ABSTRACT This study sought to find the factors causing poor performance in English among grade two learners and the effects this could have in teaching and learning. This research study was qualitative in nature. Data generating instruments included interview and observation guides as well as document analysis. These instruments were chosen because they allowed the researcher to get immediate feedback and non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, voice projection and tone could be noted. ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the research was to investigate the integration of the national goals of education in early childhood education in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; to examine the influence of financial resources, to establish the significance of the teaching and learning resources, to identify the influence of socio-economic factors and to investigate the influence of teacher-child ratio on the integration of the national goals of education in early ch...
ABSTRACT Parental involvement in children’s education remains low, despite evidence that parents have a huge influence on children’s achievement. Major researchers in the field have identified many factors that may create barriers to parental involvement and also suggested the solutions. Through interviews and questionnaires this study examined aspects of parental involvement in the education of Early Childhood Education (ECE) learners in Nkulumane Cluster in Bulawayo. The study will pr...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to investigate the challenges faced by teachers in teaching learners with mild mental handicap at early childhood education level in Gweru urban primary schools. The teachers were experiencing challenges in teaching learners with mild mental handicap due to the fact that The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has adopted the principle of inclusion yet the majority of the teachers have not been exposed to any formal training. To add on to thi...
ABSTRACT Family processes affect the socio-emotional functioning of children and especially those living in poor families and families experiencing economic decline. Children of single mothers are at substantially higher risk than children of two parent families in experiencing socio-emotional problems. Increasing numbers and proportions of children born outside marriage and the rise in divorce rate have contributed to increased proportions of children growing up in single motherhood families...
ABSTRACT This study investigated on teachers‟ perceptions on the use of technology at early childhood education level in Kwekwe district. The study was necessitated by the recent advances in technology use in teaching and learning. The Descriptive survey design was used to collect data. The population of this study comprised of twelve primary schools in Redcliff circuit and thirty six early childhood educators. A sample of nine out thirty six early childhood educators were selected to answ...
ABSTRACT The study aims to establish the psychosocial problems faced by ECE learners in Seke District Primary Schools. The purpose of the study was also to make sure that some solutions to minimise the psychosocial problems faced are found. The research will assist the researcher, departmental staff and other teachers through seminars and workshops, where possible methods of assisting the affected ECE learners will be discussed. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design which ...
Abstract Positive discipline has become a global initiative in the educational sectors, particularly in early childhood education and primary and secondary education. In Zimbabwe, there has been a call by the Ministry of Education, imploring teachers to use positive discipline practices in the teaching and learning process. Teachers are expected and required to manage student behavior through the implementation of a well-designed classroom management plan. However, learners’ disruptions th...
Abstract Aggressive behaviour problems are common in the early years of most children’s lives. However, children who are not raised by their biological parents are believed to be a greater risk of developing aggressive behaviour problems than those raised by their biological parents. This study was carried out to establish the causes and solutions to aggressive behaviour problems exhibited by orphans in ECD B at a primary school. In an effort to establish the causes and solutions to this pr...
ABSTRACT This research sought to investigate teacher attitudes towards managing inclusive classes at Early Childhood Development Level in Bulawayo Central District Primary Schools. This was prompted by remarks given by teachers during gatherings, workshops and meetings. The researcher employed the descriptive survey design during the study. Data was generated through the use of questionnaires and interviews for classroom practitioners and Teachers in Charge (TICs). The sample comprised of thi...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out to find factors that influence the use of different parenting styles in Early Childhood Education level in Magwegwe cluster of Mzilikazi District in Bulawayo Province. The background of the study highlights varying parenting styles within communities despite having great impact on behavior of children and development. This prompted the researcher to find out factors that influence use of different parenting styles with the hope of finding ways of maintaining...
ABSTRACT Childhood Education (ECE) learners who exhibit behavioural and emotional challenges in Bulawayo African Townships, Reigate District. The objectives were to establish effectiveness of intervention strategies teachers used in identifying Early Childhood Education learners who exhibit emotional and behavioural challenges and to explore intervention strategies teachers‟ use in accommodating learners with selected emotional and behavioural challenges. The study used descriptive research...
ABSTRACT This research project sought to find the challenges faced by teachers and learners at ECE level in the school, then find solutions to the challenges. Questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data for this research. The researcher investigated from parents on the challenges faced by both the teacher and the learner in an inclusive setting and also what their recommendations were concerning the challenges that were raised. The findings from the data c...
ABSTRACT The researcher carried out a study on how parents were involved in their children‟s academic learning through homework with grade one learners at Nhamburiko Government School in Mabelreign-Warren Park District. The study will assist the researcher, parents and teachers to know the views of parents regarding homework. The reviewed literature answered the research questions in the order they were presented. The researcher used qualitative research design which enabled her to use ques...
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the challenges faced by caregivers in implementing inclusive education at ECE level at Lotshe Primary School in B.A.T cluster, Reigate District. A qualitative approach and descriptive survey design were used in this study. The population consisted of ECE teachers and parents. The sample comprised ten teachers and five parents. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. Questionnaires were used for teachers while interviews we...