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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...