Research Papers/Topics in Basic Education

FACTORS CAUSING ORDINARY LEVEL FEMALE STUDENTS TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL AND THE EFFECTS THESE COULD HAVE IN ZAKA DISTRICT.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to find out the factors causing female students to drop out of school and the effects this could have in Zaka District. The researcher was motivated to carry out the study because uneducated women lead to underdevelopment of a country, poor healthy standards, as well as promoting antisocial behaviour. A sample of two schools, two school heads, eight teachers, ten students enrolled as well as five drop outs were used. The qualitative research design was us...

An investigation into the dialectical relationship between Catholic - run schools and the Government of Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT The project aims at interrogating the dialectical relationship between catholic-run schools and the government of Zimbabwe in the provision of quality education. These two players started to officially work together after the promulgation of the 1894 Matabeleland Order in Council. This order in council gave birth to the 1899 Education Ordinance which legally prescribed how the state was going to relate to the church education institutions as well as the non-denominational learning in...

Factors that lead to high failure rate in history subject in selected schools in Mberengwa district

ABSTRACT This study attempted to look at factors that lead to high failure rate in history subject at Ordinary level in Mberengwa district. The study centered on main reasons why pupils perform badly in History subject. Reasons that gave rise to the research are ,lack of resources in rural based schools ,negative attitude toward learning, lack of specialist teachers are some of factors that lead to high failure rate in history subject. Descriptive survey was used as a research design. Data wa...

INVESTIGATING EFFECTIVENESS OF EARLY READING INITIATIVE IN MALISA CENTRAL CLUSTER IN SILOBELA

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...

Study Of How Classroom Group Dynamics Affect Second Language Acquisition And Learning In A Bilingual Setup: A Case Of Lower Gweru Secondary Schools.

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...

Cultivating Change: Reflections On The Changing Role Of The School Head In Effective Implementation Of The Competency-Based Curriculum In Hwange Rural Primary Schools.

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 ...

A Study Of The Extent To Which Ict Is Being Implemented In The Teaching And Learning Of Advanced Level Geography In Empandeni Cluster Schools

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...

Factors causing fewer female students in Binga district to proceed from grade seven to advanced level.

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...

Methods Of Teaching Mathematics At Ece Level Learners In Kumalo Cluster Primary Schools Of Bulawayo Province

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...

The Impact Of High Teacher Pupil Ratio In Rural And Peri-Urban Government Schools In Goromonzi District In Mashonaland East Province

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...

Methods Of Using Ict Tools In The Teaching Of Mathematics At Junior Level In Makoni District Primary Schools

ABSTRACT The primary objective of this study was to find out methods of using ICT tools in the teaching of Mathematics at junior level in primary schools. Specifically, the study sought to gain an appreciation of the extent to which teachers use different ICT tools in the teaching and learning processes in Mathematics at junior level in primary schools. A descriptive survey approach was used to collect the data on methods of using ICT tools. The study used questionnaires and interviews as res...

An Investigation Into The Challenges Faced By Teachers In Implementing The Language Policy In Early Childhood Education In Areas Of Diverse Backgrounds: The Case Of Gweru Urban

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate challenges facing teachers in implementing the mother tongue as a medium of instruction in Gweru urban primary schools which enrol learners from diverse language backgrounds. The objectives of the study were to solicit challenges facing teachers in implementing the mother tongue policy and to find out the measures that have been taken to enhance implementation of the language policy. The research study was confined to Muwunga cluster in Gw...

An Analysis On The Effects Of Low School Fees Payments In Running Schools. A Case Study In Gokwe North District In Ward 2

ABSTRACT The main aim of this dissertation is to study on how low school fees payment in schools affects schools administration. Despite the researches done by many researchers, the issue of low school fees payments were left untouched. The problem statement relies on understanding the effects on impacts of low school fees payments in running schools. In order to comply with the problems a research was undertake. The overall image that emerges from the literature depicts that high failure rat...

An Investigation Into The Extent To Which The Interpretation Of Literature Perpetuates Gender Imbalances

ABSTRACT This study was an investigation of the extent to which the interpretation of literature perpetuates gender imbalances. Most teachers promote and reinforce gender stereotypes through different ways in which they interpret literature. The evaluation of one’s personality is normally done on basis of their sex. In most cases, inferior language is used to describe women, while superior language is used to describe men. As a result learners are conditioned to a belief that females are le...

The Achievements And Challenges Of School Development Committees (Sdc) And School Development Associations (Sda ) Involvement In School Development In Cluster 34 In Warren Park Mabelreign Dis

ABSTRACT This study investigated achievements and challenges of School Development Committee and School Development Association (SDC/SDA) involvement in school development in Warren Park Mabelreign District. Three research questions guided the study, framed from the main research question: What are the achievements and challenges of SDC/SDA involvement in school development? The first sub research question was to identify the achievements of SDC/SDA involvement in school development, secondly...


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