Browsing Masters Dissertations (FoE) by Issue Date
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Evaluation of the contribution of village development committees to rural development in Mahalapye sub district of Botswana-2004-2014
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)Since 1968, Village Development Committees (VDCs) have been charged with the responsibility of community-led development through a presidential directive. In recent years, VDCs have been faced with both controversies, and ... -
The informal business sector; a survival strategy for female urban dwellers in Gaborone, Botswana
(2015-05-27)This study has sought to find out why women are dominant in the informal sector and to establish the kind of support they get. The study is meant to suggest a paradigm shift in the formulation of strategies meant to alleviate ... -
Perception and experience of stress among police officers within Gaborone police service
(2015-05-27)The purpose of this research project was to investigate the effect of stress among police officers working at eight randomly selected stations in Gaborone. A questionnaire and oral interviews were used to gather the required ... -
Implementation strategies of guidance & counselling programme in schools: a case study of Molepolole junior secondary schools
(2015-05-29)Many schools in Botswana have reported a high level of indiscipline amongst the students. This is despite the existence of the Guidance and counselling programme in such schools. The study investigated strategies employed ... -
Substance abuse and religious education: a case study of selected secondary schools in Kenya
(2015-05-29)As the old adage goes, the Journey of a thousand kilometers starts with one step. Indeed the purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the Kenya secondary Religious Education (RE) Curriculum in educating students ... -
The use of computers and extent of computer integration in the learning of preschool children in Botswana
(2015-05-29)The study was intended to investigate the use and extent of computer integration in the learning of preschool children. Literature showed that computers are widely used in the developed countries by preschool children. ... -
The use of complementary and alternative medicine in psychiatric care in Kanye and Gaborone, Botswana
(2015-06-01)The use of Complementary and Alternative medicine (CAM) in the treatment of psychiatric disorders has increased tremendously throughout the world in the past few decades. Patients use a wide range of CAM therapies mainly ... -
In-school psychosocial counseling support for orphans in Gaborone west junior secondary schools
(2015-06-08)The purpose of this study was to examine the in-school psychosocial counseling support services for orphans in secondary schools. The objectives of the study was to determine the extent to which orphans are offered ... -
A study on the role of parents' teachers' associations in primary schools: the case of the southern part of Botswana
(2015-06-19)The study looked at the roles performed by Parents’ Teachers’ Associations in primary schools in Botswana. It has been observed that some PTA members in most cases feel obliged to work tirelessly for the organisations ... -
Coping and subjective well-being in University of Botswana employees
(2015-06-19)The study examined how age, experience, qualification, type of job and the section of employment influenced the use of coping strategies by University of Botswana (UB) employees. It further examined the coping strategies ... -
Exploring experience of Teachers in the implementation of standard-based grading in Botswana Junior Secondary Schools (JSS): a case of Moeti JSS in Maun
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-11)A survey of literature, both in Botswana and internationally showed that implementation of standard-based grading (SBG) is a common problem in schools. The national educational goal is to raise educational standards at all ... -
The extent to which students participate in school governance at two senior secondary schools in the Kgalagadi and southern regions of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-06)This study investigated the extent to which students participate in school governance at two senior secondary schools in Kgalagadi and Southern regions. The study was intended to establish the different areas where students’ ... -
Factors that influence demand of private supplementary tuition and its perceived impact on students’ achievement in mathematics in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-05)Private tuition also referred to as ‘Shadow education’ has emerged as an important parallel education sector due to its growing demand globally. In Botswana, the increase in demand is evidenced by increased advertisements ... -
An investigation into the factors determining career choice among senior secondary students in selected private schools in Gaborone.
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-06)This is a qualitative study undertaken through a case study design. The study was carried out to investigate determinants of career choice among private senior secondary school students in Gaborone, Botswana. Data was ... -
Factors that contribute to the withdrawal of adult learners from Adult Basic Education Programme (ABEP): a case study of Ramotswa village
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2017-08)This study is a proposal on factors that contribute to the withdrawal of adult learners from ABEP, which is a case study of Ramotswa Village, in Botswana. The background of the study topic starts by addressing historical ... -
Performance measurement of integrated sports facilities in Botswana: customers’ perspectives
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-05)The purpose of the present study was to determine performance of Integrated Sports Facilities in Botswana by examining the relationship between stadium factors (community, service, utilization perspectives) and customers’ ... -
Singing in labour pains: understanding trade union protests through indigenous and non-indigenous methods
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)This study is descriptive in nature, and seeks to understand trade union protests through the use of two research methods; indigenous and non-indigenous method. It will be looking at the 2011 BOFEPUSU strike, with the ... -
Curriculum development: teacher involvement in the development and review of the junior secondary mathematics curriculum in Botswana (Study to be conducted in Southern District)
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)This is a proposal of a study intending to investigate or assess the extent to which junior secondary school mathematics teachers are involved in the curriculum development and review processes of the Junior Certificate ... -
Botswana teachers's level of needs satisfaction as predictors of students' mathematics performance in 2015 TIMSS
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)For any nation, poor and deteriorating performance in mathematics by her learners in an age where skills in Science and Technology are necessary for economic growth spell doom to her development hopes and efforts. Countless ... -
Beneficiaries’ perceptions on the usefulness of poverty eradication programmes: a case of Kweneng West area in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019)The overall aim of the study was to explore the beneficiaries’ perceptions on the usefulness of poverty eradication programmes in Takatokwane, Dutlwe and Letlhakeng villages in Kweneng West area in Botswana. The study ...