Research articles (Dept of Primary Education): Recent submissions
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Factors enhancing basic education: Implication on pupils' capability in Botswana primary and junior secondary schools
(Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), http://scholarlinkresearch.com/publications.php, 2014-04)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors enhancing basic education and their implication for primary and junior secondary schools pupils in Botswana. The study was mainly a descriptive survey design. Three ... -
Teaching world mindedness in Social Studies classrooms in primary schools in Botswana: reality or illusion?
(Macrothink Institute, Inc., http://ire.macrothink.org, 2013-11-29)The need to teach global perspectives in schools has heightened with the proliferation of information sharing technologies and the growing interconnectedness of world systems, hence, the suggestion that if social studies ... -
The effectiveness of teachers' professional development initiatives in enhancing teachers growth in Botswana secondary schools
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Education, http://www.ijsre.com/, 2014-03)The study investigated the effectiveness of school-based teachers' professional development initiatives in enhancing teachers' growth in secondary schools in Botswana. Data were collected through individual semi-structured ... -
Leadership capability model for motivating Junior Secondary School teachers in Botswana
(Macrothink Institute, www.macrothink.org, 2014-03-19)The purpose of the study was to explore types of Leadership Capability Models used by managers of junior secondary schools in Botswana. The focus was to identify appropriate model(s) which can assist the school management ... -
Socio-emotional selectivity : a preliminary analysis of perspectives of adult learners in the University of Botswana
(CCS, http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies, 2012-08)Grounded in the theoretical framework of socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST), this study investigated how the socio-emotional, academic and economic experiences of adult learners in the Primary Education in the ... -
In-service learning in a pre-service teacher training : the dilemma of an adult learner in Botswana
(JSE, http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/jse, 2012-11-01)Many universities across the world offer full time programmes not only to younger students directly from formal basic education programmes such as secondary schooling but also to in-service or adult learners. In-service ... -
Constraints to senior management's capacity to implement the performance management system in senior secondary schools in Botswana
(IES, http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies, 2013-05)The performance management system in different forms has been in existence in many countries for some years. In 1999 Botswana like other countries decided to implement a performance management system (PMS) across the entire ... -
Strengthening civic education in Botswana primary schools: a challenge to traditional social studies curriculum
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2009-06)The primary goal of social studies is citizenship education. Social studies as citizenship education seek to provide students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes which will enable them to actively participate as citizens ... -
A tracer study to evaluate the impact of the Department of Primary Education programmes of the University of Botswana on the education sector of Botswana
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2008-12)One of the aims of the Botswana education since independence was to improve the primary level as a foundation of the whole education system. As a result, the Government of Botswana, in collaboration with other partners the ... -
An analysis of the current infrastructure and facilities provision for basic education within the context of policy and constitutional obligations in the Republic of Botswana
(African Education Research Network, http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/, 2007-12)The government of Botswana has been lauded with the message that it has managed to achieve ten years of basic education in line with the dictates of the Millennium Development Goal number three. The enrolment in primary ... -
The effectiveness of teachers’ professional development initiatives in enhancing teachers’ growth in Botswana secondary schools
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com/, 2014-03)This study investigated the effectiveness of school-based teachers’ professional development initiatives in enhancing teachers’ growth in secondary schools in Botswana. Data were collected through individual semi-structured ... -
Parents' participation in public primary schools in Botswana: perceptions and experiences of headteachers
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies, 2013-03)The idea of involving parents in the school system is universal and as old as the history and philosophy of education itself. This study investigated the public school headteachers’ experiences and perceptions about the ... -
The dynamics of curriculum reforms in Botswana with reference to science education
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2013-12)This paper identifies changes that occurred in Botswana Science Education. The paper indicates that Botswana follows a centralized system of curriculum development and this approach facilitates the implementation of new ... -
The status of education for sustainable development in the faculty of education, views from faculty members: University of Botswana
(ERR, http://www.academicjournals.org/err, 2013-09)The paper is based on a study which sought the understanding and appreciation of, and activities on issues of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) amongst the staff of the Faculty of Education, University of Botswana ... -
An indigenous knowledge inspired teacher pilot mentoring scheme in Botswana: a proposal
(IAJIKS, http://www.indilinga.org.za, 2004)Teaching practice, which comprises a teaching internship and/or fieldwork undertaken by prospective teachers for an annual period of seven weeks, is an essential component of all the teacher education programmes offered ... -
Causes of poor parental involvement in education activities: case study of a primary school in Gaborone West, Botswana
(University of Botswana; http://www.ub.bw, 2011)Poor parental involvement in schools and educational activities at basic education level is a concern the world over. Governments have promulgated deliberate educational policies to institute parental involvement through ... -
Barries to parental involvement in primary schools: a case of Central North Region of Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2013-03)Research in Botswana has shown the importance of parental involvement in primary school education. Consequently, researchers have argued for strengthening the school-community relationship in order to improve the quality ... -
Beginning primary teacher's perspectives on the role of subject specialization in Botswana colleges of education: implications for the professional development of those who did not specialize in languages (English & Setswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2013-03)In recent years, there have been a number of innovations and reforms aimed at making education relevant to the needs of the society. Despite the premium placed on education, there continue to be challenging and persistent ... -
Performativity in school management and leadership in Botswana
(EMAL, http://ema.sagepub.com, 2011-11)The thesis of this article is that the uncritical adoption of Western models of education management and leadership policies results in poor performance in schools in disadvantaged communities in developing countries. The ... -
The role of senior secondary school mathematics teachers in the development of mathematics curriculum in Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2012-06)This study examines the role played by secondary school mathematics teachers in the development of mathematics curriculum. It was conducted using a sample of sixty senior secondary school mathematics teachers. The findings ...