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This study investigated gender difference in learning approaches among education students of Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, North-West, Nigeria. Ex-post facto design was used. The study used 101 students as samples drawn from the university. The Revised Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) was adopted to measure learning approaches. Cronbach Alpha, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient values of Revised Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire...

Basic education policy in Nigeria is free, universal and compulsory for the first nine years of schooling. The policy envisaged a drastic reduction in the reluctance of parents/guardians towards basic education in parts of Nigeria where the pursuit of qur’anic education remained predominant. So far, the free education programme had yielded less than desirable results as the number of Out of School Children (OOSC) remain largely and increasingly unacceptable, thus necessitating a study that...

Basic education policy in Nigeria is free, universal and compulsory for the first nine years of schooling. The policy envisaged a drastic reduction in the reluctance of parents/guardians towards basic education in parts of Nigeria where the pursuit of qur’anic education remained predominant. So far, the free education programme had yielded less than desirable results as the number of Out of School Children (OOSC) remain largely and increasingly unacceptable, thus necessitating a study that...

Abstract Pastoralists’ sedentarisation and agriculturalization might increase their vulnerability to climate change impacts, but few studies have investigated if this is the case in mountain areas. In Uganda, little is known about how Sebei pastoralists have perceived and adapted to such changes. In this study, we used focus-group discussions with village elders to assess local perceptions regarding climatic changes, impacts and adaptive strategies used. In all villages, study participants...

This work introduces design for a Generative AI (Gen-AI) based tutoring system customized for Egyptian community schools needs. Community schools are managed by NGOs as an alternative education to unprivileged students who missed the formal government education. Our research involved working with an Egyptian NGO and a community school in upper Egypt from March 2023 to September 2023. Several workshops were conducted with involved stakeholders and end users to collect the requirements for...

The study aimed to investigate the impact of nurturing creativity in education on the academic performance of students in selected private nursery and primary schools in Rwanda. The specific objectives include determining the factors influencing nurturing creativity, analyzing the correlation between nurturing creativity and academic performance, and assessing the relationship between the two variables. Employing a descriptive research design, the study targeted 102 nursery teachers, 100...

This chapter is an exploratory study of the effect of changing language policy on students and teachers in studying/teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in Arabic language to French. It examines the challenges they both face in the use of a foreign language in academic, personal, and social levels, taking into considerations various factors of gender, education, and social status. This investigation goes beyond the political struggles and ideologies to shed light...

Abstract We provide evidence that institutional adaptations to climate change are more robust and durable than technological adaptations in African agriculture. Climate change has direct implications on agriculture globally but especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where a large number of small-scale farmers are dependent on it as their main livelihood. In this study, we analyze the impact of climate on farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa leveraging a unique dataset from a large and coordinated...

Technology promises to shape new education systems with modern features that accommodate the shortcomings of traditional systems. This study aims to answer these questions: Are Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Yemen, Taiz state, prepared to accept technology-based education (TBE) and what are the main challenges for that? 5-point Likert scale questionnaires targeted 221 female engineering students and 87 faculty members from public and private universities in Taiz state, while the...

Background: Effective communication is crucial for health professionals who engage with patients daily. The AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you) communication framework can facilitate the attainment of patient-centered care by ensuring that clinical staff establish effective communication and interaction with patients. Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of the AIDET communication framework on improving patient satisfaction with healthcare...

Abstract Using longitudinal, institutional data, we document the impact of COVID‐19 on undergraduate student retention at public universities in South Africa in 2020. We find that student dropout increased in 2020 for students in years 3–5, with little evidence of a change for those entering their second year of study. These aggregate findings mask significant differences across institutions. Students enrolled in most historically advantaged, traditional institutions, and some comprehensive...

Communication capacity (Speaking skill) in English language education is a difficult task that needs effective guidance and sustainable practice. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring the Implementation of Teaching and Learning English Speaking Skills in Ethiopian EFL Classes. The design of the study was descriptive survey. There were 523 students included using a simple random sampling technique and 30 EFL teachers using an availability sampling technique. To collect data, questionnaire...

In South Africa, many students enter university without the skills required for success in higher education. Extended curriculum programmes (ECP) were developed to provide students who showed potential but were underprepared with the necessary foundations to achieve success in higher education. Student support services are essential to student success. This has been apparent especially in universities enrolling academically underprepared students. This study, conducted by the Office of the...

In South Africa, many students enter university without the skills required for success in higher education. Extended curriculum programmes (ECP) were developed to provide students who showed potential but were underprepared with the necessary foundations to achieve success in higher education. Student support services are essential to student success. This has been apparent especially in universities enrolling academically underprepared students. This study, conducted by the Office of the...

Teacher power (TP) is a function of teacher knowledge that makes teachers far superior over their students. How TP is exerted in language classrooms can influence students’ emotional well-being and can hinder active participation. This case study employs a discursive approach- rather than a perceptive one- to explore how Libyan EFL teacher educators exercise power and whether such power is influenced by gender. Teachers’ discourse is recorded and analysed quantitatively and...

Over the last decade, the efficacy of in-classroom movement to reduce sedentary behaviour has been mainly conducted in high-income, developed countries. To date, there have been no published reports on the perceptions of principals and teachers regarding learners' movement during class time to inform the implementation of classroom-based movement strategies to reduce sedentariness in South Africa.A sample of primary school principals and grades 5 and 6 teachers from a range of socio-economic...

Traditional models of internationalization in higher education have been criticized for neglecting equity, inclusion, and social responsibilities in favor of focusing narrowly on economic objectives. This study explores an alternative feminist and collaborative framework for internationalization of higher education using a case study of Zimbabwean universities. The methodology included content analysis of documents and primary data collection. Five universities participated in...