The Role Effectiveness of the Board of Governors And Parents Teachers Association in Management of Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Thika/Ruiru Division, Thika Distict, Kiambu County, Kenya. - Mutunge, M. J. (2011)
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Effects of climate change and human activity on lake levels in the Kenyan rift (case study Naivasha) - Mutungwa, David Mwai (2011)
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The Role of Urban Primary and Secondary Schools in Minimizing Disease Outbreak Caused by Environmental Contamination: A Case of Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe. - Mutungwe, Edlight; Tsvere, Maria; Dondo, Beauty; Munikwa, Simbarashe (2011)
Waste management is a major challenge facing urban councils in Zimbabwe and Chinhoyi Municipality is no exception. Lack of resources and technical and administrative know-how is hindering proper waste management. Raw sewage and industrial waste flow into streams and rivers and uncollected rubbish bins and strewn litter is a common feature in the municipal area. The city has had serious cholera outbreaks that affected adults, school children and children before school age. The primary school environmental studies syllabus and the secondary school health education syllabus have been in place, but preliminary findings indicate that these syllabi do not equip learners with knowledge and skills to combat the outbreak of diseases like cholera. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction sought to establish the role that schools play in minimizing disease outbreaks in their environments through environmental studies and health education. The case study included three primary schools and three secondary schools under the Chinhoyi Municipality. Data were collected using observation guides, questionnaires for secondary pupils and teachers, excursions, documents and interviews with primary school pupils, school heads, health inspectors and municipality officials. The data were then presented qualitatively aided by graphs and pie charts. The study indicated that school pupils were not active in waste management in the urban areas. It was also found that teachers were not making any reference to disease outbreaks during lessons on environmental studies. The teacher education programme should include a course on waste management, so as to develop in learners a positive attitude towards proper waste disposal behavior.
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The dilemma of teacher professionalism andcommitment in Roman Catholic founded secondaryschools in Uganda - Muwagga, Anthony Mugagga; Genza, Musoke Gyaviira (Educational Research, 2011)
This article examines the issue of teacher professionalism and teacher commitment in Catholic founded secondary schools in Uganda. Using 15 “Elite” Roman Catholic Secondary Schools, the study tries to establish the mortifiers of professionalism and commitment in catholic secondary schools in Kampala Arch-Diocese, Uganda. The paper concludes that there are factors outside the Catholic school set up such as the socio and economic constraints and intrinsic factors within the Roman Catholic school system which create challenges to teacher professionalism and commitment such as lack of orientation of teachers and school administrators into Roman Catholic philosophy of education
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Finnish Art Educator in an Ugandan Primary School - Muyanja, Rebekka (2011)
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Learning Context of University Students in Africa: A Propeller or Inhibitor for Mlearning? - Muyinda, Paul Birevu; Lubega, Jude T.; Lynch, Kate; Weide, Th.P. van der (2011)
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Special Education in the Zimbabwean Context - Mvududu, Nyaradzo (2011)
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Catholic higher education in Africa for the 21st century: proceedings of a conference held in May 2008 at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi-Kenya - Mvumbi, F.N. (2011)
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Equity and Equality in Access to Higher Education: The Experiences of Students with Disabilities in Tanzania - Mwaipopo, Rosemarie; Lihamba, Amandina; Njewele, Delphine Cosmas (Research in Comparative and International Education, 2011)
Social development policies in Tanzania are exemplary in terms of their recognition of the rights of access to higher education institutions by specific demographic groups. Policy documents such as the 2005 National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (known as the MKUKUTA) and the 2004 National Policy on Disability emphasise this necessity and outline the government's commitment to ensure that people who are socially disadvantaged, including those with disabilities, can equally access higher education. The process through which this is achieved is, however, less explicit and is therefore difficult to measure in relation to what students with disabilities actually experience as they not only pursue, but also experience higher education. Using both qualitative and quantitative data, this article analyses the process of access into higher education institutions and outcomes in terms of representation in higher education institutions by students with disabilities. In doing so, it seeks to explore the meaning and outcomes of policies related to higher education institutions in Tanzania in terms of their stated equality ideals and achievements in practice.
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Influence of principals' communication strategies on studeents' performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Kitui District, Kenya - Mwalili, Jennester M (2011)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of principals' communication strategies on students' performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the influence of academic days/ clinics on academic performance, to explore how use of 'barazas' influence academic performance in public secondary schools in Kitui district, to assess the influence of the use of notices boards on academic performance in public secondary schools in Kitui district and to establish the role played by class meetings on academic performance in public secondary school in Kitui. The study used descriptive survey design. The study targeted all principals, teachers and form three students in the 50 public secondary schools. Simple random sampling was used to select fifteen principals and teachers for the study. The researcher used one instrument in this study that is a questionnaire which was considered the most suitable research instrument for descriptive research design. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and from the frequency counts a calculator was used to calculate percentages. The findings and the conclusions made included open / clinic days are important for setting performance targets for both the students and their parents. This is because the parents are able to identify the problems the students have in particular subjects and may be able to assist through discussion with teachers on the way forward in order for the students to perform well. Although 'barazas' are not often used in schools there is need for the principals to encourage the holding of barazas since they help the students to air their problems that affect their academic performance and also get feedback from both the teachers and principals where applicable. Notice boards are a persuasive way of communicating; The students are able to realize what is expected of them especially when their performance is displayed this will help them to work extra hard. Class meetings should often be used to establish the challenges the students are going through in a class. The following were the recommendations of the study. The principals should be encouraged to hold open/ clinic days' oftenly since this helps in communication between the parents, students and teachers. When barazas are held oftenly between the principal, teachers and the students, problems regarding students' performance in national examinations are discussed and realistic goals and strategies are suggested. The study recommends class meetings at school level aimed at making students more proactive and visionary.
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Access, Quality, and Opportunity: A Case Study of Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS). - Mwalimu, Michelle (2011)
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Teachers' Gender Stereotypes in South Africa: A Case Study - Mwamwenda, Tuntufye S. (Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2011)
The study investigated Teachers' gender stereotypes in the Eastern Province of South Africa. Participants were 65 Junior Secondary school teachers (females= 40 and males = 25) who assembled together at a seminar organized by the Department of Education. They completed a ten-statement questionnaire on gender stereotypes that would apply to school boys and girls. Data were analysed by means for differences in proportions endorsing stereotypes in relation to school activities. Gender stereotypes were apparent in the pattern of activities endorsed for males and females.
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Factors influencing academic performance of pupils in mathematics in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) Examination in Kitui West District, Kitui County Kenya - Mwandikwa, Joseph M (2011)
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An investigation of Grade 11 learners' mathematical preparedness in a selected Namibian school: a case study - Mwandingi, Albertina Ndahambelela (2011)
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Factors affecting the effectiveness of adult Education in Ganze division, Kenya - Mwandoto, Morris (2011)
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Climate change adaptation strategy in Kenya: Case study of Photovoltaic technology in Lake Baringo Catchment - Mwangi, James (2011)
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Influence of Socio-Economic factors on girls' participation in Primary School Education in Narok North District, Kenya - Mwangi, Josphat M (2011)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of socio- economic factors on girls participation in primary school education in Narok North District, Kenya. The study was guided by five objectives: To determine the extent to which early marriages and pregnancy influence school participation among girls in primary Schools in Narok North District, to determine the extent to which poverty affect participation of girl's in primary school education in Narok North District, to establish how the parents level of education affects participation among girls in primary schools in Narok North District, to determine the extent to which child labour influence participation among girls in primary school in Narok North District and to asses influence of adequacy of learning and physical resources on girl child participation in primary education in Narok North District. Data was collected from public primary schools through the use of questionnaires and focused group discussion with pupils. The target population of the respondent in the forty four (44) public primary schools included; Thirty headteachers, Three hundred teachers and Four hundred girls in their final year 2011 in standard eight. According to the findings, girls do not participate fully in primary school education. Pregnancy and early marriages were found to be the main reason why girls dropout from school. Other factors identified included poverty, lack of parental concern, lack of interest and child labour. Parents level of education was also given as a contributory factor influencing participation on girls in primary school education. From the findings, the following recommendations were suggested; Improvement of parental involvement in education of their children through sustained campaigns on the importance of education. The provincial administration to see that the culprits who make the girls pregnant are punished according to the law. Guidance and counseling should be intensified as a means of curbing the low participation of girls in public primary schools. The researcher also recommends, if possible girls to be taken to boarding primary schools.
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Strategies for Mitigating Drought-induced Resource Use Conflicts among Pastoralists of Northwestern Kenya. Climate change and conflict: Where to for conflict sensitive climate adaptation in Africa? EXPERT SEMINAR: 15 & 16 - Mwangi, Mureithi Stephen (2011)
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Context-Based Primary Teacher Training Model: The Way Forward for Kenya. - Mwangi, Suleiman Kairu; Twoli, N. W.; Maundu, JN (2011)
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education Quality Education for Societal Transformation
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School based factors' influence on students performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Murang'a South District, Kenya - Mwangi, Wilson M (2011)
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School based factors influencing students' performance in KCSE in public day secondary schools in Nairobi Province, Kenya - Mwani, Beatrice (2011)
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AWARENESS OF HIV/AIDS AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NJOMBE DISTRICT, TANZANIA - Mwani, Stella Jilaoneka (2011)
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Effects of School Based Teacher Developement (SBTD) Programme on teaching-learning process in public primary school in Makuyu Division, Kenya - Mwaura, Chege P (2011)
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Institutional factors contributing to job satisfaction among teachers in public primary schools in Kikuyu District, Kenya - Mwaura, Esther K (2011)
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Orphan enrolment in primary schools and its challenges on the head teachers administrative tasks: a case study of Nandi hills division in Nandi south district, Kenya - Mwelu, Mutilu Beth; Nyabisi, Emily; Lewis, Muli; Wachira, Lydia (2011)
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The impact of free primary education on academic performance in public primary schools in Mombasa County: Kenya - Mwendwa, Lydia K (2011)
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STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF TEACHER EDUCATORS IN SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES - Mwepu, D. (ICERI2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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Students' perception on quality of E-learning study materials in Kenya; A case study of Inoorero and Unisa Universities - Mwika, Victoria M (2011)
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Integration of ICTs in education: The level at which ICT training should be introduced in Zambian education - –Mwila, Precious Chisunka; Lamba-Daka, Kaoma; Mulauzi, Felesia; Njobvu, Benson (2011)
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The influence of mass media in Socialization into sports of Kenyan secondary school athletes - Mwisukha, A.; Rintaugu, E.G.; Mwangi, PW (2011)
Publisher version (International Journal of Current Research) available at http://www.journalcra.com
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Higher education and democracy : a study of students' and student leaders' attitudes towards democracy in Tanzania - Mwollo-Ntallima, Angolwisye Malaisyo (2011)
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Factors influencing students transition rates to secondary school: a case of Kieni East District, Nyeri County, Kenya - Mworia, Solomon M (2011)
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School-community partnership in education in a South African rural context : possibilities for an asset-based approach. - Myende, Phumlani Erasmus (2011)
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Influence of headteachers' characteristics in performing the administrative tasks in public secondary schools in Nairobi North District, Kenya - Mzee, Grace W (2011)
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Mother-To-Child Transfer Of Measles Antibody Among Patients Attending University Of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Borno State, Nigeria. - N, BukBuk D. (2011)
The transfer of Measles specific IgG antibody was assessed in 128 sera of infants and 30 sera of mother-child pairs at delivery. The 158 infants were within the age range of birth to 9 months. Of the 30 serum samples of mother to child pairs, 30(100%) of the mothers had the antibody but only 28(93.3%) passed the antibody to their newborn which means 2(6.7%) of the infants did not acquire the antibody. In the 158 serum samples of infants tested 44.8% (71) were seropositive which means they acquired the antibody while 55.1% (87) were susceptible to measles virus. The result indicates that with increase in age, the percentage susceptibility of infant increases. The antibody level is high (77.8%) in one day olds and none (0%) in 9 months infants. This shows that infants at late ages before vaccination are susceptible to the measles virus. In conclusion, the result shows that infants within the age of 0 to 3 months have a higher level of antibody than other ages. Hence, susceptibility to measles virus in infants within the ages of 7 to 9 months is high.
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Empowering Women with Disabilities in Northern Ghana - Naami, Augustina; Hayashi, Reiko (The Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 2011)
Women with disabilities in Ghana experience the triple disadvantage of sexism, ableism, and poverty, curtailing their visibility in society and their access to rights and sustenance. This article describes a program implemented to empower women with disabilities in Northern Ghana, the country's poorest region.
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The Impact of Unemployment on Women with Physical Disabilities in Tamale, Ghana - Naami, Augustina; Liese, Hank (The International journal of diversity in organisations, communities and nations, 2011)
Unemployment rates among persons with disabilities are high, with women being at greater risk due to the interaction of gender and disability. Although studies portray the inequality, oppression, and exclusion women with disabilities encounter, little research is available on the impact of unemployment on women with physical disabilities. This qualitative study explores the daily experiences of unemployed women with physical disabilities in Tamale, Ghana. Phenomenology and focus group research approaches guided this study, since so little is known about how unemployment impacts the lives of women with physical disabilities. Purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit 10 women with physical disabilities for in-depth interviews. Purposive sampling was also used to recruit 14 representatives from the government and civil society organizations for two multiorganizational focus groups. Study findings are classified under two broad findings: poverty and inadequate social participation. Poverty stems from inadequate income due to unemployment and disability. Poverty impacts on the family and social relations of unemployed women with physical disabilities, their mobility, and recreational activities. Poverty also affects their ability to provide for basic necessities of life, and in the absence of welfare programs to lessen the effects of poverty, the majority are compelled to engage in begging and other menial jobs for survival. Inadequate social participation, on the other hand, results from the unemployment of women with physical disabilities and their nonparticipation in social support groups, as they cannot afford to pay approved membership dues and transport fare to and from meetings. Inadequate social participation has a bearing on the information unemployed women with physical disabilities receive, which further excludes them from mainstream society. Policy recommendations include awareness creation about the capabilities of women with physical disabilities; effective collaboration with other stakeholders to facilitate the advancement of women with physical disabilities; educating employers about tax benefits for employing persons with disabilities in general; training women with physical disabilities for new and challenging employment opportunities such as managerial roles; and affirmative action policies to ensure the education and employment of women with disabilities in general, as well as microfinance for their small scale
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Games in the mathematics curriculum: Some conceptions and experiences of teachers in the Upper West Region of Ghana - Nabie, MJ (Mathematics Connection, 2011)
The study investigated primary school teachers’ experiences with games as curriculum resources for teaching mathematics in Ghana. In the study, 156 certificated primary school teachers in the Upper West Region of Ghana in both rural and urban settings were surveyed. Using a questionnaire consisting of 29 closed and open-type questions and in-depth informal conversation interviews (IDICIs), participants’ quantitative and qualitative responses on their experiences with games in school were explored. Descriptive statistical analysis was applied to the quantitative data while narrative analysis was applied to qualitative responses. The study showed that teachersappear to have rich personal experiences with games but minimal educational experiences (beyond primary) and practical experiences with cultural games. As a result, teachers have not made the link between indigenous mathematics as expressed in the philosophy of the curriculum and the use of games as an expected teaching tool. The study concluded that developing craft knowledge and a vision for using cultural games in mathematics teaching requires extensive educational opportunities for teachers to share and reflect on their experiences, their current practices, and their visions of teaching.
