUPY EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLES
The twenty-first century has seen very few women profiled in educational leadership positions. Women need to break through the glass ceilings in order to navigate marginality. Many African governments are signatories to the convention of…
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OBSTACLES TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HIV/AIDS CURRICULUM IN
GURUVE DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
The aim of this present study was to investigate constraints faced by secondary school teachers
in the teaching and learning of HIV/AIDS education in Guruve District in Mashonaland Province
of Zimbabwe. Specifically, it focused on HIV/AIDS content,…
in the teaching and learning of HIV/AIDS education in Guruve District in Mashonaland Province
of Zimbabwe. Specifically, it focused on HIV/AIDS content,…
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ODL UNIVERSITY INCLUSION EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS WITH
DISADVANTAGES IN ZIMBABWE
The study’s focus is on students with disabilities and the marginalised. Riddell, Tinklin and
Wilson (2005) assert that universities are arbiters of social justice. However, despite paradigm shift to the
philosophical call for schools for all the…
Wilson (2005) assert that universities are arbiters of social justice. However, despite paradigm shift to the
philosophical call for schools for all the…
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