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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 ...
Ethics education adherence by teacher trainees during teaching practice: a Botswana perspective
(Academic Journals: http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR, 2014-04-10)
This paper presents the results of a survey conducted to find out the extent to which teacher trainees understand and observe professional ethics. It also sought the contribution of the Faculty of Education and secondary ...
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 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 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 ...
Body image dissatisfaction is increased in male and overweight/obese adolescents in Botswana
(JO, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/1286/, 2013-02)
The purpose of this study was to examine linkages between obesity, physical activity, and body image dissatisfaction, with consideration of socioeconomic status (SES) and urbanization in adolescents in Botswana. Materials ...
Socio-cultural trends in Women's Founders Training, mentorship, transition and transformation with a special focus on Botswana
(CCSE, http://www.ccsenet.org/ells, 2012-12)
Botswana women have historically played very crucial roles in the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as great partners and gap fillers in national development. Among the most important aspects of founding NGOs organization ...
Computer assessment for secondary school texts
(IJACT, http://ijact.in/ijact/, 2013-12)
Secondary school tests are very important component of the student’s assessment process and their frequency is directly related to the success of year examinations. On the other hand, the number of students could restrict ...
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 ...
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 ...