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Papers by Martin Banda
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, 2020
Journal of Humanities and Education Development
The purpose of the study was to explore the teachers’ perceptions on the removal of school fees i... more The purpose of the study was to explore the teachers’ perceptions on the removal of school fees in the secondary schoolsof Kapiri Mposhi district in Central province. The study was guided by the following research objectives: to find out the teachers’ perceptions on the removal of school fees in the selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district, to analyse the benefits of removing school fees in the selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district, to explore views on challenges due to the removal of school fees in the selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district and to suggest measures on challenges due to the removal of schools fees in the selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district. The study employed both the qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect, integrate and analyze data. The study utilized descriptive research design. The target population were subject teachers and school heads of departments from the five selected secondary sch...
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2020
Since time in memorial, the Zambian education system has necessitated that for one to have a fort... more Since time in memorial, the Zambian education system has necessitated that for one to have a fortuitous of going through the tertiary level education, they must pass a number of subjects and English should be among them. The grading system indicates that at least a credit pass is adequate for a pass mark. Additionally, the subject roster has Literature in English, this is learned as an optional subject, meaning not every learner acquires this knowledge as there are a great number of other subjects like Metal work and Accounts, to name a few. In between the lines, English language and Literature in English are related subjects, and there is a case to argue for the integration of the two, as the title of the article suggests. Hence, the reason for this article and the research taken. So this paper is based on a research undertaken in Chipata District, in 2019, August-October. The reason for this research was to explore the perceptions of teachers and pupils of both subjects concerning their integration into one subject. This activity was based on a number of objectives, but this article will focus on one in particular. 2. LITERATURE REVIEW The improvement of results being the sore of revisions and integration of curricula, the integration of these subjects would greatly improve results as earlier stated. Other schools of thought have had a similar say over the matter. Moody (1981:1) argued that: In a second language situation, particularly one result of the rigiddivision between what is designated "literature" and all other kinds of writing is that the student begins to view his own ability to uselanguage as remote from or even incompatible with the uses oflanguage that he is studying. Thus argues for the case that proficiency in language use and formation would be improved if these two are integrated as they give the learner the ability to use and understand language in connection Abstract: English language is taught from grade 5 through to grade 12, and is used as a medium of instruction in all schools in Zambia. This is because it has been adopted as the lingua franca of Zambia, owing much to the ethnical situation where there are quite a number of languages. The language makes it easier to communicate in a cosmopolitan society as it becomes central both in the social and business lives of the citizenry. This language, and subject, is taught in schools to impart speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. Literature in English on the other hand is only taught from grade 10 to grade 12, and in tertiary level education. This subject imparts analytical skills coupled with poetry and drama. The subject includes entertainment and critical analysis skills development as some of its functions. The literature is written in English, hence the name. The learners are given an experience with several novels and plays and taught to analyse them by using literary devices. The researchers augment the need to integrate the two subjects so as to afford equal chances for the secondary school learners in order to impart skills missed by not learning literature in English.
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2021
The purpose of the study was to find out the participation of hearing impairment learners in phys... more The purpose of the study was to find out the participation of hearing impairment learners in physical education and sports. The study was conducted in Lusaka district of Lusaka province and Kabwe district of Central province of Zambia. The study conceptualized the participation of the HI learners in PES. The study employed both the qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect, integrate and analyze data. The study utilized descriptive research design. The target population of the study were all HI teachers and HI learners. The sample size for the study was 62 respondents. The purposive sampling was used to select the HODs and the secondary schools were the study was conducted while the simple random sampling was used to select the HI learners and HI teachers. The research instruments used in the study were questionnaires and interview guide. Data was collected through the administration of questionnaire and interview methods. Excel software version 2013 to generate descriptive statistics in the form of frequency tables, bar graph and pie charts in order to give clear explanations, presentation and interpretation of quantitative data. Qualitative data was analyzed by using thematic method in order to generate themes. The study shows that there was a low participation of HI learners in PES. The sports facilities were of poor standard. The study found that there were challenges which hinder the participation of HI learners in PES.
