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ACHIEVING GENDER EQUITY AT THE WORKPLACE: THE EXPERIENCES OF WORKING STUDENTS
OF THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought the experiences of working students of the Zimbabwe Open University on ways of achieving
gender equity at the workplace. The research was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering instrument had
open-ended sections…
gender equity at the workplace. The research was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering instrument had
open-ended sections…
Position: 255 (115 views)
QUALITY MATERIALS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING: THE CASE FOR NIGERIA AND ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is rich in human capital and natural resources, and is poised to achieve sustainable growth and
development mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use
of open and distance learning (ODL) in…
development mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use
of open and distance learning (ODL) in…
Position: 285 (110 views)
QUALITY MATERIALS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING: THE CASE FOR NIGERIA AND ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is rich in human capital and natural resources, and is poised to achieve sustainable growth and development
mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning
(ODL) in…
mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of open and distance learning
(ODL) in…
Position: 54 (160 views)
STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY: MASVINGO REGIONAL CAMPUS
This study investigated students’ perceptions on service delivery at the Zimbabwe Open
University Masvingo Regional Campus. The study employed the qualitative descriptive
survey design. It generated qualitative data using a questionnaire with open…
University Masvingo Regional Campus. The study employed the qualitative descriptive
survey design. It generated qualitative data using a questionnaire with open…
Position: 298 (108 views)
STUDENT’S SELF-SUSTAINABILITY IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
This study sought to establish the sources of student self-sustainability in Open and Distance
Learning. Literature review indicated that employees with higher academic qualifications were
highly remunerated and had higher prospects for promotion…
Learning. Literature review indicated that employees with higher academic qualifications were
highly remunerated and had higher prospects for promotion…
Position: 62 (155 views)
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…
Position: 12 (199 views)
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…
Position: 106 (143 views)
STRATEGY FOR A SUSTAINED QUALITY DELIVERY MODE OF ODL PROGRAMMES FOR
MASSIVE ENROLLMENTS AND E-LEARNING: THE CASE FOR ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The market dynamics in distance education has precipitated phenomenal growth opportunities in enrollments and
e-learning. The purpose of the paper was to develop a strategy for sustained quality delivery mode of distance
education progammes that…
e-learning. The purpose of the paper was to develop a strategy for sustained quality delivery mode of distance
education progammes that…
Position: 95 (145 views)
STRATEGY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Position: 109 (142 views)
STUDENT RETENTION AS A FUNCTION OF THE QUALITY OF LEARNER SUPPORT IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Student retention is critically linked to the quality of service in open and distance learning (odl).
Peterson (1997) points out that students will form favourable perceptions regarding the quality of
their experience and decide to persist. Student…
Peterson (1997) points out that students will form favourable perceptions regarding the quality of
their experience and decide to persist. Student…
Position: 202 (125 views)
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…
Position: 49 (162 views)
THE NATURE AND PREVALENCE OF BULLYING IN PRIMARY
SCHOOLS OF NKAYI SOUTH CIRCUIT IN ZIMBABWE
The aim of the present study was to investigate the nature and prevalence of bullying among
primary school pupils in Nkayi South Circuit in Matabeleland North Province in Western Zimbabwe.
The population comprised of all the 300 teachers in Nkayi…
primary school pupils in Nkayi South Circuit in Matabeleland North Province in Western Zimbabwe.
The population comprised of all the 300 teachers in Nkayi…
Position: 228 (120 views)
TUTORING IN THE ERA OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES: RE-EXAMINING
CURRENT STATUS AND EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES AT THE
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Faced with the rapid changes in the development of tutoring and e-learning technologies, the institutions
of higher learning are now struggling to choose the appropriate mix and combinations of the tutoring
methods that meet the diverse needs of…
of higher learning are now struggling to choose the appropriate mix and combinations of the tutoring
methods that meet the diverse needs of…
Position: 260 (114 views)
UNHU/UBUNTU AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH CIVICS
AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
This paper reports on the interviews and focus group discussions held with seventy two University student
teachers and three high school administrators to examine the concept and practice of Unhu or Ubuntu within the
Zimbabwean context and its…
teachers and three high school administrators to examine the concept and practice of Unhu or Ubuntu within the
Zimbabwean context and its…
Position: 61 (156 views)
UTILIZING INTERVENTIONIST - PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH STRATEGIES IN
ESTABLISHING THE EFFICACY OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN OPEN AND
DISTANCE LEARNING.
