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The main objective of this study was to investigate head teachers’ leadership styles and their effects on school climate in selected high schools of Northern Province of Zambia. The specific objectives of the study were; to identify the predominant leadership styles of head teachers, to determine...

This study sought to compare pupil absenteeism from Grade 7 composite examination, establish the causes of pupils` absenteeism from Grade 7 composite examination, determine the roles that parents and schools need to play to curb pupil absenteeism from Grade 7 composite examination and recommend...

Concern has been raised about the overuse of the lecture method of teaching in schools. The study investigated factors contributing to excess use of the lecture method of teaching among high school teachers in selected high schools of Kitwe and Kalulushi districts in the Copperbelt Province of...

The study investigated the influence of broken homes on pupil academic performance in selected schools of Mbala District. The study aimed at determining the extent to which broken homes influenced the performance of pupils in schools. A case study design was used which combined qualitative and...

Examiners absenteeism and negative job attitude are a major problem confronting the Examinations Council of Zambia. Over the years, the Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has progressively experienced a low turnout of trained examiners during marking sessions. The Council considers the wealth...

This study investigated challenges in the implementation of Free Basic Education Policy in Solwezi District of the North-Western Province. The study objectives were to determine the challenges encountered by schools in implementing the policy; assess the impact of the challenges on education...

The primary purpose of this research was to assess the impact of management styles exhibited by practising school heads on teacher performance in selected government high schools. Interview schedules and questionnaires were used to capture data from respondents, though the questionnaire was the...

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Zambia plays a very important role in human development. It has been observed that most teachers in rural basic schools do not participate in teacher upgrading. It has been observed that in most cases the teachers do not go for refresher courses from...

The role of teachers in the evolution of educational policies in Zambia was investigated in selected schools of Lusaka and Central Provinces. Stratified random sampling was used to select four high and three basic schools of Lusaka and Kabwe towns respectively. Questionnaires, semi-structured...

In Zambia currently, there is evidence that the majority of the headteachers lack relevant training for their posts. In response to the challenge, there have been efforts to offer in-service training to the headteachers. However, while in-service training programmes are worthwhile efforts, there...