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The purpose of this study was to establish whether or not the English language teacher education curriculum at the University of Zambia had the relevant knowledge and skills for teaching English language in Zambian secondary schools and can produce a quality teacher of English language despite...

This is a report of a study enquiring into the attribution of phonetic skills as an enabler of initial written and oral communication proficiency among grade 1 and 2 learners in selected schools of Lusaka and Chinsali districts. Observing the low reading levels among pupils and school leavers,...

This study examined key moral values and attitudes promoted by senior secondary school Religious Education and established how relevant or suitable they are to the required moral values and attitudes in the legal and medical professions in Zambia. The objectives of the study were; to identify key...

The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of real exchange rate volatility on Zambia’s agricultural exports in an export demand framework this includes relative prices which are a measure of competitiveness and foreign incomes capturing foreign economic activity between 1991 and 2011.The...

Domestic violence is a pervasive and frequently lethal problem that challenges countries and societies at every level and Zambia is no exception. Violence of this nature is often hidden from view and devastates its victims physically, socially and emotionally. Directly or indirectly it affects...

The Sikenge rite of initiation for the Lozi girls is not adequately explored. The few studies conducted on Sikenge such as Chama (2006),and Mundumuko (1990) did not adequately give in-depth information on the perceptions of girls who went through Sikenge and their attitudes towards schooling. For...

The study explores the extent to which Sikenge Initiation Rite promotes Lozi cultural heritage in Mongu district. The study further sought to determine changes that have taken place over the years regarding the spiritual, social and moral aspects of Sikenge initiation rite. The objectives of the...

This study analysed practices of selected rural day-secondary schools in the Western Province. The aim was to explore the particular factors which appeared to make some of these institutions more effective despite their challenging contexts. The study inquired into the perceptions of school...

Numerous studies done on parental involvement all bear evidence of the many gains that come from this practice (Hornby, 1995, Epstein, 1985; Ndhlovu, 2005). This study sought to ascertain the existence of mechanisms, policies and the nature of parental involvement in Early Childhood Education...

This study focused on factors affecting academic performance of learners in Continuing Education Schools in Zambia. It was prompted by the learners‟ general poor performance in class, termly assessments, the Junior Secondary School Leaving Examinations and the General Certificate of Education...