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What does it mean to be a young Muslim in contemporary South Africa?: perspectives on popular culture, education, Muslim public discourses and civic and political participation - Nadvi, Lubna (2011)
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ODL and access to higher education: the experiences of the University of Botswana - Nage-Sibande, Bogadi; Vollenhoven, Willem J. Van; Hendrikz, Johan (Progressio, 2011)
This interpretive qualitative study investigated why open and distance learning (ODL) within some dual mode universities seemingly failed to achieve high participation rates, compared to the face-to-face mode of delivery in the same institution. Its scope was the Botswana higher education sector. The University of Botswana (UB), the only public dual mode university in Botswana, was closely studied. The main question explored why some dual mode universities in southern Africa enrolled lower figures through ODL than the face-to-face mode of delivery, though ODL had more potential to increase access substantially than the face-to-face mode. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Purposive selection drew participants from UB, the Tertiary Education Council (TEC) and the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MOESD), based on their experience in education planning, policy formulation and ODL delivery. Data were analysed through qualitative content analysis. The study confirmed internal and external attitudes that create equivalency challenges and impede ODL growth in dual mode universities, resulting in its limited contribution to participation. It established that dual mode institutions need relevant policies, structures and enhanced resources for ODL, in order to significantly increase participation. The study consequently advocates thorough planning for a dual mode
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The surprising truth about how metaphor motivates e- learners Lynette Nagel University of Pretoria South Africa - Nagel, Lynette; Blignaut, Seugnet; Cronjé, Johannes (ASCILITE - Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Annual Conference, 2011)
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Developing School Principals in South Africa - Naicker, Inbanathan (2011)
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An Empirical Study on Spiritual Formation at Protestant Theological Training Institutions in South Africa 1 - Naidoo, Marilyn (Religion and Theology, 2011)
Abstract Spiritual formation is a significant component of the educational work of a theological institution that prepares students for church leadership. Theological institutions have a responsibility to engage students in reflecting on spiritual life, to provide opportunities for students to deepen their spiritual journeys and to develop in students a spiritual maturity that is required of future Christian leaders. This article reports on the findings of a descriptive study carried out with theological students during their training for Christian ministry. The aim of this research project was to conduct a comprehensive investigation into spiritual formation programmes to, firstly, find out whether spiritual formation is intentionally pursued, and secondly, to develop an instrument to measure the spiritual formation emphasis at theological institutions. As theological education in South Africa continues to assess its vision and goals, this exploratory study offers evidence to support the assumption that theological institutions are fulfilling their stated goals of shaping student spirituality.
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Citizenship education religion and religious identity in public schooling in South Africa - Naidoo, Marilyn (2011)
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Physical activity behaviours in school-going adolescents in the Western Cape Province, South Africa - Naidoo, Nasheen (2011)
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Evaluating the effectiveness of adult entrepreneurial education in building the South African economy. - Naidoo, Quentin. (2011)
This study evaluates the effectiveness of adult entrepreneurial education in building the South African economy. A literature review was done to define small, medium and micro enterprises (SMME’s) and their contribution to the Gross Domestic Product of South Africa. Factors hindering SMME’s are also considered. The theory of entrepreneurship is then discussed in order to understand the general principles that govern entrepreneurship. The aim of this study was to establish whether adequate entrepreneurial education takes place at schools and the extent that adult entrepreneurial plays a role in forming SMME’s. The alignment of entrepreneurs with their primary business experience was investigated to establish the extent of training that took place. The average incubation period during the adult entrepreneurial training phase was investigated relative to the economy in terms of unemployment and the absorption rate of the economy. Perceptions of entrepreneurs were established with regards to their education and its perceived success. A non-probability sampling technique was used with purposive sampling as the sub technique. A total of 75 entrepreneurs were successfully interviewed for this project. The study established that entrepreneurial education at schools is minimal. It was discovered that post school entrepreneurial education is an important factor in setting up SMME’s and most entrepreneurs stayed in the same industries that they received their primary training from. Most entrepreneurs obtained some formal post school education and perceived this to be an important factor in their success. It is recommended that entrepreneurship education be taught at all schools (both primary and secondary) to provide a better foundation for school leaving entrepreneurs. It is also recommended that a study be done to find ways to reduce the incubation period that is needed post school in order to gain the necessary confidence levels to start businesses. This study should include ways of identifying prospective entrepreneurs early in their careers and nurturing them. Table of
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South African Corporate Expansion into Zimbabwe: Weathering the Storm and Reaping the Benefits - Naidu, Sanusha (2011)
As the terms of Zimbabwe’s negotiated political settlement were being concluded between the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in the latter half of 2008, much of the concern focused around the dynamics of the power-sharing formula. With battle lines drawn over who should control significant portfolios such as the security forces and home affairs, it seemed that the protracted negotiations resolving the crisis over Zimbabwe’s acute political and economic decline had reached another stalemate. While the political pundits were trying to tease out an acceptable power-sharing framework, the dynamics of Zimbabwe’s post-conflict economic reconstruction had also become the subject of much debate.
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Fish as bioindicators in aquatic environmental pollution assessment: A case study in Lake Victoria wetlands, Uganda - Naigaga, Irene; Kaiser, Horst; Müller, WJ; Ojok, Lonzy; Mbabazi, D.; Magezi, G.; Muhumuza, E. (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2011)
Growing human population and industrialization have led to the pollution of most aquatic ecosystems and consequent deterioration in environmental water quality. Indicator organisms are needed to improve assessment programmes on the ecological impacts of anthropogenic activities on the aquatic environment. Fish have been widely documented as useful indicators of environmental water quality because of their differential sensitivity to pollution. This study investigated the environmental water quality of selected wetland ecosystems using fish as biological indicators. Fish community structure in relation to water quality was assessed in five wetlands along the shoreline of Lake Victoria from August 2006 to June 2008. Four urban wetlands were variedly impacted by anthropogenic activities while one rural wetland was less impacted, and served as a reference site. Fish species diversity, abundance and richness were assessed, and canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) was used to evaluate the relationship between the fish communities and environmental variables. Results revealed that urban effluent impacted negatively on water quality and consequently the fish community structure. A total of 29 fish species were recorded throughout the study with the lowest number of 15 species recorded in the most impacted site. Shannon diversity and Margalef species richness indices were highest at the references site and lowest at the most impacted site. Wetland haplochromis species dominated the reference site, while oreochromis species dominated the most impacted site. The inshore locations registered higher species diversity and low species richness than the offshore locations. Low dissolved oxygen, pH, secchi depth and high electrical conductivity, total phosphorous, and total nitrogen were strongly associated with the effluent-impacted sites and greatly influenced the fish community structure. This study recommends the use of fish as valuable biological indicators in aquatic environmental pollution assessment.
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Agricultural Productivity, Climate Change and Water availability in Sub-Saharan Africa - Naik, Aziza Kibonge (2011 Annual Meeting, July 24-26, 2011, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2011)
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Agricultural Productivity, Climate Change and Water availability in Sub-Saharan Africa - Naik, Aziza Kibonge (RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 2011)
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LEARNING STYLES OF EGYPTIAN BUSINESS STUDENTS - Naik, Bijayananda; Tech, Deb; El-Bendary, Nashwa (2011)
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Irish-African partnership and research capacity building for development : potential to learn from research for the education and lifelong learning sector - Nakabugo, Mary Goretti; Mark, Rob (2011)
The article examines how a foresight approach and methodology was used to generate health and education research priorities and evaluates the contribution it can make to education and development research.
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The impact of Access to Credit and Training on Technological Adoption: A Case of the Rice Sector in Tanzania - Nakano, Yuko; Kajisa, Kei (2011 Annual Meeting, July 24-26, 2011, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2011)
Using an extensive household-level data set collected in Tanzania, this paper investigates the determinants of the technological adoption of rice cultivation and of paddy yield. We especially focus on the impact of credit and training on the adoption of modern technologies. Based on empirical results, we argue that modern inputs and improved practices of rice cultivation enhance the increase in paddy yield. We also argue that the impact of credit and training on the adoption of modern technologies can differ for different technologies. If the adoption of a specific technology does not require a large amount of cash, knowledge given by training is sufficient to enhance adoption. On the other hand, those who can access credit or self-finance can adopt technologies, which require cash on hand.
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Effects of principals' leadership styles on motivation levels of teachers in public secondary schools in Narok North District, Kenya - Nakola, Stephen K (2011)
This study investigated the effects of principals' leadership style on motivation levels of teachers in public secondary schools in Narok North district, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to examine the leadership styles used by public secondary schools principals in management of schools, to determine the extent to which principals' leadership style influence teachers' level of motivation, to assess the level of motivation of secondary school teachers and to establish leadership interventiosn that would lead to improved motivat ion interventions that would lead to improved motivation among the teachers. The study was carried out in 30 public secondary schools in Narok North district. The sample population consisted of 30 principals and 74 teachers. A review of literature was carr ied out under the following sub-titles; the concept of leadership, leadership theories, studies on school leadership, the concept of motivation, motivation theories, trends in the study of teacher motivation, motivation factors, highlights on leadership style and teacher motivation, and review of leadership styles and their effects on KCSE performance. The study was guided by the expectancy theory of work motivation as advanced by Vroom (1964). The study embarked on ex-postfacto research design and the data was collected using three sets of questionnaires that is the principal and two for the teachers. The instruments were piloted and tested for validity and reliability. Descriptive statistics were used in the data analysis generated by Statistical Package f or Social Sciences (SPSS). The research questions were answered and the following were the findings; i. The principals were rated significantly higher in initiating structure dimension (55.86%) than in consideration dimension (47.89%). ii. The principals p erceived themselves as very democratic with a rated mean of 4.24 while the teachers perceived them as just democratic with a mean of3.43. The most prevalent style being used is democratic style 46.67%, autocratic 30% and laissez -faire is the least prevalent with 2.67%. iii. Principals who were perceived to be exhibiting democratic style had a considerably highly motivated staff (87%) than those perceived to be autocratic and laissez -faire with rating of25%. iv. The motivation level of teachers in Narok Nort h district, Kenya is depended on the variables of involvement in decision making which rated 87% as extremely likely to influence their level of motivation and tactful discipline variable was the lowest rated 25% to influence teacher motivation. The leadership interventions suggested to improve the leadership centred on wide consultation, involvement of all teachers in decision making rated at 62.3% responses and application of consideration dimension with 43.2% responses.The recommendatiosn made are; the Ministry of education through KESI should design frequent and vigorous training programmes to appraise management skills of the principals. Data provided on
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Analysis of cases of violation of students' rights in Delta State secondary schools, Nigeria - Nakpodia, E. D. (2011)
This study was an investigation into violation of students’ rights by the school authorities in Nigeria. For the purpose of the study three research questions were raised and two sets of questionnaire titled “Secondary School Students’ Rights Questionnaire (SSSQ) and Identification of Students’ Knowledge of their Rights Questionnaire (ISKRQ) were administered to the respondents. The questionnaires were validated in its face and content values and the reliability of the instruments were established through the test-re-test reliability procedure with 0.72 reliability coefficient. The following findings and conclusion were made that teachers and students do not often know what the rights of students are because they lack the knowledge of the Nigerian constitution on the fundamental Human Right; and courts favour students where it was discovered that school authorities did not apply the due process of law in taking disciplinary measures. As a result, recommendations were made that school authorities should study the constitution and the statutory rights of the students to be well equipped in handling students’ disciplinary matters, and students should seek redress in courts when they perceive that their rights were being violated.
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Management and maintenance of school buildings in secondary schools in Delta State, Nigeria - Nakpodia, E. D. (International Journal of Development and Management Review, 2011)
The purpose of the study is to investigate the strategies used in terms of managing and maintaining the school buildings in order to achieve the goals of the school system. The population of the study was the entire 665 secondary schools -374 public and 291 private secondary school buildings in Delta State. The sample for the study was 20% of the total number of the public and private schools. This includes 71 public and 65 private selected through stratified random sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire and data collected were analyzed using simple percentages, and z-test inferential statistics. The research findings revealed that the management of the school buildings was principal based, the public school principals’ performance in the use of the management strategies discussed was below average with a percentage of 38%, while the private secondary school principals had 62% in their performance. The maintenance strategies used in the public secondary schools was only 31% of the strategies discussed while the private secondary schools used 69% of the strategies. Based on the findings, it was recommended, that government should make adequate budgetary allocation for education and funds should flow to the schools for the management and maintenance of school buildings and that guidelines be given to school principals.
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Strategies for Enhancing Private Sector Participation in the Funding of Secondary School in Delta State Nigeria - Nakpodia, E. D. (Social Science Research Network, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to examine the strategies for enhancing private sector participation in the funding of secondary schools in Delta State, Nigeria. Three research questions were reviewed and two hypotheses were tested. Data were collected through the use of structured questionnaire. The statistic method used for the analysis is the t-test method. The results reveal that the private sectors recognize the educational enterprise as an expensive social service. The study finds that the abhorrent policies of the government towards the private sectors prevent them from funding secondary schools. It is recommended that policies be devised by the State government to encourage the participation of the private sectors in the funding of secondary schools and that the private sectors should be more involved in the promotion of education by contributing towards the renovation of school buildings; and, the provision of instructional materials.
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Student's records: Challenges in the management of student personnel in Nigerian tertiary institutions - Nakpodia, E. D. (2011)
th May, 2011 This study is on challenges on students’ records in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This is because the life wire of the existence of any organization hinges on adequate information disseminated amongst all members of such organization. The study used samples from Federal, State and Private Universities in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The study specially found out if there are significant differences in the challenges in the Federal, State and Private Universities. The design of study is the descriptive survey having all the 7,167 senior administrative staff in Federal, State and Private Universities in the South-South geopolitical zone as the target population. The study used the stratified random sampling techniques to obtain 740 sample size. The instrument used was the questionnaire designed on an adopted four point like scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree. The test re-test method was used and the Pearson product moment co-efficient statistics was used to obtain a reliability co-efficient r of 0.88 at 5% level for the instrument. Two research questions were raised as guide and one null hypothesis was formulated and tested. The percentage score was used to present and analyse research question one while the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to answer research question two and to test the only hypothesis. The findings revealed that the challenges encountered in the management of records is common to Federal, State and Private Universities in Nigerian.
