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In this article we present an exploration and understanding of the lived psychosocial experiences of Foundation Phase teachers (FPTs) in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. This phenomenological research was conducted with a specific group of 6 FPTs from 3 provinces in South Africa, namely, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Gauteng (GP) and the Western Cape (WC). Purposive sampling was selected alongside availability and convenience of the research participants. Multiple methods of generating data...

The study assessed the perception of junior secondary school teacher to their level of motivation in Bo district, Southern Region of Sierra Leone. It adopted a descriptive research design to collect data on a sample size of 298 teachers. Self-administered perception questionnaire on teacher motivation (SAPQTM) was developed on the basis of the objectives of the study. Data was collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, %) and inferential statistics (regression)....

The study investigated the effects of motivation on the performance of Junior Secondary School teachers in Bo district, Southern Sierra Leone. It adopted a descriptive research design to collect data on a sample size of 298 teachers. The descriptive statistics analysis revealed that the performance of teachers was high; this implies that teachers rated their performance as of a high standard. They indicated that most teachers are not fulfilling their role as guidance counselors in the...

This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of residents in the Taraba region of Nigeria on the impacts of climate change on water resources and its effect on food security. Respondents were asked to indicate their level of agreement with a series of statements related to these issues. The results of the study showed that a majority of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that climate change is affecting water resources in the region (75% total) and that water scarcity is impacting food...

This study examined secondary school teachers’ feedback provision practices in Geography continuous assessment activities in Tanzania. It used a concurrent mixed methods approach to collect data through interviews, focus group discussions, questionnaires, and documentary reviews. The study comprised 418 respondents, including heads of schools, Form Three geography teachers, and Form Three students who were purposely and randomly chosen. The descriptive data demonstrate that teachers do not...

This study aims to understand how advanced English language learners in Sudan employ request strategies. The study’s individuals are university-level English language learners. The testing instrument used is "discourse completion tasks". Following Blum-Kulka et al.’s (1989) classification of request methods, the participants’ replies were examined. Based on the data, conventional indirect techniques are the most utilised type of tactics in both formal and informal cases. The study recommends...

Speech acts that express and indicate cultural values are compliments. Many of the values represented by means of compliments are possessions, personal appearance, new acquisitions, skills, and talents. It is particularly significant when it comes to social language interactions. According to the data, the most employed strategy types in formal and informal contexts fall within traditionally indirect strategies. Participants’ responses of compliment analyzed by following strategies that...

Climate variability and change are already having a negative impact on the health of tens of millions of Africans through exposure to sub-optimal temperatures and extreme weather conditions as well as increasing the range and transmission of infectious diseases. This study aims to identify climate risks and the vulnerability of health systems as well as individual coping strategies in the city of N’Djaména. To achieve this, we adopted a methodology combining both quantitative and qualitative...

Abstract: The research aimed to identify the reality of administrative corruption and its relationship to the organizational climate in education offices - in Amran Governorate, and the effect of variables: (gender, qualification, years of experience, job level) on the sample estimates. The researcher used the descriptive approach of both types (survey and correlational), and the tool was represented in A questionnaire consisting of (68) statements in two axes was distributed to a stratified...

This study examines the effects of training and development initiatives on employee performance in the Ministry of Niger Delta Development, Abuja, Nigeria. Given its crucial role in driving socio-economic progress in the Niger Delta region, the Ministry's efficacy rests heavily on its workforce's competence. To explore the correlation between training, development, and employee performance; this research employed a survey-based approach is ascertain the relationship, a questionnaire was...

The objective of this study was to investigate the determinants of food security and quantify the impact of livelihood diversification as an adaptation strategy on the level of food security of pastoral households in Arero district in Borena zone and Rayitu district in Bale zone in Ethiopia. A multistage sampling technique was used, selecting 396 households from Arero and Rayitu districts. The study used a multidimensional food security index to measure the food security status of...

This study investigates the relationship between formal education and the standard of living in Nigeria by analyzing the impact of government expenditure on education and school enrolment on the country's GDP per capita as a proxy for standard of living. Using 30 years of annual time series data and employing the ordinary least square (OLS) method, the study evaluates the time series properties of the variables with Augmented DickeyFuller (ADF) and Philip Peron unit root tests, and tests...

The aim of this paper was to determine the effect of teaching methods on the performance of Mathematics students in public day Schools in Rwanda” A case of Karongi District’. The study used descriptive research design. Stratified sampling was used to determine a sample of 6 schools among other public secondary schools in Bwishyura sector in Karongi District. The head teachers of the sampled schools were purposively selected to participate in the study. Simple random sampling technique was...

Objective:
 To determine the prevalence, clinical characteristics and impact of migraine among medical students in the city of Ouagadougou.
 Methods:
 This across-sectional study was carried out during a period of 6 months from August 2021 to January 2022. Participants were selected by stratified random sampling according to academic level. Hetero-administered questionnaire was administred to each student. Migraine was diagnosed according to the ICHD 3rd edition criteria and...

Background: H. pylori infection is still the most common bacterial infection that increases a person's risk of contracting typhoid fever and other gastrointestinal illnesses. Objective: The study's objectives included determining the risk factors for infection as well as the prevalence of H. pylori among typhoid patients at Atbara Teaching Hospital. Materials and Methods: From May to July 2018, a cross-sectional study was carried out in the city of Atbara. Anti-Helicobacter pylori IgG...

The objective of this study was to explore the potential correlation between school climate and teachers' productivity in public senior secondary schools in Ogun West Senatorial District, Nigeria. The study employed a correlational research design and was guided by four null hypotheses. Data were collected using a self-constructed questionnaire titled “School Climate and Teachers’ Productivity in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Ogun West Senatorial District, Nigeria” on a Likert Four...

Teaching and assessment are two intertwined aspects in learning, and teaching can’t be separated from assessment. Since the introduction of Competence-Based curriculum, Competence-Based Assessment standards were also elaborated to ensure effective assessment. At lower secondary school, English subject is one among other subjects that students undertake. The purpose of this research was to find out what Competence-Based Assessment strategies teachers apply while teaching English subject. The...