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Research paper thumbnail of Manuscript Number: 012914086 Integrating Traditional African Education into Current Educational Practices: Suggestions for Primary School Pedagogy

Greener Journal of Education and Training Studies, Jul 20, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparative Analysis of the Reporting

This book arose out of the need to investigate the challenge presented to The Herald, the erstwhi... more This book arose out of the need to investigate the challenge presented to The Herald, the erstwhile sole daily paper in Zimbabwe, by the advent of The Daily News. The state-controlled The Herald, which was established as a colonial paper back in 1891, stood, as it were, as the role model of a daily paper in independent Zimbabwe. Its main function, as a colonial paper, was reporting on activities surrounding the colonization of the British colony later to be called Rhodesia. The paper with a majority South African ownership, lived through the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) in 1965, by the Rhodesia Front party led by Mr. I. Smith. During this time and the years following this declaration of independence, The Herald produced propaganda to project a more positive image of the racist regime which was already being ostracized by the international community. Through the use of propaganda it aided in the suppression of the popular demand for self-determination by the majority ...

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural linguistic strategies in HIV/AIDS discourse in Shona: A survey of Bindura Hospital

This study looked at HIV/AIDS/STI discourse in Shona, a language in which sex is considered a tab... more This study looked at HIV/AIDS/STI discourse in Shona, a language in which sex is considered a taboo subject. In Shona certain words cannot be said because culture does not allow it. HIV/AIDS being largely a sexual condition, it was hypothesized that health personnel face problems in communicating HIV/AIDS/STI treatment information. The study carried out at Bindura Hospital showed that this was the case but however, health personnel develop linguistic techniques and strategies to pass on and receive information on these touchy subjects. Data were collected, through the use of a questionnaire, from a random sample of 40 health personnel at Bindura Hospital; and established that taboos are catered for through cultural strategies like metaphors, euphemism, allusions and other linguistic options e.g. slang and code switching. This tended to dilute and at times distort messages; which compromised on clarity therefore undermining efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Research paper thumbnail of Taboos and the pragmatics of teaching HIV and AIDS at primary school: Views from selected primary school teachers in Chipadze, Bindura

This study was conducted in the context of Shona culture, where discourse on sex and sexuality is... more This study was conducted in the context of Shona culture, where discourse on sex and sexuality is regarded as taboo. Sex and matters related to it cannot be mentioned freely, more so to primary school going pupils. HIV/AIDS being largely contacted through sex, it was theorized that classroom practitioners face problems in communicating about and teaching HIV/AIDS/STI information. The study, carried out in a number of Bindura Primary Schools in Zimbabwe, sought information on how educators develop and use linguistic strategies to inculcate HIV/AIDS knowledge to the young ones without breaching social expectations and taboo limits. Data were collected, through the use of a questionnaire, from a random sample of 60 teachers, selected from four primary schools. The study throws some insight into the strategies by which teachers teach about sex and sexuality without being offensive to social expectations. It also reveals the effect these strategies have on the meanings of the messages conveyed by teachers, in the effort to reduce the spread of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in our schools.

Research paper thumbnail of Waste Disposal Practices That Involve Communities

Greener Journal of Environmental Management and Public Safety, 2013

The aim of the study was to explore challenges faced by local authorities in the management of so... more The aim of the study was to explore challenges faced by local authorities in the management of solid wastes, and to establish the kind of linkages that exist between the ratepayers and local authorities. The study also focused on discovering what information needs exist among urban ratepayers about waste disposal. A descriptive survey design was used and involved informants from Bindura Municipality. These included council officials, ratepayers and the business community. The main questions of pursuit were: • What challenges face the town in its efforts to dispose of solid wastes? • What information about waste disposal do ratepayers of the town have? • What linkages should exist between local authority and ratepayers to ensure effective waste disposal? The data collected were transcribed and themes developed in line with existing theories. Percentage frequencies were also computed for the quantitative data. It was hoped that the results of the study would help to create baseline knowledge for funding proposals in waste management. Community participation will also encourage entrepreneurs to play a meaningful role in the town's waste management programmes.

