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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)
SOCIAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT MATRIX IN ZIMBABWE
WHERE IS THE MISSING LINK?
Position: 403 (22 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…
Position: 42 (165 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…
Position: 249 (116 views)
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…
Position: 356 (85 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: 224 (120 views)
THE EFFECTS OF CLASS SIZE ON THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY MATHEMATICS
LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
The Education For All (EFA) agenda at independence in Zimbabwe led to a massive expansion of education in order
to avail educational opportunities to marginalized black children. This has not been coupled with the adequate
provision of teaching and…
to avail educational opportunities to marginalized black children. This has not been coupled with the adequate
provision of teaching and…
Position: 380 (53 views)
CHALLENGES FACED BY LEARNERS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN MATHEMATICS: PROPOSAL FOR A ‘BLIND MATHEMATICS’ CURRICULUM
This study examines the typical challenges that learners with visual impairment encounter as they engage in the
various activities in mathematics learning in secondary schools. The study adopts a constructivist epistemology,
using a multiple-case…
various activities in mathematics learning in secondary schools. The study adopts a constructivist epistemology,
using a multiple-case…
Position: 381 (52 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)
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…
Position: 234 (119 views)
ACCESS AND SUCCESS IN E-LEARNING IN THE ZIMBABWE
OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to determine distance education students’ experiences in access to and success in e-
learning endeavours. The study was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering
instrument had both closed and open-ended sections…
learning endeavours. The study was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering
instrument had both closed and open-ended sections…
Position: 27 (179 views)
STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TO OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OERS)
This paper was on students’ attitudes towards Open Educational Resources (OERs) on selected
universities and colleges. The methodology used was a desktop review. The findings on OER textbooks were
their high quality, having more information than…
universities and colleges. The methodology used was a desktop review. The findings on OER textbooks were
their high quality, having more information than…
Position: 139 (136 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)
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: 155 (133 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: 201 (125 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)
STRATEGY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Position: 107 (142 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: 113 (141 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: 48 (162 views)
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT IN MUDZI DISTRICT’S PRIMARY SCHOOLS
This study, ―Causes and Effects of Financial Mismanagement in Mudzi District‘s Primary
Schools.‖ is a doctoral thesis conducted in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province
between 2018 and 2022. The study's goal was to look at the issues that…
Schools.‖ is a doctoral thesis conducted in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province
between 2018 and 2022. The study's goal was to look at the issues that…
Position: 347 (96 views)
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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…
Position: 161 (132 views)
AFRICAN CONTEXT FOR TECHNOLOGICAL FUTURES FOR DIGITAL
LEARNING AND THE ENDOGENOUS GROWTH OF A KNOWLEDGE
ECONOMY
The Southern African countries, embodied as the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
region, face sustainable development problems and low global competitiveness. Innovation in the
education sector presents a promissory note that can…
region, face sustainable development problems and low global competitiveness. Innovation in the
education sector presents a promissory note that can…
Position: 117 (140 views)
PEDAGOGIC POSSIBILITIES OF ICTS AND TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES IN AN INCREASINGLY NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The research project seeks new opportunities/ directions of learning and teaching in an increasingly
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
Position: 334 (101 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 (159 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: 100 (144 views)