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Exposure of Zimbabwe Open University Students to Online Counselling

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

The paper examined the exposition of online-counselling to ZOU students. The mixed research desig... more The paper examined the exposition of online-counselling to ZOU students. The mixed research design was used with the sequential-exploratory strategy and an online-survey. Findings were that Student Advisors/Counsellors used both online and face-to-face modes. Online-counselling was considered useful although face-to-face counselling had the advantage of observing clients’ feelings. Participants had no adequate online-counselling equipment to use. Online-counselling was time-consuming and costly due to network problems. Lack of video/teleconferencing equipment prevented participants from conducting e-counselling effectively. Younger compared to older students preferred online-counselling. The study recommended increasing Wi-Fi access and deploying video/conference equipment to users. Clients needed to observe the body language of the counsellor to see if they were empathizing with the client.

The Access and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Distance Education by Zimbabwe Open University’s Virtual Region Graduates

International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science

This study investigated ‘The Access and Use of Information and Communication Technology for Dista... more This study investigated ‘The Access and Use of Information and Communication Technology for Distance Education by Zimbabwe Open University’s Virtual Region graduates.' This study was informed by the pragmatist philosophy and used the sequential exploratory approach. From a population of 50 virtual region graduates in 2022, 16 were sampled for this study. Findings were that using ICT for ZOU’s online-communication was uncomplicated. Half the graduates used their laptops for e-learning while the other half used other means. Most students indicated that lack of robust ICT-infrastructure led to students’ inability to access learning materials. 50% of the students indicated that ZOU’s responses online was slow. All graduates indicated that ZOU online tutorials were unavailable. Most graduates’ lives/careers/businesses improved after the attainment of ZOU’s virtual-qualification. All graduates were willing to recommend studies with ZOU’s Virtual region. They rated ZOU as most-convenie...

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS), 2023

's Virtual Region graduates.' This study was informed by the pragmatist philosophy and used the s... more 's Virtual Region graduates.' This study was informed by the pragmatist philosophy and used the sequential exploratory approach. From a population of 50 virtual region graduates in 2022, 16 were sampled for this study. Findings were that using ICT for ZOU's online-communication was uncomplicated. Half the graduates used their laptops for elearning while the other half used other means. Most students indicated that lack of robust ICT-infrastructure led to students' inability to access learning materials. 50% of the students indicated that ZOU's responses online was slow. All graduates indicated that ZOU online tutorials were unavailable. Most graduates' lives/careers/businesses improved after the attainment of ZOU's virtual-qualification. All graduates were willing to recommend studies with ZOU's Virtual region. They rated ZOU as most-convenient. Challenges graduates faced included unavailable online-tutorials, computer-illiteracy, inadequate tools, unwillingness to change, lack of expertise, software problems, internet-connectivity, lack of robust ICT-infrastructure and administration challenges. Recommendations were that Government should supply free e-learning resources and training, timemanagement and attitude-change training programmes to enable prospects to use and access ICT easier. Band with had to be increased, e-tutorials to be functional and communication improved by ZOU's administration to allow full utilisation of ICT for learning purposes by students. Graduates needed hands-on skills to overcome e-learning challenges.

猪支原体肺炎 mps 疫苗的推广应用及其试验研究

上海畜牧兽医通讯, 1993

Experiences of women leaders in selected Higher Education Institutions in Zimbabwe

International Journal of Marketing and Technology, 2015

According to a study by Ward & Eddie (2013), professional women hold themselves back in their car... more According to a study by Ward & Eddie (2013), professional women hold themselves back in their careers by failing to grab opportunities. Women in academe perceive academic progress, promotion and leadership as advanced positions that would bar them from having time with their families as well as life beyond work. A study by Hall (1993) questions whether professional women have appropriate orientation to fulfil the masculine role of being a leader. Hence Cooper (1992) in his study confirms that males tend to doubt the ability of women to successfully hold senior positions. Some women anticipate some challenges in leadership positions and as a result, they dread taking up these positions. Goal no.3 of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals compels countries to promote gender equity and to empower women (UN 2010). This study seeks to find out the lived experiences of women leaders in selected higher education institutions in Zimbabwe. A qualitative research design will be perfo...

their careers by failing to grab opportunities. Women in academe perceive academic progress, prom... more their careers by failing to grab opportunities. Women in academe perceive academic progress, promotion and leadership as advanced positions that would bar them from having time with their families as well as life beyond work. A study by Hall (1993) questions whether professional women have appropriate orientation to fulfil the masculine role of being a leader. Hence Cooper (1992) in his study confirms that males tend to doubt the ability of women to successfully hold senior positions. Some women anticipate some challenges in leadership positions and as a result, they dread taking up these positions. Goal no.3 of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals compels countries to promote gender equity and to empower women (UN 2010).This study seeks to find out the lived experiences of women leaders in selected higher education institutions in Zimbabwe. A qualitative research design will be performed since the researchers need to tape the experiences of women leaders in the Higher Education arena: A purposive sample of eight women leaders will be drawn from a population of women leaders from the selected higher education institutions. The findings would help to highlight corrective measures which can be taken to encourage and promote women leaders in Higher Education settings. More so other areas of research may emerge that would enhance development of women leaders in the field of Higher Education.

The extent to which the introduction of ICT laboratories has empowered students studying at unive... more The extent to which the introduction of ICT laboratories has empowered students studying at university. A Case study of Zimbabwe Open University