Faculty of Education: Recent submissions
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Examining physical self-perceptions and physical activity of Jamaican youths: a cultural extension of PSPP
(Fitness Information Technology, Inc. http://www.fitinfotech.com, 2008-03)This study examined the relationship between physical self-perception and the involvement of Jamaican youths in sport and physical activity. A sample of 1052 high school students aged between 12 and 19 years completed a ... -
Factors affecting prevalence of malnutrition among children under three years of age in Botswana
(Rural Outreach Programme http://www.bioline.org.br/nd, 2006)Malnutrition affects physical growth, morbidity, mortality, cognitive development, reproduction, and physical work capacity, and it consequently impacts on human performance, health and survival. It is an underlying factor ... -
Analysis of participants’ perceptions of REFLECT approach in their lives and work: the case of Botswana
(Florida International University, http://education.fiu.edu/newhorizons, 2008)This manuscript documents the perceptions of teachers and learners towards the Regenerated Freirean Literacy Empowerment and Community Techniques (REFLECT) approach in the delivery of literacy in Ngamiland District, ... -
The challenges for teachers in the teaching of topics associated with Botswana's "Vision 2016"
(Caddo Gap Press, http://www.caddogap.com, 2009)The world is a diverse ecosystem where humans and the environment must interact and live in harmony. In order to keep any society going, either at the national or global level, the importance of having visions for the ... -
No easy walk to linguistic freedom: a ritique of language planning during south Africa's first decade of democracy
(Nordic Association of African Studies. http://www.njas.helsinki.fi, 2006)In 1994, South Africans of all races and political parties took part in the first democratic elections. The election and inauguration of Nelson Mandela as the first black president marked the beginning of a new era - an ... -
Analysis of some factors that influence causal attribution of mathematics performance among secondary school students in Lesotho
(Kamla-Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2010)Student learning is influenced by many factors which educational research is tasked to determine and feed into the teaching-learning process to enhance its effectiveness. Several studies with different populations have ... -
A conflict between aims and outcomes: comparison of one cohort’s primary school leaving examinations and junior certificate results of 2003 and 2006
(Kamla-Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2010-03)The primary objective of this paper is to evaluate the outcomes of the 10 year- basic education policy in Botswana through comparison of one cohort national results of School Leaving Examination (PSLE) of 2003 and its ... -
Accessibility of family and consumer sciences laboratories in Botswana junior secondary schools by learners with physical disabilities
(NATEFACS, http://www.natefacs.org, 2009)During the past decade, significant progress has been made on how to accommodate and teach learners with disabilities. However, less research has been done on creating a conducive learning environment for learners with ... -
Lifelong learning and the pursuit of a vision for sustainable development in Botswana
(SCE, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/csce20, 2011-07)This paper analyses Botswana's commitment to lifelong learning policy and discusses how it can help the state achieve its vision for sustainable development. First, it argues that while Botswana is renowned for its economic ... -
Threat of perceived stereotype on behaviour related to choice of and practices in teaching as a career among teacher trainees
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2010-10)The extent to which teachers perceive the existence of pressure emanating from negative stereotype of teaching as a career by the society tends to reduce the amount of affective and cognitive investments on teaching and ... -
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 ... -
Understanding the social studies teachers’ experiences: conceptions of citizenship in Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2011-11)The advent of globalization problematizes and challenges the notion of bounded citizenship as conceptualized and perceived among established democracies and nations of the world. It threatens to undermine the key characteristics ... -
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 construction of girls’ motivational orientations through their social engagement in school mathematics
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2010-06)This paper represents the voices of six Botswana girls in a case study that investigated social influences on their motivation in mathematics. Interviews were conducted and observations made to explore the girls’ experiences ... -
Knowledge of educational law: an imperative to the teachers practice
(IJLE, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tled20, 2008-01)The nature of teaching exposes teachers to civil liabilities. In the process of teaching teachers need to discipline students who display bad behaviour. In disciplining the students, teachers use a variety of punishments ... -
Instructional supervision in Botswana secondary schools: an investigation
(EMAL, http://ema.sagepub.com, 2010-01)This study was conducted to determine how instructional supervision was carried out in schools. The study begins with a brief outline of the decentralization of the inspection system in Botswana. It proceeds to present a ... -
Adult Education and social transformation in the South: the Botswana experience
(JCHE, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ujch20, 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 ... -
Resisting dominant discourses: implications of indigenous, African feminist theory and methods for gender and education research
(GE, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/cgee20, 2010-11)In this paper we explore tensions between Western gender theory and research, and post‐colonial and indigenous feminist standpoints, which challenge us to re-define our roles as feminist-activist educators and researchers ... -
Teacher trainees’ level of preparedness for inclusive education in Botswana schools: need for change
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2009-12)The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which the University of Botswana special education teacher-training programme. Inclusive education has gained significant currency nationally and internationally. ... -
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 ...