Faculty of Education: Recent submissions
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The theoretical analysis of ethical leadership lapses: a disturbing concern about school leadership in Botswana
(Academic Journals,https://academicjournals.org, 2021-08)A school is the only place with a formal and legitimate mandate of duty of care for the learner. Schools are expected to be nurturing environments free of abuse, exploitation, violence, bullying, humiliation, discrimination, ... -
Influence of Information and Communication Technology policy on the integration of computer awareness in Botswana junior secondary school curriculum
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2018-06)The socio-economic transformation prompted by globalization and associated Information and Communication Technologies are cross-cutting and have inevitably found their way into the provision and delivery of educational ... -
Factors enhancing basic education: Implication on pupils' capability in Botswana primary and junior secondary schools
(Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), http://scholarlinkresearch.com/publications.php, 2014-04)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors enhancing basic education and their implication for primary and junior secondary schools pupils in Botswana. The study was mainly a descriptive survey design. Three ... -
Teaching world mindedness in Social Studies classrooms in primary schools in Botswana: reality or illusion?
(Macrothink Institute, Inc., http://ire.macrothink.org, 2013-11-29)The need to teach global perspectives in schools has heightened with the proliferation of information sharing technologies and the growing interconnectedness of world systems, hence, the suggestion that if social studies ... -
The effectiveness of teachers' professional development initiatives in enhancing teachers growth in Botswana secondary schools
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Education, http://www.ijsre.com/, 2014-03)The study investigated the effectiveness of school-based teachers' professional development initiatives in enhancing teachers' growth in secondary schools in Botswana. Data were collected through individual semi-structured ... -
Leadership capability model for motivating Junior Secondary School teachers in Botswana
(Macrothink Institute, www.macrothink.org, 2014-03-19)The purpose of the study was to explore types of Leadership Capability Models used by managers of junior secondary schools in Botswana. The focus was to identify appropriate model(s) which can assist the school management ... -
Socio-emotional selectivity : a preliminary analysis of perspectives of adult learners in the University of Botswana
(CCS, http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies, 2012-08)Grounded in the theoretical framework of socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST), this study investigated how the socio-emotional, academic and economic experiences of adult learners in the Primary Education in the ... -
In-service learning in a pre-service teacher training : the dilemma of an adult learner in Botswana
(JSE, http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/jse, 2012-11-01)Many universities across the world offer full time programmes not only to younger students directly from formal basic education programmes such as secondary schooling but also to in-service or adult learners. In-service ... -
Constraints to senior management's capacity to implement the performance management system in senior secondary schools in Botswana
(IES, http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies, 2013-05)The performance management system in different forms has been in existence in many countries for some years. In 1999 Botswana like other countries decided to implement a performance management system (PMS) across the entire ... -
Strengthening civic education in Botswana primary schools: a challenge to traditional social studies curriculum
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2009-06)The primary goal of social studies is citizenship education. Social studies as citizenship education seek to provide students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes which will enable them to actively participate as citizens ... -
Trends in graduate studies: lessons for African new and emerging universities
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2004-07)Creating knowledge is the most fundamental role of a university. All other roles like preserving, disseminating (through teaching and publications), and applying knowledge for community services, depend on this function. ... -
A tracer study to evaluate the impact of the Department of Primary Education programmes of the University of Botswana on the education sector of Botswana
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2008-12)One of the aims of the Botswana education since independence was to improve the primary level as a foundation of the whole education system. As a result, the Government of Botswana, in collaboration with other partners the ... -
Ethics education adherence by teacher trainees during teaching practice: a Botswana perspective
(Academic Journals: http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR, 2014-04-10)This paper presents the results of a survey conducted to find out the extent to which teacher trainees understand and observe professional ethics. It also sought the contribution of the Faculty of Education and secondary ... -
An analysis of the current infrastructure and facilities provision for basic education within the context of policy and constitutional obligations in the Republic of Botswana
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2007-12)The government of Botswana has been lauded with the message that it has managed to achieve ten years of basic education in line with the dictates of the Millennium Development Goal number three. The enrolment in primary ... -
The effectiveness of teachers’ professional development initiatives in enhancing teachers’ growth in Botswana secondary schools
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com/, 2014-03)This study investigated the effectiveness of school-based teachers’ professional development initiatives in enhancing teachers’ growth in secondary schools in Botswana. Data were collected through individual semi-structured ... -
Socio-cultural trends in Women's Founders Training, mentorship, transition and transformation with a special focus on Botswana
(CCSE, http://www.ccsenet.org/ells, 2012-12)Botswana women have historically played very crucial roles in the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as great partners and gap fillers in national development. Among the most important aspects of founding NGOs organization ... -
Computer assessment for secondary school texts
(IJACT, http://ijact.in/ijact/, 2013-12)Secondary school tests are very important component of the student’s assessment process and their frequency is directly related to the success of year examinations. On the other hand, the number of students could restrict ... -
Adapted physical activity in Africa: problems and the way forward
(Sobama, http://www.rc.unesp.br/ib/efisica/sobama/sobamaorg/inicio.htm, 2007-12)There is paucity of literature, both in international journals and the World Wide Web, on the status and practise of adapted physical activity (APA) in the different African countries. Despite the promises, in the constitutions ... -
Health locus of control and internal resilience factors among adolescents in Botswana: a case-control study with implications for physical education
(Southern African Alliance for Sport Science, Physical Education and Recreation. http://ajol.info/index.php/sajrs/index, 2008)Studies exploring self and health belief systems are keys to understanding the challenges to wholesome development of adolescents and creating interventions to enhance their mental, emotional and physical health status. ... -
What contribution can senior citizens make towards the economic and social development of Botswana?
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2006-12)Senior citizens (pensioners) have been known by society to be people who have exhausted their worth and wealth of expertise and knowledge and for that matter have no role to play or have no further contribution to make ...