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2020
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2016
The study sought to establish whether secondary education in Zambia promotes the ability to prote... more The study sought to establish whether secondary education in Zambia promotes the ability to protect oneself against HIV infection. The study was necessitated by a general lack of knowledge on how the secondary education system in Zambia promotes the ability to protect oneself against HIV infection. Two theories guided the study, namely: socialisation theory and social learning theory. The elements of socialisation theory in this study are primary and secondary socialisation with a main focus on secondary socialisation as the study investigated the education system in Zambia. The elements of the social learning theory are awareness, self-control, self-efficacy and social support. The study revealed that the means of educating the pupils in secondary schools to protect themselves from HIV infections were misleading to pupils From the findings of the study, it was concluded that there was need for an intervention in the education system so as to make it address the social needs of the ...
The study was undertaken in three provinces in Zambia namely: Central, Copperbelt and Western Pro... more The study was undertaken in three provinces in Zambia namely: Central, Copperbelt and Western Provinces. The study sought to investigate the absence of sex education in Zambian secondary schools as a missed opportunity in the prevention of HIV infection. The objectives of the study were; to explore the consequences of lack of sex education in secondary schools in Zambia, examine if lack of sex education is a missed opportunity in the prevention of HIV, explore the views of secondary school graduates concerning sex education and establish whether secondary education in Zambia promotes the ability to protect oneself against HIV infection. In this particular study, both qualitative and quantitative designs were used. The combined approach provided an opportunity of using tools such as questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. The research was necessitated by the general lack of knowledge about sex education as a way of preventing HIV infections in Zambia. The study was gu...
This case study was aimed at examining how teacher-educators position themselves during the proce... more This case study was aimed at examining how teacher-educators position themselves during the process of mediating HIV and AIDS and Life Skills education in classrooms at one primary teacher training college in Zambia. This was done using qualitative methods. The data came from interviews with 10 lecturers, 7 males and 3 females. Additional data was collected from student-teachers, and also from the observations of lessons taught by lecturers at the college. By examining the factors that influence teacher-educators in their teaching of HIV and AIDS, the study found that the context in which these educators live and work is key to understanding how they each position themselves differently according to who they are in that context. This, by implication, influences the way they teach HIV and AIDS and Life Skills education in the college classrooms. The study further revealed that the teaching of HIV and AIDS was accompanied by different constraints such as: the conflict between curricul...
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
In the past four decade, there has been increasing concern about the behaviours that children exh... more In the past four decade, there has been increasing concern about the behaviours that children exhibit in schools (particularly secondary schools). Teachers frequently complain that they spend more time trying to control pupils than teaching them. Administrators are concerned about problems ranging from chronic truancy to assaults on teachers. Drug abuse, bullying, smoking, , promiscuity, aggressive and disruptive behaviour, absconding from classes, drunkenness, stealing, careless school work and other offences against the school rules and regulations had been reported to be rampant and on the increase. School administrators, teachers and parents had been concerned about the frequent lack of respect for authority and the apparent lack of discipline in schools.
Zambia is in the region of Africa reported to be the most seriously hit by the AIDS epidemic. In ... more Zambia is in the region of Africa reported to be the most seriously hit by the AIDS epidemic. In this country AIDS is predominantly transmitted through heterosexual contacts. The study aimed at investigating how gender issues influence the socialisation process among Secondary school pupils in the context of HIV and AIDS. Therefore, the study applied the qualitative methods to explore how gender issues influence the socialisation process among boys and girls in Secondary school setting. The central objective of the study was to explore how gender issues influence the socialisation process among Secondary school pupils in the context of HIV and AIDS in Zambia. The results indicated that sexual matters were discussed when they socialise with close friends of the same sex and peer groups. These young people do not seem to take HIV seriously basically because the factors that contribute to its spread are not addressed.
The article examines a cohort of graduate’s perspectives of their role as teachers. It places gra... more The article examines a cohort of graduate’s perspectives of their role as teachers. It places graduates’ experience at the centre of their role. The article was written with the consciousness of the two interests: that the findings may reveal some similarities in philosophical perspectives between our respondents of the first cohort (2009-2013) at Kwame Nkrumah University and those of other universities or colleges of education in the country and secondly, that it brings out the unheard and often overlooked graduates’ voice about their role. The first cohort was significant for the article as they had no reference of the previous groups under the degree program. Their thoughts about their role had novelty. A comparison is made between personal and public roles and how these roles affect the teacher’s life at home and at work. The conflicts that arise from the clash between the two roles are also discussed.This has been done in order to show changes that have taken place from the pre...
