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While agriculture is a major source of employment, it is notable that youths in developing countries are unemployed, yet the countries’ economies are dependent on it. Though there are immense prospects in the agricultural sector in Kenya, agriculture is taught in schools as an optional subject under the 8-4-4 syllabus so that it may stimulate youths’ participation in agriculture and improve productivity. In the current competency-based curriculum, agriculture is taught in upper primary and...

This research aimed to examine how different students’ learning styles impact mathematics performance at Ullo Senior High School in the Jirapa Municipality, Ghana. The research was quantitative and used both descriptive surveys and quasi-experimental designs. Eighty-two (82) participants, including 48 males and 34 females, were selected using simple random sampling. Assimilating, converging, diverging, and accommodating students were distinguished and categorised using Kolb’s (2005) learning...

Abstract This chapter uses the concept of the hinterland to put scholarship on climate imperialism in conversation with contemporary climate change considerations, specifically focused on South African energy companies and their operations in Africa. Two areas are surveyed: first, the intertwined histories of climate and imperialism are discussed in relation to the notion of hermeneutic injustice. Second, the spheres of influence of two South African energy companies, Eskom and Sasol, are...

Abstract In this era of climate change, extreme weather events are expected to become more intense and frequent. This study analysed the long-term future climate data from the mean of five climate model intercomparison project phase 6 (CMIP6) global climate models (GCMs) to examine the impacts of climate change on extreme temperature in four major South African cities. The bias correction was successfully conducted using the CMhyd software program. The analysis of extreme temperatures was...

The aim of the study was to determine the factors contributing to online or in-store shopping behaviour among academics from a private higher education institution in South Africa. In addition, the study examined types of products or services consumers are likely to purchase in-store and online and particular aspects relating to store atmosphere, as well as the challenges that were experienced using both modes of shopping. The study was conducted at a private higher education institution. A...

The academic performance of the learners in public secondary schools in Ndola district has been a major source of concern for the past four years (2016-2019), a few schools in the district have performed well while majority have performed poorly culminating into low academic performance in the district. One of the roles of the head teacher is to promote academic achievement of the learners and one of the ways the head teacher can do this is by motivating the teachers. Motivated teachers are...

In Democratic Republic of Congo, the State’s limited powers compels it to engage in permanent discussions with vested interests. On basis of fieldwork, this article analyzes how interactions unfold between actors in the primary, secondary and technical education sector, with a particular focus on trade unions and government. It relies therefore on the concept of strategy and asks whether the trade union strategies are effective. It finds that the political, economic and social context...

The study aimed to assess the influence of early marriage on girls’ school dropout in Mufindi District, Tanzania. The study adopted descriptive research design in which qualitative research approach was used. Interview and Focus Group Discussion were used to collect data from girls’ dropout from school and parents of schooling children. The qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis. The findings revealed that most girls were dropping out from school due to early marriages, and...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess teachers' and principals' perception towards the role of collective learning (CL) and application in building professional learning communities (PLCs) in schools in one selected circuit in the Zambezi Region. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative research method was used, and the data were collected using PLCs’ questionnaires revised for circuit and region in Namibia. A total of 340 teachers and principals in primary, combined and secondary...

This study examined the impacts of climate change on the health of rural family households in Kwara State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 farmers for the study. The data collected through structured questionnaires and interview schedules was analyzed using mean, percentages, and Chi-Square. The findings revealed that the common effect of climate change on health is heat stress (M =4.1), malaria (M=3.76), depression (M=3.43), hunger (M=3.37), and death...

Childhood nutrition and lifestyle patterns play a critical role in shaping the health and development of individuals, laying the foundation for a healthy adulthood. In Nigeria, Edo State faces a dual burden of malnutrition, with pockets of undernutrition coexisting with the rising prevalence of childhood obesity. This cross-sectional study assessed the nutritional status of primary school pupils in the State and explored lifestyle factors such as dietary habits and physical activity. Data...

Framed by Homi Bhabha’s concepts of hybridity and the third space of enunciation, this study explores postcolonial relationships conceivably enacted through policy borrowing processes of learner-centred pedagogy (LCP) in Ghana. Nine Ghanaian and nine foreign stakeholders were interviewed. Conscious of the power imbalance implicit in traditional aid, the case project attempted to challenge the asymmetrical power relationships by allocating policy leadership and responsibility to Ghanaian...

Educate the head only, you are likely to end up with characters who will preoccupy their minds with the annihilation of the entire human race. Educate the heart only and you will end up with individuals who cannot take decisions dispassionately or without sentiments and who may be lacking in critical thinking abilities. Educate the hands only and there is no telling what it could be up to. We would be creating robots, who as is the current fear with robots, may decide to exterminate the...

The emergence of COVID-19 accelerated the integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning to expand access to education. However, one cannot ascertain if visually impaired students learning online benefited from this innovation, a phenomenon this netnographic study explored. Social media tools were used to interview 12 visually impaired students from a Ghanaian and an Egyptian higher education institution. Analysis of the data revealed multiple ‘shadows’ in the students’...

Abstract Background Mental health problems are common and impairing among university students, yet only a minority of students with psychological disorders access treatment. Understanding barriers to treatment is integral to planning services, especially in resource constrained settings like South Africa (SA). Methods Data collected across 17 institutions in the online SA National Student Mental Health Survey were used to: (1) estimate 12-month prevalence of common mental health problems and...

Abstract Background In many countries, girls face significant challenges when it comes to managing menstruation, particularly in school settings. Lack of access to adequate menstrual hygiene products, sanitation facilities, and information about menstruation can lead to absenteeism, poor academic performance, and ultimately impact dropout rates among school-age girls. Methods The study was conducted in senior primary schools in three districts of three provinces in South Africa. A mixed...