Faculty of Education: Recent submissions
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Parents' participation in public primary schools in Botswana: perceptions and experiences of headteachers
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies, 2013-03)The idea of involving parents in the school system is universal and as old as the history and philosophy of education itself. This study investigated the public school headteachers’ experiences and perceptions about the ... -
Body image dissatisfaction is increased in male and overweight/obese adolescents in Botswana
(JO, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/1286/, 2013-02)The purpose of this study was to examine linkages between obesity, physical activity, and body image dissatisfaction, with consideration of socioeconomic status (SES) and urbanization in adolescents in Botswana. Materials ... -
The dynamics of curriculum reforms in Botswana with reference to science education
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2013-12)This paper identifies changes that occurred in Botswana Science Education. The paper indicates that Botswana follows a centralized system of curriculum development and this approach facilitates the implementation of new ... -
Introduction: socioeconomic development in Botswana
(African Journals Online, http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jsda/index, 2011-01)An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses, key issues related to Botswana's socio-economic development policies and practices including the importance of cultural heritage, the concept of national dress ... -
Globalization and the nation-state: sovereignty and state welfare in jeopardy
(David Publishing Company, http://www.davidpublishing.com, 2011-07)This paper addresses the fact that although globalization cannot be resisted by the nation-state, it is often confronted by mixed reactions from both the GN (Global North) and the GS(Global South). The essay charges that ... -
Exploring citizenship education: cultural study curriculum in Botswana
(David Publishing, http://www.davidpublishing.com/, 2012-03)The research project presented here examined the concept of citizenship education in the context of cultural studies in Botswana’s lower primary level which is from standard one to four. Cultural studies as a discipline ... -
Educating for democratic engagement in Botswana's democracy: challenges of promoting democratic education
(African Journals Online, http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jsda/index, 2011)In order for democracy to be sustained in any state, it is fundamentally crucial that the education system should teach citizens about democracy and how to participate in the democratic process. Participation in the ... -
Exploring the culture of reading among primary school teachers in Botswana
(International Reading Association, http://www.reading.org/, 2011)African nations have rich oral traditions that are often perceived to eclipse print culture. But a careful look reveals that among lower and upper primary teachers in Botswana, reading is important and valued—and that ... -
Bilingual education: meeting the challenges of diversity in Botswana
(Nordic Association of African Studies, http://www.njas.helsinki.fi/, 2008)This paper reviews the role of language in addressing issues of instruction and diversity towards the achievement of the aims of basic education in Botswana. It also examines the role of the mother tongue in instruction ... -
Inclusive education for learners with disabilities in Botswana primary schools
(SAGE, http://www.sagepublications.com, 2012-06-14)Based on the findings of a qualitative case study, this article describes the experiences of key stakeholders about the inclusion of learners with disabilities in regular schools in the South Central Region of Botswana. ... -
Conserving and sustaining culture through traditional dress
(JSDA, http://www.ajol.info, 2011-01)The government of Botswana through its National Policy on' Culture (2001) and the National Ecotourism Strategy (2002) is committed to preserving national culture and historical heritage. The policy stipulates that ... -
The status of education for sustainable development in the faculty of education, views from faculty members: University of Botswana
(ERR, http://www.academicjournals.org/err, 2013-09)The paper is based on a study which sought the understanding and appreciation of, and activities on issues of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) amongst the staff of the Faculty of Education, University of Botswana ... -
An indigenous knowledge inspired teacher pilot mentoring scheme in Botswana: a proposal
(IAJIKS, http://www.indilinga.org.za, 2004)Teaching practice, which comprises a teaching internship and/or fieldwork undertaken by prospective teachers for an annual period of seven weeks, is an essential component of all the teacher education programmes offered ... -
Insight into attempts at using action research in a collaborative work in a policy review exercise in Botswana
(QR,http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/index.html, 2011-07-04)In this paper I embrace the thinking that writing on one’s experiences in the use of qualitative educational research strategies and principles could potentially contribute to furthering knowledge in the field. In adopting ... -
Active learning for problem solving in programming in a computer studies method course
(ARI, http://journals.savap.org.pk, 2012-09)This paper presents an implementation of active-learning-based teaching model for teaching a topic on programming techniques in an undergraduate computer science education course which prepares students to teach the ... -
Some key issues in African traditional education
(McGill University, Faculty of Education, http://www.mcgill.ca/education/, 2002)Against a background discussion of the concept and general purpose of education, this article examines some key issues in African traditional education, namely its philosophical foundations, content and methods, strengths ... -
Profiling micro apparel enterprises in Botswana: motivations, practices, challenges and success
(CTRJ, http://ctr.sagepub.com, 2003-06)The purpose of this research was to develop a profile of micro apparel enterprises in Botswana and to examine the profile for cross-cultural applicability in relation to small business scholarship. Field interviews with ... -
A critique of centralized curricula in literacy programs: the case of Botswana
(JAAL, http://www.reading.org, 2002-05)In Botswana a centralized curriculum is characteristic of many government-sponsored literacy programs. It denotes concentration of decision-making authority at the top of the organizational hierarchy. Adult literacy, like ... -
Gender perceptions of the Botswana Literacy Programme among the minorities in the Chobe District
(BNR, http://www.botsoc.org.bw, 1998)This paper discusses a gender analysis of the perceptions of the Basubiya in North Western Botswana towards participation and utilization of the Botswana National Literacy Programme (NLP). The need to determine the effects ... -
Nutrition and the ailing immune system: a challenge in the new millenium
(Office of Research and Development, University of Botswana; http://www.ub.bw, 2001)The new millennium has come but we are not healthy: the Human Immuno-deficiency VIruS (HIV) IS taking its toll. It is critical for everyone to find ways of coping with this problem, along side campaigns to eradicate the ...