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An investigation on challenges experienced by open day secondary schools running within a conventional secondary school: a case of katoto, rumphi and chilumba secondary schools.

Munyimbili, Joseph W.C. (Mzuzu University, 2014-03-22)

The research sought to determine challenges that are faced open secondary schools running within conventional secondary schools. Open schools offer education to both youths and adults as an alternative for those who cannot ...
Exploring the extent to which secondary school managers apply motivation strategies to inspire teachers in their schools.

Limwado, Harvey (Mzuzu University, 2014-03-28)

Motivation is a set of psychological processes that cause the arousal, direction andpersistence of individual’s behaviour towards attaining a goal (Greenbery, J. and Baron, R.A., 2003). In Malawian public schools it is a ...
Exploring the learners’ perspective on the causes and ways of dealing with vandalism in urban schools: The case of three selected secondary schools (from Lilongwe in Central West education divisions) in Malawi

Nkhata, Mcloud Elliot (Mzuzu University, 2014-12)

The study was meant to explore the learners’ perspective on the causes and ways of dealing with the vandalism in urban schools with special attention to the three selected secondary schools in Lilongwe urban. The participation ...
An investigation of factors contributing to student's indiscipline in boarding secondary schools in Malawi: a case study of selected secondary schools in central west education division

Kachepa, Mercy (Mzuzu University, 2015)

The study was conducted to investigate the factors contributing to student’s indiscipline in some boarding secondary school in the Central West Education Division in Malawi. This was due to the rampant increase of indiscipline ...
Assessing the role of education managers in teacher retention: The case of community day secondary schools in Phalombe district of Malawi

Kaluwa, Hartley (Mzuzu University, 2015)

Teacher attrition and turnover is one of the challenges besetting the teaching profession in Malawi. This challenge has a number of implications among them teacher shortage. The profession has been described as ‘a ...
An investigation of inclusion of students with disabilities in tertiary learning institutions: a case study of two public universities in Malawi.

Nsanja Gunda, Marianne (Mzuzu University, 2015)

Education is critical in promoting political, social and economic development. The provision of meaningful adequate and equitable education is fundamental to Malawi’s overall development. In Malawi, the future and academic ...
Exploring behaviour change problem among female adolescent learners in schools in nkhotakota district, malawi.

Chipatangwe, Gray D (Mzuzu University, 2015-01-22)

Despite widespread knowledge of the consequences of HIV/AIDS and preventive measures toavoid infection, risky sexual practices are rampant among female adolescent learners in Nkhotakota District. This study therefore ...
An exploration of challenges that school managers face in the planning and implementation of continuing professional development (CPD) in public secondary schools in Malawi : a case of Northern Education Division (NED)

Luhanga, Rose J. Mlenga (Mzuzu University, 2015-01-22)

This study was an exploration of challenges that School Managers face in the Planning and Implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes for public secondary schools in the Northern Education ...
Secondary school teachers’ experiences of distance learning mode of training in Malawi

Msukwa, Godfrey B. (Mzuzu University, 2015-01-28)

Researchers have found that distance learning approach is not different from that of conventional/face-to-face mode of learning, because distance learners perform the same as those in conventional learning, and sometimes ...
Analysis of the implementation of Outcomes Based Education curriculum, using Learner-Centred Education methods

Sandamira, Joseph J. W. (Mzuzu University, 2015-03)

Curriculum implementation is a process of making use of the curriculum. Currently, Malawi is using Outcomes Based Education (OBE) in the primary schools, by using Learner Centred Education (LCE) methods as the best ...
‘Education for all’, a myth or reality in rural schools? challenges faced by multi-grade teachers.

Chizumila, Martha Joypeace (Mzuzu University, 2015-03-12)

This case study was conducted to investigate challenges that teachers face as they teach multigrade classes in three primary schools in Lughesho zone in Chitipa District. Specifically the study aimed at establishing: ...
Effects of hidden curriculum on moral behaviour and discipline management in schools. The case of Christian Liebig Secondary School

Mwale, Chisomo Gracious (Mzuzu University, 2015-03-13)

Several studies have been carried out as regards causes of indiscipline in Malawi, however, few have strived to establish a link between hidden curriculum, indiscipline and immoral behaviour. Therefore, the purpose of this ...
An investigation of factors contributing to student’s indiscipline in boarding secondary schools in Malawi: a case study of selected secondary schools in central west education division.

Kachepa, Mercy (Mzuzu University, 2015-03-22)

The study was conducted to investigate the factors contributing to student’s indiscipline in some boarding secondary school in the Central West Education Division in Malawi. This was due to the rampant increase of ...
An analysis of knowledge and skills acquisition in home economics in integrated science and technology curriculum in selected Teachers’ Training Colleges in Malawi

Phiri, Harriet Chanachi (Mzuzu University, 2015-03-23)

This thesis is an interpretive analysis of knowledge and skill acquisition in Home Economics in the integrated Science and Technology curriculum in the Teachers’ Training Colleges in Malawi. The study was situated within ...
An investigation into strategies that malawian biology teachers use to address teaching challenges in genetics: a case study

Nkhonde, Thandeka Andreah (Mzuzu University, 2015-04)

Genetics is rated as one of the most difficult topics to teach at MSCE level in Malawi, yet it is a fundamental part of biology and is relevant to everyday life. Despite its importance to the individual and society at ...
An investigation into the extent to which inclusive education is being implemented towards achieving universal right to education in the Central West Education Division.

Kantema, Constance G. (Mzuzu University, 2015-04-13)

The National Educational Strategic Plan (NESP) advocates the promotion of Education for all or right to education through inclusive education. The Constitution of Malawi also stipulates that every child has a right to ...
A phenomenological analysis of vandalism by students in secondary schools: perspectives of students and teachers in northern education division of malawi

Tembo, Komani Augustine Chikombe (Mzuzu University, 2015-04-22)

Continuous reports of students’ vandalism in secondary schools in Malawi are of great concern. This study was conducted under the topic; “A phenomenological analysis of vandalism by students in secondary schools: perspectives ...
Investigating the challenges mentors and student teachers encounter during mentoring process in the Initial Primary Teacher Education (IPTE) Programme in Malawi: The Case of Enukweni Education Zone in Mzimba North

Tauzi, Sautsani Mercy (Mzuzu University, 2015-04-23)

The phenomenological case study aimed at investigating challenges encountered by mentors and student teachers during the mentoring process in the IPTE programme, the case of Enukweni Education Zone in Mzimba North Twenty ...
Exploring challenges in the implementation of learner-centered approaches in Urban Primary Schools: The case of selected schools in Blantyre

Nyirenda, Gertrude C. (Mzuzu University, 2015-04-23)

The aim of this case study was to evaluate learner-centered principles that teachers follow in the process of teaching and learning so as to identify and explore challenges that they face in the implementation of ...
Assessing the role of education managers in teacher retention: the case of community day secondary schools in phalombe district of Malawi

Kaluwa, Hartley (Mzuzu University, 2015-05-22)

Teacher attrition and turnover is one of the challenges besetting the teaching profession in Malawi. This challenge has a number of implications among them teacher shortage. The profession has been described as ‘a ...

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