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Factors influencing career choices by students in tertiary institutions in Kenya; a case of Youth polytechnics in Bungoma County - Nalianya, Remmy S (2011)
This study sets out to investigate factors influencing career choices in institutions in Bungoma County such as gender, availability of physical facilities, job opportunities and students' background. Different studies have been done in different parts of the world in regard to performance and employment of youths as indicated in literature review of this study, yet little has been done on factors influencing career choices in tertiary institutions .. The project report highlighted some important terminologies like career and youths. Chapter 1 outlines that fluctuation of students' enrollment in trades can not match the skill and employment opportunities. The objectives on the other hand were to assess influence of gender. physical facilities, job opportunities, student background and government policy on career choices in youth polytechnics in Bungoma County. The significance of the study is to benefit the youths to understand the careers to choose and help government come up with strategies like career offices in both primary and secondary schools. The study was limited to fifteen youth polytechnics in Bungoma County with an assumption that the correspondent would be willing to give their views freely. It further discussed the literature review on tertiary institutions globally, locally in Kenya and gave proposal of the factors that influence career choices in youth polytechnics. It summarized the factors in a conceptual framework. The methodology used was survey design in which descriptive statistics was used. The target population was set to be 15 youth polytechnics, with 1340 students having a sample population of 140 students being used in the study. The study used a questionnaire in collection of data. The sample was calculated using Yamane Taro formula (1967). The analysis, presentation and interpretation of the results done in chapter 4, shows that factors like gender, physical facilities, peer pressure, students' background and job opportunities, influence the choices of career among the students in youth polytechnics. The trades offered in tertiary institutions are selected basing on some classes .For example those that are labor intensive are mainly for male . However, gender, peer pressure and students' background had a higher influence to students choices than other factors. Chapter 5, points out that enrolment of students in careers in tertiary institutions fluctuate due to external pressure like peer pressure, gender and job opportunities. These findings were in agreement with the imperial literature presented. The researcher then recommended some measures to be undertaken to reduce the current problems caused by poor career choices. This include advising ministry of education to set up bridging causes courses, workshops and seminars in tertiary institutions to help students project on careers which would march with the job market the time they complete their studies.
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Women, Higher Education and Career Choice; Women's experiences of higher education and career choice in Ireland and Uganda - Namara, Naboth; Tormey, Roland (2011)
Central to the debates in this book is the issue of development. Over the years, development practitioners have assumed that national development automatically translates into more freedom for women, and therefore leads to gender equality.The other assumption has been that higher educational attainment emancipates women from patriachal oppressions.Looking at the experiences of women in higher education in both Ireland and Uganda, this book gives a picture of the impact of national development and higher educational attainment on women's lives.
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Exploring the Potential and Challenges of Integrating Environmental Issues in Formal Education in Malawi - Nampota, Dorothy (African Journal of Research in Mathematics Science and Technology Education, 2011)
Integration of environmental issues in education is one approach to achieving sustainable development in Malawi and perhaps other countries. This paper analyses the integration initiatives in formal education including primary, secondary and university levels. The analysis is conducted with a view of identifying the successes and challenges. The ‘intended’ and the ‘experienced’ curriculum formed the unit of analysis. While the ‘intended’ curriculum was represented by the written syllabi, the general conditions of the school environment and evidence of teaching approaches used by teachers as found by previous studies, were used as a proxy for the ‘experienced’ curriculum. In general, the analysis has shown that initiatives of integrating environmental issues in the ‘intended’ curriculum have been achieved with considerable success although student drop out and the designation of core and elective subjects pose some challenges in this respect. The ‘experienced’ curriculum tends to face more challenges arising largely from the resource constraints of the schools. It is recommended that resource provision in the schools should be improved significantly if integration of environmental issues is to yield the desired results. In addition, teachers should be trained to use culturally responsive pedagogy in order to tap from the IKS of the learners.
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An investigation into the effectiveness of management and leadership of primary, combined and secondary schools in terms of policy, planning and implementation in Eheke Circuit, Oshana Education Region in Namibia - Nangolo, Adda Benita (2011)
Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree Master of Science in Leadership and Change Management in the Faculty of Business and Law at the Leeds Metropolitan University.
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Guidelines for the successful integration of ICT in schools in Cameroon - Nangue, Calvain Raoul (2011)
ICT integration in secondary schools in Sub-Saharan Africa is still at an early stage and already faces several setbacks that may undermine the various initiatives undertaken by governments and the private sector to promote the use of computers in schools. Based on literature and other research, this may be attributed to the fact that no guidelines for proper ICT adoption in secondary schools exist; and furthermore, most integration cases were done haphazardly with no systematic approach based on the existing frameworks or tailored towards the real context in the schools concerned. The present study aimed to provide guidelines for the successful integration of ICT into schools in Cameroon. A review of some existing frameworks for ICT integrations in schools, as well as the innovative pathways that some developing countries have taken to ensure the successful integration of ICT into schools were explored through a literature review, revealing the trends and challenges of ICT integration in schools in Sub-Saharan Africa. The current status of ICT in schools in Cameroon being at an introductory stage was established from the available literature. This led to the use of a single case study from the Western Region of Cameroon, where four secondary schools were selected from the most advanced schools in terms of ICT integration. Participants consisting of principals, ICT co-ordinators, teachers, and students were interviewed, in order to establish the current status of ICT in each school, as well as those factors affecting or promoting the adoption of ICT. Teachers’ and students’ surveys, as well as existing documentation were used to triangulate the data gathered from interviews with school principals and ICT co-ordinators. Data were descriptively analysed – and the findings revealed that ICT is at the introductory stage of integration in the Fluck’s Model of ICT development in schools. At school level, the lack of infrastructure and an ICT adoption plan were found to be the key opposing factors to ICT integration, whereas several enablers were identified, such as the positive attitude of teachers towards ICT, the existence of a minimum recurring budget for ICT adoption through parents’ funding, as well as the continually decreasing cost of ICT infrastructure in the market. Based on the findings and experiences from successfully proven projects, a set of guidelines were derived for schools’ decision-makers. It is critical to put in place a well-structured policy for ICT in the school and to recognise all the ICT-related costs.
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Emerging Issues in the Utilization of Synchronous ICT in the Delivery of Distance Education at Public Universities in Uganda - Nankanja, Rita; Bisaso, Ronald (2011)
This paper reports on the utilization of synchronous information and communication technologies (ICT) in the delivery of distance education at the two largest public universities in Uganda. This was an exploratory descriptive survey that aimed at establishing the emerging issues in the utilization. Applying Peter’s theory of industrialization of distance education and Moore’s theory of transactional distance as interpretive frameworks, the findings illuminate variations in ICT usage for communication among the learners, and with their instructors. This nascent use of ICT was mainly supported by telephones as well as text-based chat and projectors, but on a smaller scale. It was concluded that learners and instructors should be given training in basic utilization of the available and accessible synchronous ICT. Besides, more studies on the changing patterns of distance education in Ugandan universities and comparative studies with other African universities concerning their distance education trajectories were needed.
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PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHERS REGARDING NEW DIDACTICAL APPROACHES ENTRENCHED BY THE NEW CURRICULUM STATEMENT: A SOUTH AFRICAN CASE-STUDY - Naong, Matsidiso Nehemia (EDULEARN11 Proceedings, 2011)
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Assessing the impact of competence – based curriculum on students’ learning habits in Tanzania: a case study of selected government secondary schools in Kinondoni - Nara, Annette (2011)
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Teaching Social Justice and Diversity through South/ African Stories that Challenge the Chauvinistic Fictions of Apartheid, Patriarchy, Class, Nationalism, Ethnocentrism … - Narismulu, Priya (2011)
In a complex world where social, political and economic value systems are shifting, young intellectuals in developing societies need effective tools for reconstruction as much as for deconstruction. Anti-colonial approaches to literary studies can contribute to transformation by developing awareness of the significance of social justice and agency (empowered action) by exploring diverse South/ African subjectivities, subject positions, voices and values, even (if not ideally) in exceedingly large level one classes. Students work with primary texts that tackle discursive and more material forms of power creatively. They learn how narrative building blocks are constructed, through formal elements such as character, narrator, plot, theme, style, audience. And they are taught metacognitive skills to enable them to analyse many familiar, naturalised and pervasive chauvinisms behind bigotry. These are taught through a heuristic to help them read and analyse each and all of the formal elements in relation to place, race, gender, class, nation, and culture. This is a synthesizing strategy aimed at countering the histories of systemic violence that persist despite their long-established bankruptcy. These skills are explored and developed through a selection of short stories that deal with the challenges of difference across South/ Africa: gender identities (including sexuality and masculinity), inter/ intra-gender relations, sexism, racism, ageism, poverty, family violence, sexual violence, HIV-AIDS, inter-group/ global oppression. All the stories are in English, with a proto-feminist fantasy translated from isiZulu. Several stories
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Assessment of Mercury Pollution in Rivers and Streams around Artisanal Gold Mining Areas of the Birim North District of Ghana - Nartey, Vincent Kodzo; Klake, Raphael K.; Hayford, Ebenezer; Doamekpor, Louis Korbla; Appoh, Richard (Journal of Environmental Protection, 2011)
Artisanal gold mining in local communities is on the increase.This has led to concerns about mercury pollution resulting from these mining activities.This study was conducted to assess the level of mercury pollution in rivers and streams around artisanal gold mining areas of the Birim North District of Ghana.Rivers, streams, sediments and boreholes were sampled to determine total mercury levels during the wet and dry seasons and to explore the potential impact of the mercury levels on water quality in the area.The results show that the total mercury concentrations measured upstream were significantly lower than concentrations in samples taken downstream.Also, the total mercury concentrations measured in the stream water samples in both seasons exceeded the WHO guideline limit (1.0 µg/L) for drinking water.However, one downstream total mercury concentration exceeded the guideline limit in the dry season.The total mercury concentrations in sediments upstream and downstream in both seasons exceeded the US-EPA guideline value of 0.2 mg/kg.The boreholes in the study area have total mercury concentrations exceeding the WHO guideline limit during both seasons.Total mercury concentrations in the boreholes in the wet season were lower than the dry season.
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Examining education, media, and dialogue under occupation : the case of Palestine and Israel - Nasser, Ilham; Berlin, Lawrence Ν.; Wong, Shelley (2011)
Introduction - I. Nasser, L.N. Berlin and S. Wong Part 1: Education 1 Palestinian Education under Occupation: Successes and Challenges - K. Shakhshir 2 The Healing Power of Stories: Dialogue through English Language Learning - I. Deeb and G. Weinstein 3 Positionalities and Personal Perspectives on Educational Research under Occupation: Where is Hope? - S. Wong and I. Nasser 4 Emancipatory Discourse? An Ethnographic Case Study of English Language Teaching in an Arabic-Hebrew Bilingual School - J. Schlam-Salman and Z. Bekerman 5 The Presentation of Palestinians in Israeli Schoolbooks - N. Peled-Elhanan Part 2: Media 6 Palestinians, Arab American Muslims and the Media - N. Ayish 7 The Political Discourse of the Israeli Occupation: The Spirit of Orientalism - A. Atawneh 8 The War on Gaza: American and Egyptian Media Framing - N.H. El-Bilawi 9 Language and the Art of Spin: Commendation and Condemnation in Media - L.N. Berlin Part 3: Dialogue 10 Dis-covering Peace: Dominant and Counterdiscourse of the Middle East - S. Silberstein 11 An Israeli-Palestinian Partnership: Can We Find a Joint Language? And Should We? - M. Zak 12 Postcolonialism and the Jewish Palestinian Encounter - R. Halabi 13 Checkpoint: Turning Discourse into Dialogue - S.J. Kent, R. Sibii and A.R. Napoleone 14 Where is the Hope? A Call for Action - S. Wong, I. Nasser and L.N. Berlin
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DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING - A PERSPECTIVE TO PROMOTE/IMPROVE THE TEACHING/LEARNING SITUATION IN SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS - Naude, Francois (EDULEARN11 Proceedings, 2011)
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A new Biblical Hebrew teaching grammar for African Bible translators : a typological approach - Naudé, Jacobus A.; Miller-Naudé, Cynthia L. (Old Testament essays, 2011)
The basic premise of a teaching grammar (as opposed to a descriptive grammar or a prescriptive grammar) is that it must describe the grammar to be learned in terms of the grammar of the language known by the student. In this regard, Biblical Hebrew teaching grammars are woefully inadequate for non-Western students, since they teach the grammatical concepts of Biblical Hebrew from the standpoint of Indo-European languages. This is especially problematic in cases where the language of the student is closer to Biblical Hebrew than is the Indo-European language that is used as the reference point in the grammar. An example would be a language with an aspectual verbal system, which is closer to the Hebrew system than the tensed verbal system of English. In this paper we describe a research project in progress at the University of the Free State to produce a new teaching grammar of Biblical Hebrew based upon language typology, which allows students to learn Biblical Hebrew in terms of the ways in which various features of their language are the same or different from Biblical Hebrew from a typological viewpoint.
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A Survey of perceived disability and contributing risk factors to work-related low back pain amongst nurses in Rwanda - Ndagijimana, Pierre Claver (2011)
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The prevalence and management of low back pain among high school children in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda - Ndahimana, Paul (2011)
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Good and Bad Mentoring: Field Experiences in Pre-Service Teacher Development in Zimbabwe - Ndamba, GT; Chabaya, O (African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 2011)
Current theory on mentoring desc ribes the process as a mutual learning relationship in which both the mentor and the mentee gain knowledge while on the other hand there is the traditional model in which the mentor is considered the source of wisdom, guidance and expertise. This study sought to find out what Bachelor of Education Pre-service (Primary) student teachers considered to be good mentoring and bad mentoring. The student teachers had completed one year of Teaching Practice (TP) and were in their fourth and final year at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU). A case study design was employed and qualitative questionnaires gathered data from a purposive sample of 40 out of a group of 45. Eight conveniently sampled students participated in a focus group interview. Data analysis was based on theme identification. Results indicate that student teachers valued communication where mentors would provide feedback by discussing openly with them their strengths and weaknesses. In addition, participants valued mentors who put into consideration the social needs of the student teacher in addition to the real teaching issues. Participants also described bad mentors as those individuals who neglected their own roles such as regularly guiding and facilitating the student teachers’ learning. The responses demonstrated a need for careful selection of mentors as well as regular workshops on good mentoring.