Research in open and distance learning (ODL), in an era of technological
advancement, e-learning innovations, social inclusion and multiculturalism,
should essentially take cognisance of the cognitive situates of the participants.
The…
advancement, e-learning innovations, social inclusion and multiculturalism,
should essentially take cognisance of the cognitive situates of the participants.
The…
Position: 334 (101 views)
WHO IS DISENGAGING THE GEAR? IS SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THE IMPEDIMENT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE NEW CURRICULUM IN ZIMBABWE?
School leadership is there to build ‘learning bridges’ between learners and the curriculum content
(Everand, Morris & Wilson, 2004, p. x). This study seeks to investigate challenges that school
leadership face in the implementation of the new…
(Everand, Morris & Wilson, 2004, p. x). This study seeks to investigate challenges that school
leadership face in the implementation of the new…
Position: 101 (144 views)
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…
Position: 278 (111 views)
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FACTORS HINDERING A- LEVEL STUDENTS
WITH HIGH PASSES TO ACCESS UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE.
The study sought to investigate factors hindering increased access to higher education in
Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the increased number of A-level graduates who are
failing to get the opportunity to university education yet higher…
Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the increased number of A-level graduates who are
failing to get the opportunity to university education yet higher…
Position: 35 (170 views)
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION QUALITY AND THE
IMPLICATIONS ON TEACHER QUALITY IN ZIMBABWE
The study sought to evaluate teacher education quality and its implication on teacher quality
in Zimbabwe. The researcher was spurred into investigating this area because of the
misgivings of various stakeholders on the quality of today’s teacher…
in Zimbabwe. The researcher was spurred into investigating this area because of the
misgivings of various stakeholders on the quality of today’s teacher…
Position: 71 (150 views)
A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES’ STAFF RETENTION
STRATEGIES
This study sought to find out staff retention strategies in selected Zimbabwe’s two public and
two private universities. Three Human Resources personnel who were selected using stakeholder
sampling and four Retained and seven Returnee lecturers who…
two private universities. Three Human Resources personnel who were selected using stakeholder
sampling and four Retained and seven Returnee lecturers who…
Position: 95 (145 views)
QUALITY ASSURANCE IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HIV AND AIDS
IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
This study investigated how quality assurance ensures quality teaching and learning of
HIV and AIDS in schools in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the continuous
increase in the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic which, in most cases, is…
HIV and AIDS in schools in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the continuous
increase in the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic which, in most cases, is…
Position: 75 (149 views)
AN ANALYSIS OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
TOWARDS THE QUALITY OF SERVICE DELIVERY IN OPEN AND
DISTANCE LEARNING: A CASE OF THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to analyse the expectations and perceptions of students towards the
quality of service delivered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The study
focused on learners at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). The Zimbabwe…
quality of service delivered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The study
focused on learners at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). The Zimbabwe…
Position: 156 (133 views)
ACCESS TO TERTIARY EDUCATION AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY
FOR DEVELOPMENT:
THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY CASE
Development suggests a change of an irreversible nature, the characteristics of which are determined by
that which is being developed. This involves moving from an existing to an end state, through a process
(R.S. Peters and Hirst). As African…
that which is being developed. This involves moving from an existing to an end state, through a process
(R.S. Peters and Hirst). As African…
Position: 244 (117 views)
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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ACHIEVING QUALITY THROUGH BENCHMARKING IN ODL INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF ODL INSTITUTIONS IN THE SADC REGION
There was a lot of interaction about benchmarking in institutions of higher learning, but there
seemed to be no clarity on whether these institutions shared an understanding of the
benchmarking concept. There also did not seem to be a clear…
seemed to be no clarity on whether these institutions shared an understanding of the
benchmarking concept. There also did not seem to be a clear…
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