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Original Research Article Counselling psychology experts as well as other counselling para-profes... more Original Research Article Counselling psychology experts as well as other counselling para-professionals have in recent years come up with an electronic mode of counselling, namely, ECounselling; which is in tandem with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution that encourages counsellors to harness ICT in order to assist clients who need help. ECounselling exploits the power and convenience of the Internet and other electronic platforms to allow simultaneous (synchronous) and time-delayed (asynchronous) communication between an individual (counsellee) and a professional (counsellor). The purpose of this study was to explore the uptake of electronic mode of Counselling (E-counselling) at the Zimbabwe Open University‘s Matabeleland North Regional Campus as a way of enhancing quality. The study adopted a qualitative research methodology which utilised a case study research design. The population of the study was drawn from the total number of students at the Region...
DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2018.6.5.14 Abstract: The study sought to establish the inherent causes of s... more DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2018.6.5.14 Abstract: The study sought to establish the inherent causes of spectator violence in football matches in Zimbabwe. The focus of the study was matches played at Barbourfields stadium involving Highlanders and Dynamos football clubs. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and utilised a case study research design. Interviews focus group discussion, document analysis and observation method was used to collect data. Purposive sampling method was used to select the PSL administrator, the referee, the media personnel and the police officer. Snow balling was used in order to access both Dynamos and Highlanders supporters. The major findings were that some followers of these teams support their teams along ethnic and regional lines. Psychological factors, drugs, the media are some of the causes of spectator violence experienced in football matches. Recommendations were that tight security measures should be instituted at the entrances of the stadi...
Original Research Article This study sought to explore factors that militate against the effectiv... more Original Research Article This study sought to explore factors that militate against the effective teaching and learning of Religious Studies at Ordinary Level in Zimbabwe. The qualitative research methodology was preferred as it enabled the researchers to have an in-depth understanding of the problem. The multiple case study method was adopted and involved five secondary schools in Binga District of Matabeleland North Province. A purposively selected sample of twenty teachers (n=20) was used while interviews, questionnaires and observation were utilised as research techniques to generate data. The major findings were that there was lack of qualified and experienced personnel, inadequate teaching and learning resources, lack of instructional supervision, shortage of classrooms and furniture as well as low morale and motivation of the teachers. The researchers concluded that the teaching and learning of Religious Studies faced several challenges within the selected secondary schools ...
Original Research Article Counselling psychology experts as well as other counselling para-profes... more Original Research Article Counselling psychology experts as well as other counselling para-professionals have in recent years come up with an electronic mode of counselling, namely, ECounselling; which is in tandem with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution that encourages counsellors to harness ICT in order to assist clients who need help. ECounselling exploits the power and convenience of the Internet and other electronic platforms to allow simultaneous (synchronous) and time-delayed (asynchronous) communication between an individual (counsellee) and a professional (counsellor). The purpose of this study was to explore the uptake of electronic mode of Counselling (E-counselling) at the Zimbabwe Open University‘s Matabeleland North Regional Campus as a way of enhancing quality. The study adopted a qualitative research methodology which utilised a case study research design. The population of the study was drawn from the total number of students at the Region...
DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2018.6.5.14 Abstract: The study sought to establish the inherent causes of s... more DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2018.6.5.14 Abstract: The study sought to establish the inherent causes of spectator violence in football matches in Zimbabwe. The focus of the study was matches played at Barbourfields stadium involving Highlanders and Dynamos football clubs. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and utilised a case study research design. Interviews focus group discussion, document analysis and observation method was used to collect data. Purposive sampling method was used to select the PSL administrator, the referee, the media personnel and the police officer. Snow balling was used in order to access both Dynamos and Highlanders supporters. The major findings were that some followers of these teams support their teams along ethnic and regional lines. Psychological factors, drugs, the media are some of the causes of spectator violence experienced in football matches. Recommendations were that tight security measures should be instituted at the entrances of the stadi...
Original Research Article This study sought to explore factors that militate against the effectiv... more Original Research Article This study sought to explore factors that militate against the effective teaching and learning of Religious Studies at Ordinary Level in Zimbabwe. The qualitative research methodology was preferred as it enabled the researchers to have an in-depth understanding of the problem. The multiple case study method was adopted and involved five secondary schools in Binga District of Matabeleland North Province. A purposively selected sample of twenty teachers (n=20) was used while interviews, questionnaires and observation were utilised as research techniques to generate data. The major findings were that there was lack of qualified and experienced personnel, inadequate teaching and learning resources, lack of instructional supervision, shortage of classrooms and furniture as well as low morale and motivation of the teachers. The researchers concluded that the teaching and learning of Religious Studies faced several challenges within the selected secondary schools ...