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Factors influencing effective use of ICT in teachers education: a case of Kenya Technical Teachers College - Ndebu, Susan N (2011)
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Addressing Unemployment among Young Graduates in South Africa: The Role of Entreprenurship Education - Ndedi, Alain (Social Science Research Network, 2011)
The problem of poverty alleviation and unemployment remain the primary concerns of the government of the African National Congress (ANC) since 1994. This article aims to profile some official government initiatives to tackling unemployment among young black graduates. It also highlights the role of higher learning institutions in the process. The article also discusses the fact that universities have not done enough towards the implementation of government policies on job creation. The article posits a strategic framework for effective and efficient programmes on job creation among young graduates especially those from the previously disadvantaged black communities. The article explains the concept of entrepreneurship, characteristics of entrepreneurs, and the development of the discipline during the last decades. It also provides a peer-learning opportunity of the role of entrepreneurship in job creation in the United States of America (USA). An entrepreneurial-driven strategic framework for an effective and efficient job creation which may address unemployment challenges in South Africa is suggested as a way forward.
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Competitive strategies adopted by technical training colleges in Nyeri county,Kenya - ndegwa, Robert K G (2011)
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An exploration of the learning experiences of Life Science teachers through professional development initiatives : a case study of the Ohangwena region, Namibia. - Ndemuweda, Vistorina Vapanawa Ndapandula. (2011)
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Farmer perception in adoption of drought tolerant wheat in arid and semiarid region of Kenya. - Ndiema, Alice Chesambu; Aboud, A. A.; Kinyua, M. G.; Keyan, C. O.; Tenywa, J. S.; Taulya, G.; Kawube, G.; Kawuki, R.; Namugwanya, M.; Santos, Lauana Lopes dos (2011)
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Effects of drug abuse on students' discipline in public secondary schools in Mbeere South District, Kenya - Ndii-Wa, Mutero (2011)
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Relationship between HIV status, self-concept, academic performance and behavioural attitudes of pupils in selected primary schools in Nairobi-West, Kenya - Ndivo, Susan Mumbua; Oyugi, Elvis; Gatumu, Haniel Nyaga (2011)
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Library and Information Management education and training in Swaziland : a review of opportunities and challenges - Ndlangamandla, Khosie C. (Mousaion, 2011)
This article has been extracted from a study that investigated the feasibility of providing Library and Information Management higher education in Swaziland. It highlights the state of Library and Information Management higher education and training in that country and, with the aim of providing a clearer background for further investigation, explores the opportunities, challenges and feasibility of providing it. The results of the investigation are reported elsewhere.
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Provision of library and information management higher education and training in Swaziland: a feasibility study - Ndlangamandla, Khosie C. (2011)
Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the Masters Degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Zululand in the Department of Library and Information Science, South Africa, 2011.
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Mother tongue education in the official minority languages in Zimbabwe - Ndlovu, Eventhough (South African Journal of African Languages, 2011)
The government of Zimbabwe officially declared that with effect from January 2002, it was to implement the use and teaching of the official minority languages, namely Venda, Tonga, Nambya, Kalanga, Sotho and Shangani, as the media of instruction and subjects in primary schools in areas where they are spoken. The Ministry stated that these languages would be introduced to a grade per year, increasing until they could be taught at grade seven by 2005. However, the reality at ground level reveals otherwise. After this welcomed move, there has been little commitment or urgency to implement this policy. Is it a question of the purpose for the encouragement and support by official policy of mother tongue education in the official minority languages? Is it a question of cost-benefit analysis? Is this not a violation of linguistic human rights in education, particularly the right to mother tongue education? This article seeks to address the above questions in view of mother tongue education in the official minority languages in Zimbabwe as well as to assess the impact of this delay in the implementation of the policy on the learners' learning experience.
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The relevance of workplace learning in guiding student and curriculum development Fourth Annual South African Technology - Nduna, Joyce (2011)
Network Conference: Curriculum Transformation at Universities of Technology: Towards the Development of New Generation Universities
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Literacy medium for learners with visual impairments : Primary literacy medium used by secondary school learners with low vision in Kenya - Ndung'u, Richard Rukwaro (2011)
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Job functions and requirements for knowledge managers : lessons for library and information science (LIS) schools in South Africa - Ndwandwe, Sipho Cyril; Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire (Mousaion, 2011)
The study explored the job functions and requirements for practitioners through the analysis of job advertisements appearing on 12 major jobsites in South Africa. It aimed to provide vital information that can assist in re-examining education in library and information science (LIS) schools in South Africa. A total of 32 management-related job advertisements were retrieved using and knowledge management as search terms. Details regarding the date and location of the advertisement, job requirements (i.e. qualification, skills, knowledge, experience and attitude) and, most importantly for the purpose of this study, the job functions (i.e. responsibilities, duties, description) were captured from the advertisements and analysed. The majority of the jobs were based in Gauteng with a few based in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo. The findings revealed that a variety of job titles are used to refer to practitioners, with knowledge manager appearing in a majority of the advertisements. Taking into account the multidisciplinary nature of management, there was diversity in terms of the qualifications required. Some of the common job functions or responsibilities listed in the advertisements were designing and executing a strategy, identifying and information needs, conducting research, conducting audits, and developing, implementing and maintaining repositories/databases. The study recommends that LIS schools should endeavor to align their offerings to market requirements so that their graduates may have the required academic qualifications, knowledge, skills and attitudes. Areas of further research are recommended.
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African American male students who cool pose - Neal, Rebecca A. (2011)
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Students’ Unethical Behaviour: Insights from an African Country - Nejati, Mehran; Ismail, Salaheldin; Shafaei, Azadeh (2011)
Purpose - This paper explores the issue of students’ unethical behaviour by investigating students from Egypt. It investigates participants’ concern toward ethical publishing as well as plagiarism practicing and moral reasoning.Design/methodology/approach - Using a sample of 238 university students in Egypt, the current study deployed the McMahon and Harvey’s model of moral intensity (2006) to understand and explain the unethical behaviour of students in the study. Findings - Research findings showed that while gender does not have any significant effect on intentions to engage in unethical behaviour, level of studies has a partially significant impact in this regard.Originality/value - Being among the first studies tackling this issue in the context of Africa, the paper provides new insights on the status of plagiarism practice by students and investigates the effects of gender and level of studies on ethical behaviour of students.
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A Comparative Study of Parental Involvement and Its Effect on African-American Male and Overall Student Achievement at Single Gender and Coeducational Middle Schools. - Nellums, Michael W. (2011)
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FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTHERN GHANA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES - Nemboni, J. K. (2011)
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FEMALE PARTICIPATION {}N TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTHERN GHANA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES - Nenboni, J. K. (2011)
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THE ROLE OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SUPPORTING UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AFRICA: A CASE OF GAUTENG PROVINCE - Nenweli, S. (EDULEARN11 Proceedings, 2011)
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice factors associated with condom use among undergraduate Students of a Public University in Kenya (A case of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology) - Nesidai, K.B.A.; Ng’ang’a, Zipporah; Mwangi, M.; Wanzala, Peter (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2011)
Condoms offer protection against unwanted pregnancy and some sexually transmitted infections including HIV. Interventions to promote condom use are essential in efforts to slow the spread of HIV. This study sought to find out factors associated with condom use among undergraduate university students at JKUAT, given that majority of the students fall within the vulnerable I5-24 year’s age bracket. The study focused on condom use and students (knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on specific issues of HIV). A cross sectional study design was adopted. Simple random sampling was used to obtain the required sample size for both quantitative data (461 respondents) and snowball sampling for qualitative data (64 respondents). Data analysis was conducted using MS Access, SPSS and MS Excel applications. The findings of this study revealed among 461, 66.2% (305) had experienced sexual intercourse. The overall level of condom use was high 72.8% (222). There was a significant relationship between condom use and general attitude (P<0.001). However, there was no significantrelationship between condom use and (knowledge on specific issues of HIV and practices). Continuous health education campaigns on sexuality, proper usage and advantages of condoms should be enhanced.
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Agricultural development in a changing climate in Zambia : increasing resilience to climate change and economic shocks in crop production - Neubert, Susanne; Kömm, Michael; Krumsiek, Axel (2011)
Though Zambia is well endowed with natural resources, its agricultural sector is extremely underdeveloped, and almost half of the small-scale farmers do not even achieve food security. While internal political problems are a major cause for this, external disturbances such as climate change and economic shocks are additional threats to the sector. This study explores the main challenges and presents suggestions for resolutions based on empirical research. The e-voucher system, crop diversification and conservation agriculture belong to the bundle of suggested measures, which – when implemented together – could lead to pro-poor agricultural development. They would not only buffer climate and economic shocks but also increase income in a pro poor manner and show spill-over effects. Accompanied by suitable “software” measures at all levels in order to increase knowledge as well as adaptive and organisational capacity, farmers’ resilience can be comprehensively strengthened. However, political will and more commitment from all stakeholders, including the engagement of the private sector and the self initiative of farmers, are needed to really make things happen.
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Who Drives Change? Comparing the Evolution of Domestic Climate Governance in India and South Africa - Never, Babette (Social Science Research Network, 2011)
This paper compares and contrasts the nature and scope of change in the domestic climate governance of India and South Africa between 2007 and 2010. It uses an actor‐centered approach to analyze the drivers of change. An exploratory test of fit shows that the concept of 'communities of practice' captures the trends and actor relations well for the South African case, while more simple networks could be identified in India. Using data from an expert survey and from semi‐structured interviews, this paper finds that both countries have generally not yet surpassed the level of second‐order change, or double‐loop learning. Differences exist for more specific parts of climate governance. Three resulting hypotheses give conditions for the development of either communities of practice or of networks, as conceptualized in formal network analysis. They target the number of participating actors, the size of the scientific landscape and the degree of competition among scientists, and the centrality of a governmental actor with a certain knowledge and attitude within a network.
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The individual and shared meanings students make of their diverse interactions with African American faculty: A phenomenological study - Neville, Kathleen M. (2011)
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Higher education policies and funding mechanisms: towards effective mechanisms for financing higher education in Ghana based on international experiences - Newman, Emmanuel (2011)
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Influence of educational policies on access to pre-school education in Kikuyu District Kenya - Ng'ang'a, Cecilia K (2011)
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Turkana Children's Rights to Education and Indigenous Knowledge in Science Teaching in Kenya. - Ng’asike, John Teria (2011)
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Planning and costing adaptation of perennial crop systems to climate change: Coffee and banana in Rwanda. - Ngabitsinze, Jean Chrysostome; Mukashema, Adrie; Ikirezi, M.; Niyitanga, Fidèle (2011)
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The role of tertiary education in promoting self employment : a study of project management students at a South African university of technology - Ngabonziza, Gaetan (2011)
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Impacts of climate change on systems, key sectors and implications for sustainable development in Africa - Ngara, Todd (2011)
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Factors influencing discipline among students in secondary schools in Mathira East District, Nyeri County, Kenya - Ngatho, Nancy M (2011)
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Effects of strengthening of Mathematics and Science in seconadry education in-service programme on Physics teachers' performance in Imenti South District, Kenya - Ngere, Daniel K (2011)
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Agricultural Innovations and Adaptations to Climate Change Effects and Food Security in Central Africa: Case of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Central African Republic - Ngoh, Musongong née Siri Bella; Teke, Mafany George; Atanga, Ndeso Sylvevster (2011)
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Determinants of job satisfaction among pre school teachers in Garbatula District, Kenya - Ngovi, Japheth M (2011)
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Relationship between Higher educational dimension and entrepreneurial intentions of university students in Kenya - Ngugi, Joseph (2011)
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The reading of extended text in Oshindonga in grade 2 in selected Namibian schools - Ngula, Elizabeth Njanjukweni-Aluhe (2011)
This study was conducted in order to understand to what extent Grade 2 teachers use books (or other forms of extended text) in their reading lessons in Oshindonga where very little published material is available, and, if so, whether they engage in shared reading with these materials or not. The study also explored ways to introduce more books (or other forms of extended text) into Oshindonga classrooms. The study took the form of an interpretive case study. It was conducted in two primary schools in Otjiwarongo district in the Otjozondjupa region of Namibia. Two qualified Grade 2 teachers were selected. The purpose of this sampling was to gain an in depth understanding of how these two selected teachers taught reading in Oshindonga. The data was gathered by using semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions, as well as lesson observations and stimulated recall with each individual teacher after each lesson. The purpose of this was to gain clarity in areas that were not clear during lesson presentations. A focus group interview was also conducted in order to generate ideas about how to introduce more extended texts into the classroom. The key fmdings are that both schools in the study lacked books in Oshindonga, and the teachers lacked an understanding of the importance of using books (or other forms of extended text). Other key findings are that teachers had a problem in choosing appropriate texts to read with their learners; teachers understand reading more as decoding than reading for meaning and pleasure; children were not asked any comprehension questions and the two teachers had different views on the value of shared reading. The research data revealed that there are problems in teaching literacy in Namibian African languages.
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An exploratory study of experiences of parenting among female students at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa - Ngum, Funiba (2011)
Advancement in education has ensured that there is parity in terms of enrolment for both females and males at tertiary institutions. However, women students continue to face challenges to advancing in education. Given that South African society remains highly gendered and that universities are historically male-dominated sites that do not necessarily cater for the particular needs of women (or children), one area of challenge may relate to having to balance parenting roles with the demands of being a student. For example, at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), students with children are prohibited from access to the residences, leaving them with no option but to seek alternative accommodation, where they can remain with their babies or look for childcare support from their relatives. While there is a growing body of work on the experiences of school-going pregnant and parenting learners, there is little work in the South African context of the experiences of women who are both parents and students at tertiary institutions. Since the national education system clearly supports and encourages life-long learning, an investigation into the conditions and experiences of learning for parenting students is important. The focus on women students was motivated by existing findings that show how normative gender roles persist and that women continue to be viewed as the primary nurturers with respect to the care of children. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of motherhood among young female students at UWC. The study was situated within a feminist social constructionist framework and a feminist qualitative methodology was employed. Two or more interviews were conducted with a group of eight participants, selected by convenient sampling, and aged between 18 and 30 years, each with a child or children under the age of five years. Interviews were conducted at the participants choice of location and at a time that was convenient to them. All interviews were audio-recorded and the tapes were kept safely in the researchers home. All standard ethical procedures for research with human subjects were followed. Data was transcribed verbatim and a qualitative thematic analysis was conducted. Key themes were elucidated and data presented thematically. The key challenges cited included time management, self motivation and the social demands of being a mother. These tend to have adverse repercussions on academic excellence. The analysis revealed that though the young women are allowed to return to universities after becoming mothers, they face many challenges in trying to balance motherhood and the demands of schooling. Furthermore, the findings highlight the tension and ambivalence experienced by participants as they negotiate the social and cultural expectations of motherhood and their personal reality, in meeting the demands of motherhood as student mothers. In their struggle to meet the social and cultural expectations of motherhood, they placed tremendous emotional and physical stress upon themselves which…
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Factors influencing examination malpractices by students in Kenya Certificate of Secondary School examinations in Kitui West District, Kenya - Ngungu, Jenestar K (2011)
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Teacher education or language policy for ESL learners in southern Africa - Ngwaru, Jacob Marriote; Ngwaru, Cathrine (2011)
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An overview of the policies and legislation implemented in higher education in South Africa from 1994 to 2009 - Niekerk, Leani Van (2011)
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E-learning course design in teacher design teams: experiences in the Open University of Tanzania - Nihuka, Kassimu A.; Voogt, Joke (International Journal of Learning Technology, 2011)
Collaborative course design in teacher design teams (TDTs) is reported as a promising professional development strategy. This study explored the potential of this strategy in preparing teachers in course redesign for e-learning delivery in the context of the Open University of Tanzania. Three teachers from the Institute of Continuing Education worked in a design team and were supported on how to transform their traditional courses into e-learning courses. Sixty-seven foundation course students from the Institute of Continuing Education participated to study in an e-learning environment through offline Moodle Learning Management System and were supported by e-mails and mobile phones for a period of three months. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from teachers and students. This contribution discusses the experiences of teachers on collaborative course redesign in TDTs and presents students’ experiences with the redesigned e-learning courses. The findings show, that despite its challenges, TDTs had a significant return in terms of professional development of teachers and improvement of student support.
