Research articles (Dept of Primary Education): Recent submissions
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Understanding the social studies teachers’ experiences: conceptions of citizenship in Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2011-11)The advent of globalization problematizes and challenges the notion of bounded citizenship as conceptualized and perceived among established democracies and nations of the world. It threatens to undermine the key characteristics ... -
Towards accomplishing the goal of the world of work through social studies instruction: possibilities and challenges
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2009-06)This study examined the extent of accomplishment of the goal of the world of work in social studies classes at the primary and secondary school levels in Botswana. Data were collected through questionnaires administered ... -
An evaluation of the impact of the PSMDP on the management performance areas from the perspectives of the SMT’s
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2008-06)The Government of Botswana has made concerted efforts since attaining independence in 1966 to improve the quality of its primary education sector through a number of reforms. One such reform was the introduction of the ... -
Borankana (phathisi) music performance, learning and transmission among the Bakwena of Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2012-03)This paper is aimed at discussing the information contained in Borankana (Phathisi), traditional music practiced by the Bakwena in the Kweneng District of Botswana. The paper was conceived through the collaborations ... -
Students' experiences with mathematics teaching and learning: listening to unheard voices
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.informaworld.com, 2009-04-15)This study documents students’ views about the nature of mathematics, the mathematics learning process and factors within the classroom that are perceived to impact upon the learning of mathematics. The participants were ... -
The study of curriculum change in Botswana with special reference to primary science: an historical perspective
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals, 1995)This paper traces historical events in the development of primary science in Botswana. It identifies changes that have taken place from 1969 to 1989. Prior to 1969, the word science in primary schools was non-existent. ... -
Training pre-service teachers in environmental education: the case of colleges of education in Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2012-03)Botswana’s 1994 Revised National Policy on Education of 1994 (RNPE, 1994) recommended that colleges of education in Botswana train teachers in Environmental Education (EE) methodologies using the infusion approach. To ... -
Reader-response approach: an intervention in composition writing at junior secondary schools in Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2011-03)Recently, the reading-writing connection has come into focus as an area that can be exploited to address English as a second language (ESL) writing skills development. This is because various studies have identified ESL ... -
An investigation of the effectiveness of the school-based workshops approach to staff development in secondary schools in Botswana
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org, 2006-08)The development of staff in any organization in order to attain quality results is a sine qua non. The human resource of any organization, including schools and colleges is central to its effectiveness. What matters is the ... -
Bachelor of Education in educational management students’ perception of their programme of study: case of University of Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2011-03)A survey study was conducted to establish perceptions of students who completed in 2008 and 2009 respectively in the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Education Management regarding the study provision and conditions, ... -
Information and communication technology empowerment of early childhood education teachers in Botswana
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2010-12)The study assessed the views of in-service participants of the University of Botswana (who are pursuing Bachelors degree in Primary Education) regarding the empowerment of Early Childhood Education teachers with Information ... -
Strengthening civic education in Botswana primary schools: a challenge to traditional social studies curriculum
(African Educational Research Network (AERN), http://www.ncsu.edu/aern/links.htm, 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 ... -
Enhancing Botswana children’s environmental knowledge, attitudes and practices through the school civic clubs
(IJESE, http://www.ijese.com, 2008-07)An intervention study was set up through the School Civic Clubs to improve Botswana Children’s environmental knowledge, attitudes and practices. The underlying assump-tion in using this informal approach was based on the ... -
Teachers’ strategies of teaching primary school mathematics in a second language: a case of Botswana
(Elsevier, http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/homepage.cws_home, 2005-11)This paper reports the results of a study of primary school mathematics teaching in northern Botswana in order to highlight the strategies teachers use in bi/multilingual classrooms. Questionnaire and interview data ... -
An evaluation of the sustenance of the primary school management development project in Botswana
(Kamla - Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2010)Primary School Management Development Project intended to improve management of primary schools in Botswana started in 1999 and ended in 2002. The Impact Evaluation Study (IES) conducted in 2000 found that management ... -
Motivating the motivators with developmental teacher appraisal
(Kamla-Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2006)Productivity is the buzzword in all organizations worldwide. Organizations, including schools are busy trying to enhance the productivity of their employees by introducing a number of interventions or incentives. One of ... -
How the scriptures constrain the gender mainstreaming process
(Kamla - Raj Enterprises, http://www.krepublishers.com, 2008-11)This paper argues that much as the gender mainstreaming process was a noble venture, the cross-cutting nature of the gender mainstreaming was not fully understood and appreciated by some very powerful and influential sectors ... -
A critical analysis of the mechanisms and procedures that facilitate effective teacher appraisal in Botswana schools
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org, 2009-04)This article critically analyses the mechanisms and procedures that facilitate the effectiveness of the current teacher appraisal system in Botswana secondary schools. Teachers in schools, in this case in Botswana secondary ... -
Improving commitment to basic education for the minorities in Botswana: a challenge for policy and practice
(Elsevier Ltd. http://www.sciencedirect.com, 2008-07)This paper is part of a study that assessed the level of commitment of primary schools of remote area dwellers (RADs) to basic education between October 2004 and April 2005. The research question focused on the level of ... -
Instructional leadership for quality learning: an assessment of the impact of the primary school management development project in Botswana
(SAGE Publications. http://ema.sagepub.com, 2008)A descriptive study using questionnaires was conducted in 2004 to assess the effectiveness of instructional leadership displayed by primary school management teams following the implementation of the Primary School Management ...