Research paper thumbnail of Manuscript Number: 012914086 Integrating Traditional African Education into Current Educational Practices: Suggestions for Primary School Pedagogy

Greener Journal of Education and Training Studies, Jul 20, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparative Analysis of the Reporting

This book arose out of the need to investigate the challenge presented to The Herald, the erstwhi... more This book arose out of the need to investigate the challenge presented to The Herald, the erstwhile sole daily paper in Zimbabwe, by the advent of The Daily News. The state-controlled The Herald, which was established as a colonial paper back in 1891, stood, as it were, as the role model of a daily paper in independent Zimbabwe. Its main function, as a colonial paper, was reporting on activities surrounding the colonization of the British colony later to be called Rhodesia. The paper with a majority South African ownership, lived through the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) in 1965, by the Rhodesia Front party led by Mr. I. Smith. During this time and the years following this declaration of independence, The Herald produced propaganda to project a more positive image of the racist regime which was already being ostracized by the international community. Through the use of propaganda it aided in the suppression of the popular demand for self-determination by the majority ...

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural linguistic strategies in HIV/AIDS discourse in Shona: A survey of Bindura Hospital

This study looked at HIV/AIDS/STI discourse in Shona, a language in which sex is considered a tab... more This study looked at HIV/AIDS/STI discourse in Shona, a language in which sex is considered a taboo subject. In Shona certain words cannot be said because culture does not allow it. HIV/AIDS being largely a sexual condition, it was hypothesized that health personnel face problems in communicating HIV/AIDS/STI treatment information. The study carried out at Bindura Hospital showed that this was the case but however, health personnel develop linguistic techniques and strategies to pass on and receive information on these touchy subjects. Data were collected, through the use of a questionnaire, from a random sample of 40 health personnel at Bindura Hospital; and established that taboos are catered for through cultural strategies like metaphors, euphemism, allusions and other linguistic options e.g. slang and code switching. This tended to dilute and at times distort messages; which compromised on clarity therefore undermining efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Research paper thumbnail of Taboos and the pragmatics of teaching HIV and AIDS at primary school: Views from selected primary school teachers in Chipadze, Bindura

This study was conducted in the context of Shona culture, where discourse on sex and sexuality is... more This study was conducted in the context of Shona culture, where discourse on sex and sexuality is regarded as taboo. Sex and matters related to it cannot be mentioned freely, more so to primary school going pupils. HIV/AIDS being largely contacted through sex, it was theorized that classroom practitioners face problems in communicating about and teaching HIV/AIDS/STI information. The study, carried out in a number of Bindura Primary Schools in Zimbabwe, sought information on how educators develop and use linguistic strategies to inculcate HIV/AIDS knowledge to the young ones without breaching social expectations and taboo limits. Data were collected, through the use of a questionnaire, from a random sample of 60 teachers, selected from four primary schools. The study throws some insight into the strategies by which teachers teach about sex and sexuality without being offensive to social expectations. It also reveals the effect these strategies have on the meanings of the messages conveyed by teachers, in the effort to reduce the spread of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in our schools.

Research paper thumbnail of Waste Disposal Practices That Involve Communities

Greener Journal of Environmental Management and Public Safety, 2013

The aim of the study was to explore challenges faced by local authorities in the management of so... more The aim of the study was to explore challenges faced by local authorities in the management of solid wastes, and to establish the kind of linkages that exist between the ratepayers and local authorities. The study also focused on discovering what information needs exist among urban ratepayers about waste disposal. A descriptive survey design was used and involved informants from Bindura Municipality. These included council officials, ratepayers and the business community. The main questions of pursuit were: • What challenges face the town in its efforts to dispose of solid wastes? • What information about waste disposal do ratepayers of the town have? • What linkages should exist between local authority and ratepayers to ensure effective waste disposal? The data collected were transcribed and themes developed in line with existing theories. Percentage frequencies were also computed for the quantitative data. It was hoped that the results of the study would help to create baseline knowledge for funding proposals in waste management. Community participation will also encourage entrepreneurs to play a meaningful role in the town's waste management programmes.