https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/233 2026-06-14T15:13:24Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7085 Title: Challenges being faced by satellite schools in implementing the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) in Shayauripo Cluster Chiredzi District, Masvingo Province Authors: Marashe, Netsai Abstract: The implementation of the Competence Based Competence in Zimbabwes’ education system in satellite schools is faced by so many challenges despite it being introduced three years ago in 2017. The Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Primary and Education (MoPSE) opened satellite schools in resettlement areas as a way of promoting the right to education to the learners whose parents had relocated to these resettlement areas. However there is poor growth and development of these schools in terms of infrasture and other vital teaching and learning resources for the successful implementation of the curriculum. It was because of these basis that this research study was carried to identify the challenges being faced in satellite schools in implementing the CBC. The researcher used a case study as a qualitative research design and interviews and observations were the research instruments used for data gathering. The sample included 9 Teachers from 3 satelite schools and 3 TICs. The identified challenges by both the Teacher in Charges (TICs) and teachers include lack of text books, inadequate and suitable infrastructure, lack of confidence amongst the administrators amongst others. However the researcher came up with recommendations as solutions to the challenges faced. 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Marashe, Netsai https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7072 Title: Perceptions of Primary School Heads on Their Instructional Leadership Role in Mitigating Challenges of Covid-19 At Chilota Cluster, Hwange District Authors: Dube, Dubani Abstract: The study was to explored perceptions of primary school heads on their instructional leadership role in mitigating challenges of COVID-19 at selected primary schools in Chilota cluster, Hwange district. Study objectives were; to explore school heads’ perceptions on the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning within Chilota Cluster primary schools, to establish the effectiveness of online teaching and learning in Chilota cluster, to examine challenges of online instruction perpetuated by the COVID-19 pandemic and to suggest strategies to mitigate the challenges of online teaching and learning in rural primary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The qualitative approach was employed to collect, analyse and interpret data. The questionnaires and interview guide were instruments used to collect data. Research finding were that school heads and teachers had mixed views on the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning at Chilota cluster in Hwange district. Both positive and negative impacts were established by the study, that no online teaching learning was done at the primary schools that participated in the study, that a number of challenges perpetuated by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted on online teaching and learning in schools understudy and that there is need for school leadership, local communities and other key stakeholders to work together providing and supporting online learning platforms to be used in teaching and learning during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study recommended that, schools be equipped with appropriate ICT tools enhance instruction, that school heads in consultation with SDCs, need to come up with SDPs that will guide action at the school during unforeseen circumstances, that government spearheads continuous staff developed programs so that teachers improve ICT skills and further research be conducted in the entire Matabeleland North province to establish best ways implement to online instruction as a measure to address effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the province. 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Dube, Dubani https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7071 Title: The Implementation of the Inclusive Education in Primary Schools: The Case Of 5 Primary Schools in the Khami District of Bulawayo Authors: Sibanda, Cynthia Abstract: The purpose of the study is to give insight to the reader on the importance of inclusive education which calls for quality education for regardless of their abilities. It also gives the educators ideas on how to deal with challenges faced in the inclusive education and how to solve them. The communities, as they come across this document, would realise the importance of taking their children to schools as they would understand their acceptance and the need to educate them. The study revealed several strategies that can be put in place to implement inclusive education, for example reducing class sizes, curriculum adaptations to suit various learners, staff development and infrastructure adaptations. Recommendations were made to various stakeholders to address the implementation of inclusive education. 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Sibanda, Cynthia https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7070 Title: Challenges Faced by School Heads in Handling Learners Discipline in Primary Schools: A Case Study Of 5 Schools in Khami District And 1 Mzilikazi District. Authors: Ncube, Zamani Abstract: This study sought to find out challenges faced by the school heads in handling learners' discipline in primary schools. A case study was supposed to be carried out in 5 primary schools in Khami District and 1primary School in Mzilikazi District. Only 5 schools participated in the study. The aim of this study was to examine challenges faced by the school heads in dealing with cases of indiscipline such as bullying, sexual involvement/ relationships and alcohol and drug abuse in khami District and Mzilikazi District with the aim of developing effective school disciplinary management. This qualitative study was set in the explanatory case study. The research tools compromise of semi structured and unstructured interviews and document review. The theoretical frameworks that inform this study are Dreikurs social Discipline model, Curwin and Mendler s model and Ivan Palvon theory. Cases of indiscipline in Zimbabwean schools, strategies used by the school heads to in curb indiscipline and stakeholders intervention in disciplinary matters were reviewed as foregrounds and literature to support the study. The findings of the study revealed that revealed that school heads have experienced disciplinary cases such as bullying and alcohol and drug substances in their schools and they paraphrase that relationships normally happen in out-going students of grade7 but no tangible cases were found on that. Counseling, Parental involvement are the effective disciplinary measures used by the school heads to mitigate mischievous behaviors among learners Punishment among disciplinary measures has been less effective in some cases. Some recommendations based on findings are that, parents should be encouraged to attend general meetings; new forms of punishment should be introduced by the school heads and school heads have to process every month cases of discipline. 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Ncube, Zamani