ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to investigate effectiveness of early reading initiative in Malisa Central Cluster in Silobela. The researcher used a qualitative approach. The sample comprised infant teachers from seven rural schools. The data collection tools were the questionnaires. The findings from the study indicated that for the teachers who answered the questionnaire ERI plays a crucial role in language teaching through the use of word picture matching, look and say and pho...
1.0 INTRODUCTION A crucial sub-theme of this STAN (Lagos) conference is the "promotion of the integrated learning and popularisation of science, technology and mathematics" (STM). Mathematics is the language of science, Science and maths are essential components of technology, and technology is the major factor for a nations technological and industrial development. These three subjects are therefore not only interrelated but also crucial for Nigeria's development.
Abstract The choice of the research topic was influenced by personal interest in the field of linguistics. The aim of the study was to highlight How classroom group dynamics affect second language acquisition and learning in a bilingual setup. It presents the factors that affect quality contact and quantity contact between groups in the classroom. Different theoretical constructs were applied in the discussion of the research topic and this includes Schumman‟s Acculturation theory. Two scho...
ABSTRACT This study is on the role of the School Head in effective implementation of the competency-based curriculum in rural primary schools in Hwange District. Study objectives were: to explore the roles and responsibilities of school heads as curriculum leaders; to determine how school heads manage curriculum change for effective curriculum implementation; to establish resources that must be available to ensure effective curriculum implementation in schools; and to proffer strategies that ...
ABSTRACT The primary purpose of this study was to examine the factors that predispose youth of the Niger Delta to restiveness and find out how education in the form of skills acquisition and a general social education can help solve or reduce this social menace. Faulty socialization was identified as the basic reason for this malady. Other reasons include unemployment, poverty, marginalization, the problems in the Nigerian educational system, negative national values, lack of parental guidanc...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to study the extent to which ICT is being implemented in the teaching and learning of Advanced level Geography in schools in the Empandeni cluster. The main focus of the study was to highlight major factors affecting the implementation of ICT in the teaching and learning of Geography at Advanced level and to give solutions to address the challenges. A mixed approach design was used to get in depth detail of the extent to which ICT is being implemented in...
Abstract Bioturbating organisms are known for their benefits to landscapes and ecosystems. Studies have to date largely focussed on invertebrates with very little known about the role burrowing mammals play, especially nocturnally active species. They are thought to be vulnerable to land degradation - such as shrub encroachment and livestock overgrazing - leading to increased negative effects on land productivity through the loss of their associated ecosystem services. The abundance and diver...
ABSTRACT The research study sort to find out the factors affecting girls from proceeding in their large numbers to advanced levels of secondary education. The qualitative research design grounded in the interpretivist paradigm was used in this study. Data generating instruments were semi-structured interviews and document analysis guides. The sample of two school heads, six teachers, eight pupils, four parents and four young ladies were selected as respondents. The generated data was analysed...
Abstract This study explored the best methods of teaching mathematics at Early Childhood Education in khumalo cluster primary school in Bulawayo. The research was mainly focused on ECE teachers concerning the best methods in the teaching of mathematics and strategies that can be used to assist teachers so that they can use the best teaching methods. Data collection was done by use of structured interviews and questionnaires to guide in data collection. Questionnaires had had 88% response rate...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to assess the impact of high teacher pupil ratio in rural and peri urban government schools in Goromonzi district in Mashonaland province. The objectives of this study were (a) to establish if the recommended teacher pupil ratio exists in rural and peri urban government schools,(b)to determine whether high teacher pupil ratio influences performance of pupils in rural and peri urban government primary schools,(c)to identify the major challenges faced...