The thesis presented to the Zimbabwe Open University grew out of the concerned efforts and
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
Community participation has been adopted world wide as a means for improving the
quality of basic education in primary schools. The aim of this study was to investigate
how community participation dynamics influenced quality of basic education in…
There is a wide gap between women’s access to education and women’s empowerment in a patriarchal society. In
addressing marginalization, women in Southern Africa have made significant achievements and have excelled in a variety of fields,
including…
In the domain of teacher-student interaction, via educational process, the ideal pedagogical praxis has
been in dispute. For instance, while Socrates regarded his role as a mid-wife, who helps others bring to
birth their innermost ideas, thus…
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…
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…
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…