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This study was a qualitative case study on the effectiveness of the African bereavement counseling techniques on the Shona people of Zimbabwe.The study focused on one phenomenon that is, African bereavement counseling, so as to understand it in depth regardless of being other cultures in Africa.The participants for the study were drawn from the five wards in Marondera Urban.A sample of 20 participants was chosen through snowball sampling and these were subjected to interviews.The study noted...

This paper is an extract from an on-going PhD study.The paper is guided by the objective which sought to investigate whether students who received guidance and counselling services perform better than their counterparts who did not in regard to development of interpersonal, study, vocational and problem-solving skills.In order to establish relationship between the two groups of students, a correlational design was used, with a sample of 105.In-depth interview guides, focus group discussions...

The purpose of the study was to investigate the perceived emerging entrepreneurial and business planning competencies in establishing automobile enterprise required by MVM students in technical colleges in Bauchi and Gombe states of North Eastern Nigeria.The study adopted a descriptive survey research design.The population of the study was 265 consisting of 96 automobile technology teachers and 169 automobile technology entrepreneurs.The study was guided by two research questions and two...

This study investigates how teachers and students assess the English textbook they use in grade 12 at Addis Ketema Secondary and Preparatory School in Hawassa.Through a survey questionnaire and semistructured interview, four teachers and one hundred students were asked their perceptions of the textbook.The results showed that teachers and students had positive perceptions towards the textbook, English for Ethiopia grade 12.In addition, they gave constructive comments which were useful not...

Majority of Cameroon primary school pupils face the problem of acquiring reading skills to the extent that they actually go through primary school and complete without learning how to read fluently and accurately with understanding this is a very serious problem which begins at the pre reading level and kindergartens and even continue to the higher level of education . in such a scenario pupils with reading problems are identified as being unable to make a difference between letters d and b,...

The aim of the study was to establish how the learning environment influences academic participation for students with physical disabilities within the Buea municipality.This study explored the access to information, attitudes, effective teaching and assessment methods.The study was guided by the social model theory of disability.It explains that it is the society which disables people with disabilities.To achieve its objective the study employed qualitative and quantitative methods of data...

This conceptual article locates recent developments in inclusive education in a broader discussionabout the role of teachers in educating all children more effectively than may have been done in the past.It considers broad as well as contextual issues of achievement, underachievement and participation, and the roles, responsibilities and identities of teachers, as well as the development of their skills and knowledge.In particular it argues for the central role of teachers in promoting...

The curricula at various levels must be tuned to lubricate the wheels and make the hub of the Cameroonian education system flexible enough to accelerate the attainment of the new aspirations of Cameroon towards the realization of Vision 2035 which include taking along everybody irrespective of gender, ethnicity, attainment and ability.Indigenous education that recognizes inclusive educational practices is a vital tool for such a holistic long term national goal.At independence, Cameroon...

Basic literacy and numeracy skills are key to development in most countries.There is conclusive research evidence that the provision of quality basic education to a Country's population is crucial to achievement of rapid and sustained National Development, elimination of poverty, ignorance and diseases.Primary education in Kenya has been free following the government decree of UPE causing high enrolment in primary schools although the transition of pupils to secondary schools remains low in...

This is an extract from a PhD thesis based on one of the objectives which sought to investigate the predictive role of oral language in phonemic/phonics development in pupils with hearing impairment in grades one and two in Lusaka Zambia.Since the study opted to assess all the children in their respective grades ex post facto research design was used.Five schools took part in the study.The sample comprised 60 pupils of which 31 were girls and 29 were boys.Pupils were tested individually at...

Africa Research Bulletin: Economic, Financial and Technical SeriesVolume 52, Issue 11 p. 21061A-21061B Policy and Practice NIGER: Hit by Climate Change First published: 03 January 2016 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6346.2015.06774.xRead the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of...

The study was conducted to examine primary school teachers' views on teacher educational profile terms of teaching within inclusive classroom in Cameroon.The study was based on the framework that teacher quality is an important factor in determining gains in learner achievement in inclusive settings, even after accounting for prior learner learning and family background characteristics.The main instrument used for data collection in this study was a teacher questionnaire constructed by the...

Academic attainment is regarded as a decisive factor that determines educational quality.United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF, 2009) argues that in pursuing such academic attainment, children have the right to learn in a safe and healthy environment and, thus, governments have a clear obligation to provide such environments through appropriate frameworks, guidance and legislation.With reference to the argument by UNICEF, this paper explored safety and health issues at Sefula secondary...

Safety and health management in schools is a growing concern in Zambia.Media reports on dilapidated infrastructure, unhealthy conditions and other cases of insecurity in schools have been on the rise.According to United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF, 2009) academic attainment is regarded as a decisive factor that determines educational quality.Therefore, in pursuing such academic attainment, children have the right to learn in a safe and healthy environment.With reference to the argument...