European Journal of Education Studies, 2020
This study was centred on ascertaining individual factors which influence the development of nega... more This study was centred on ascertaining individual factors which influence the development of negative Mathematics self-concept in girls. The research was based on a single case study and utilized the qualitative research approach. The sample consisted of a total of 18 participants. Thus, a sample of seven grade 11 girls with low Mathematics self-concept, seven parents to the girls and four teachers of Mathematics at the school were purposively selected from Mwabonwa (pseudonym) Girls’ Secondary School situated in a rural area of Central Province of Zambia. In-depth interviews were conducted with girls, teachers and parents. A focus group discussion was held with pupils only and a document review to understand pupils’ statuses and their past academic performance was employed. Data was analysed with the use of the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) Method. A number of indicators revealed two key individual factors influencing low Mathematics self-concept in girls. These fa...
Since the dawn of HIV and AIDS there has been general lack of knowledge about sex education as a ... more Since the dawn of HIV and AIDS there has been general lack of knowledge about sex education as a way of preventing HIV infections in Zambia. In this particular study, both qualitative and quantitative designs were used. The combined approach provided an opportunity of using tools such as questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. From the findings of the study it was recommended that there was need for an intervention in the education system so that the education provided attended to the social needs. It is further proposed that there should be an innovation in the curriculum, that is, life skills, based in order to equip the pupils to protect themselves from HIV infections and manage their sexuality in a healthy way. This work targets students undertaking Bachellor of Education and Postgraduate diploma in education courses at the university level, and those studying for ordinary diploma and teacher certificate qualifications from diploma and primary teacher education c...
Zambia is in the region of Africa reported to be the most seriously hit by the AIDS epidemic. In ... more Zambia is in the region of Africa reported to be the most seriously hit by the AIDS epidemic. In this country AIDS is predominantly transmitted through heterosexual contacts. The study aimed at investigating how gender issues influence the socialisation process among Secondary school pupils in the context of HIV and AIDS. Therefore, the study applied the qualitative methods to explore how gender issues influence the socialisation process among boys and girls in Secondary school setting. The central objective of the study was to explore how gender issues influence the socialisation process among Secondary school pupils in the context of HIV and AIDS in Zambia. The results indicated that sexual matters were discussed when they socialise with close friends of the same sex and peer groups. These young people do not seem to take HIV seriously basically because the factors that contribute to its spread are not addressed.
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2017
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Zambia's education progression has been embedded in a policy document of ... more BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Zambia's education progression has been embedded in a policy document of 1996 namely "Educating our Future". The key thrusts for the Zambia Education Policy and implementation are Access and Participation, Quality and Relevance, Efficiency, Effectiveness and Equity. In the Ministry of Education teaching and learning services are provided through Provincial Education offices and District Education Boards at district level based on the Ministry of Education vision and mission. MOE (1996) in the mission statement reads in part, "... is to guide the provision of education for all Zambians so that they are able to pursue knowledge and skills, manifest excellence in performance and moral uprightness..." Through schools, particular skills, knowledge, positive judgement and well Abstract: The main objectives of the study were to establish the effectiveness of the re-entry policy of girls who fall pregnant, investigate if this Policy is in line with the aims of Secondary School education and the general aims and objectives of education in Zambia and to find out what can be done to make the policy relevant. This study is significant as it brings to fore the effectiveness of the re-entry policy of girls who fall pregnant in Secondary Schools with the major focus on how they behave when re-admitted. It is also relevant as it develops recommendations that may be useful in the contest to increase girl child retention and best approaches in the execution of this policy in the country and elsewhere where the similar policy had been implemented. The study employed qualitative and quantitative research methods to focus on the meaning that girl pupils make of their lives, their experiences, and their environment. The main research instruments were a selfadministered questionnaire and face to face interview. The findings show that the re-entry policy was effective in terms of retention of girls who fall pregnant in aspects of re-admission, progression, completion though there had been challenges in terms performance, high achievement and behaviour. The study concluded that although the policy was effective in areas of readmitting girls and ensuring their completion of education a lot needed to be done in terms of moral uprightness and excellence among young mothers especially on the aspect of deterring others from becoming pregnant and behaving well in school when they re-enter. The study further concluded that the girls who fell pregnant might not need to join the conventional schools but join the adult education structures of education. Recommendations included, the need for increased sensitisation to effectively deal with misconceptions that the Re-entry policy promotes promiscuity among young girls by promoting the benefits of the policy on both the individual and improving ability of girls to progress to higher levels of education, make available guidance and counselling services to girls on life matters; schools to take the policy seriously, ensure that learners have a strong relationship with at least one adult in the school, , improve the communication between parents and schools, increased supervision in school and more class room discipline, teacher reorientation and training to handle issues of pregnancy and re-entry policy and adult education, empowering of vulnerable families through community initiatives, as well as additional supports and adult advocates.