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Instructors and Students Competences, Perceptions and Access to E-learning Technologies: Implications for E-learning Implementation at the Open University of Tanzania - Nihuka, Kassimu A.; Voogt, Joke (International journal on e-learning, 2011)
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The Challenges of Universal Primary Education Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa - Nishimura, Mikiko; Byamugisha, Albert (2011)
Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy in the form of fee abolition has become popular in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) for achieving Education for All (EFA) since the mid-1990s (Avenstrup et al. 2004; UNESCO 2008). Among 54 low-income countries, 15 countries have already introduced fee abolition policies and 10 countries are either at the planning stage or have shown interest in adopting fee abolition, among which 11 and seven of the latter countries are in SSA (see table 12.1). Despite its recent rapid expansion, UPE policy has a long history in SSA. Existing literatures indicate that previous attempts to achieve UPE in developing countries faced problems in its supply-driven policies, unclear mechanisms, and low quality of education (Allison 1983; Bray 1986; Prince 1997; Sifuna 2007). The past experiences in countries such as Nigeria and Kenya also show that UPE policy implementation was prone to be affected by economic crisis (Obasi 2000; Sifuna 2007). A number of lessons exist from the past; however, the current UPE policy severely lacks analytical studies on its impacts and challenges beyond school enrollment (Nishimura et al. 2008). Furthermore, some researchers have indicated the recent uniformity of the educational policies that prevail in SSA countries and suggested that there should be studies to examine how these seemingly similar policies are responding to the capacity and needs of each country (Samoff 1999; Foster 2000; Brown et al. 2001; Klees 2001).
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Graduate School of Development Studies ICT in Development: The Search for Hidden eSoko among Rural Small Scale Farmers of Rwanda - Niyongabo, Richard (2011)
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Disability and rehabilitation in Tanzania: a review of the literature - Njelesani, Janet; Couto, S. M. P. do; Cameron, Debra (Disability and Rehabilitation, 2011)
This scoping review outlines recently published information available about disability prevalence and management, as well as environmental conditions and the rehabilitation context in the country of Tanzania. The information is presented from diverse sources including research articles, government documents and reports from international development agencies.Documents for this review were located using four search strategies; a search of electronic databases, contact with key informants, a reference list search of articles selected for review and a search of key websites. The documents were classified based on the format and focus of the material, while the information was organised into qualitative themes based upon the research objectives to present a descriptive overview on this topic.The findings of this study confirmed the lack of information available about the profile of disabilities, with evidence suggesting that disabilities are not satisfactorily managed in Tanzania; however, environmental conditions were found to be well documented. Several environmental supports and barriers for people with disabilities were described.The findings of this review indicate a need to further develop rehabilitation service provisions in Tanzania to improve the management of disabilities.
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Adapting to Climate Change in Africa:Opportunities for Africa to Participate and Benefit from Investment in Adaptation for Sustainable Development. - Njenga, Cecilia; Githeko, Andrew K.; Yanda, Pius Z.; Ruppel, Oliver C.; Balgis, O.; Ojjo-Massawa, E. (2011)
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Curriculum barriers to the implementation of inclusion of learners with Autism-a case study of City primary school. Nairobi- County, Kenya - Njenga, Hannah N (2011)
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eLearning adoption in Eastern and Southern African higher education institutions - Njenga, James (2011)
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Management challenges as drawbacks to teacher development: the way forward for the Nigerian teacher in basic education - Njoku, Anselm Chidi (2011)
Proceedings of the 3rd biannual International Conference on Distance Education and Teachers’ Training in Africa (DETA) held at the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, August 2009
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Effect of Climate Change on Rainfed Maize Production : Assessment of Maize Production vs. a Changing Rainfall Pattern in Malawi - Njoloma, Henrie Manford; Kita, Itsuro; Kitamura, Yoshinobu; Aoyagi, Satoka (Journal of rainwater catchment systems, 2011)
Maize, a staple food crop in Malawi in sub-Sahara region has been grown under rainfed conditions for many years but many factors affect its production. Changing rainfall pattern has been a main factor which is believed to have come about due to the changing climate in recent years. A case study of over 60 years of rainfall data in Malawi's central region was analyzed where rainfall data over time was compared with maize production yields. Other non-climatic factors were also studied to explain their impact on production. Both observed monthly and daily rainfall data were used. Thiessen polygon method was used to calculate daily areal rainfall from the available 4 gauging stations. Since the gauging network was not adequate a regression analysis of the areal rainfall against the recorded time series from the stations was carried out. A regression equation created from the station with highest correlation was used to predict the daily rainfall data which was analyzed in detail to identify daily pattern changes. It was found that rainfall distribution characteristics have changed over time becoming more unpredictable and, hence, reducing production. In general, everytime there was an erratic rainfall pattern, maize production was affected. The paper recommends building more sustainable irrigation systems so that agricultural production can be under control during droughts. It also recommends removing policy that depends on rainfed food production and economic activities to control the problems associated with the changing rainfall pattern.
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An Image-schematic Approach to the Conceptualization of Laptops by Standard One Learners in Nyeri County, Kenya. - Njoroge, Martin C.; Gathigia, Moses Gatambũki (2011)
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Teachers' Perceptions on the Use of African Languages in the Curriculum: A Case Study of Schools in Kenya, East Africa - Njoroge, Martin C.; Gathigia, Moses Gatambũki (2011)
In order to revitalize African languages and advocate for their use as media of instruction in Kenyan schools, it is important to investigate and document the teachers’ attitude towards the use of these languages in teaching. The research on which this paper is based set forth to explore teachers’ perceptions on the use of the mother tongue as the language of instruction in Kenya, East Africa. Six schools out of 54 public schools in the Gatundu district were randomly sampled. 32 teachers of Grades 1-3 were interviewed to find out the actual practices in their classrooms, the challenges they faced, and the perceptions they held in relation to the use of the mother tongue in their teaching. The data were qualitatively analyzed and the emergent findings support the claim that the use of learners’ mother tongue is beneficial to learners. In addition, the paper discusses the findings and proposes recommendations for pedagogy.
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Influence of prefects on maintenance of students' discipline in public secondary schools in Gatundu North District, Kenya - Njue, Nixon K (2011)
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Perceptions of pre-school and standard one teachers on school readiness of children transiting to standard one in Kabete District, Central Province, Kenya - Njuguna, Mary N (2011)
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Effects of teacher characteristics on classroom management in preschools in Nyandarua West district, Kenya - Njuguna, Moses N (2011)
The central problem in this study was to establish the effects of teacher characteristics on classroom management (Clvl) in preschools in Nyandarua West district, Kenya. Research objectives and questions were formulated to guide the study. The key terms used in the study were defined. The review of the related literature outlined pupils' discipline, teacher characteristics and Clvl, The study also outlined teacher characteristics in relation to teacher preparation and Clvl and also on teacher characteristics in relation to seating arrangement and Clvl, The review of the related literature again focused on teacher characteristics in relation to organization of learning resources and Clvl and on teacher characteristics in relation to organization of classroom records and Clvl. Another focus was on teacher characteristics in relation to classroom time management. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design where qualitative data was collected and analyzed. Samples of 28 diploma 90 ordinary certificate and 18 untrained teachers were selected using simple random procedure. The researcher used teacher's questionnaire as the main data collection tool where the rate of return was 100%. He also observed the teachers managing classes using an observation schedule. The information in the observation schedule served the purpose of collaborating with the information recorded in the teachers questionnaire. All the data was gathered, summarized and analyzed by reading the information collected through the research instruments and then, pattern trends and relationships from the information gathered were established. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze qualitative data. Quantitative statistics were used to match the teacher characteristics numbers to Clvl skills. The researcher used frequency distribution tables to present the data. From the results obtained, the researcher wrote down the findings which guided him to draw conclusions and write down recommendations. The study findings revealed that teachers with longer teaching experience performed better in Clvl than the ones with shorter experience. The study also revealed that trained teachers are better in eM than untrained teachers and that the more professionally qualified teachers are better in Clvl than the less qualified teachers. The study further revealed that age has less effect on Clvl than the other teacher characteristics but the older teachers are a bit better than the younger ones. Based on the study findings it was recommended that preschool teachers should improve terms of employment to retain the teachers in the. career in order to gain teaching experience. In addition it was recommended that the government should open up opportunities for preschool teachers to further professional training. Moreover it was recommended that the government should take over the responsibility of employing preschool teachers and provide them with retirement benefits to retain older teachers in the teaching profession. Other recommendations were that employers of preschool teacher should employ teachers with higher academic qualifications to be compared with the current teachers in Clvl. Furthermore it was recommended that male teachers should be employed to be compared with the females in Clvl. For further research it was suggested that a study be undertaken to establish factors affecting gender balance in the employment of preschool teachers. Another suggestion was that a study be undertaken to determine factors affecting employment of university degree holders as preschool teachers.
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Students and staff beliefs of corruption in Nigerian universities - Nkama, C L (Educational Foundations, 2011)
This study was conducted with 200 members of the two university communities selected through simple random sampling. A test instrument the questionnaire for staff and students was developed by the researcher and validated by two experts in measurement and evaluation. This instrument was used for data collection. Three research questions were asked and the findings of the research show that allegations of corruption in Nigerian Universities are not imaginary and false. Intervention strategies were offered, in view that the menace of corruption in Nigerian Universities will be ameliorated.
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Rurality and rural education : discourses underpinning rurality and rural education research in South African postgraduate education research 1994-2004 - Nkambule, Thabisile; Balfour, Robert J.; Pillay, Gerald J.; Moletsane, Relebohile (South African journal of higher education, 2011)
Historically, rurality and rural education have been marginalised bodies of knowledge in South Africa. The post-1994 era has seen an emerging government concern to address the continuing interplay between poverty, HIV/AIDS, underdevelopment, and underachievement in schools categorised as rural. To address these concerns, scholars in South African institutions of higher learning have conducted research on various issues on rurality and rural education. However, little is known of the focus of the various studies and the state of rural education and rural education research. Drawing on the Project for Postgraduate Education Research (PPER) from 1995– 2004, the purpose of this article is to critically analyse the discourses underpinning rural education and rural education research in South Africa. The article focuses on three enabling assumptions. The first is that there is little research which takes as its primary focus rurality as lived experience worthy of scholarly reflection regarding how rurality influences social or specific education issues. Secondly, there is substantively more research in which rurality, or facets of rural life, is considered as context in which projects or studies are located. Such studies are conducted in a rural context without any intention of investigating rural issues or rural education issues, or explaining how rurality influences education in these rural contexts. Thirdly, there is a small body of research which takes as its focus social issues in relation to rural conditions. These studies focus on rurality not merely as the context of reflection, but as an active constituent of social conditions evident in rural life. Our analysis, focusing on postgraduate research in South African HEIs in terms of these assumptions, aims to continue a dialogue that leads to further understanding of the complexities of rural education and rural development.
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An Approach for Teaching of National Languages and Cultures through ICT in Cameroon - Nkenlifack, Marcellin; Demsong, Bethin; Domche, A. Teko; Nangue, Raoul (International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 2011)
This article describes the input of ICT to the modernization of teaching national languages and cultures in order to promote cultural diversity as well as dissemination of scientific knowledge through national languages.This will also reinforce the understanding capacities of the population.This project will serve as the guideline towards development of scientific knowledge and know-how.It presents numerous psychological, pedagogic, scientific and social advantages, among which there is a sensitization of our languages and cultures, the deployment of a platform in some schools, the training of teachers in using ICT in language teaching, the distribution selflearning aids, the development of a website for analysis and dissemination of cultural data, of conservation of linguistic and cultural heritage, and worthiness of pre-requisites and local predispositions towards the emergence and development of technology.It will contribute to make concrete the introduction of teaching national languages in the school curricula in Cameroon.
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Teacher education and inclusion in Ghana : pre-service teachers' preparedness for creating an inclusive classroom - Nketsia, William (2011)
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Web Information Seeking Behaviour of Students and Staff in Rural and Urban Based Universities in South Africa: A Comparison Analysis - Nkomo, Ntando; Ocholla, Dennis N.; Jacobs, Daisy (Libri, 2011)
Today’s online experience has literally added a new dimension to our information seeking activities, presenting users with a vast array of options. A considerable amount of information has migrated from the print world and is now available electronically. Thus, a lot of people immediately associate the World Wide Web (WWW) with information and its related activities. This association partly prompted this study of the Web-based information-seeking behaviour of students and staff at the University of Zululand (rural based) and the Durban University of Technology (urban based). The selected institutions were assumed to be at different levels of development because of the country’s history and the institutions’ locations. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies were employed in a survey. The main research instrument was a questionnaire, supported by limited interviews. The results show that the Web is a platform that people in academia have come to rely on, although only a few of its many channels are used significantly. A number of challenges were identified, chief among them being connectivity problems. Bandwidth was particularly problematic and made worse by the two institutions’ large student populations. Relevant infrastructure (computer laboratories, computers, etc.) seemed available, although inadequate. The study recommends comprehensive training programs that address the skills’ deficiencies noted. It is also necessary to institute mechanisms that improve both physical and intellectual access to Web resources.
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Triple Gestations in Two University Teaching Hospitals in Yaounde, Cameroon - Nkwabong, Elie; Lhagadang, Foumsou; Mbu, Robinson Enow; Nana, Paul Alain; Kouam, L; Ngassa, P (Clinics in mother and child health, 2011)
The frequency of triplet pregnancies is increasing due to medically assisted reproduction. This retrospective study, carried out in 2 university hospitals in Yaounde (Cameroon) over a 6-year period, was done to evaluate the complications that occurred during triple pregnancies as well as the mode of delivery of triplets. A total of 43 cases were analyzed. The most common complications that occurred during pregnancy were preterm delivery and pre-eclampsia. Twenty seven women (62.8%) delivered vaginally and 16 (37.2%) were delivered by caesarean section with the most common indications being mal presentation and cord prolapse of the 1st triplet. In patients who have proper antepartum monitoring, it is possible to pre-select cases for trial of vaginal delivery because vaginal delivery is possible and carries no significant risk for the foetuses.
