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The mean score for mocks exams has been reducing for the last three years, therefore study tried to find out if student mocks (CATs) correlate with family background from which student came from.The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of parental level of education, parental level of income, parental occupation and family size on student's academic achievement.The study found out that family background indeed influence student academic achievement.Correlational research...

In the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, globally, the use of digital pedagogy is progressing swiftly. This chapter discusses the findings of a qualitative study that explored mathematics and technology education students’ perceptions and experiences of digital pedagogy in a developing country. The chapter focuses on one teacher education institution’s initiatives to empower mathematics and technology education students to prepare them for teaching and learning in the digital age. The study...

Industrial development and economic growth have made human life more convenient. However, the accompanying environmental pollution is a serious problem. The same situation that developed countries have experienced in the past is now being repeated in developing countries, especially in Asia and Africa. Although lead has long been a useful metal in supporting human life, it is highly toxic to living organisms and affects various biological functions, including the kidneys and nervous system....

Climate change is likely to have wide-ranging impacts on maternal and neonatal health in Africa. Populations in low-resource settings already experience adverse impacts from weather extremes, a high burden of disease from environmental exposures, and limited access to high-quality clinical care. Climate change is already increasing local temperatures. Neonates are at high risk of heat stress and dehydration due to their unique metabolism, physiology, growth, and developmental...

Omagongo Festival is one of the most entrepreneurial initiatives of the Namibian Owambo people. The primary symbol for this festival is the marula tree, celebrated as it is a key source of an alcoholic beverage. There is much to learn about self-employment, small business and entrepreneurship. This unique festival is hosted by almost ten ethnic groups/clans annually in Northern Namibia, which were armed forces in the liberation struggle of Namibia 29 years ago. Stories of their...

Ponte Academic JournalApr 2022, Volume 78, Issue 4 EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MEDIATION ON IMPROVING SCHOOLING IN SOUTH AFRICA: A CASE STUDYAuthor(s): Agyeman Nana ,Dr Israel KariyanaJ. Ponte - Apr 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 4 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.4.7 Abstract:The study sought to explore the manner school leadership mediation influences teaching and learning in schools. A case study design in which two high schools participated, one being a public and the other an...

Ponte Academic JournalMay 2022, Volume 78, Issue 5 INFLUENCE OF LEARNING RESOURCES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ACCOUNTING STUDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICAAuthor(s): Agyeman Nana ,Lungelwa KhesaJ. Ponte - May 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 5 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.5.6 Abstract:Accounting is one of the important subjects in schools as it provides learners with the necessary skills on how to deal with real life financial situations. However, it has been found that learning resources play a critical role in the...

Conceptualised in the field of management sciences, the theory of Reverse Innovation states that there are processes of technologies' and knowledge transfer operating from the base of the pyramid (i.e., the least economically and technologically developed countries) to the top where most of the industrialised nations are found.This article presents three field surveys carried out with secondary and higher education institutions in Cameroon.It shows that developing countries are contributing...

This paper presents interim findings from the Foundations for All pilot. Foundations for All is a blended learning bridging program aimed at supporting refugee students and disadvantaged members of the host community in two Ugandan locations to access higher education. Through discussing the Foundations for All pilot’s teaching and learning design, multi-partner collaboration, use of technology, emphasis on a psychosocial support model, and learner-centred curriculum, we offer relevant...

The era of "4.0" industrial revolution is when knowledge and skills are supreme for one to stay relevant and remain competitive in the job market for which education is core.This study aimed to explore Ghana's readiness in implementing Education 4.0 and especially to create awareness of the famous catchphrase Education 4.0 in Ghana.The target population was Ghanaians of categorical groups in the educational system from the student to the retired educationist in the greater Accra...

Infrastructure projects in developing countries can have conventional development objectives such as economic growth or those of climate change adaptation. While some projects can serve both types of purposes, the conventional benefits are often more clearly appreciated than the latter. But a clear identification of the climate change implications of a project is also important. Such distinction would help associate climate finance with climate benefits directly. However, at present, no...

With the daunting changes in today’s societies, the educational sector has been highly challenged and expected to quickly adapt while maintaining high standards of education. The educational sector can be supported by empowering teachers, raising their awareness, and equipping them with the appropriate tools, skills, and knowledge. Teachers’ perception of their role as constructive participants in the process of developing professionally will impact learners’ outcome. In a changing and a...

Education in the local languages can be one of the means for improving the living conditions of the disadvantaged rural population. The obstacle to Education remains the use of foreign languages for teaching and learning in the early years of primary education. The advent of independence was considered the gateway to complete eradication of the colonial past. On contrary, colonial teaching practices, involving the use of foreign languages, continue to dominate the classrooms. This article...

At the 2010 G20 Summit, the use of formal financial services was recognized as one of the main pillars of the global development agenda. At the same time, the fifth goal of the Sustainable development agenda outlined the importance of gender inclusion for sustainable development. Empirical research on the effect of gender inclusion on inclusive finance has however been limited to micro level studies. This study aims to verify the effect of gender political inclusion on financial inclusion on...