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ZIMSEC’S ONLINE RESULTS CHECKING SYSTEM: A PARENT-GUARDIAN PERCEPTION SURVEY
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This study investigates the effectiveness of the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) online results system through a parent-guardian perception survey. With the introduction of a digital platform in 2019, ZIMSEC enabled candidates to…
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ZIMBABWEAN INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (ZIK)
- IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CURRICULUM
First part of the paper, examined conceptual issues associated with Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IK),
including the nature of the intersection between Science and IK. We reflected on methodological pluralism, and
knowledge production. Intellectual…
including the nature of the intersection between Science and IK. We reflected on methodological pluralism, and
knowledge production. Intellectual…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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TUTOR EFFECTIVENESS: CONCEPTIONS OF STUDENT TEACHERS AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY IN MASVINGO
Tutoring is an age - old practice .There are some requisites for tutors to be effective. Content
knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If
a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine…
knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If
a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine…
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TUTOR EFFECTIVENESS: CONCEPTIONS OF STUDENT TEACHERS AT
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY IN MASVINGO
NGARA ROSEMARY
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY, ZIMBABWE
NGWARAI RICHARD
Tutoring is an age - old practice .There are some requisites for tutors to be effective. Content
knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If
a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine…
knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If
a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine…
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TOWARDS ACHIEVING QUALITY EDUCATION
IN POST COLONIAL ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES
AND OPPORTUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF
BANKWE CLUSTER IN MBERENGWA
The thesis presented to the Zimbabwe Open University grew out of the concerned efforts and
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
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THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL IN TRANSITIONING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GWANDA DISTRICT
This paper sought to assess the role of the school in transitioning young people into vocational
training in selected secondary schools in Gwanda district. Many young people are completing secondary school
education without skills needed to live…
training in selected secondary schools in Gwanda district. Many young people are completing secondary school
education without skills needed to live…
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THE ROLE OF SCHOOL HEADS IN EQUALISING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN DISADVANTAGED RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
Primary schools that exist in disadvantaged rural areas in Zimbabwe face serious challenges in delivering equal educational opportunities to the learners. Learners in these areas generally do not perform well in public examinations at grade seven…
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THE RELEVANCE AND ORIENTATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE: ALIGNING WITH
EDUCATION 5.0
This paper seeks to understand and explain the relevance and orientation of teacher education (TE) in
Zimbabwe and is based on the multiple case study carried out by the author. Preliminary study
identified a gap in form of a misalignment of…
Zimbabwe and is based on the multiple case study carried out by the author. Preliminary study
identified a gap in form of a misalignment of…
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THE PROMISE AND FAILURE OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT IN SADC
This study investigates the implementation of continuous assessment (CA) in higher education within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, addressing the challenges educators face and the potential benefits of this approach.…
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THE PROMISE AND FAILURE OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT IN SADC
This study investigates the implementation of continuous assessment (CA) in higher education within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, addressing the challenges educators face and the potential benefits of this approach.…
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THE PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS TOWARDS EXTRA LESSONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CHEGUTU HIGH DENSITY SUBURBS
This multi-case study was undertaken in three Chegutu urban secondary schools in Mashonaland
West Province. It investigated stakeholder perceptions towards extra lessons and provided
suggestions on how extra lessons could be implemented to the…
West Province. It investigated stakeholder perceptions towards extra lessons and provided
suggestions on how extra lessons could be implemented to the…
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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…
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THE LINK BETWEEN EVALUATIONS, REMEDIAL AND EXTENSION WORK: A CASE OF ZOU PGDE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT TEACHERS IN HARARE
This qualitative study considers the importance of evaluation to teaching and learning specifically its link to remedial and extension work. It focused specifically on student teachers on the Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at the Zimbabwe…
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THE INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS OF SCHOOL HEADS ON TEACHERS'
INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MUZARABANI DISTRICT
The school's effectiveness increases when the school head prioritises teaching and learning, dedicating significant time to academic programmes and inspiring teaching staff. Effective instructional leadership is known to enhance educational outcomes…
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THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON LEARNERS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
This study investigates the influence of school infrastructure on the academic performance of primary school learners in Zimbabwe’s Marondera District. Employing the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) evaluation model, the research adopts a…
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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…
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN DAYS AS A STUDENT RECRUITMENT TOOL. A CASE OF
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
This study examined the effectiveness of open days as student recruitment tools in higher
education, focusing on Midlands State University (MSU). Open days are widely regarded as a
crucial marketing strategy in higher education, offering…
education, focusing on Midlands State University (MSU). Open days are widely regarded as a
crucial marketing strategy in higher education, offering…
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TESTIMONIES OF TRANSFORMATION: PARTICIPANTS’ REFLECTIONS ON ZOU’S FEE-FREE SHORT COURSES AS SUPPORTERS OF EDUCATION 5.0 GOALS PHILLIPA MUTSWANGA1 AND EURITA NYAMANHARE1
This study investigated how participants perceived Zimbabwe Open University’s (ZOU) fee- free short courses as tools for advancing developmental goals through community engagement. The research aimed to uncover how these programmes contribute to…
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TERM PAPER EFFECTIVENESS: PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS AND
LECTURERS AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Term papers are an important component of the curriculum of students studying at higher
levels of learning. At the Zimbabwe Open University students pursuing Masters Degrees
write one term paper in each of the courses they would be studying. Term…
levels of learning. At the Zimbabwe Open University students pursuing Masters Degrees
write one term paper in each of the courses they would be studying. Term…
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TEACHING PRACTICE SUPERVISION AND ASSESSMENT AS A QUALITY
ASSURANCE TOOL IN TEACHER TRAINING: PERCEPTIONS OF PROSPECTIVE
TEACHERS AT MASVINGO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES
eaching practice (T.P.) is a critical stage in the training of prospective teachers as it is a
process of producing a master teacher. There are many mechanisms that are put in place to
make T.P. a beneficial experience to trainee teachers and…
process of producing a master teacher. There are many mechanisms that are put in place to
make T.P. a beneficial experience to trainee teachers and…
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