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This paper discusses the process of post-independence teacher education reform in the southern African country of Namibia. These reforms are based on the view that teachers are critical agents in the creation and development of changes in schooling rather than government servants who merely ‘deliver’ an approved curriculum. These reforms in the educational system are seen as contributing to a societal reconstruction in which there is greater equity and social justice for all Namibians. The...

To investigate the relationship between parasite prevalence and malaria-related morbidity, we carried out a comparative study among cohorts of school children from two villages, Dienga, Gabon, and Pouma, Cameroon, both located in malaria-endemic areas. Seven to 17 year-old children attending primary schools were similarly followed-up at each site to evaluate the frequency of malaria attacks. Follow-up involved daily temperature recording (and blood smears in the case of fever) and...

It has been argued that the delivery of anthelmintics to school-children through existing education infrastructure can be one of the most cost-effective approaches to controlling parasitic worm infection. This paper examines the actual costs of a combination of mass and selective treatment for schistosomiasis using praziquantel and mass treatment for intestinal nematodes using albendazole, as an integral part of school health programmes reaching 80 442 pupils in 577 schools in Volta Region,...

This study examined parental factors that influence career development among African American and Mexican American college students. Analysis of student interviews revealed that parents are influential in the following career domains: encouragement, educational expectations, critical life events, vicarious learning, and work identity. Career development issues that counselors need to address are provided.

This study examined parental factors that influence career development among African American and Mexican American college students. Analysis of student interviews revealed that parents are influential in the following career domains: encouragement, educational expectations, critical life events, vicarious learning, and work identity. Career development issues that counselors need to address are provided.

This case study sought to identify factors that adversely affect meaningful learning in two AfricanAmerican female high school students. Tanisha and Latanya are motivated, confident students in an urban, public half-day school for math and science ('Sci High'). Observations of classrooms at Sci High and their home schools, analysis of learning artifacts, school statistics and student records, clinical interviews with the students and interviews with teachers and administrators provided...

In South Africa learners come from both resource-advantaged to resource-deprived environments. Exposure to different types of resources are limited for some learners. However, this article proves the significant role computer games can play in providing learning opportunities for both groups. This article indicates that, although resource-advantaged learners may benefit from computer-based drill and practice games, they prefer strategy-type games. Resource-deprived learners, however, prefer...

The educational crisis in South Africa is examined against the history of language-in-education policy over the last 25 years. The Soweto student revolt in 1976 is identified as a pivotal point, resulting in educational responses which have exacerbated academic failure amongst the majority of school students. The vexed role of African languages in education, vis-à-vis structural constraints, including international `aid', across the continent is discussed as a textured background from which...

The educational crisis in South Africa is examined against the history of language-in-education policy over the last 25 years. The Soweto student revolt in 1976 is identified as a pivotal point, resulting in educational responses which have exacerbated academic failure amongst the majority of school students. The vexed role of African languages in education, vis-à-vis structural constraints, including international `aid', across the continent is discussed as a textured background from which...

The educational crisis in South Africa is examined against the history of language-in-education policy over the last 25 years. The Soweto student revolt in 1976 is identified as a pivotal point, resulting in educational responses which have exacerbated academic failure amongst the majority of school students. The vexed role of African languages in education, vis-à-vis structural constraints, including international `aid', across the continent is discussed as a textured background from which...

The educational crisis in South Africa is examined against the history of language-in-education policy over the last 25 years. The Soweto student revolt in 1976 is identified as a pivotal point, resulting in educational responses which have exacerbated academic failure amongst the majority of school students. The vexed role of African languages in education, vis-à-vis structural constraints, including international `aid', across the continent is discussed as a textured background from which...

As an intervention against diarrhoea, promotion of breastfeeding has been suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO). In the present study from Guinea Bissau we tested the possibilities of promoting breastfeeding at a local health centre. A total of 1250 children were allocated randomly into two groups. Mothers in the intervention group were given health education according to WHO's recommendations; about exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first 4 mo, prolonged breastfeeding and...

Tanzania is one of the countries most severely affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. A number of local AIDS education efforts have been launched over the past decade, several of which have yielded measurable, positive outcomes. Despite these successes, many barriers to effective dissemination of AIDS information exist, and large population groups still lack basic information on how to protect themselves from infection. Although effective school-based AIDS education programs are available, these...

It is well known that smoking habit is hazardous to health, especially for juvenile. The present study on smoking behavior of high school students in Seoul has two major objectives. The first objective is to find out the smoking behavior of high school students in Seoul. Toward this objective, individual's smoking experience has been examined as ever smoking and never smoking. The second objective is to determine the variables associated with their smoking behavior at the individual, family...

Brill profit levels and organic growth in line with expectations, integration V&R according to plan and continuation of eBusiness growth Update on year-to-date performance During the third quarter Brill's eBusiness continued its strong growth, driven by eBooks and digital primary sources.This growth compensated for the ongoing decline in print books.YTD Journal sales declined mainly due to delayed invoicing, which is expected to be recovered in Q4, and continuing IT problems at our UK based...