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The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinds of curricula being followed by nurseries and pre- schools in Zambia; and to establish the appropriateness of such curricula. The survey design was used, coupled with quantitative and qualitative methods. A sample total number of 250...

Given that teachers are in a position to assess their perception of teaching as a profession. The present study focused on high school teachers’ perceptions of teaching as a profession and the factors that influenced their perceptions. The purpose of this study was to investigate high school...

Rioting by pupils has been and continues to be one of the major disciplinary problems in Zambian high schools. There have been many cases of serious rioting among pupils in high schools during the post-independence period in Zambia. A number of factors can contribute to rioting among pupils in...

This study provides empirically verified findings on the relevance of the Upper Basic Education Curriculum to life experience of learners. It was guided by two specific research objectives,which were: 1.To specify and analyse the elements of the current Upper Basic Education Curriculum and...

Using Henry Tajfel and John Turners' Social Identity Theory, the study set out to investigate the status of Art and Design in selected schools in Mufulira District. The main objectives of the study were: (a) To find out how Art and Design was rated by teachers, and pupils as compared to other...

This study gives empirical evidence on the status of teachers and factors that affect their status in urban and rural areas. It has been argued that teachers in different locations are iccorded different degrees of status (Sidhu, 2005). The purpose of the study was to compare the status of urban...

This study investigated the effect of community participation in education on the learning and teaching environment in selected high schools in Mongu District of the Western Province. The objectives of the study were to: find out the effect of community participation in education on learning...

Initiation ceremonies are normally a means of passing on of the society's culture from the old to the young generation. It has been observed that during initiation, the girl is instructed by some elderly women who are vested in the culture of the society. The emphasis is on domestic and...

The study investigated the impact of curriculum innovations on pre-service primary teacher education in Zambia. The study collected views from teacher educators in Colleges of Education, educational administrators from Teacher Education Department, Curriculum Development Centre, Examinations...

Abstract The purpose of the study was to find out whether or not the School Feeding Programme had enhanced the school enrolment, attendance and performance in selected Basic Schools in Mongu district. The study used the Basic Need Theory by Maslow to attempt to explain the impact of school...