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Introduction and BackgroundAgriculture remains a significant part of the economies of countries around the world as it contributes to national gross domestic product (GDP), foreign exchange earnings, and food security.However, despite these contributions, the agricultural sector globally, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, is besieged with many challenges, paramount among them being climate change-related factors such as irregular rainfall patterns, increasing temperature, the incidence of...
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This thesis explores the enactment of Namibia’s national language-in-education policy (LiEP) in junior primary schools with particular attention to the differences between urban and rural contexts. Namibia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country marked by extensive linguistic diversity. At independence in 1990, Namibia adopted English as the official language. With regard to education, the government established the Language Policy for Schools in Namibia, which states that “the...
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Purpose Although efforts have been made in Ghana to include children with disabilities in mainstream society, children continue to face barriers to education, rehabilitation, and support services. This article describes collaborative efforts made by the authors, U.S. speech-language pathologists, and a Ghanaian special educator to improve communication skills and academic opportunities for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Such initiatives include bringing...
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Communities in arid and semi-arid lands are faced with a number of challenges including short and unreliable rainfall and recurrent droughts affecting large numbers of humans and livestock. The drought frequency and severity has increased and is negatively impacting on households. This has increased the vulnerability levels in households. However, the magnitudes of vulnerabilities on households are not well understood and documented. The objectives of this study are to assess magnitude of...
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02Oct 2019 TRAINEE TEACHERS PERCEIVED ADVANTAGES, BARRIERS AND SUPPORTS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN RIFT VALLEY, KENYA. Lilian C. Kimaiyo. Department of Educational Psychology, Tom Mboya University College.
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Mathematics instruction would be more effective if students were able to help each other and exchange information actively. This can effectively be done when students are engaged in cooperative learning. The study was intended to analyse the extent to which mathematics education is supplemented with cooperative learning in Grade 9 of Secondary Schools in Alamata and Korem, Tigray. In order to address the research objectives, mixed methods design was employed. Questionnaires, interview and...
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This study, adopting descriptive research design, sought lecturers’ perception on the challenges hindering effective delivery and stimulation of entrepreneurship education in Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Osun and Lagos States. It also investigated the adequacy or otherwise of the contents of the programme in motivating and inculcating entrepreneurship skills to students. The population of this study was all the 14 lecturers in the Departments Management and technology, Federal...
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Monthly observed and future precipitation magnitudes were subjected to statistical trend analysis to examine possible time series behavior. Future precipitation was downscaled from large-scale output through statistical downscaling. The observed and downscaled future precipitation was analyzed for drought events using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) method. In the Abaya Chamo sub-basin, Ethiopia precipitation is explained by below average magnitudes in most of the low land area,...
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This chapter investigates the feasibility of large-scale centralized renewable generation and residential solar photovoltaic electricity (PV) in addressing Zambia’s electricity deficit, caused by droughts which are in turn attributable to climate disturbances and the nation’s rapidly increasing electricity demand. Specifically, it was found that centralized solar generation when optimally located could produce generation/cost ratios as low as $0.042/kWh, comparable with existing hydro...
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INTRODUCTION Simulation-based education using low to high fidelity techniques are common in midwifery professionals' education, and it is found to be an excellent alternative to fill the gaps in skills teaching and learning.The aim of this study was to assess the students' satisfaction with simulation-based education and associated factors.METHODS A cross-sectional study in academic settings was conducted from March to May 2018.The data were collected through a self-administered...
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This paper reviewed the adaptation strategies for minimizing the adverse effects of climate change among small holder farmers in Nigeria. Evidence indicates that the impacts of climate change in Nigeria are considerable, as a result, adaptation is paramount especially given the fact that the country is among those predicted to be adversely affected by the phenomenon. Farmers in Nigeria are not left out in the threat posed by the change in climate, however when adaptation is fully...
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Abstract Background It is well documented that workplace learning is a significant contributor to competence development as it offers engagement opportunities that enable students to participate in clinical activities in preparation for future clinical practice. Undergraduate medical students of Makerere University College of Health Sciences have placements at Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital for purposes of workplace learning. The purpose of this study was to explore the...
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Abstract Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has gained momentum with advances in affordable technology that has potential to help in diagnostics, predictive healthcare and personalized medicine. In pursuit of applying universal non-biased AI in healthcare, it is essential that data from different settings (gender, age and ethnicity) is represented. We present findings from beta-testing an AI-powered dermatological algorithm called Skin Image Search, by online dermatology...
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The present paper addresses the issue of theory and practice in the implementation of the communicative approach in the context of English as a foreign language teaching in Morocco. It set to evaluate the communicative orientation of English language teaching classrooms in Moroccan secondary schools. This evaluation incorporates the investigation of the constraints imposed on teaching English for communicative purposes in this context. The results reveal the dominance of non-communicatively...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the Relationship Between Teacher Trainee Subjective Norms and ICT Integration in Primary School Education in Rift Valley, Kenya.The study employed correlation research design.The researcher purposely selected five public TTCs in former Rift Valley Province for the study.Stratified simple random sampling was used to select a total of 357 participants.Data was collected from trainee teachers in five TTCs, using a teacher trainee...
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Research focused on time management in terms of students and lecturers academic ethics in relation to quality education.The study was a comparative study of public and private universities in Kenya.Fewer studies examine student and lecturers' time management more broadly.Of particular interest is whether students and lecturers in universities today conceptualize time management ethics as a way of achieving quality university education.We collected and analyzed qualitative responses from 16...
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IntroductionGlobally, many countries recognize Early Childhood Development and Education as an important pillar for accelerating the attainment of Education for All (EFA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (UNESCO, 2014).To ensure quality Education and learning environment during a child's formative years, EFA's first goal stipulates that it is the responsibility of every Government to expand and enhance comprehensive Early Childhood Education.Also, according to a 2002 report by the World...
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School Teachers from Nakuru County, Kenya IntroductionCulture can be defined as a structure of shared values, beliefs, and attitudes that affects individual perceptions, inclinations, and conducts.Hofstede (1980) describes culture as programming of the mind exhibited in values and norms and in rituals and symbols.This programming of the mind is consistent with time meaning that the person displaying regularly same behavior in similar situations.This suggests that individuals although...