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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: 344 (285 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: 267 (314 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: 105 (399 views)
EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN, DISTANCE AND ELECTRONIC LEARNING ON ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP SHORT COURSES AT THE ZIMBABWE PRISONS AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (ZPCS)
The transition from a traditional face-to-face learning mode to Open, Distance and Electronic
Learning (ODeL) has become increasingly relevant in the context of Zimbabwe’s educational
landscape, particularly for sectors requiring specialised…
Learning (ODeL) has become increasingly relevant in the context of Zimbabwe’s educational
landscape, particularly for sectors requiring specialised…
Position: 12 (786 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: 74 (441 views)
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…
Position: 456 (43 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: 140 (366 views)
PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATORS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN
THE BULAWAYO METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
The importance of assessing learning outcomes using a variety of assessment strategies or techniques and
containing data from many sources, rather than the sole dependence on the one-shot examination, has long been
recognised worldwide. This has…
containing data from many sources, rather than the sole dependence on the one-shot examination, has long been
recognised worldwide. This has…
Position: 398 (252 views)
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN BULAWAYO METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
Continuous Assessment (CA) has been introduced as part of the examination and assessment innovation in the
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Position: 422 (228 views)
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN BULAWAYO
METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
Continuous Assessment (CA) has been introduced as part of the examination and assessment innovation in the
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Position: 416 (239 views)
AN INVESTIGATION OF ICT STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTED BY SCHOOL LEADERS TO ENHANCE EARLY
CHILDHOOD CLASS MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF HARARE PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Digital technologies are increasingly reshaping global education systems; consequently, integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into Early Childhood Education (ECE) has become a critical priority for educational stakeholders.…
Position: 449 (51 views)
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…
Position: 473 (33 views)
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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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…
Position: 455 (44 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: 122 (381 views)
EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED DURING THE PROCESS OF SHIFTING FROM
ODL TO ODEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION: THE CASE OF ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The challenges that higher education institutions face when switching from Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) are examined in this research. The incorporation of online learning offers educational institutions…
Position: 456 (43 views)
PEDAGOGY IN DISTANCE EDUCATION: IS EVALUATIVE JUDGEMENT AN EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR STUDENTS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION?
Distance education has expanded dramatically over the years and has become a needed component in the higher
education landscape especially in this COVID-19 era. Students in distance education need the ability to make
decisions about the quality of…
education landscape especially in this COVID-19 era. Students in distance education need the ability to make
decisions about the quality of…
Position: 201 (341 views)
PEER ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: THE ROADMAP FOR DEVELOPING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN POTENTIAL JOB SEEKERS
The focus of the study was on the assessment of students’ attitudes towards both being assessed by and assessing
other students’ work.Concerns about graduate employment issues, the world over, suggest that employers are
concerned by the lack of…
other students’ work.Concerns about graduate employment issues, the world over, suggest that employers are
concerned by the lack of…
Position: 297 (304 views)
PEDAGOGY IN DISTANCE EDUCATION: IS EVALUATIVE JUDGEMENT AN EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR STUDENTS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION?
Distance education has expanded dramatically over the years and has become a needed component in the highereducation landscape especially in this COVID-19 era. Students in distance education need the ability to makedecisions about the quality of work…
Position: 427 (221 views)
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: 344 (285 views)
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…
Position: 247 (323 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: 188 (346 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…
Position: 387 (266 views)
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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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ITS DEXTERITY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITY INSTRUCTION: A CASE OF A PRIVATE ACADEMY IN MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE
The study explored school leadership practices in high-performing schools with reference to a private academy in Masvingo district. Literature suggests that leadership has a strong influence on
the performance of any school organization. The nature…
the performance of any school organization. The nature…
Position: 400 (250 views)