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This exploratory study investigated the status of education in war torn communities of Eastern Sudan. A questionnaire was sent out to all the principals of the schools in four communities in war torn area of Eastern Sudan. There were also two visits to each of the schools. The study focused on these questions- (a) What are the levels, quality and the type of education provided to 5-16 year olds in the war affected towns/ areas of Eastern Sudan? (b) What are the gender make-up of teachers and...
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Bullying in schools is a global phenomenon that has the potential to impact on children not only physically but also psychologically. In South Africa countless children fall victim to bullying, harassment and abuse at schools. A myriad of constitutional rights are infringed upon when bullying occurs, and the problem is escalating. The Protection from Harassment Act 71 of 2011 was signed and accepted into law on the 27th of April 2013. This new Act may grant relief to victims of bullying...
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The 2000 Dakar framework for education for all emphasized the importance of adult and continuing education. Goals two and three stressed on the importance of learning needs of all young people and adults to met through equitable access to appropriate learning and life-skills programs and continuing education for all adults. UN member states ratified the resolutions. Kenya had to formulate policies to promote adult and continuing education.This led to teachers' engagement in adult and...
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Stakeholders in the education sector in Kenya are concerned about low students' participation in Technical Training Institutions.Despite the Government of Kenya's efforts to upgrade infrastructure in these institutions, students' participation has remained low yet the realisation of Vision 2030 depends on middle level training.Therefore this study was conceptualised to establish strategies adopted by Technical Training Institutions to support students access in these institutions.This study...
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Reading in the 21 st century networked society is no longer confined to the print reading.The scope of the reading has extended to the Internet sources that changed the traditional reading culture of the readers.The present study was conducted to identify the impact of the Internet surfing on the reading culture of secondary school teachers in Kigumo Sub County.The objectives of the study were to find out the influence of the internet on the reading culture of secondary school teachers in...
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Quality assurance has become a global issue crossing the cultural contexts of many higher education systems. However, questions still remain whether this notion underpins deeper quality improvement in instructional practice and student learning outcomes. In Africa, where there are rapidly growing and diversified higher education systems, the need to assure quality through external examiners, audits, subject reviews or benchmarking is evident, but it is not clear if quality and standards of...
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This study examined the use of technology in the teaching of History in three (3) selected Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast metropolis. The study was modelled on the descriptive survey design with a sample size of 159 respondents, made up of 153 History students and 6 History teachers from three selected schools. The instruments used to collect data were the questionnaire and the interview guide. The study found that technologies such as computers, projectors, internet, and...
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Purpose- Cities and their residents are affected by climate change, the poor are more vulnerable to consequences of climate extremes and variability increases. Climate change mitigation and adaptation are challenges that face cities. City administration offices can contribute positively in mitigating climate change impact if workers have right perception. This study focus on determining the perception of Gondar City administration workers on climate change impact, organizational adaptation...
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A research report submitted to the School of Education, Faculty of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Education Johannesburg March 2014
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Introduction: Khat is a shrub or tree its leaves have been chewed for centuries in the Eastern part of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.Globally, Khat chewing habit is being a hot issue of discussion and spreading at an alarming rate in young generation, especially in higher institutions; where there are intensive academic activities are more intended.Similarly in Ethiopia it is consumed by some population groups commonly youths.It has a reported negative economic and health impact on the...
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This treatise argues that illiteracy is insecurity and, in South Africa, education has eluded the majority of disabled people. A technology divide is intensifying the able-disabled divide that has always existed in South Africa, thus creating a “cartel of satraps” that plunges the disabled into marginalization.