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
The question of identity has continued to attract considerable attention from scholars. The artic... more The question of identity has continued to attract considerable attention from scholars. The article accounts for the meanings of identity in feminine and masculine perspective in relation to the curriculum. Identity is an unclear term often failing to contextualise; it has its roots from the Latin word idem, meaning same. However, the term implies both similarity and difference. It is something that distinguishes one from another. According to Baumeister (1986), identity rests on the concept of self that is shared by the person, other people and society. Two main defining criteria in identity are continuity and differentiation. One must be the same today and overtime, people change but they should retain some continuity of identity. Additionally, there should be things or characteristics that distinguish someone from other people. Anything that furnishes continuity and differentiation helps to define identity. The article explores how the secondary school curriculum in Zambia facilitates the identity of the youths. Behavioural differences between sexes increase with age because children's intellectual biases are being exaggerated by our gendered culture. Children do not inherit intellectual differences they learn them. They are a result of what a boy or girl is expected to be.
Journal of Humanities and Education Development
For many years, the quality of education has been compromised, the performance of g irls has been... more For many years, the quality of education has been compromised, the performance of g irls has been deteriorating .The article problematizes the myths and practices during initiation ceremonies and the implications on the delivery of quality education, it was realised that myths and practices during initiation ceremonies actually help in good moral building. The results of the research is that a considerable amount of schools has had been recording quite a number school dropout of which the majority are girls. Among other reasons, teenage pregnancies and early marriages have been cited as the main dropout causes in Kasama. This implies that, myths and practices during initiation ceremonies affect the girl's education positively and negatively. Th e positive effects such as building of good morals, taking care of oneself, working hard as a girl among others, if they are accurately acquired and implemented by the initiates, then Zambia as a country will develop as people will be skill full, vigilant and knowledgea ble.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, 2020
Journal of Humanities and Education Development
The purpose of the study was to explore the teachers’ perceptions on the removal of school fees i... more The purpose of the study was to explore the teachers’ perceptions on the removal of school fees in the secondary schoolsof Kapiri Mposhi district in Central province. The study was guided by the following research objectives: to find out the teachers’ perceptions on the removal of school fees in the selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district, to analyse the benefits of removing school fees in the selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district, to explore views on challenges due to the removal of school fees in the selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district and to suggest measures on challenges due to the removal of schools fees in the selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district. The study employed both the qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect, integrate and analyze data. The study utilized descriptive research design. The target population were subject teachers and school heads of departments from the five selected secondary sch...
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2020
Since time in memorial, the Zambian education system has necessitated that for one to have a fort... more Since time in memorial, the Zambian education system has necessitated that for one to have a fortuitous of going through the tertiary level education, they must pass a number of subjects and English should be among them. The grading system indicates that at least a credit pass is adequate for a pass mark. Additionally, the subject roster has Literature in English, this is learned as an optional subject, meaning not every learner acquires this knowledge as there are a great number of other subjects like Metal work and Accounts, to name a few. In between the lines, English language and Literature in English are related subjects, and there is a case to argue for the integration of the two, as the title of the article suggests. Hence, the reason for this article and the research taken. So this paper is based on a research undertaken in Chipata District, in 2019, August-October. The reason for this research was to explore the perceptions of teachers and pupils of both subjects concerning their integration into one subject. This activity was based on a number of objectives, but this article will focus on one in particular. 2. LITERATURE REVIEW The improvement of results being the sore of revisions and integration of curricula, the integration of these subjects would greatly improve results as earlier stated. Other schools of thought have had a similar say over the matter. Moody (1981:1) argued that: In a second language situation, particularly one result of the rigiddivision between what is designated "literature" and all other kinds of writing is that the student begins to view his own ability to uselanguage as remote from or even incompatible with the uses oflanguage that he is studying. Thus argues for the case that proficiency in language use and formation would be improved if these two are integrated as they give the learner the ability to use and understand language in connection Abstract: English language is taught from grade 5 through to grade 12, and is used as a medium of instruction in all schools in Zambia. This is because it has been adopted as the lingua franca of Zambia, owing much to the ethnical situation where there are quite a number of languages. The language makes it easier to communicate in a cosmopolitan society as it becomes central both in the social and business lives of the citizenry. This language, and subject, is taught in schools to impart speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. Literature in English on the other hand is only taught from grade 10 to grade 12, and in tertiary level education. This subject imparts analytical skills coupled with poetry and drama. The subject includes entertainment and critical analysis skills development as some of its functions. The literature is written in English, hence the name. The learners are given an experience with several novels and plays and taught to analyse them by using literary devices. The researchers augment the need to integrate the two subjects so as to afford equal chances for the secondary school learners in order to impart skills missed by not learning literature in English.
