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The study focused on the sexual behaviour of the mentally retarded students in vocational training Institutions in Ndola and Lusaka districts, Zambia.There has been no empirical research existing in the study of sexuality and mental retardation in Zambia, although there is scanty literature on...

The present study attempted to find out the extent to which qualified teachers never actually begin teaching(graduation loss) loss) and the extent to which serving teachers leave the profession (active loss) in relation to sex, subject of specialization and level of qualification in the period...

In spite of the claimed low pay and unfavourable conditions of service in the teaching service in Zambia, a large number of young men and women enter teacher training colleges to train as teachers every year. The decision of these young men and women to become teachers raises questions as to...

The seventh grade is one of the most important grades in the Zambian education system. It is at this grade that all pupils who have continued with primary school sit for their first national examinations whose results are used to select them to grade eight, either at a basic or high school....

Occupational stress has been described as an epidemic in that it is affecting every occupation, profession and work place around the globe (UNReport, 1998). The sources, patterns and other issues pertaining to occupational stress in organisations and work environments have recently attracted the...

This research study aimed at identifying factors affecting performance of learners in open secondary school centres. The concern was the prevailing poor performance of learners at an open secondary school centre in Mazabuka district pseudo named Mazabuka Open Secondary School centre in contrast...

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...

In a country with a rapid population growth rate and huge inflow of tourists such as was the case with Zambia, in the year 2007 environmental issues needed to be checked and monitored closely. One such environmental issue needing attention at the time of writing in 2007 was Waste Management. The...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that contributed to poor status of physical education in selected Basic schools in Chongwe District. To obtain primary data, a questionnaire with open and closed ended items was used. The observation method was also used to capture...

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...