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Indications and maternofetal outcome of instrumental deliveries at the University Teaching Hospital of Yaoundé, Cameroon - Nkwabong, Elie; Nana, Paul Alain; Mbu, Robinson Enow; Takang, W; Ekono, Michel; Kouam, L (Tropical Doctor, 2011)
Instrumental deliveries are believed to be associated with increased maternal and, especially, fetal morbidity and mortality. Hence, it is less practiced in many developing countries. The aim of this retrospective study, conducted between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2008, was to assess the prevalence, indications, neonatal wellbeing and maternal complications of instrumental deliveries. Of 3623 vaginal deliveries, 84 (2.3%) instrumental deliveries were conducted. The most common indication was a prolonged second stage of labour. Fetal wellbeing, measured by the Apgar score, was good and was similar in the group who had forceps delivery and that of the vacuum extraction delivery group. Maternal complications, usually minor, were vaginal and perineal tears. Instrumental delivery should be encouraged and taught in order to reverse the rising caesarean section rate.
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REAPPRAISING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR SKILL ACQUISITION IN NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL - Nkwodimmah, Edith C. (2011)
The paper focus on reappraisal Vocational education for acquisition of skill in secondary schools. It looked into the traditional ways of Vocational education before the advent of formal education. The role of Vocational education was also discussed, problems militating against realizing the objectives and the ways to solve the problems were highlighted. Recommendations were made that government both Federal and State should join hands to raise fund needed to move vocational forward. Also course like entrepreneurship to be introduced into senior secondary school curricula to motivate the interest of the students and also since vocational is job oriented.
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Study of Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs): Gastro-Intestinal Helminthes among school children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria - Nn, Odu; Io, Okonko (2011)
This study reports on detection and prevalence of intestinal parasites among school children in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, Nigeria. Stool samples were collected from 100(46.5%) males and 115(53.5%) females. Microscopic examination of both thin and thick films of the stool sample were done. In all, three intestinal helminthes were identified. The overall prevalence was 30.7% and this was predominantly among male school children (37.0%) than in females (25.2%) from both locations. Of the three parasite species observed, T. trichiura (39.4%) was the most predominant helminthes in this study. This was closely followed by A. lumbricoides (33.3%) and hook worm (27.3%) was the least. Generally, intestinal helminthes was most predominant in samples from Emohua State Primary School (ESPS), Emohua (90.9%) than those from University Demonstration Primary School (UDPS) in Choba (9.1%)). Intestinal helminthes were most predominant among children aged 10-15 years (57.6%) than those within age group 5-9 years (42.4%) of age from both locations. It further showed that among the male school children, A. lumbricoides (63.6%) was most predominant, followed by hook worms (55.6%) and T. trichiura (50.0%) was least predominant. There were no incidence or prevalence of multiple infections of any of the three helminthes in the study. This study shows that a good percentage of people were infested by parasitic protozoa and worms and reinforces the need for an urgent effort to check the unnecessary and avoidable heavy parasites load. (Odu NN, Okonko IO, and Erhi O. Study of Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs): Gastro-Intestinal Helminthes among school children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Report and Opinion 2011;3(9):6-16). (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net.
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IMPACT OF FRAMING AND TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENT IN BASIC SCIENCE IN THE NORTH CENTRAL ZONE OF NIGERIA. - Nneji, Love (2011)
The study assessed the relative effectiveness of framing and team assisted individualized (TAI) instructional strategies with 400 Junior secondary two Basic Science students. Two null hypotheses were posted. Two valid instruments, Basic Science Achievement Test (BSC) and Style of Categorization Test (SCT) were administered on the sample and data gathered were analyzed, using the 3x2x2 factorial ANCOVA and Duncan Multiple Range Test. The result indicate significant main effect of treatment (F (2,360) = 23.782, p< .05) and no significant main effects of style of categorization and gender. Also, no significant interaction effects were found. The findings agree that both TAI and framing strategies are effective in promoting students’ achievement in Basic Science in the Northern region of Nigeria. Thus, these teaching strategies could serve as viable alternatives to the teaching Basic Science and a viable strategy to ensure effective implementation of the new 9-year basic Education Curriculum in Nigeria. As part of on-going national reforms in the education sector in Nigeria, the Nigerian
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Challenges Facing Managers in Managing Conflict in Schools in the South and South Central Regions of Botswana - Nnior; Machomi; Morake; Ratau; John, John; Monobe; Stephonia; Dingwe (美中教育评论：B, 2011)
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Valorising the voice of the marginalised : exploring the value of African music in education - Nompula, Yolisa (South African Journal of Education, 2011)
I explore the role and value of African music in education, by drawing from a study of Grade 5 learners at a school in the Eastern Cape, which was designed to answer the question: Could Xhosa children in South Africa sing Xhosa indigenous songs significantly better than European folk songs? The experimental group received instruction in Xhosa indigenous songs accompanied by indigenous instruments. Instruction included traditional dancing, antiphonal singing technique and improvisation. The control group received instruction in European folk song singing accompanied by Orff instruments. The results of the study suggest that the Xhosa children sang the Xhosa repertoire expressively and significantly better than the European songs. Based on the findings, I argue for the inclusion of African music in education. The purpose of the research was to determine whether there is any significant development in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills of learners when taught African music as opposed to western European music. The aim was also to assist educators with meaningful pedagogical approaches and alternative methodologies to enhance an inclusive learning and cultural experience in music education. Keywords: culture; education; eurocentrism; ethnocentrism; indigenous African music
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English Reigns Supreme: English Language Teaching in Ethiopia and Wider Africa - Nordin, Irene Gilsenan; Negash, Tekeste (2011)
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UNDERSTANDING SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA - Nosike, Austin N.; Oguzor, Nkasiobi Silas (International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, 2011)
The problems that plagues the school system are so numerous that those who are within the educational system are so overwhelmed not to talk of outsiders who are poised to ask such a pertinent question like “are the principals leading the schools well?”. This paper examined the quality valuation among the male and female principals in their choice of leadership styles. The principals, the teachers and the student were all required to make their contributions to ascertain what style of leadership that is commonly adopted by the male on the one hand and the female principals on the other. The analysed data shows that the female principals qualitatively involve the democratic style of leadership than the men. The female principals also involve their staff in decision-making than does the male counterpart, the male principals, who adopted the democratic and the autocratic styles of leadership are quicker at the management of crises in schools than the female principals.
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Estimating the rate of return to education in Sudan - Nour, Samia Satti Osman Mohamed (RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 2011)
This paper examines the rate of return to education in Sudan. One advantage and interesting element in our analysis in this paper is that we explain three stylised facts on the rate of return to education using new primary data in Sudan: first, positive but low rate of return to education and correlations between education, experience, its square and wages for men and women defined by gender, second, positive and significant rate of return to education and correlations between education, experience, its square and wages defined by firm size and industry at the micro level across industrial firms and third, an increase in skill levels and firm size leads to improved relationship between actual education, required education, experience, its square and wages at the micro level across industrial firms. Our paper is relevant and consistent with the recent growing interest in the literature that confirms the importance of investment in education and rate of return to education. Different from the Sudanese literature that estimates the return to human capital at the macro level, we investigate the rate of return to education using new primary data at the micro level. A novel element of our analysis is that we use new primary survey data at the micro level obtained from the university survey (2009) and the firm survey (2010), we present a new contribution and fill the gap in the Sudanese literature by estimating first the rate of return to education for men and women and explaining differences defined by gender and second for industrial firms and explaining differences defined by firm size and industry, since these issues are not adequately discussed in the Sudanese literature. Our findings indicate the importance of investment in education to facilitate enhancing educational attainment and improvement of the rate of return to education in Sudan.
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Trends of Precipitation and Drought on the Algerian Litoral: Impact on the Water Reserves - Noureddine, Hassini; Belaid, Abderrahmani; Abdelmajid, Dobbi (2011)
3 Abstract: Rainfall is a fundamental component of climate. Its importance is such that the different climate classifications are based on the average annual or monthly rainfall, combined with the medium and / or temperature extremes. In Algeria, water resources, which depend for largely to a very irregular rainfall and unevenly distribution in space, remain modest relative to the deficit and means of retention (dams, withholding water, etc.). Climate change and especially the drought in recent years, mainly in western countries, further exacerbating the problem. The study of rainfall recorded in hundreds of weather stations in northern Algeria (period 1951-1980 and 1961-1990), shows a succession of episodes of excessive and deficient rainfall compared to normal and that show great variability. The intra-annual variability in precipitation is more important for the coastal stations than for non-coastal stations, this is due to a clearer distinction between dry and rainy seasons for the coastal stations, while the amplitude is smaller rainfall for continental stations by providing rainstorms during the summer. Regionalization, obtained by tracing the isohyets shows the existence of three distinct regions characterized by different rainfall patterns. An overlay of this map with that of existing water infrastructure allows us to have an idea about the effectiveness of recovery and retention for the different regions of the Algerian coast.
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Combined prevalence of impaired glucose level or diabetes and its correlates in Lusaka urban district, Zambia: a population based survey - Nsakashalo-Senkwe, Mutale; Siziya, Seter; Goma, Fastone; Songolo, Peter; Mukonka, Victor; Babaniyi, Olusegun (International Archives of Medicine, 2011)
Developing countries are undergoing an epidemiological transition, from Communicable or Infectious to 'Non-Communicable' diseases (NCDs), such that cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer, and diabetes were responsible for 60% of all deaths globally in 2005, with more than 75% of these deaths occurring in developing countries. A survey was conducted to determine among other objectives the prevalence of diabetes and its association with physical fitness and biological factors.A cross sectional study utilizing a modified World Health Organization's STEPwise approach to surveillance of NCDs was conducted in Lusaka district, Zambia. A multi-stage cluster sampling technique was used to select study participants of age 25 years or older. All eligible members of a household that was selected were invited to participate in the study. Unadjusted odds ratios (OR), and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) together with their 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) were obtained using Complex samples logistic regressionA total of 1928 individuals participated in the survey, of which 33.0% were males. About half of the participants were of age 25-34 years (53.2%), and about a third of the respondents had attained secondary level of education (35.8%). The combined prevalence for impaired glucose level or diabetes was 4.0%. Age and mild hypertension were significantly associated with impaired levels of glucose or diabetes. Compared to participants in the age group 25-34 years, older participants were more likely to have impaired glucose level or diabetes (AOR = 2.49 (95%CI [1.35, 2.92]) for 35-44 years age group, and AOR = 3.80 (95%CI [2.00, 7.23]) for 45 + years age group). Mild hypertension was associated with impaired glucose level or diabetes (AOR = 2.57) (95%CI [1.44, 4.57])).The prevalence of diabetes in Lusaka district has not reached an alarming level and it is now that interventions targeting the younger age group 25-34 years should be put in place to curtail the spread of diabetes.
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Handbook of African Educational Theories and Practices: a Generative Teacher Education Curriculum - Nsamenang, A. Bame and Tchombe (2011)
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Condom Use Among Final Year Medical Students of A Nigerian University - Nsan, Emmanuel; Etokidem, Aniekan; Okokon, IB; Ogaji, DS; Ikpeme, B; Oyo-Ita, A E; Ndifon, WO (Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 2011)
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The epidemiology of, and risk factors to soccer related injuries among male high school student soccer players in Kigali, Rwanda - Nshimiyimana, J. Bosco (2011)
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Effects of free primary education on pupils' perfomance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in public primary schools in Lari district, Kenya - Ntabo, Atina (2011)
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Teachers' perspectives on inclusion of disabled learners in Botswana - Nthitu, Justus Mackenzie (2011)
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AFRICA, GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE ENVIRONMENTAL COURT - Ntozintle; Jobodwana (美中法律评论, 2011)
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR PRIMARY EDUCATION IN AFRICA - Ntshinga, Wonga Linda; Rabbolini, G.; Modiba, Florah Sewela; Sinkoyi, Z.; Ras, Dvo; Moloto, Boikanyo (2011)
Foreign investment can play an imperative role in education. As part of the research in understanding foreign investment in education in Africa and to demonstrate the inequalities that persist in the developing countries, the paper closely examined the model adopted by Oprah Winfrey at her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) in South Africa. The research on OWLAG directed us to examine private school versus public schools models in an African context. Both models in this paper are presented respectively and we propose a leadership academy for primary education in Africa. The academy will focus on learners at grade 0 to 6 and will turn gifted African girls and boys into innovative learners with new thinking. The focus will be on historically disadvantaged families as we believe that education is a basic essential service to these families. Apart from the curriculum, this initiative will create an appetite for Information and Communication Technology software in the education sector in Africa through socio-economic investments of various stakeholders as strategic assets. Finally, the paper presents the academy business model that will promote alternative revenue streams and the creation of strategic assets.
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The political economy of public-private good of open, distance, higher education institutions in South Africa - Ntshoe, Isaac (Acta Academica, 2011)
The thrust of this article is on the issues of who pays, who should pay and who benefits from open distance higher education in the current context of global competition, on the one hand, and the widening of participation, social equity and redress, on the other, in South Africa. The discussions emphasise the public-private good dichotomy, as well as social and private returns and how open and distance higher education promotes social equity and efficiency. The article explores the extent to which open distance higher education promotes the widening access for previously disadvantaged groups and improvement of social and economic equities. Die politieke ekonomie van die publieke-privaat bate van hoer oop-afstandsonderrig-instansies in Suid-Afrika Die kern van hierdie artikel is die kwessie van wie betaal, wie moet betaal en wie voordeel trek uit toeganklike afstandsonderrig in die huidige konteks van globale kompetisie aan die een kant, en die verbreding van samewerking, sosiale ekwiteite en regstelling in Suid-Afrika aan die ander kant. Die basis van bespreking is die openbare-private bate-tweedeling, asook die sosiale en private omset en die vraag hoe toeganklike en afstandsonderrig in hoer onderwys sosiale ekwiteit en effektiwiteit bevorder. Die artikel ondersoek die mate waarin afstandsonderwys meer toeganklik vir agtergeblewe studente gemaak kan word en die verbetering van sosiale en ekonomiese ekwiteite.
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Institutional and personal characteristics that influence teachers' levels of job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Tetu District, Kenya - Nungari, Josephine W (2011)
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Community Theatre, Indigenous Communication Channels and Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria - Nwabueze, Chizoba; Nwabueze, Chineye (Mass Communicator: International Journal of Communication Studies, 2011)
Entrepreneurship education provides the foundation for wealth creation largely through self-help process. Sustainable development could be achieved by empowering the populace with entrepreneurial skills that could make them venture into viable businesses. Communication is crucial to the achievement of entrepreneurship education in any society. This paper examines the place of the community theatre and indigenous communication channels in achieving entrepreneurship education goals in Nigeria. It adopts the analytical approach in explaining the pertinence of these communication channels in the area of entrepreneurship education and its implications to sustainable development in Nigeria. It recommends among others, the adoption of the community theatre and trado-modern multi-media approach in not only creating wareness on entrepreneurship education but also empowering people with meaningful entrepreneurial skills.
