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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: 243 (116 views)
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: 252 (114 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: 235 (118 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: 168 (130 views)
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
Many a prominent social scientist argue that the administrative process is a collective term for all
the sub-processes that fall within an accepted classification framework. It has taken long, however, to obtain a
meaningful classification…
the sub-processes that fall within an accepted classification framework. It has taken long, however, to obtain a
meaningful classification…
Position: 161 (131 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: 118 (139 views)
AINVESTIGATING THE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING ROLE OF
FEMALE SPIRIT MEDIUMS IN THE FIRST AND SECOND CHIMURENGA
WARS IN ZIMBABWE, 1896-1980
This study sought to appreciate the guidance and counselling roles played by the
agency of female spirit mediumship during Zimbabwe’s liberation wars, 1896-1980,
in order to describe African worldview’s link to contemporary guidance…
agency of female spirit mediumship during Zimbabwe’s liberation wars, 1896-1980,
in order to describe African worldview’s link to contemporary guidance…
Position: 113 (140 views)
ALIGNING TEACHER EDUCATION WITH EDUCATION 5.0 POLICY IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND
OPPORTUNITIES
This paper seeks to explore and explain the challenges and opportunities faced by implementers in
aligning teacher education with Higher and Tertiary Education 5.0 policy in Zimbabwe. While this study
appreciated the efforts that were being made to…
aligning teacher education with Higher and Tertiary Education 5.0 policy in Zimbabwe. While this study
appreciated the efforts that were being made to…
Position: 369 (64 views)
AN ANALYSIS OF CHOLERA INTERVENTIONS BY DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATIONS IN HARARE URBAN DISTRICT FROM A DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PERSPECTIVE
This study analysed the interventions undertaken in Harare Urban District that contributed to curbing of cholera from 2008 as well as current interventions toward prevention. A mixed method approach was used combining household survey, focus group…
Position: 155 (132 views)
AN ANALYSIS OF ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS RELATED TO AFFECTIVE ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE
Performance of secondary school pupils accelerated in a declining manner since 1984 to date.
Although much has been done to improve conditions of the teacher since the teachers are at the
helm of students learning, students’ performance has…
Although much has been done to improve conditions of the teacher since the teachers are at the
helm of students learning, students’ performance has…
Position: 319 (103 views)
AN ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE
EXCLUSION OF NON-FORMAL WORKERS FROM
THE MOZAMBICAN SOCIAL PROTECTION
SYSTEM
This thesis was an analysis of the factors influencing the exclusion of the non-formal workers
from the Mozambique Social Protection System (MSPS). It aimed at finding mechanisms
through which the MSPS could become more comprehensive and inclusive.…
from the Mozambique Social Protection System (MSPS). It aimed at finding mechanisms
through which the MSPS could become more comprehensive and inclusive.…
Position: 223 (119 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 (132 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: 46 (161 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ITS INITIAL STAGES
AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education degree (BEDECD) is a teacher development programme which was
introduced for study at Zimbabwe Open University in September 2010 in response to the need for more ECD-trained
teachers. BEDECD is four year…
introduced for study at Zimbabwe Open University in September 2010 in response to the need for more ECD-trained
teachers. BEDECD is four year…
Position: 10 (200 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EXCHANGE RATE POLICY IN MOZAMBIQUE
FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ECONOMY DURING 2000 - 2010
This study presents an assessment of the exchange rate policy, for sustainability of the
economy for Mozambique. The study covers the period (2000-2010). It begins with a
review of literature on the exchange rate policy and provides an updated…
economy for Mozambique. The study covers the period (2000-2010). It begins with a
review of literature on the exchange rate policy and provides an updated…
Position: 193 (125 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF AIRPORT SERVICE QUALITY ON
THE GROWTH OF TOURISM IN ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is adorned with tourism growth antecedents such as ample flora and fauna,
spectacular scenery and cultural heritage sites yet the country continues to have an
underutilized tourism sector. Following years of steady growth, the sector…
spectacular scenery and cultural heritage sites yet the country continues to have an
underutilized tourism sector. Following years of steady growth, the sector…
Position: 241 (117 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INNOVATIVE MEASURES EMPLOYED BY SMALL TO
MEDIUM SIZE HOTELS IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
The study sought to explore innovative measures employed by small to medium size
independent hotels. The study employed the interpretivist paradigm and used the qualitative
approach with a multiple case-study design. The population of the study…
independent hotels. The study employed the interpretivist paradigm and used the qualitative
approach with a multiple case-study design. The population of the study…
Position: 28 (178 views)
AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DERIVATIVES USAGE AND KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS IN BOTSWANA
The study evaluated derivative usage of 21 firms listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in relation to
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
Position: 168 (130 views)
AN EVALUATION OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES
OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GWANDA URBAN AND PERI-URBAN
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Position: 31 (171 views)
AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
OFFENDER REHABILITATION POLICIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of offender
rehabilitation policies in Zimbabwe prisons in light of the efforts by stakeholders to
reform offenders. The primary objective of the study was to establish the extent…
rehabilitation policies in Zimbabwe prisons in light of the efforts by stakeholders to
reform offenders. The primary objective of the study was to establish the extent…
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AN EXPLORATION OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF DEAF PEOPLE IN ACCESSING,
PARTICIPATING AND COMPLETING HIGHER EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
The study qualitatively employed the phenomenology design to explore the
experiences of the 32 participants selected through snowballing and purposive
sampling to establish the extent to which Zimbabwean Universities enabled deaf
people to access,…
experiences of the 32 participants selected through snowballing and purposive
sampling to establish the extent to which Zimbabwean Universities enabled deaf
people to access,…
Position: 77 (147 views)
AN EXPOSITION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY WITH REFERENCE TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Research indicates that a reasonable number of scientists, scholars and practitioners argue that a
few terms and concepts political science, public administration and administrative law are used so freely, and
confusingly as public responsibility…
few terms and concepts political science, public administration and administrative law are used so freely, and
confusingly as public responsibility…
Position: 235 (118 views)
AN EXPOSITION OF QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP
Leadership, an important universal polymorphic phenomenon found in all cultures of all ages, in all
groups and based on certain sources of influence and power, exhibits certain qualities. These qualities of
leadership will constitute the subject –…
groups and based on certain sources of influence and power, exhibits certain qualities. These qualities of
leadership will constitute the subject –…
Position: 351 (92 views)
AN INCLUSIVE MODEL OF EDUCATIONAL EXPENDITURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ZIMBABWE
This study sought to determine an inclusive framework for education expenditure that enhances
economic development for Zimbabwe. The study used the ARDL-ECM in the determination
of the relationship between the two variables, using data for the…
economic development for Zimbabwe. The study used the ARDL-ECM in the determination
of the relationship between the two variables, using data for the…
Position: 144 (134 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: 149 (133 views)