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STUDENT RETENTION AS A FUNCTION OF THE QUALITY OF LEARNER SUPPORT IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Student retention is critically linked to the quality of service in open and distance learning (odl).
Peterson (1997) points out that students will form favourable perceptions regarding the quality of
their experience and decide to persist. Student…
Peterson (1997) points out that students will form favourable perceptions regarding the quality of
their experience and decide to persist. Student…
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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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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)…
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STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING OF UBIQUITOUS LEARNING AT ZIMBABWEAN SCHOOLS
The study tested the application of structural
equation modelling (SEM) to ubiquitous learning of selected
Zimbabwean schools. The purpose of this study was to explore
the effect of diffusion factors toward ubiquitous learning in
Zimbabwe. The…
equation modelling (SEM) to ubiquitous learning of selected
Zimbabwean schools. The purpose of this study was to explore
the effect of diffusion factors toward ubiquitous learning in
Zimbabwe. The…
Position: 157 (338 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…
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STRATEGY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
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STRATEGIES OF DEVELOPING CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS
FOR ENHANCING TEACHING, LEARNING AND PEACE IN
ZIMBABWEAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE MIDLANDS
PROVINCE: A CASE STUDY OF GWERU AND SHURUGWI
DISTRICTS.
The main objective of the study was to establish the extent to which the development of
Conflict Resolution Skills was being fostered in the Gweru and Shurugwi District Primary
Schools. The study was triggered by the observed conflict among…
Conflict Resolution Skills was being fostered in the Gweru and Shurugwi District Primary
Schools. The study was triggered by the observed conflict among…
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STRATEGIES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF MICRO-CREDENTIALS IN THE ECONOMY OF
ZIMBABWE BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION/LEARNING AND TRAINING
The study sought to recommend appropriate strategies for the propagation of micro-credentials that would positively influence economic growth using micro-credentials to provide knowledge and skills training. The thrust was to establish the state of…
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STRATEGIES FOR DAILY SURVIVAL: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AMONG STREET VENDORS OF HARARE METROPOLITAN
The study investigated the role of social capital among street vendors of Harare Metropolitan. The
investigation relied extensively on qualitative research because we wanted to get an in-depth understanding of
the uses of social networks as daily…
investigation relied extensively on qualitative research because we wanted to get an in-depth understanding of
the uses of social networks as daily…
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STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Livestock is a dominant agricultural activity in Sub Saharan
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
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STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Livestock is a dominant agricultural activity in Sub Saharan
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Position: 321 (278 views)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE AFFECTS FRUIT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF
BER (ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA LAMK.) IN ZIMBABWE
Fruit utilization is affected by quality attributes and shelf life. The quality of Jujube or Ber (Ziziphus
mauritiana Lamk.) fruits after harvest depends on storage conditions used. In this study, different
storage temperatures and durations were…
mauritiana Lamk.) fruits after harvest depends on storage conditions used. In this study, different
storage temperatures and durations were…
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SPEECHREADING EXPERIENCES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE D/DEAF: A CASE OF HARARE URBAN, ZIMBABWE
The study explored the speechreading experiences of five people who are deaf and five, hard of hearing born to hearing parents. Speechreading is often used synonymously with the term lipreading though both have similarities and differences.…
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SOYA BEAN & MAIZE VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
The purpose of the presentation is to highlight and recommend promising agricultural chains that
can be developed to give meaningful economic benefits to small holder farmers. This will be
anchored on sustainable partnership with the private…
can be developed to give meaningful economic benefits to small holder farmers. This will be
anchored on sustainable partnership with the private…
Position: 236 (310 views)
SOURCES AND CAUSES OF CONFLICT THAT EXIST BETWEEN LOCALS AND
REGULATORY BOARDS ON BIO-DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT:
A CASE FOR BINDURA RURAL/URBAN DWELLERS AND THE FORESTRY
COMMISSION
The study sought to establish sources and causes of conflict that exist between locals and regulatory boards on
bio-diversity management in Bindura rural/urban dwellers and the Forestry Commission. According to
Zimbabwean laws, community is the…
bio-diversity management in Bindura rural/urban dwellers and the Forestry Commission. According to
Zimbabwean laws, community is the…
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF COMMERCIALIZATION
OF SMALLHOLDER RABBIT PRODUCTION IN MT DARWIN
DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
A study was conducted to analyze the socio-economic factors influencing commercialization of rabbit production in
communal areas of Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. A study sample of 85 smallholder rabbit farmers was randomly
selected across the…
communal areas of Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. A study sample of 85 smallholder rabbit farmers was randomly
selected across the…
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SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FAST TRACK LAND REFORM
PROGRAMME (FTLRP): THE CASE OF MUPFURUDZI FARM (SHAMVA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE)
The impacts and outcomes of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) are varied, complex
and often misunderstood due to lack of empirical studies. The researcher sought to understand the state of
social services and social services needs in the…
and often misunderstood due to lack of empirical studies. The researcher sought to understand the state of
social services and social services needs in the…
Position: 157 (338 views)
SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF MALE CIRCUMCISION AS
PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN ZIMBABWE
The World Health Organisation recommended the scale-up of voluntary medical male circumcision
(VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention method in 2007 and several countries with high HIV prevalence rates
including Zimbabwe have since adopted the…
(VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention method in 2007 and several countries with high HIV prevalence rates
including Zimbabwe have since adopted the…
Position: 211 (319 views)
SOCIAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT MATRIX IN ZIMBABWE
WHERE IS THE MISSING LINK?
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SOCIAL MARKETING IN PROMOTING PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN NOT-FOR-
PROFIT ORGANISATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF CONVENTIONAL CHURCHES IN ZIMBABWE
Environmental awareness has become an interesting area of study for organisations since they
all strive to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Social marketing is
one of the key strategies that is being harnessed by…
all strive to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Social marketing is
one of the key strategies that is being harnessed by…
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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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SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
It is recognized that Public Administration and Business Administration are both academic subjects and both deal with
human behaviour. Although they share the use of certain auxiliary subjects as specialties or as tools, they have distinct fields of…
human behaviour. Although they share the use of certain auxiliary subjects as specialties or as tools, they have distinct fields of…
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SIGNIFICANCE OF PARITY, YEAR-SEASON AND PROLIFICACY IN INFLUENCING GOAT MILK
PRODUCTION TRAITS
Milk production traits in goats are affected by different non
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
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SIGNIFICANCE OF LITTER SIZE, DURATION OF DRY PERIOD AND STAGE OF PREGNACY ON
MILK YIELD AND COMPOSITION IN DAIRY ANIMALS
The factors influencing the amount and composition of
produced milk can be divided into two groups, namely internal
and external factors. This is very important to remember when
evaluating the milk quality and in the improvement of milk yield
and…
produced milk can be divided into two groups, namely internal
and external factors. This is very important to remember when
evaluating the milk quality and in the improvement of milk yield
and…
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