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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…
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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…
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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,…
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BUILDING SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION FUTURES FOR THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN SUB-CONTINENT
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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…
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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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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…
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AN STUDY ON HOW TEACHING EFFICACY IS INFLUENCING AFFECTIVE ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE.
In Zimbabwean secondary schools, performance of 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,…
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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…
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THE ROLE OF HOME BACKGROUND ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT GRADE SEVEN LEVEL
IN MOUNT DARWIN SCHOOLS IN MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE
The aim of this present study was to examine the relationship between home background and academic
achievement of Grade seven pupils in Mount Darwin District in northern Zimbabwe. The quantitative methodology was
used and a population of all the…
achievement of Grade seven pupils in Mount Darwin District in northern Zimbabwe. The quantitative methodology was
used and a population of all the…
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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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MODERNISATION AND THE DEMISE OF CULTURAL PRACTICES ON
THE MANAGEMENT OF MISHUKU TREES AND MASHUKU FRUITS
IN CHIZHOU IN CHIRUMANZU DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE
Traditional practices and taboos have been used for a very long time in Chizhou located within
Chirumanzu District in Zimbabwe to manage mashuku fruits also known as mazhanje
(uapacakirklania) for the benefit of communities. The adaptation of…
Chirumanzu District in Zimbabwe to manage mashuku fruits also known as mazhanje
(uapacakirklania) for the benefit of communities. The adaptation of…
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INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TRAINING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ZIMBABWEAN MINING INDUSTRY
Artificial intelligenceis Each and every aspect of our society has been changed by artificial intel-
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
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INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN
HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
Position: 42 (165 views)
INVESTIGATION OF THE STRATEGIES TO REGULATE THE USAGE OF AI CHATBOTS IN
HIGHER EDUCATION: HARMONIZING PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND COGNITIVE
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This study investigates the strategies for regulating the usage of AI
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
chatbots in higher education to harmonize pedagogical innovation and
cognitive skill development among graduate students. The study adopts a
qualitative methodology that…
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STUDENT’S SELF-SUSTAINABILITY IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
This study sought to establish the sources of student self-sustainability in Open and Distance
Learning. Literature review indicated that employees with higher academic qualifications were
highly remunerated and had higher prospects for promotion…
Learning. Literature review indicated that employees with higher academic qualifications were
highly remunerated and had higher prospects for promotion…
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RESPONSE OF PIG WEED AMARANTHUS CRUENTUS TO ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Amaranthus is a relatively new and underutilized crop that has developed from being a weed to a vegetable in
many developing countries. However, its commercialization has been hampered by limited agronomic guidelines
that will facilitate large…
many developing countries. However, its commercialization has been hampered by limited agronomic guidelines
that will facilitate large…
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SMALLHOLDER FUNDING SCHEMES AND FARM PRODUCTIVITY IN RURAL MAKONDE
DISTRICT, MASHONALAND WEST, ZIMBABWE
The paper investigated the impact of small holder financing model on farm productivity in the
context of the ever-increasing funding gap in agriculture. The research was anchored on social
capital theory and the Keynesian economics. The study…
context of the ever-increasing funding gap in agriculture. The research was anchored on social
capital theory and the Keynesian economics. The study…
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MENTOR AND MENTEE CONCEPTIONS ON MENTOR ROLES AND QUALITIES:
A CASE STUDY OF MASVINGO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES
Mentoring has been increasingly recognized as a key strategy in professional training and development
in education. In teacher training, mentoring may be regarded as a relationship and a process whose aim
and purpose is to induct student teachers…
in education. In teacher training, mentoring may be regarded as a relationship and a process whose aim
and purpose is to induct student teachers…
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STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY: MASVINGO REGIONAL CAMPUS
This study investigated students’ perceptions on service delivery at the Zimbabwe Open
University Masvingo Regional Campus. The study employed the qualitative descriptive
survey design. It generated qualitative data using a questionnaire with open…
University Masvingo Regional Campus. The study employed the qualitative descriptive
survey design. It generated qualitative data using a questionnaire with open…
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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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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…
development mainly through human capital development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use
of open and distance learning (ODL) in…
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A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON BEST PRACTICES IN TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES, ICT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN MANAGING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN ZIMBABWE
The emergence and growth of unethical leadership in the corporate world in Zimbabwe militate against competitiveness of the nation. Governance issues of higher education institutions in Zimbabwe have affected their strategic response to new…
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HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
THE ROLE OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
In the light of globalisation and the world’s ever-changing social and economic landscape, higher education is now universally considered a critical force in contributing towards sustainable development. To enhance and improve higher education…
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