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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)
ACHIEVING SOCIO –ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
FOR WOMEN THROUGH ODL IN ZIMBABWE .A CASE
OF GWANDA DISTRICT
Globally there is concern for women empowerment and access to education. In developing countries such as Zimbabwe, of the 17%
who are illiterate, 2/3 of them are women who are marginalized, hence most have little or no access to education especially…
who are illiterate, 2/3 of them are women who are marginalized, hence most have little or no access to education especially…
Position: 167 (131 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO
HIGH SECONDARY SCHOOL PUPILS DROPOUT RATES
IN ZIMBABWE. A CASE STUDY OF BULILIMA DISTRICT
The study sought to assess factors contributing to high secondary school pupils dropouts in Bulilima District in Zimbabwe. Bulilima
District has for a long time been experiencing high dropout rates amongst secondary school pupils due to a number of…
District has for a long time been experiencing high dropout rates amongst secondary school pupils due to a number of…
Position: 42 (165 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)
DISTANCE EDUCATION
AN EMPOWERING
DISCIPLINE OR JUST A PASSING RAGE: A CASE OF ODL INSTITUTIONS IN ZIMBABWE
This study is on graduates’ perceived feelings on how Distance Education (DE) offering institutions in Zimbabwe
have empowered them. We asked the question: Is DE an empowering discipline or a passing rage which is being
used by most institutions as…
have empowered them. We asked the question: Is DE an empowering discipline or a passing rage which is being
used by most institutions as…
Position: 143 (135 views)
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…
Position: 4 (224 views)
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…
Position: 225 (120 views)
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…
Position: 107 (142 views)
BUILDING SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION FUTURES FOR THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN SUB-CONTINENT
Position: 318 (104 views)
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN ENHANCING STUDENT, RETENTION,
PERSISTENCE AND SUCCESS IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to establish how student involvement could enhance student retention, persistence and
success in Open and Distance Learning at Zimbabwe Open University for it to become a world class
university. Open and Distance Learning (ODL)…
success in Open and Distance Learning at Zimbabwe Open University for it to become a world class
university. Open and Distance Learning (ODL)…
Position: 311 (105 views)
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,…
Position: 311 (105 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: 145 (134 views)
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…
Position: 213 (123 views)
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…
Position: 292 (109 views)
DISTANCE EDUCATION AN EMPOWERING DISCIPLINE OR JUST A PASSING RAGE: A CASE OF ODL INSTITUTIONS IN ZIMBABWE
This study is on graduates’ perceived feelings on how Distance Education (DE) offering institutions in Zimbabwe have empowered them. We asked the question: Is DE an empowering discipline or a passing rage which is being used by most institutions as a…
Position: 124 (139 views)
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…
Position: 271 (112 views)
PARENTS’ ROLE TOWARDS IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL WORK: A CASE STUDY OF BINDURA PRIMARY
SCHOOLS
The purpose of this present study was to investigate the role played by parents in improving the
performance of their children in school work in Bindura primary schools in Zimbabwe using the
quantitative research methodology. The population…
performance of their children in school work in Bindura primary schools in Zimbabwe using the
quantitative research methodology. The population…
Position: 275 (111 views)
AN INSIGHT INTO THE DEFINITIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING AND
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TUTOR COMMENTS IN DISTANCE LEARNING
Firstly, this article examines various definitions of Distance Learning with the aim of enabling
scholars to have a wider perspective of the concept. While the most basic definition relates to
education that takes place when the teacher and…
scholars to have a wider perspective of the concept. While the most basic definition relates to
education that takes place when the teacher and…
Position: 145 (134 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)
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: 221 (121 views)
POLITICAL ECONOMY OF EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 186 (127 views)
POOR PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN MATHEMATICS AT GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATIONS IN
FARM SCHOOLS IN MREWA DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
This present study‟s main focus was to analyse the causes of poor performance of pupils in Mathematics at
Grade Seven examinations in farm schools in Mrewa District of Zimbabwe. The research used the quantitative research
methodology and adopted…
Grade Seven examinations in farm schools in Mrewa District of Zimbabwe. The research used the quantitative research
methodology and adopted…
Position: 284 (110 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)
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: 309 (106 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)