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Relationship of information literacy to undergraduate students’ use of university libraries in Nigeria - Nwalo, Kenneth Ivo Ngozi; Oyedum, Georgina Uchey (Library Progress (International), 2011)
An information literacy skill enables undergraduate students to be life-long learners since the skill assists them to identify, evaluate, retrieve and use information effectively. This paper, therefore, evaluated and assessed the level of information literacy skills of undergraduate students in federal universities in Nigeria with a view to determining how to increase effective library use by the undergraduate students. The study population was 1,453 and the study adopted the survey research design. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Level of information literacy of the undergraduate students in Nigerian federal universities is low and ABU undergraduates have the highest level of information literacy skills among undergraduate students investigated. Provision of nternet connected computers as well as encourage the fresh students to attend the Use of Library course was recommended.
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OBSTACLES TO QUALITY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES - Nwanna-Nzewunwa, O. (EDULEARN11 Proceedings, 2011)
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Enhancing Access to Knowledge for People with Disabilities in the Information Age: The University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Experience - Nwegbu, M. U; Echezona, IR; Osadebe, NE (Information Technologist (The), 2011)
The paper investigated the access to knowledge for disabled students at University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The paper adopted a descriptive survey design to explore the ways of enhancing access to knowledge for people with disability in the information age. The population of the study was made up of fifty disabled students made up of 26 visually impaired, 10 physically impaired, 11 hearing impaired and 3 language impaired students. 36 are male and 14 are females. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Fifty questionnaires were distributed but only thirty were collected back. Mean and percentages were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that there are no equipments for the hearing impaired, physically impaired and language impaired. Assistive technologies are out of use and in most cases unavailable. Staff and students are not supportive or accommodating. The paper recommends that the library should construct/build ramps in order to ease mobility problem for the disabled in the library and that the library management should acquire current materials/technologies for disabled students in order to enhance access to knowledge for all.
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Admission Policy and Academic Standard in Engineering Education at the Nigerian Tertiary Education System - Nwohu, Mark Ndubuka (AU Journal of Technology, 2011)
Engineering is the bedrock of technological and infrastructural development of any country, and therefore education in engineering should be viewed as an indispensable means of imparting knowledge in engineering for the development of that country. This paper highlights the basic entry requirements for admission into tertiary institutions to read engineering and exposes ills of admitting unqualified candidates through a remedial programme. It also attempts to present factors that lead to the deterioration of the standard in engineering education and finally suggests possible ways to improve the standard by adequate funding of Supervised Industrial Training Scheme in Engineering (SITSIE) programme in order to meet the challenges of the labour market.
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THE TEACHER FORMATION IMPERATIVE OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP IN NIGERIA - Nwosu, Deborah (ICERI2011 Proceedings, 2011)
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Predictors of Job Stress among Secondary School Teachers in Ogun State, Nigeria - Nwosu, JC; Ayodele, KO (Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 2011)
This study investigated the predictive effect of dispositional and situational factors on teachers' job stress in Remo Educational Block of Ogun State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design of an ex post facto type. Four research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were collected using a standardise inventory tagged Teachers Occupational Stress Inventory developed by Kingsley [1]. Research instruments were administered to one thousand five hundred (1,500) teachers that were randomly selected across the three (3) major local government areas. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis, t-test and Multiple Regression Statistical Analysis. The findings of this study revealed that situational factors (job demands, role and change) job and dispositional factors (control, relationship, and support) accounted for 78.1% of the variance in the teachers' job stress (R = 795; R 2 = 783; Adj. R 2 = .781; F (5, 1494) = 101.333; P < .05). The study also indicated the strength of causation of the predictor variables in favour of situational factors (&#946 = .711; t = 6.974; p <.05). Also, the study revealed that teachers were significantly more prone to stress caused by situational and dispositional factors based on class taught, work experience and school type but not on gender. It is therefore recommended that school authorities should provide the necessary resources that would be required by the teachers with more emphasis on creating a stimulating work environment. Keywords: Stimulating health environment, Job stress, situational factors, Secondary School, Mental health. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology , Vol. 32 [1] March 2011, pp.123-127
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Alysis Of Secondary Land Rights For Adaptation In Climate Driven Agropastoral Systems Of South Eastern Kenya. In; Optimization Of Agricultural Value Chains For Sustainable Development - Nyagito, M. M (2011)
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Influence of motivation of teachers on job performance in public secondary schools in Kirinyaga Central District, Kenya - Nyambura, Mercy N (2011)
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The role of Low education levels in African Ethnic conflicts: a case study of Kenya, 1992-2008 - Nyamosi, Andrew Misoka (2011)
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Influence of principals' role conflict on students' Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education performance in Kisii North District, Kenya - Nyamwaya, Daudi O (2011)
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Evaluation of clinical training in nursing in Kenya - Nyangena, Elijah; Mutema, Alfred; Karani, Anna (2011)
This research evaluated clinical training provided by academic institutions that offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program. The purpose of the study was to describe the adequacy of clinical training and the graduates’ preparedness for nursing practice. The research was conducted between September 2008 and March 2010. The design of the research was a cross section survey using the questionnaire and focus group interview (FGI) methods to collect data. The sample comprised 232 subjects including pre-service BScN graduates and nursing supervisors. The study sites were four teaching and referral hospitals in Kenya. The research findings showed that the clinical training provided by the academic institutions was adequate. However, the quality of training varied widely among the training institutions. Based on the research findings, the study concluded that clinical training provided by the baccalaureate nursing programs in Kenya was of high quality. This study recommends that urgent attention was required by nursing educators of the BScN programmes to address identified gaps in clinical training especially in clinical instruction and supervision of students.
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Effects of headteachers' communication strategies on students' discipline in public secondary schools in Starehe District, Kenya - Nyarega, Everlyne K (2011)
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Review of African household survey data on social safety nets and the role of education, remittances and migration - Nyarko, Yaw; Gyimah, Kwabena Abrokwa; Hellwig, Klaus-Peter (2011)
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Determinants of academic achievement in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Homabay District, Kenya - Nyasaka, Lucas O (2011)
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Are changes in north Ethiopian mountain landscapes over the last 140 years caused by changing climate, or by human-induced degradation and rehabilitation? - Nyssen, Jan; Frankl, Amaury; Haile, Mitiku; Hurni, Hans; Descheemaeker, Katrien; Ritler, Alfons; Crummey, Donald; Nievergelt, Bernhard; Moeyersons, J; Munro, R. Neil; Portner, Brigitte; Deckers, J; et al. (2011)
Studies on recent environmental change in tropical areas are generally conducted over limited time scales. This study makes a multi-temporal and multi-locational assessment over a period of 140 years, in one of the world’s most degraded areas: the Highlands of Northern Ethiopia. 300 landscapes, recorded on historical photographs, taken from 1868 onwards, were rephotographed in 2006-9 and environmental changes apparent on the paired photographs were analysed through expert rating. General tendencies in landscape changes include an improved vegetation cover, in spite of a general, poorly scientifically supported belief of an opposite trend, as well as better soil and water conservation nowadays as compared to any period of the last 140 years, with a second optimum in the early 20th century. In the Simen Mountains (above 3500 m a.s.l.), upslope shifts of the upper tree line (Erica arborea) and of the upper cultivation limits of barley and potatoes are observed both inside and outside the National Park. These upslope shifts are observed since the 1970s and are probably related to global warming. In other mountain ranges, grazing pressure is greater and no change to the tree line could be observed though an upslope shift of crop species (wheat) was noted. At lower elevations, increased vegetation cover is the result of farmer initiatives as of the 1930s and intense rehabilitation activities since the 1980s. The implementation of physical soil and water conservation (stone and soil bunds, check dams) follows the same trend. Regional variations occurring in these trends are observed and discussed. The findings are substantiated by field investigations. The positive changes that result from these conservation activities in the Northern Ethiopian Highlands are an issue of global concern as they show that (1) in this study area direct human impact on the environment has so far been more important than potential effects of climate change and (2) severe land degradation should not always be irreversible.
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The impact of climate change on students in Yaoundé, Cameroon - Nzefa, Léonie Dapi (Occupational health & safety, 2011)
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Employee turnover and retention among academic staff in selected public higher learning institutions in Rwanda - Nzitatira, M Wilson (2011)
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Relationship between parental involvement in children's education and their academic performance in public primary schools in Dagoretti District, Kenya - Nzyima, Paschalia M (2011)
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Potable water supply and sanitation practices in selected public primary school pupils in Owerri north local government area, Imo state, Nigeria - O.Lawani, F.; Ukpanukpong, R. U.; Y.Fana, N.; Uyabeme, R. N.; Ajakaye, O. F. (HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), 2011)
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Politics and the Dilemma of Meaningful Access to Education: The Nigerian Story - Obanya, Pai (2011)
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Effects of Climate Change on Food and Human Security in Nigeria - Obayelu, Abiodun Elijah (2011)
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The benefit of myomectomy in women aged 40 years and above: Experience in an urban teaching hospital in Nigeria - Obed, J. Y.; Bako, Babagana; Kadas, Saidu; Usman, Joshua; Kullima, AA; Moruppa, J. Y. (Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association, 2011)
Abdominal myomectomy remains the mainstay of surgical management of uterine fibroids in our environment. However, its benefit in women aged 40 years and above remains debatable.An 11-year prospective study was conducted involving 98 women, aged 40 years and above, who had abdominal myomectomy for the treatment of uterine fibroid at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri. They were followed up regularly for 1-6 years to detect conception, resolution of symptoms and obstetrics performance. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 13.The mean age of the patients was 42.6±2.9 years and 77 (78.6%) of them were nulliparous. Lower abdominal swelling was the commonest clinical presentation and the mean uterine size was 18.6±8.5 weeks. Infertility with uterine fibroids was the indication for myomectomy in majority of the cases [48 (48.9%)], while pregnancy complications accounted for 11.2% (11) of the cases Fertility restoration was 10.4% among the infertile patients. There was complete resolution of symptoms in 35.9% of those who required symptomatic relief, and term pregnancies were recorded in 72.7% of patients with pregnancy complications.Myomectomy is the recommended treatment of uterine fibroids in women aged 40 years and above with infertility and who wish to become pregnant. If there is no need for further fertility preservation, hysterectomy should be offered.
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Reforming Housing Management and the Market in Ghana: The Role of Education - Obeng‐Odoom, Franklin (International Public Management Review, 2011)
Recent studies about housing in Ghana have shown the inadequacies of the private sector-led approach to providing affordable housing. These studies provide the basis for considering alternatives, particularly social housing. This raises two important questions, namely: (a) how to switch from a private to a social housing regime and (b) how to maintain the social housing stock if it is established. This article is concerned primarily with the latter question. It focuses on the nature of education and training and education programs for housing managers, points out an overemphasis on what is termed a managerialist framework in what is taught, discusses the negative effects of this approach on housing provision and the housing market in general, and recommends additional areas for consideration in the context of systemic reform.
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Reforming housing management in Ghana: The role of education - Obeng‐Odoom, Franklin (2011)
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Parental Perspectives on Alcohol Use among School-Aged Children in Ghana. - Obeng, Cecilia S. (The international electronic journal of health education, 2011)
Parental Perspectives on Alcohol Use among School-Aged Children in Ghana Research indicates that the misuse and abuse of alcohol causes problems not only for the health of the abuser but also for that person's family as well. (1) Furthermore, the literature on alcohol indicates that its consumption results in a variety of problems, including highway traffic fatalities. (2) Chronic alcohol abuse is linked to mild problems such as hangovers and to very severe problems such as attempts to commit suicide. (3) Research indicated that children who begin to drink at an early age have a higher risk of developing health problems in adulthood. (4,5) Both the 2010 Youth Risk Behavior Survey of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (6) and the work of Hingson and colleagues (7) indicated that children who drink before the age of 14 have a propensity to drink more than those who begin drinking at age 17 or older and that early drinkers are more likely to drink to intoxication when in high school. The frequent use of alcohol, as pointed out by these researchers starts in stages and progresses to total dependence, which can cause many more health problems. The work of DeWit and associates, (4) Hingson and coworkers, (7) and Young and associates (5) has shown that some of the problems produced by early drinking include developing an addiction to alcohol within 10 years, being diagnosed as addicted by age 21, and having major life problems by age 25. Research by DeWit et al. (4) found that a person who uses alcohol at age 14 years or younger is susceptible to developing alcohol disorders later in life. DeWit and colleagues recommend policies that delay the first use of alcohol to later years in order to avert the onset of alcohol-related problems later in life. (4) Young and coworkers (5) compared factors that contribute to drinking, such as being part of a higher education environment, living in a rural area, coming from homes where alcohol is abused, experiencing abuse during childhood (i.e., emotional or sexual abuse), experiencing domestic violence, and early use of alcohol, among young men who were entering the U.S. Marine. They concluded that the strongest risk factor for abusing alcohol is initiation to alcohol use before the age of 13. Also, according to Gordon and colleagues, (2) the use of alcohol by children and having problems stemming from that use can be attributed to being raised in homes with adults who drink. Studies relating the use of alcohol to academic performance indicated that such use has a profound influence on academic achievement. For example, Howell and coworkers (8) found that prenatal exposure to alcohol that did not even result in a diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome was linked to learning and academic problems in children. Elsewhere, Hingson and associates (7) found that use of alcohol was associated with falling grades as well as risk behaviors such as not wearing a seat belt, carrying weapons, engaging in a fight, and having unprotected sex. In some African countries, and in Ghana in particular, access to alcoholic drink and drinking alcohol is socially accepted (9,17) In Africa, alcoholic drinks are also consumed at funerals and important celebrations such as festivals, marriages, and naming ceremonies for children. (10) Varieties of alcoholic drinks are easily available in Ghana, and are inexpensive, and can be afforded by many people, even children. The question that might be raised is whether this situation has harmful effects on the development of children and adolescents, including their academic progress. In Ghana, several local alcoholic beverages have a high alcohol content, such as akpeteshie (a kind of gin, 50% alcohol by volume), palm wine (5.2% alcohol by volume), and pito (millet wine, 3% alcohol by volume). The availability of such cheap and high alcoholic drinks puts children at risk of drinking. (11) However, given the many problems associated with drinking by children, (4,7) and recognizing the fact that children have a tendency to learn unhealthy lifestyles at an early age and carry on such lifestyles to adulthood, (13) the situation in Ghana may have unforeseen consequences. …
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Coliforms and enterococci as indicators of faecal pollution of Woji River receiving abattoir effluents in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria - Obi, Grace; Ibe, S. N. (Scientia Africana, 2011)
This study assessed the influence of the abattoir effluents and other human centred activities on the microbial quality of the Woji Trans-Amadi River of Port Harcourt, using coliforms and enterococci as indicators of faecal pollution. Four sites on the Woji River namely: the abattoir effluent, the waste/faeces disposal, upstream and downstream sites were monitored for total coliforms, enterococci, total heterotrophs, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), pH and salinity. Total coliform numbers varied from 2.0 x 10 6 MPN/100ml to 1.70 x 10 10 MPN/100ml with the highest values of 1.70x10 10 MPN/100ml and 4.70x10 8 cfu/100ml at the abattoir and waste sites respectively and the lowest values of 2.0x10 65 cfu/100ml at the upstream and downstream respectively. Lower numbers ranging from 3.00 x 10 5 cfu/100ml to 2.00 x 10 7 cfu/100ml were obtained for enterococci similarly at the respective sites, and the range of values from 3.7 x 10 5 to 1.8 x 10 10 cfu/100ml were obtained for total heterotrophs. Bacterial numbers were higher at all the sites during the dry season compared with the rainy season. The BOD varied from 2mg/l at the upstream site to 360mg/l at the abattoir effluent site; and similarly the pH level varied from 6.22 to 7.36 and the salinity from 2879mg/l to 13898mg/l at both sites respectively. None of the sites achieved internationally accepted standards for water quality of Rivers. The results of this investigation revealed that Woji River is subject to sewage pollution and is impacted from the abattoir effluent site and waste/faeces site. Key Words : Coliforms, Enterococci, Abattoir effluents, Woji River, Faecal Pollution, Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
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Special Education Provision in Nigeria: Analyzing Contexts, Problems, and Prospects. - Obiakor, Festus E.; Offor, MaxMary Tabugbo (International journal of special education, 2011)
Nigeria has made some efforts to educate all of its citizenry, including those with disabilities. And, it has struggled to make sure that programs are available to those who need them. However, its traditional, sociocultural, and educational problems have prevented some programmatic consistency and progress. As a result, the special education delivery system has faltered. This article analyzes contexts, problems, and prospects of special education in Nigeria.
