ABSTRACT Noticing the complexity of inclusive education in theory and practice, this study is aimed at finding out the nature and types of Inclusive Education (IE) practices employed in the Engela cluster in the Ohangwena region, Namibia. A mixed research design was employed to solicit information using a quantitative survey and a qualitative case study. A criterion sampling procedure was used to select a sample of six school principals, 48 teachers and 120 learners to share their experiences...
ABSTRACT Bats are present and they play unique ecological roles in various habitats in Namibia. Yet the patterns of species richness and composition of bats associated with these habitats within different biomes in Namibia still remain unknown. Bats are also important carrier hosts and transmitters of zoonotic viruses of public health significance including old and emerging hantaviruses. The burden of hantavirus disease is globally well-documented but this remains unknown and unrecognised in ...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by senior secondary school learners when preparing science fair projects in the Omusati educational region, Namibia. The study provided answers to the following research questions:1). What are the challenges faced by secondary school learners in the Omusati Educational Region when preparing science fair projects? 2). what are the science teachers’ perceptions of the challenges faced by learners when preparing sc...
ABSTRACT Based on the concerns of the differences in performance between school based continuous assessment and national examination marks, the purpose of this study was to determine the role of technology in Grade 10 Physical Science learners’ assessment activities in the Ohangwena Region. The study employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach, whereby quantitative data was collected through the distribution of surveys to all schools offering Grade 10 Physical Science in the Oh...
ABSTRACT A continuum of prevention that provides information and support to very young adolescent girls throughout their lifecycles is central to their healthy sexual development. Crucial to this continuum is the family, especially the mothers. Hence, this study explored maternal role on daughters‟ sexual health development in Khomas region, Namibia. In addressing this phenomenon, the study was carried out in four phases namely; needs assessment, programme development, programme implementat...
Abstract This study investigated the Namibian learners and teachers’ perceptions regarding the English Second Language (ESL) writing activities in selected schools of the Windhoek. It aimed at addressing seven major questions that were pertinent in understanding the significance of ESL writing activities in the lives of the participants. These questions looked at the perceptions of ESL learners and teachers regarding the level of enjoyment and usefulness of ESL writing activities, competenc...
ABSTRACT Demands for technical and scientific expertise in many countries including Namibia made the Namibian government emphasise the need for effective teaching of mathematics and science in schools to enable learners to excel in these subjects. Despite that, school failure at Grade 10 level remains a challenge in Namibia. Learners continue to perform poorly, especially in mathematics over the past years. One intriguing manifestation of this record of performance is that there are some lear...
ABSTRACT The establishment of Family Literacy Programmes is a worldwide trend as it is an educational method that promotes the notion of the parent being the child’s first teacher. A Family Literacy Programme (FLP) was implemented in the Kavango East Region of Namibia through the Directorate of Adult and Lifelong Learning. However, there is a high drop-out rate and low participation among parents. This study therefore sought to investigate parents’ participation in the FLP in the Kavango ...
Abstract This study assessed the application of literacy skills towards poverty alleviation by graduates of the National Literacy Programme in Oshikoto region, Namibia. The study addressed three major questions that were regarded important in understanding how the use of literacy skills is contributing to poverty alleviation in the lives of the participants. The questions looked at the skills the literacy programme graduates in Oshikoto region acquired; how literacy skills acquired are used a...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to identify the benefits and challenges of including learners with hearing impairments in inclusive schools in Khomas and Oshana regions. The study was guided by the following research questions: 1) What did learners, teachers and parents perceive to be benefits of including learners with hearing impairments in inclusive secondary schools in Oshana and Khomas Regions? 2) What did learners, teachers and parents perceive to be challenges of including learn...
Abstract Sexual abuse amongst learners with hearing impairment should be a matter of great concern to all those who are involved in working with the hearing impaired. This study aimed at finding preventive strategies to protect learners with hearing impairments from sexual abuse. The results showed that such strategies were lacking at home, at school, at the hostel as well as in the larger society. Data collected through questionnaires showed that parents were unable to discuss sexual matters...
Abstract This research study is a content analysis of the sections on Namibian history of the Namibian Secondary School History Textbooks that were prescribed for use in schools for the period 1991 – 2008. Altogether eleven textbooks were studied. The study sought to establish the relevance of the textbooks in how far they promote reconciliation, inclusiveness and respect for diverse views in terms of their pedagogy and the way they portray Namibian history. A brief historical background on...
ABSTRACT It is believed that “those who master English are likely to reap many academic, social and professional benefits” (Tella, Indoshi & Othuan, 2011, p. 809). Conversely, poor performance of learners in some countries, including Namibia, where English is the medium of instruction, has been attributed to low proficiency in English. Studies have also shown that there is often misalignment between what is intended to be taught in the classroom and what is actually taught. Therefore, the...
ABSTRACT Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is basically the surgical removal of foreskin of the penis. This is done for many reasons. However, cultural, religious and medical reasons are the most paramount for Male Circumcision (MC) around the world today. Needless to say, since the three randomized controlled trials on male circumcision in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa proved that VMMC can reduce the HIV transmission by at least 60%, this has become the main reason for MC, especial...
ABSTRACT After independence, the Namibian government wished to exploit the new opportunities created by the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Therefore, the government embarked upon developing national policies and strategies for integrating ICTs into the education curriculum. The need for ICT integration and application in the entire educational system has become a national policy in Namibia. In order to contribute to Namibia becoming a Knowledge-based Economy, the Co...