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This paper present the results of on study based on a questionnaire about the use of ICTs in the environment of e-Learning in Mozambique, having as study object the Catholic University of Mozambique (CUM). For this purpose, 600 forms were sent to the participants (students of CUM) through the Google form. We received back 203 questionnaires, wherein 186 of the sample was selected on a confidence-basis of 90% with an error margin of 5%; The results show that the majority of online students...
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The Kenyan government has an enormous task in tertiary education of crafting economically viable methods of expanding access, refining the curricula quality, significance of the courses offered, and strengthening institutional-based research and technology transfer. With the augmented demand of higher education and E-Learning gaining acceptance steadily, the Kenyan government endorsed the establishment of the National Open University of Kenya in December 2014 in an effort to expand enrolment...
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Political elites tend to favor their home region when distributing resources. But what explains how political power is distributed across a country’s regions to begin with? Explanations of cabinet formation focus on short-term strategic bargaining and some emphasize that ministries are allocated equitably to minimize conflict. Using new data on the cabinet members (1960-2010) of 16 former British and French African colonies, I find that some regions have been systematically much more...
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Evidence shows that appropriate investments in education and training are a catalyst to socioeconomic development in many countries. This is possible where these investments generate three key outcomes, namely, knowledge, skills, and appropriate attitudes. An appropriate education system for a country is founded on a philosophy, vision, and mission with targets and goals pursued through clearly stated objectives. This chapter spells out the philosophy, vision, mission, goals, and objectives...
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The thesis carries out a critical examination of the problematic and complex dynamics aroused by the conceptual gap between the Modernity and Tradition, suggesting that such polarization is present ...
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A Research Project Submitted to the Department of Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Degree of Master in Education of Kenyatta University
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Mauritius ambitions to be a high-income economy and therefore seeks to develop an entrepreneurial culture by furthering entrepreneurship knowledge in its education system. The government is keen in encouraging youths to develop an entrepreneurial mindset through significant reforms in both secondary and tertiary education. The setting of the African Leadership University in Mauritius tries to fill the knowledge gap in leadership skills necessary for the development of entrepreneurship...
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There is a growing research focus on the nature of multilingualism at the societal and individual levels as a current phenomenon. A variety of approaches are followed by scholars of multilingualism. In this chapter, the concept of the dominant language constellation (DLC) of multilingual people coined by Aronin and colleagues (Aronin L, Singleton D, Multilingualism. John Benjamins, Amsterdam, 2012; Aronin L, Ó Laoire M, International Journal of Multilingualism 10:225–235, 2013) is applied to...
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This chapter takes the reader into the context of rural South Africa with a sketch of developmental and educational challenges from the point of view of a young person born here. It goes on to ask whether Eco-Schools has a role in this challenging context, as a vehicle for or form of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Past Eco-Schools evaluations are reviewed against current educational needs and livelihood opportunities. The findings suggest that Eco-Schools gives teachers greater...
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Colleges and universities are switching from automatically accepting ACT/SAT scores to the test-optional model in college admissions. The test-optional admissions policy will encourage a broader pool of students into schools of higher learning. One reason why school are dropping the SAT/ACT requirement is the unfairness of schools not accepting many students of color into their academic programs. This social justice paper will explore racial bias in college entrance exams and reasons why the...
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This paper focuses on the specific scenario of capturing data in the South African agricultural industry; an industry where it can be difficult, expensive and time consuming to gather information, yet the need for information is critical. The aim is to conduct an introductory study into determining which aspects: location, irrigation, fertilizer application, temperature, or type of growing medium, has the most significant impact on the yield of edible garnish and then to predict the yield of...
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A Research Project Submitted In the School of Education in Fulfilment of the Award of The Degree of Master of Education (Early Childhood Studies) of Kenyatta University