https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/233 Mon, 25 May 2026 12:44:55 GMT 2026-05-25T12:44:55Z 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. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7072 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. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7071 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. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7070 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Ncube, Zamani https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7069 Title: The Effectiveness of Online Learning in Six Primary Schools in Mahatshula Cluster in Imbizo District, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Authors: Makonese, Violet Abstract: The study sought to determine the effect of online learning on teaching in Mbizo District Schools. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design in which questionnaires were used to collect the data. A sample size of 176 respondents was selected from a census population of six primary schools. Data collected was organised and analysed using Microsoft Excel. Results show that majority of respondents (85%,70%, 70%, 65%, 65%, 60%) lacked IT technology, lack of IT infrastructure, compatibility of technology, unable to buy internet packages, few number of gadgets to use, digital competence and lacked resources. Results show that majority (90%, 80%, 70%, 70% and 60%) of the respondents agreed that learner agreed that learners have limited ability to drive their own learning, difficult for learners to commit to task, cohesion of learning communities is affected, ability of learners to build relationships was affected and interactive collaboration was affected. Results showed that majority (80%) of respondents agreed that respondents are more likely to fail experiments and practical activities. Results further indicate majority (65%) of respondents disagreed that marks are likely to increase due to differences in learning abilities which become more difficult in an online environment. The study concluded that teachers continue to face many challenges such as lacked IT technology, lack of IT infrastructure, compatibility of technology, unable to buy internet packages, few number of gadgets to use, digital competence and lacked resources. The study further concluded that these learners faced difficulties in learning in an online environment. The further established that academic performance was affected in certain areas such as practical subjects and that aggregate marks would not change in an online environment. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education through its District Offices should provide resources for more continuous professional development on the use of computers for online lessons. The study further recommended that schools through School Development Associations should earmark more resources for purchase, service and repair of devices (computers) to use for online lessons. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7069 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Makonese, Violet