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2021
The purpose of the study was to find out the participation of hearing impairment learners in phys... more The purpose of the study was to find out the participation of hearing impairment learners in physical education and sports. The study was conducted in Lusaka district of Lusaka province and Kabwe district of Central province of Zambia. The study conceptualized the participation of the HI learners in PES. The study employed both the qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect, integrate and analyze data. The study utilized descriptive research design. The target population of the study were all HI teachers and HI learners. The sample size for the study was 62 respondents. The purposive sampling was used to select the HODs and the secondary schools were the study was conducted while the simple random sampling was used to select the HI learners and HI teachers. The research instruments used in the study were questionnaires and interview guide. Data was collected through the administration of questionnaire and interview methods. Excel software version 2013 to generate descriptive statistics in the form of frequency tables, bar graph and pie charts in order to give clear explanations, presentation and interpretation of quantitative data. Qualitative data was analyzed by using thematic method in order to generate themes. The study shows that there was a low participation of HI learners in PES. The sports facilities were of poor standard. The study found that there were challenges which hinder the participation of HI learners in PES.
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2020
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2016
The study sought to establish whether secondary education in Zambia promotes the ability to prote... more The study sought to establish whether secondary education in Zambia promotes the ability to protect oneself against HIV infection. The study was necessitated by a general lack of knowledge on how the secondary education system in Zambia promotes the ability to protect oneself against HIV infection. Two theories guided the study, namely: socialisation theory and social learning theory. The elements of socialisation theory in this study are primary and secondary socialisation with a main focus on secondary socialisation as the study investigated the education system in Zambia. The elements of the social learning theory are awareness, self-control, self-efficacy and social support. The study revealed that the means of educating the pupils in secondary schools to protect themselves from HIV infections were misleading to pupils From the findings of the study, it was concluded that there was need for an intervention in the education system so as to make it address the social needs of the ...
The study was undertaken in three provinces in Zambia namely: Central, Copperbelt and Western Pro... more The study was undertaken in three provinces in Zambia namely: Central, Copperbelt and Western Provinces. The study sought to investigate the absence of sex education in Zambian secondary schools as a missed opportunity in the prevention of HIV infection. The objectives of the study were; to explore the consequences of lack of sex education in secondary schools in Zambia, examine if lack of sex education is a missed opportunity in the prevention of HIV, explore the views of secondary school graduates concerning sex education and establish whether secondary education in Zambia promotes the ability to protect oneself against HIV infection. In this particular study, both qualitative and quantitative designs were used. The combined approach provided an opportunity of using tools such as questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. The research was necessitated by the general lack of knowledge about sex education as a way of preventing HIV infections in Zambia. The study was gu...
This case study was aimed at examining how teacher-educators position themselves during the proce... more This case study was aimed at examining how teacher-educators position themselves during the process of mediating HIV and AIDS and Life Skills education in classrooms at one primary teacher training college in Zambia. This was done using qualitative methods. The data came from interviews with 10 lecturers, 7 males and 3 females. Additional data was collected from student-teachers, and also from the observations of lessons taught by lecturers at the college. By examining the factors that influence teacher-educators in their teaching of HIV and AIDS, the study found that the context in which these educators live and work is key to understanding how they each position themselves differently according to who they are in that context. This, by implication, influences the way they teach HIV and AIDS and Life Skills education in the college classrooms. The study further revealed that the teaching of HIV and AIDS was accompanied by different constraints such as: the conflict between curricul...
