University of Botswana Research, Innovation and Scholarship Archive: Recent submissions
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Teacher centred approaches: their implications for today's inclusive classrooms
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)This study is an exploration on the kind of approaches teachers use in their schools and/or classrooms to deliver instruction in inclusive classrooms particularly whether or not learners who have Learning Disabilities (LD) ... -
Collaborative academic writing
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)Many studies have examined the provision of academic writing development at tertiary level (Horowitz, 1986, Webb 1997, Pally 2001 and Zhu 2004, Magogwe & Nkateng 2017) but not focussing on collaborative writing. Students ... -
Teachers and students views pertaining to the teaching and learning of school geometry in Botswana Junior Secondary Schools
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)Geometry is one of the mathematical strands offered in school mathematics. Through the learning of geometry concepts students develop problem solving skills and become critical thinkers. Unfortunately performance on geometry ... -
The effect of social media on student engagement and collaboration: the use of Facebook at the University of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)In the context of today’s electronic media, social networking sites have come to mean individuals, using the internet and web application to communicate in previously impossible ways. This study sought to explore the effects ... -
Complementary and diversity between the UN 1974 Bucharest WPC and Cairo ICPD with reference to their issues and recommendations
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)The concerns of population growth had been there from time immemorial. As far back as 500 BC, the Ancient Chinese, Greeks and Roman Empire used to recognize the implications of high population growth on resources, as ... -
Taboos as a socialization, acculturation and communication strategy among the Bayei of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-05)This paper aims at documenting and analyzing the use of taboos as a strategy for socialization, acculturation and communication among members of the Bayei community in North Western Botswana. It is an assessment of how the ... -
From childhood to womanhood: puberty rites of !XOO girls of Zutshwa
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-05)Rites of passage are rituals that mark or accompany the important changes in the life cycle of individuals such as birth, puberty, marriage and death. Girls’ puberty rites mark the transition or change in status from ... -
Why has !XOO not followed the normal pattern of identity loss?
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-05)Every ethnic group is usually identified by specific features. The most conspicuous features have been described as linguistic identity, cultural identity, autonymic identity and ethnonymic identity2. When an ethnic group ... -
Introduction: current patterns of language use, culture and identity in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-05)Introductory note -
Go isiwa ga ngwetsi event: a tapestry of cultural learning
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)Escorting the bride to her in-laws’ place is a very important event that completes Setswana wedding processes. The purpose of the study was to investigate the experiences of brides regarding go isiwa ga ngwetsi event. ... -
Through the wisdom of group work, problem-based learning prepares nurses for resolving current health issues
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) was developed and has been used in medicals schools for many years with cases or scenarios being used to trigger learning in students before they return to groups to share and refine the knowledge ... -
An introductory note to reflections on problem-based learning experiences
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)The ever changing population needs have prompted a number of innovative ways of thinking about learning, one of which is the shift from fact memorization to searching, analyzing and synthesizing information. Being one of ... -
Driving quality instruction through teacher continuous improvement programmes in Zimbabwe Primary Schools
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)The continuous growth of professionals’ knowledge and skills is an essential part of improvement globally in all professions and teaching in particular (Boyle, Lamprianou & Boyle, 2001). Conventional wisdom dictates ... -
EFFECTS OF EXTENSIVE READING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN READING COMPREHENSION
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)This study was designed to determine the effect of extensive reading strategy on achievement of students in reading comprehension. The study adopted a pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control group, quasi-experimental ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of Student Management System (SMS) at Boitekanelo College, Department of Health Care Service Management, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)This paper discusses the findings of the study conducted in 2016 which wanted to evaluate the effectiveness of Student Management System (SMS) at Boitekanelo College, Department of Health Care Service Management. The ... -
The transformative role of information communication technology within a southern Afrcican context
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2018-11-05)The potential for Information Technology (IT) to transform and sustain any social sector has been remarked upon widely. The role of IT in enhancing sustainable development was recognized at worldwide forums like World ... -
Problem-based learning may be demanding but the rewards are great!
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem Based Learning (PBL) is relatively new in some educational institutions even though it has been in existence for decades. PBL is a learner-centred instructional approach that uses scenarios to stimulate learners ... -
My initial negative attitude toward problem-based learning later motivated my learning
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) is reported to be an effective student-centered approach to learning that empowers the students with critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal relations, collaboration, creativity, and ... -
Problem based learning activates inner potentials and broadens the mind
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) learning has its roots in several learning theories; notably the constructivism theory. It is an approach to learning in which the problems act as the context and driving force for learning, ... -
Problem-based learning: a step to quality nursing education
(University of Botswana, www.ub.ac.bw, 2017-12-12)Problem-based learning (PBL) has its origin in medical education but has since spread to other fields including nursing education. It is a learner-centered approach that empowers learners to research on a topic on their ...