https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/1759 2026-05-17T04:46:08Z 2026-05-17T04:46:08Z Chakanetsa, Shailet https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7056 2026-05-14T10:19:49Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Strategies that can be used to ensure good practices in Health and Safety at Early Childhood Education (ECE) Level in Warren Park / Mabelreign District Primary Schools. Authors: Chakanetsa, Shailet Abstract: The focus of the study was to find out the strategies that can be used to ensure good practices in health and safety at Early Childhood Education (ECE) level. The study was a survey of Kuwadzana 3, Kuwadzana 7 and Cold Comfort primary schools in Warren Park /Mabelreign District. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and data generated was through interviews and questionnaires. Three (3) TICs and three (3) head teachers were purposively selected and thirty (30) ECE teachers were randomly selected for the study. The findings of the study showed that health and safety issues are not being observed fully in schools. Most schools fail to provide adequate safe water and proper sanitation, such as age appropriate toilets for learners. The study revealed that administrators should play a vital role in providing proper water and sanitation facilities for learners. The study also find out that, outbreak of diseases such as diarrhea are now common in learners. Lack of monitoring of learners as they visited toilets and hand washing is also a challenge in most schools. There is also no safety in learners as they engage in learning and play activities due to lack of monitoring by the teachers. Some teachers state the issue of high teacher-pupil ratio as the major challenge they face to properly ensure good health and safety practices at ECE level. The study recommends that education stakeholders may ensure provision of good health and safety practices in learners through following guidelines which are stipulated in Statutory Instruments (SI) which guide health and safety issues of learners. This can be effectively implemented through monitoring, supervising and evaluation by the responsible stakeholders. Support systems also need to play a pivotal role in supporting health and safety issues in schools.

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Chakanetsa, Shailet Chingono, Roslyne https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7055 2026-05-14T10:18:22Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Bullying Amongst Early Childhood Development Learners: The Case of Mckeurtan Primary School in Reigate District of Bulawayo Authors: Chingono, Roslyne Abstract: The purpose of this research study was to explore was to explore the concept of bullying in Early Childhood Education at Mckeurtain Primary School in Reigate District. A theoretical framework Bronfrenbrenner’s Ecological Theory guided and informed the research study. A mixed methods approach and a case study design was employed. Questionnaires, interviews and observations were used to collect data. The participants included 3 Administrators, 123 Parents and 8 ECD teachers. The findings of the study revealed that there bullying amongst ECD learners. The children`s family background and exposure to media violence are the major contributory factors causing bullying amongst ECD learners. Furthermore, the findings revealed that fear was another effect of bullying amongst ECD learners. The school adopted school based strategies and classroom based to reduce bullying amongst ECD learners. The findings revealed that teachers used discussion with the child and the administrators resorted to guidance and counselling with the parent and the child. The research recommends the need to sensitise learners on the effects of bullying starting ECD level. Parents should be directly involved in the development of anti-bullying polices. Guidance and counselling services to be effectively used in schools and government should formulate anti-bullying policies that should be adopted by all schools

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Chingono, Roslyne Mashiri, Elizabeth https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/4014 2022-06-27T13:49:05Z 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The implementation of school feeding program : a case of Nyamuroro Primary School, Gokwe North District Authors: Mashiri, Elizabeth Abstract: The study focused on the implementation of the school feeding program recently introduced by the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to provide supplementary feeding to primary school children especially those in rural areas, who are worst affected by shortage of food. Persistent drought over the years have left a lot of children being affected resulting in massive school dropouts drawing the attention of government and forcing it (government) to act. Government contribution was to the extent of providing maize for mealie meal leaving schools to work out mechanisms for provision of other ancillaries and the preparation of food. The objectives of this study were to determine the level of implementation of the school feeding program in schools, level of community contribution and participation in the program, an assessment of the level of hygiene maintained during implementation of the program and finally to assess level of environmental challenges arising from implementation of the program and mitigation measures put in place. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research were used in the study. A sample size of 46 respondents was used. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire from the sample selected using purposive sampling technique on the basis of previous experience of working together in some other projects. Data analysis was done and presented in the form of tables, bar charts and pie charts. The findings were that the community fully appreciated the government initiative of providing their children with food and showed this appreciation by participating fully in the program. The study showed that there was awareness of the need to uphold the highest standard of hygiene as well as an appreciation of the impact of implementation of the program on the environment. The research revealed that there was a need to educate the community on issues of hygiene and the environment. The research recommends further research to be undertaken on the mpact the program has had on attendance and performance of pupils in schools

2017-11-01T00:00:00Z Mashiri, Elizabeth Ngwenya, Proud https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3968 2022-06-27T13:49:05Z 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The state of parental involvement in the education of ECD learners at two schools in the Disosi schools cluster of Tsholotsho District Authors: Ngwenya, Proud Abstract: The study investigated the state of parental involvement in the education of ECD learners in the DISOSI schools cluster of Tsholotsho District. The study was aimed at investigating the forms in which parents are involved, the structures that enhance parental involvement in the cluster, challenges faced as a result of parental involvement and the strategies that enhance parental involvement. Data were collected through the use of interviews for parents and questionnaires for ECD teachers and School administrators (Heads and T.I.Cs). A sample of 13 ECD teachers, 25 parents and 4 school administrators was selected. Purposive sampling was used for teachers and administrators while convenient sampling was used for parents. Case study was used. Data were presented through the use of frequency tables, graphs and descriptions. Findings show that parents are not fully active in some of the forms of parental involvement. Recommendations for enhancement of parental involvement were offered based on the findings of the study.

2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Ngwenya, Proud