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
In the past four decade, there has been increasing concern about the behaviours that children exh... more In the past four decade, there has been increasing concern about the behaviours that children exhibit in schools (particularly secondary schools). Teachers frequently complain that they spend more time trying to control pupils than teaching them. Administrators are concerned about problems ranging from chronic truancy to assaults on teachers. Drug abuse, bullying, smoking, , promiscuity, aggressive and disruptive behaviour, absconding from classes, drunkenness, stealing, careless school work and other offences against the school rules and regulations had been reported to be rampant and on the increase. School administrators, teachers and parents had been concerned about the frequent lack of respect for authority and the apparent lack of discipline in schools.
Zambia is in the region of Africa reported to be the most seriously hit by the AIDS epidemic. In ... more Zambia is in the region of Africa reported to be the most seriously hit by the AIDS epidemic. In this country AIDS is predominantly transmitted through heterosexual contacts. The study aimed at investigating how gender issues influence the socialisation process among Secondary school pupils in the context of HIV and AIDS. Therefore, the study applied the qualitative methods to explore how gender issues influence the socialisation process among boys and girls in Secondary school setting. The central objective of the study was to explore how gender issues influence the socialisation process among Secondary school pupils in the context of HIV and AIDS in Zambia. The results indicated that sexual matters were discussed when they socialise with close friends of the same sex and peer groups. These young people do not seem to take HIV seriously basically because the factors that contribute to its spread are not addressed.
The article examines a cohort of graduate’s perspectives of their role as teachers. It places gra... more The article examines a cohort of graduate’s perspectives of their role as teachers. It places graduates’ experience at the centre of their role. The article was written with the consciousness of the two interests: that the findings may reveal some similarities in philosophical perspectives between our respondents of the first cohort (2009-2013) at Kwame Nkrumah University and those of other universities or colleges of education in the country and secondly, that it brings out the unheard and often overlooked graduates’ voice about their role. The first cohort was significant for the article as they had no reference of the previous groups under the degree program. Their thoughts about their role had novelty. A comparison is made between personal and public roles and how these roles affect the teacher’s life at home and at work. The conflicts that arise from the clash between the two roles are also discussed.This has been done in order to show changes that have taken place from the pre...
European Journal of Education Studies, 2020
This study was centred on ascertaining individual factors which influence the development of nega... more This study was centred on ascertaining individual factors which influence the development of negative Mathematics self-concept in girls. The research was based on a single case study and utilized the qualitative research approach. The sample consisted of a total of 18 participants. Thus, a sample of seven grade 11 girls with low Mathematics self-concept, seven parents to the girls and four teachers of Mathematics at the school were purposively selected from Mwabonwa (pseudonym) Girls’ Secondary School situated in a rural area of Central Province of Zambia. In-depth interviews were conducted with girls, teachers and parents. A focus group discussion was held with pupils only and a document review to understand pupils’ statuses and their past academic performance was employed. Data was analysed with the use of the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) Method. A number of indicators revealed two key individual factors influencing low Mathematics self-concept in girls. These fa...
Since the dawn of HIV and AIDS there has been general lack of knowledge about sex education as a ... more Since the dawn of HIV and AIDS there has been general lack of knowledge about sex education as a way of preventing HIV infections in Zambia. In this particular study, both qualitative and quantitative designs were used. The combined approach provided an opportunity of using tools such as questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. From the findings of the study it was recommended that there was need for an intervention in the education system so that the education provided attended to the social needs. It is further proposed that there should be an innovation in the curriculum, that is, life skills, based in order to equip the pupils to protect themselves from HIV infections and manage their sexuality in a healthy way. This work targets students undertaking Bachellor of Education and Postgraduate diploma in education courses at the university level, and those studying for ordinary diploma and teacher certificate qualifications from diploma and primary teacher education c...
Zambia is in the region of Africa reported to be the most seriously hit by the AIDS epidemic. In ... more Zambia is in the region of Africa reported to be the most seriously hit by the AIDS epidemic. In this country AIDS is predominantly transmitted through heterosexual contacts. The study aimed at investigating how gender issues influence the socialisation process among Secondary school pupils in the context of HIV and AIDS. Therefore, the study applied the qualitative methods to explore how gender issues influence the socialisation process among boys and girls in Secondary school setting. The central objective of the study was to explore how gender issues influence the socialisation process among Secondary school pupils in the context of HIV and AIDS in Zambia. The results indicated that sexual matters were discussed when they socialise with close friends of the same sex and peer groups. These young people do not seem to take HIV seriously basically because the factors that contribute to its spread are not addressed.
