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Trigonometry is a fundamental mathematical concept taught at all levels of education, including primary schools. A strong understanding of trigonometry is essential for prospective teachers, especially those pursuing a career in primary school education. However, research suggests that students frequently encounter challenges and make common errors when learning trigonometric concepts. These errors have a significant impact on their overall performance and their ability to effectively teach...

There's strong evidence suggesting that nursing students experience extreme stress. Yet no research has explored the perspectives of nursing students on stress and coping strategies among student nurses in Namibia. A qualitative exploratory descriptive research was employed on 15 undergraduate nursing students. This chapter explored and described nursing students' perceptions on factors contributing to stress and the coping strategies among nursing students at the University of Namibia,...

Human Anatomy (HA) is one of the basic science courses in every medical school, and an excellent knowledge and understanding of HA is essential for medical and nursing students. Aim of this research was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, perception, and challenges in learning Human Anatomy amongst Medical and Nursing students in two Gambian universities. This study was conducted amongst Medical and Nursing students of American International University West Africa (AIUWA) and University of...

Abstract Early childhood has increasingly been acknowledged as a vital time for all children. Inclusive and quality education is part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with the further specification that all children have access to quality pre‐primary education. As early childhood education (ECE) has expanded worldwide, so have concerns about the quality of ECE provision, including whether its pedagogy is culturally meaningful and contextually appropriate. While these...

The quality of translation education in Libyan universities is affected by several factors, including limited resources, a lack of professional development opportunities, and insufficient support and environment. This influence was demonstrated by the survey conducted by the researcher among 150 students using Likert. I also conducted semi-structured interviews with staff members of the translation department. The Findings highlighted the challenges faced by students and staff members in...

Abstract This study examines gender vulnerabilities and responsive strategies to climate change, comparing evidences from Kwara and Nassarawa States in Nigeria. Changes in climate parameters, gender-based perceptions of climate, as well as gender-based response and adaptation practices were assessed in accordance with specific research objectives. A total of 200 participants were surveyed through a mixed method approach using 41 years of climate data. Semi-structured questionnaires were...

Food security is an important factor which can promote academic outcomes and general health and wellbeing of dental students. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of food insecurity among dental students across all dental schools in South Africa.

This chapter sought to investigate the effect of Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach on learners' self-concept of secondary school physics students and its effect in these learners's performance of Physics subject in the KCSE examination. The study was conducted in Kitui County, Kenya between the year 2020-2022. The study was guided by two theories Constructivist and the Self-Determination Theory. Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach is a method that combines the curiosity of students...

One of the most challenging issues that EFL learners encounter is vocabulary learning. Teaching methodologies, nowadays, take into consideration learner autonomy compared to the past that depends totally on instructors. The aim of the study is to address the importance of learning autonomy in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) in Libyan context as teachers can facilitate learning process by demonstrating certain strategies where necessary. This study also focuses on exploring how...

Background Plasmodium falciparum cases are rising in China due to the imported malaria cases from African countries. The main goal of this study is to examine the impact of imported malaria cases in African countries on the rise of P . falciparum cases in China before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A generalized regression model was used to investigate the association of time trends between imported malaria cases from 45 African countries and P . falciparum cases in 31 provinces...

School dropout amongst minority groups is a serious problem worldwide. Focusing on educational resilience can offer a novel beneficial approach to overcome the challenge. In this paper, we focus on San learners in Namibia, gaining a deeper understanding of the adversities they face resulting in school dropout, and identifying personal and environmental factors that promote the development of educational resilience. Narrative interviews were conducted with ten San who completed secondary...

This paper argues that learning in an unfamiliar language of learning and teaching (LoLT) negatively impacts Rwandan girls in the early years of lower secondary education. Based on classroom observation and interviews with case-study girls in four Rwandan secondary schools, we show that where girls’ life circumstances differ, so too does the way in which the use of an unfamiliar LoLT affects them. Through the development of five typologies, we explore the ways that when girls face...

This study explored the multifaceted landscape of secondary education following the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic brought about a shift in education worldwide, necessitating a rapid transition from traditional classroom teaching to remote and blended learning modalities. This conceptual paper explores the emerging landscape of blended teaching and learning in South African secondary schools in the post-COVID-19 era. While South Africa's educational system was not immune to the disruptions...

Climate change anxiety refers to negative cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and functional responses to experiences of climate change and has implications on mental health. The current study sought to determine how climate change anxiety relates to cognitive-emotional and functional impairments as well as with experience of climate change and behavioural engagement in youths. The study surveyed 388 youths (aged 13-24 years) in high schools in Kwale County, Kenya. Data were analysed in...

ABSTRACT The Quality-of-Care Network (QCN), launched by WHO and partners, links global and national actors across several countries to improve maternal and newborn health. We examine if QCN facilitated learning, sharing and innovations within and between network countries. We evaluated the QCN in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda. We conducted a total 227 qualitative interviews with QCN actors iteratively across a 3-year period from October 2019 to March 2022. We also reviewed all...

Since the arrival of COVID-19, schools have been confronted with complex problems, and the burden on women principals in rural schools has been enormous. - The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the workload of women principals, affecting both their work and home life." This study sought to explore how the leadership roles of female principals in rural primary schools have been influenced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative study focused on women principals leading...

Abstract This study surveyed 51 lecturers from 11 universities in Ghana and Nigeria to gauge their perceptions of Moodle Learning Management System's (LMS) ability to create engaging learning environments within the PEBL West Africa program. Participants from diverse academic backgrounds were selected through convenience sampling. Using an online survey based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the research covered multiple facets of Moodle. Analysis included descriptive statistics and...