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In this qualitative study of one urban South African Grade 9 mathematics classroom we examine how the classroom teacher interpreted and implemented the national assessment tool known as the Common Tasks for Assessment (CTA). We examine the teacher's actions and students' responses, focusing on two fundamental components of the CTA design rationale—the notion of addressing barriers to learning, and the use of real life, performance based assessments. Our analysis reveals six issues of concern...
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Human Capital Management (HCM) offers a new lens through which the development and training needs of all employees in public sector organisations may be assessed. While the essential elements of HCM are gaining acceptance among scholars and practitioners in the field of public administration in developed countries, the usefulness of the approach in developing countries has not been tested. Promoters stress that the underlying theme of HCM is to emphasise the value of human resources within...
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Much recent research has been directed at illuminating the role of education in major conflicts between ethnic groups. It is increasingly well understood that education does not necessarily have a positive, peace-supporting influence, but that the wrong kind of education can serve to reinforce divisions. However, in many conflicts there are multiple fault lines. Even if one central antagonism between two broad groupings can be identified, numerous tensions and divergent interests may exist...
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Scholars believe generally that the higher the literacy level, the higher the standard of living of the people, thereby reducing poverty levels in society. The paper examined how effective management of the three levels of education (primary, secondary, university) will lead to poverty alleviation in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. The study was ex-post facto and it sampled 260 (males 140 (53.8%); females 120 (46.2%) lecturers from eight faculties in three universities in south-south Nigeria out...
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Climate change is increasing the pressure on the dwindling biodiversity of the Earth. In 2004, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) requested all Parties to "integrate climate change adaptation measures in protected area planning, management strategies, and in the design of protected area systems." IUCN experts have explained that certain organisms "will move along altitudinal gradients in response to climate change" and that establishing networks of...
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This book offers insights into the process of economic reform in developing countries. It is organized around three factors that are critical to the success of any reform. According to Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, these key dimensions are Reach, Range, and Reason. ‘Reach’ refers to the ability of reform to be person-centered and evenhanded, reaching all individuals in society. ‘Range’ considers the institutional reforms and policy changes necessary to implement change and the possible ripple...
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Background: Studies have shown an association between visual impairment and poor overall function. Studies from Africa and developing countries show high prevalence of visual impairment. More information is needed on the community prevalence and impact of visual impairment among elderly Africans. Methods: A multi-stage stratified sampling of households was implemented to select persons aged 65 years and over in the south-western and north-central parts of Nigeria. Impairments of distant and...