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2017
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Zambia's education progression has been embedded in a policy document of ... more BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Zambia's education progression has been embedded in a policy document of 1996 namely "Educating our Future". The key thrusts for the Zambia Education Policy and implementation are Access and Participation, Quality and Relevance, Efficiency, Effectiveness and Equity. In the Ministry of Education teaching and learning services are provided through Provincial Education offices and District Education Boards at district level based on the Ministry of Education vision and mission. MOE (1996) in the mission statement reads in part, "... is to guide the provision of education for all Zambians so that they are able to pursue knowledge and skills, manifest excellence in performance and moral uprightness..." Through schools, particular skills, knowledge, positive judgement and well Abstract: The main objectives of the study were to establish the effectiveness of the re-entry policy of girls who fall pregnant, investigate if this Policy is in line with the aims of Secondary School education and the general aims and objectives of education in Zambia and to find out what can be done to make the policy relevant. This study is significant as it brings to fore the effectiveness of the re-entry policy of girls who fall pregnant in Secondary Schools with the major focus on how they behave when re-admitted. It is also relevant as it develops recommendations that may be useful in the contest to increase girl child retention and best approaches in the execution of this policy in the country and elsewhere where the similar policy had been implemented. The study employed qualitative and quantitative research methods to focus on the meaning that girl pupils make of their lives, their experiences, and their environment. The main research instruments were a selfadministered questionnaire and face to face interview. The findings show that the re-entry policy was effective in terms of retention of girls who fall pregnant in aspects of re-admission, progression, completion though there had been challenges in terms performance, high achievement and behaviour. The study concluded that although the policy was effective in areas of readmitting girls and ensuring their completion of education a lot needed to be done in terms of moral uprightness and excellence among young mothers especially on the aspect of deterring others from becoming pregnant and behaving well in school when they re-enter. The study further concluded that the girls who fell pregnant might not need to join the conventional schools but join the adult education structures of education. Recommendations included, the need for increased sensitisation to effectively deal with misconceptions that the Re-entry policy promotes promiscuity among young girls by promoting the benefits of the policy on both the individual and improving ability of girls to progress to higher levels of education, make available guidance and counselling services to girls on life matters; schools to take the policy seriously, ensure that learners have a strong relationship with at least one adult in the school, , improve the communication between parents and schools, increased supervision in school and more class room discipline, teacher reorientation and training to handle issues of pregnancy and re-entry policy and adult education, empowering of vulnerable families through community initiatives, as well as additional supports and adult advocates.
International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
The question of identity has continued to attract considerable attention from scholars. The artic... more The question of identity has continued to attract considerable attention from scholars. The article accounts for the meanings of identity in feminine and masculine perspective in relation to the curriculum. Identity is an unclear term often failing to contextualise; it has its roots from the Latin word idem, meaning same. However, the term implies both similarity and difference. It is something that distinguishes one from another. According to Baumeister (1986), identity rests on the concept of self that is shared by the person, other people and society. Two main defining criteria in identity are continuity and differentiation. One must be the same today and overtime, people change but they should retain some continuity of identity. Additionally, there should be things or characteristics that distinguish someone from other people. Anything that furnishes continuity and differentiation helps to define identity. The article explores how the secondary school curriculum in Zambia facilitates the identity of the youths. Behavioural differences between sexes increase with age because children's intellectual biases are being exaggerated by our gendered culture. Children do not inherit intellectual differences they learn them. They are a result of what a boy or girl is expected to be.
Journal of Humanities and Education Development
For many years, the quality of education has been compromised, the performance of g irls has been... more For many years, the quality of education has been compromised, the performance of g irls has been deteriorating .The article problematizes the myths and practices during initiation ceremonies and the implications on the delivery of quality education, it was realised that myths and practices during initiation ceremonies actually help in good moral building. The results of the research is that a considerable amount of schools has had been recording quite a number school dropout of which the majority are girls. Among other reasons, teenage pregnancies and early marriages have been cited as the main dropout causes in Kasama. This implies that, myths and practices during initiation ceremonies affect the girl's education positively and negatively. Th e positive effects such as building of good morals, taking care of oneself, working hard as a girl among others, if they are accurately acquired and implemented by the initiates, then Zambia as a country will develop as people will be skill full, vigilant and knowledgea ble.