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Influence of quality assurance practices on student’s performance in advanced level learning at a selected high school in Zimbabwe
(Eleyon Publishers, 2025) Mutaki, T.P.; Chikuvadze, P.; Makuvire, C.; Zuva, J.
This study sought to explore the influence of quality assurance practices on students’ performance in Advanced Level learning at the selected high school. Qualitative approach guided the data generation, analysis and discussion. Sample comprised of 10 teachers and 4 school-based supervisors who were purposively selected. Data generated through literature method and interviews were analysed according to emerging themes. The participants conceptualised quality assurance as those practices that are used in monitoring the quality of learning in Advanced Level. In addition, the findings advanced how the identified quality assurance practices can be used in monitoring the quality of Advanced Level learning process. Some challenges faced when infusing quality assurance practices in Advanced Level learning process were extracted from participants’ contributions. Based on these findings it was concluded that in spite of the existence of the challenges faced, quality assurance practices to a larger extent influences students’ performance in Advanced Level learning process at the selected high school. We recommend that teacher capacity development programmes be organised so as to bridge the identified gaps around the infusion of quality assurance practices into teaching and learning process.
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Investigating the impact of argumentation on high school students’ achievement in probability
(Advanced Research Journal, 2025-01-06) Chitera, Joshua; Gudyanga, Remeredzayi; Dziva, Daimond
This study aimed to investigate the impact of an argumentation instructional approach on high school students' understanding and performance in probability in Zimbabwe. A sample of 120 students was randomly assigned to experimental and control groups, with the experimental group receiving argumentation-based instruction while the control group followed traditional teaching methods. Both groups completed standardized pre-tests and post-tests, with results analysed using t-tests and ANCOVA. Findings indicated a significant improvement in the experimental group's performance. The study concluded that the argumentation approach positively influenced students' understanding and achievement in probability. However, limitations included the study's focus on a single school and a short intervention duration, suggesting future research should encompass multiple schools and longitudinal designs. The findings have implications for mathematics education policy and curriculum development in Zimbabwe and similar contexts.
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Social perceptions on female perpetrators of child sexual abuse in the Mazowe district of Zimbabwe
(BUSE, 2025) Nyamurera, David
The purpose of the study was to understand social perceptions of communities towards female perpetrators of child sexual abuse in Mazowe District, Zimbabwe. Child sexual abuse is generally viewed as a crime committed by male perpetrators. The objectives of the study covered community perceptions on female-perpetrated CSA, effects of CSA, the community response mechanism, and the developed CEM model. This research was posited in the interpretivist paradigm and guided by the qualitative research methodology. A case study design of the Mazowe District was used. Data from 42 participants, who comprised the adolescents, FSWs, parents, government ministries, CSOs, and chiefs, were collected using key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and document reviews. Data analysis was done using the thematic analysis route and was processed using MAXQDA computer software. The study results show that sexual abuse of children by women is widespread in Mazowe District. The results also suggest that there is a significant gap between empirical evidence of abuse committed by women and community understanding. Study participants expressed scepticism about the extent of the problem and tended to rate female offenders as less guilty compared to their male counterparts. Sex workers were identified as the main perpetrators of child sexual abuse. The study found that child sexual abuse has health, social, and psychological impacts on the children affected, their families, and the wider community in general. The community fails to take appropriate action due to prevailing social norms and values at the family and community levels, as it strives to promote relationships while silently suppressing children's rights and child protection issues. Study participants viewed abuse committed by women as less serious or harmful, which could lead to inadequate recognition, reporting, and response from social services and the criminal justice system. This is worrying as children who fall victim to female perpetrators may not receive the support and protection they need. A Community Empowerment Model (CEM) was developed. The CEM offers a holistic approach to reducing cases of female-perpetrated child sexual abuse. This study concludes that societal attitudes tend to minimise the culpability of female perpetrators compared to male perpetrators. The persistence of misconceptions and myths in this area can hinder victim identification, discourage reporting, and undermine appropriate interventions. The study recommends the need for improved public education and awareness of female-perpetrated child sexual abuse. In addition, a multi-sectoral approach, the need for key stakeholder engagement, public awareness, and a combination of prevention strategies are recommended as a means to reduce female-perpetrated child sexual abuse.
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The Role of regional security architecture in countering terrorism in SADC: a case study of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
(BUSE, 2024) Shambakumanja, Christine
The study aimed to examine the role of regional cooperation in countering terrorism using the case study of Mozambique. The research questions sought to understand why terrorism emerged in Cabo Delgado province; probe the role of regional security arrangements in fighting terrorism; investigate why Mozambique turned to Rwanda for security in the wake of terrorist activities within her borders and how regional and national security can be improved in the fight against terrorism. The research population consisted of Mozambican government officials, SADC region member states, SADC organ on defence, NGOs concerned with terrorism and academics (2020 participants). Purposive sampling allowed the research to select participants with valuable information pertaining to the topic under study. Semi structured interviews, qualitative questionnaires and academic publications were used as data gathering tools in the qualitative study. The research found that religious and political differences are important factors in the emergence of violence and terrorist activity in Cabo Delgado as the increased tensions and misunderstandings. SADC mission to Mozambique was not well equipped and lacked adequate coordination. Furthermore, Mozambique proved to be a reliable partner in fighting Islamic insurgence in Cabo Delgado due to experience in counterinsurgency and disciplined military units. The research recommended that African countries should work together to standardise training and implementation of national and regional security measures to effectively deal with security threats emanating from terrorist activities.
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Political dynamics hindering Africa’s economic integration: focus on the SADC region
(BUSE, 2020) Nyamaropa Daniel
The African Union (AU) is persistently pursuing economic integration within the continent as evidenced by the signing of the Abuja Treaty in 1991. Southern African Development Community (SADC), as one of the regional economic communities (RECs) in Africa, signed the Trade Protocol in 1996 in order to increase the movement of goods, services and capital within the region, probably in response to the call from the AU. Regional economic initiatives are not without challenges in Africa. Thus, using the case of SADC, this study seeks to examine the political dynamics hindering Africa’s economic integration. The research argues that political dynamics of southern African states are the main challenges to a successful regional economic integration. To this end purposive sampling design was used, employing 15 total sample sizes. Its composition was from individuals with the knowledge of the research study such as social science researchers, policy makers, former government officials and others to explore hindrances to SADC’s integration. This study was conducted using in-depth interviews as the main data collection instrument. Rampant corruption, political instability, lack rule of law, colonial history and other many obstacles, were identified by the research as major internal issues derailing the region to fully implement its integration agenda. External factors such as SADC’s International Cooperating Partners (ICPs) and neo-colonialism are also acting against regionalism in SADC. The research study also discovered the initiatives that the regional body is undertaking to promote intra-SADC trade, for example, UNIVISA - which promotes the free movement of people; proposed SADC Vision 2050 and the accompanying RISDP 2020-2030 blueprint and RETOSA which centralized regional tourism. It is posited that in the interest of a sustainable and effective economic integration, SADC should include the participation of the civil society and citizens in policy making, reduce dependency on foreign aid and encourage good governance on its member states