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New developments in the national examination system in Botswana
(National Council on Measurement in Education. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com, 1999-12)
The study briefly looks at the new developments in the national examination system in Botswana. With this new system, the government opted for a criterion-referenced testing (CRT) model for primary and junior secondary ...
Assessment of learners with special needs for inclusive education in Botswana: issues and challenges for schools
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2012-06)
This study examines the role and functions of the Botswana Assessment Centre in diagnosing the learning needs of primary school students. It also examines the issues and challenges faced by learners with special needs who ...
The effectiveness of information and communication technology curriculum: a case of private senior secondary schools in Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2012-09)
This formative evaluation seeks to measure the effectiveness of Botswana ICT curriculum (Code 0417) by evaluating the content taught and the instructional strategies used to deliver the course contents. It also seeks to ...
The role of senior secondary school mathematics teachers in the development of mathematics curriculum in Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2012-06)
This study examines the role played by secondary school mathematics teachers in the development of mathematics curriculum. It was conducted using a sample of sixty senior secondary school mathematics teachers. The findings ...
Towards accomplishing the goal of the world of work through social studies instruction: possibilities and challenges
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2009-06)
This study examined the extent of accomplishment of the goal of the world of work in social studies classes at the primary and secondary school levels in Botswana. Data were collected through questionnaires administered ...
The study of curriculum change in Botswana with special reference to primary science: an historical perspective
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals, 1995)
This paper traces historical events in the development of primary science in Botswana. It identifies changes that have taken place from 1969 to 1989. Prior to 1969, the word science in primary schools was non-existent. ...
Asking for too much? the voices of students with disabilities in Botswana
(DS, http://www.tandfonline.com/, 2011-05)
Students with disabilities are under-represented in higher education (HE) institutions in Botswana. The number of students with disabilities is on the rise but parity has not been attained. The struggle of students with ...
Adult education and social transformation in the south: the Botswana experience
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals, 2010-11-23)
The article argues that, historically, universities have served a select few individuals as part of modernist not transformative agenda. This highly selective process guarantees students good life. The article argues that ...
English language and gender influences on the prediction of junior certificate perfomance among students in Botswana
(African Educational Research Network. http://www.ncsu.edu, 2008-06)
The poor and deteriorating overall performance in Botswana junior school certificate (JSC) examination is a problem that tends to defeat all efforts at finding a solution to it. Language has been found to be a powerful ...
Beginning primary teacher's perspectives on the role of subject specialization in Botswana colleges of education: implications for the professional development of those who did not specialize in languages (English & Setswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2013-03)
In recent years, there have been a number of innovations and reforms aimed at making education relevant to the needs of the society. Despite the premium placed on education, there
continue to be challenging and persistent ...