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Students and Nation Building in Nigeria - Obiefuna, Bac (Lwati: a journal of contemporary research, 2011)
Looking at nation building as “the desire and effort to achieve unity among multiethnic groups that make up a state; the youth have a lot to contribute in Nigeria nation state. This paper examines and highlights Nigeria’s variegated character of linguistic, religious, traditional, and cultural pluralism and the need for and possibility of nation building with the proposal that the students have some contributions to make. The paper recommends that tertiary institutions’ students, who are in the prime of their youth can contribute to nation building through observation, reading, listening to news, formal and informal dialogue, being part of the National Youth Service Corps and other civic and responsible organizations among others. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research , 8(2), 188-197, 2011
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Catch Them Young: a Learning Value for Computer-Based Instruction for Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria - Obiniyi, Afolayan A.; Sadiq, Peterock; Yusuf, Sahabi A. (2011)
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Tectonomagmatic origin of some volcanic and sub-volcanic rocks from the Lower Benue rift, Nigeria - Obiora; Nirmal, .; Charan (中国地球化学学报：英文版, 2011)
暴烈的一些和从更低的 Benue 裂缝的亚 volcanic 岩石上的 Petrological 和 geochemical 研究显示他们是通常属于碱暗岩系列的暗岩，玄武岩、辉绿岩的基石， trachybasalt 和 trachyte。碱的亲密关系在他们的标准、形式的矿物质作文，以及他们的化学作文清楚地是明显的。通常高的分别索引[(La/Yb ) N ] 为玄武岩的岩石是 7.06 ～ 17.65 并且 23.59 ～ 135。35 通常为 trachytic 摇，对低价值在 subalkaline (tholeiitic ) 看见系列，与在不兼容的元素的强壮的丰富。所有这些强烈支持他们的碱的亲密关系。玄武岩的岩石通常有细密纹理、斑状，由在和斜长石的一样的矿物质的 groundmass 的 clinopyroxene 和橄榄石的斑晶组成。clinopyroxene 是透辉石或 clinoenstatite。trachyte 由奥长石，正长石，黑云母，石英和展览组成典型 trachytic，流动结构。玄武岩、辉绿岩的基石通常被改变，与象普通改变产品的方解石和绿帘石。这改变，在 Harker 变化图上在 K2O ， MnO 和 P2O5 的乖僻的行为被反映，高 LOI ，在更活动的 LILE ( Rb ， K ， Ba 和 Sr )的强壮的弄空和高 Th/Ta 比率珍视，被归因于一个水的液体阶段和外壳的污染的效果。总体上，矿物学，以及主要–，踪迹元素和 REE 数据建议岩石从碱橄榄石暗岩岩浆的区别co基因、很可能导出，通过部分融化的可变的低度产生可能充实的 lithospheric (上面)跟随 asthenospheric 的披风高举(披风羽毛或膨胀)与在一个在内板大陆人裂缝的 HIMU 签名构造背景。这更早支持在这个区域为恼人的岩石获得的结果。
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KENYA ORTHOPAEDIC PROJECT: A VALUABLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY - Obolensky, Lucy; Lofthouse, Rachel; Minto, Gary; Spicer, David Eddy; Houghton, K. (Orthopaedic Proceedings, 2011)
Nationwide changes in the organisation of specialist medical training present a challenge to surgical trainees in terms of exposure to an adequate case load, the acquisition of practical experience and therefore also of judgement and decision-making. When accompanied by accredited trainers exposure to practice in the developing world offers trainees the opportunity to enhance their clinical exposure as well as skills in communication, teaching, management and leadership. This paper analyses the training value for orthopaedic trainees of a novel orthopaedic project undertaken in Kenya in February 2009 utilising an entire UK orthopaedic team. The first Kenya Orthopaedic Project (KOP) was organised by an orthopaedic trainee and took place at Nanyuki District General Hospital in February 2009. Kenya does not have the luxury of a national health service and patients must pay for any clinics or surgery. The cost of orthopaedic surgery in this environment is prohibitive and many fractures go untreated, as do other common pathologies such as severe osteoarthritis and osteomyelitis. The UK team undertaking the project included two accredited consultant orthopaedic surgeons and an orthopaedic trainee. Clinics, surgery and teaching sessions were performed for one week with the aim of relieving the sheer volume of orthopaedic cases and to provide those impoverished patients with treatment they would not otherwise receive. Data was taken from elogbook to analyse the average number of cases performed by an orthopaedic ST3 in one week, and a survey was sent to all Southwest trainees (n=25) for information on how many competencies and work placed based assessments were completed in one week. Daily challenges of health care budgeting, negotiating, organisational and intercultural communication skills are not often encountered by UK orthopaedic trainees, and bring with them a realisation of the wider picture of health care economics and appreciation of the benefits of a National Health Service. The results showed that in one week during KOP over seventy patients were seen in clinic and eighteen operations performed. Of the 18 operations performed the orthopaedic trainee assisted in 15 of these operations and performed 3 under supervision. An average week log book entry for ST3 trainees, taken from elogbook statistics, contains six elective and three trauma operations. The figures from one week Kenya Orthopaedic Project double these operative numbers. Six workplace based assessments were completed in one week on the project, significantly more than an average of 0.16 per week in UK. (p=0.0003). In conclusion Kenya Orthopaedic Projects offer a unique experience for orthopaedic trainees and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Trainees are offered the opportunity to put into practice managerial, teaching, organisational and communication skills as well as the chance to see and treat pathologies that would not be encountered in the UK. The experience of operating in third world conditions with minimal equipment available, communicating with patients and theatre staff from a different culture whilst ensuring all possible western world safety measures are adhered to offers a wholly challenging and valuable perspective to an orthopaedic trainee. Both operative experience and workplace based assessments statistically surpassed that of an average week of a UK trainee. We can therefore conclude that a week’s orthopaedic experience in a third world country is not only beneficial to the patients but offers excellent training opportunities in all aspects of the delivery of health care and makes a positive contribution to orthopaedic training.
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THE NIGERIAN LEARNER: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - Obomanu, Lyss H. (2011)
Education has been variously defined as the process of acquiring knowledge and skill. Basically teaching and learning constitute education which has existed in one form or another since man existed. For learning to be successful, the learner should be interested and committed to the subject matter, and the teacher experienced and effective, and learning environment appropriate. Our British colonial masters alongside the early Christian Missionaries bequeathed Nigeria with a formal education system in mid 19th century that was so rich and solid as opposed to the present day mockery. Gratefully the colonial legacy of formal education came along with strict enforcement of moral discipline that ushered in a new dawn of self-consciousness and good conduct. Those learners were solidly baked in good character and in learning. But with the departure of the British in 1960 making way for Nigerian independence, education plummeted from that peak to this awful depth owing to several sinister factors ranging from endemic corruption, greed, hypocrisy and nonchalance, etc. Today’s reluctant learners, parents, education managers and relevant government agencies are equally guilty of crippling education. The paper therefore sets out to do a comparative review of the past and present educational achievements and prospects for future revival.
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Self Reported Sexual Behavior among Secondary School Students in Kenya: A Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs. - Obonyo, Kerubo Happiness (2011)
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Climate Change and Human Vulnerability in Africa - Oc, Ruppel (2011)
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Teaching and Research of Environmental Law in Africa and Namibia - Oc, Ruppel (2011)
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Influence of educational facilities on performance of primary schools in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya - Ochiewo, Jane M (2011)
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Determinants of examination irregularities in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in secondary schools in Nyakach District, Kenya - Ochola, Jacob O (2011)
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Some thoughts on the trends, issues, challenges and opportunities of information and knowledge management teaching and research in South Africa - Ocholla, Dennis N. (Mousaion, 2011)
Information management and knowledge management mean the same thing to some and different things to others. Ultimately, handling or studying information and knowledge management as the same thing or as two different things still raises a lot of debate and confusion. An example of this would be the distinction between data management (DM) and information management (IM), or between IM and information resource management (IRM), across space and time. There are more shared research approaches, processes, strategies, technologies, content, concepts and know-how between knowledge management (KM) and IM than can be imagined and that often blurs the distinctions between them. Here, we have tried to conceptualise information and knowledge management before contextualising them within the broader issues, challenges and opportunities in research and teaching in South African i-schools. We have done this by using experiential knowledge, observations, a literature review and a content analysis of curricula and syllabi that were available during the writing of this article.
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A Review of the impact of climate change on African lake productivity - Odada, EO; Langenberg, Victor (2011)
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PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ PREPARATION FOR THE TEACHING OF YORUBA AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES IN NIGERIA: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS - Odejobi, Cecilia Omobola (EDULEARN11 Proceedings, 2011)
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Mainstreaming sustainable transport infrastructure planning into climate change regime in metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria - Odeleye, Joshua Adetunji; Yusuf, Aminu M; Farah, Bayero Salih (24th World Road CongressWorld Road Association (PIARC), 2011)
The geographical location of Lagos along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean makes it susceptible to some of the attendant effects of climate change such as ocean surges, rising sea levels, stormy weather, and flooding as a result of heavy rainfall. In climate change literature, it is asserted that these identified externalities impact negatively on the immediate human environment. For instance transport infrastructure, a major component of the human environment that facilitates and guarantees mobility and accessibility to and from spatially distributed resources, suffers significant damage, depreciation and disruptions in its operation as a result of the attendant effects of climate change. Noticeable examples in this regard in the Lagos environment include washed away bridges and rail track, collapsed road embankment, and waterlogged and pothole-filled roads. This paper assesses the statutory mandate of government institutions, especially in the transport and environment sub-sectors, in terms of the threat climate change attendant effects posed on transport infrastructure in Lagos. This is with a view to determining the level of preparedness of these agencies, and how past environmental challenges on transport infrastructure are being coordinated by them. However, the traditional institutional problems of overlapping responsibilities and functions among agencies, dearth of human capacity, budgetary constraints as well as a disjointed institutional framework that primarily focuses on territorial protection, are identified as institutional problems that may aggravate the state of despair of the transport infrastructure in Lagos as the globe gets warmer. In conclusion, the paper recommends the adoption of a holistic planning approach, whereby all agencies concerned could work as a team under the climate change regime, towards mitigating the effects of climate change on the transport infrastructure in Lagos. Also, it suggests appropriate climate change mitigation strategies in transport infrastructure designs, construction and maintenance in the state.
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Alleviating the critical accounting skills shortage in South Africa a distance learning perspective - Odendaal, Elza; Joubert, K. (Southern African Journal of Accountability and Auditing Research, 2011)
One of the pressing issues facing the accountancy profession today is the pervasive shortage of qualified accountants, both in commerce and industry, and in private practice, and especially from the black and female segments of the South African population. This highlights the need for professional institutes and educational institutions that offer programmes for prospective Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)s), to take an in-depth look at what they can do to improve the intake and retention of prospective accountants. This paper presents the results of a survey conducted amongst final year auditing students at the University of South Africa (Unisa) that sought to identify, amongst others, which factors influenced students in their career choice to become accountants and to study at Unisa, and what preferences they have regarding student support programmes, in order to propose initiatives that could increase the intake and retention of prospective accountants. Understanding the perceptions and preferences of prospective accountants is essential in order to formulate initiatives that could increase the intake of and improve the retention of prospective accountants.
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Computer Education Policy and its Implementation in Kenyan Secondary Schools - Odera, Florence Y. (2011)
The recent past has witnessed a huge investment in computer education in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Research from developed countries indicates that the introduction of computers into school system came about as a result of the government policy pronouncement. Most of the policy statements were written documents and others were not documented for circulation to schools but were contained in the existing educational policies. Countries like Australia, Britain, America, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Norway among others, have already put technology policies in place and already reaping the benefits. Kenya had not had an ICT policy until 2005 when the government came with an ICT policy in the Sessional Paper No 1 of 2005. All Principals of secondary schools were expected to implement the policy and at the same time formulate own school ICT policy. The purpose of this study was to find out if Principals of secondary schools in Nyanza Province implemented ICT policy by formulating their own school ICT policy for the use of computers in teaching and learning. The study was based on mixed method research design that used both qualitative and quantitative approaches design and was carried out in 80 Public secondary schools that had computers at the time of this research. The schools represented rural, urban and suburban areas. The participants included 44 male and 36 female principals. Data was collected by use of questionnaire, semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis. Data analysis combined qualitative and quantitative methods. The main research findings indicated that the Ministry of Education policy on the use of computers was being implemented by public secondary schools since the Ministry of Education policy automatically becomes the school policy. Most of the Principals 76% had a policy for the use of computers in teaching and learning but 24% were in the process of formulating computer education policy. The study suggested that all teachers, students and the school community should be informed about the policy and the importance of its implementation.
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