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This study was carried out with the objective of examining the extent of climate variability and its effect on coffee production and identifying determinants for farmers’ decisions to undertake adaptation measures in Dara woreda. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select peasant association. Qualitative data were gathered through focus group discussion, key informant’s interviews and quantitative data were also collected from 145 sample households. Logit model was used to...

The purpose of this chapter is to present the characteristics of online learners or students in the Global South and specifically in Namibia. The characteristics were identified by using an autobiographical narrative enquiry of over 17 years of teaching experience in the field of distance education, secondary school teaching, university teaching, and online facilitation. The chapter presents four key characteristics of online learners or students that are likely to be found in the Global...

Open education and self-directed learning are increasingly becoming the preferred modes of learning worldwide. The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires flexible learning opportunities for adults and professionals intending to access lifelong educational opportunities. Open education and self-directed learning also suit technical and vocational fields, where the modes are not gaining momentum owing to the practical nature of the field. Despite the significance of self-directed learning, the...

The teaching and learning of Civic Education helps learners recognize the profound role that the subject plays in society.This study sought to establish the challenges associated with the use of reflective teaching approaches in Civic Education lessons.The study was guided by a qualitative approach and the research strategy used was a descriptive design.Data was collected using a reflective questionnaire and lesson observation checklist.Purposive sampling was used to identify the...

This qualitative study examined the roles of the school management teams in curriculum delivery during COVID-19 and beyond. The closure of the schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused serious disruptions to teaching and learning. Learners were expected to be engaged in learning processes via different platforms. The school management teams were given enormous responsibilities to ensure planning, implementing, and monitoring curriculum delivery during and post COVID-19. Twenty participants...

Africa is currently experiencing both financial and human development challenges. While several continents have advocated for financial development in order to acquire environmentally friendly machinery that produces less emissions and ensures long-term sustainability, Africa is still lagging behind the rest of the world. Similarly, Africa's human development has remained stagnant, posing a serious threat to climate change if not addressed. Building on the underpinnings of the Environmental...

Africa is currently experiencing both financial and human development challenges. While several continents have advocated for financial development in order to acquire environmentally friendly machinery that produces less emissions and ensures long-term sustainability, Africa is still lagging behind the rest of the world. Similarly, Africa's human development has remained stagnant, posing a serious threat to climate change if not addressed. Building on the underpinnings of the Environmental...

Africa is currently experiencing both financial and human development challenges. While several continents have advocated for financial development in order to acquire environmentally friendly machinery that produces less emissions and ensures long-term sustainability, Africa is still lagging behind the rest of the world. Similarly, Africa's human development has remained stagnant, posing a serious threat to climate change if not addressed. Building on the underpinnings of the Environmental...

pandemic has rapidly spread across the globe causing massive disruptions to everyday life.This study aimed to assess the extent of adherence to the Precautionary measures among university students in Palestine during COVID-19 Pandemic.Research design: A cross-sectional sample survey consisted of 2094 male and female university students.

The study aimed to explore the presence of syntactic and semantic issues in the use of phrasal verbs for writing English texts among Libyan students and to explain the intrusion in the use of phrasal verbs between syntactic and semantic issues.The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with qualitative and involved 10 respondents of Libyan students studying at Semarang State University.The data were collected using a questionnaire.The researcher read fifteen English written texts and...

The paper is aimed at reviewing literature on the significance of soybeans production in the face of the changing climates in Africa. Using literature from the secondary sources, the paper reviewed how Africa can alleviate poverty by growing soybeans amongst the many legumes due to its multiplicity effect (including easily accessed market due to its high demand, enhancing soil fertility, easy to manage, high protein levels which rural people need most as it is cheaper compared to meat)....

While many studies on performance appraisal focus on its effect on the motivation and commitment of employees, there is hardly any focus in the literature on the resultant effect in relation to promotion.Further, many developing countries are under-researched, making generalisability of prior research conclusions limiting.Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of performance appraisals with regard to promotion of teachers in the Ministry of Education (MOE), Kabwe...

This chapter is a response to changing classroom demographics in Namibia. Classes have become more diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic class. These changes require teachers with knowledge on teaching for diversity and social cohesion. However, little is known about whether student teachers graduating the University of Namibia (UNAM) possess the required knowledge base to teach learners from diverse populations. This research comprised an interpretivist case study...

This paper shares findings from a detailed empirical analysis of seven development projects in Kenya that supported remote pastoral communities facing food insecurity and other difficulties linked to environmental degradation and climate change. The projects sought to address these challenges by trialing various livelihood innovations in partnership with communities. These project activities were assessed using a tailored cost–benefit analysis methodology to identify those offering the best...

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The study aimed at determining the levels of independent action of mild mental challenge learners using experimental and control groups in Tonongoi Primary, Sigowet Division, Kericho West District, Kenya. Data was collected from a sample of fifteen (15) learners with mild mental retardation. Purposive sampling was utilized. The research design for the study was experimental through the use of pretest and posttest. There were two groups used in the study, the experimental and the controlled...