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Item Open Access Challenges facing educators in the implementation of National Curriculum Statement in Malamulele North East Circuit(2010-03) Chabalala, Tsaki Dollence; Kutame, A. P.; Mutshaeni, H. N.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Challenges of Grade 6 learners' experience when solving mathematical word problems(2012-12-19) Sitsula, Tshisikhawe; Mpeta, M.; Kutame, A. P.Poor performance in solving mathematical word problems is a long standing challenge for all learners. The mastery or understanding of word problems is seen as a crucial test of mathematical ability. When solving such problems, learners supposedly go beyond rote learning and memorization of facts and rules without understanding in order to get the correct answer. Research shows that performance on word problems is increasingly becoming poorer and poorer every year. This study is aimed at investigating the challenges that learners face and the difficulties they encounter when solving mathematical word problems. In particular, the influence of English language proficiency and problem-solving skills learners possess were investigated as well as any other factors which could have been contributing to the challenges the learners came across. Grade 6 learners formed the subjects for the study. The researcher believes that Grade 6 is a very important class due to the fact that it serves as both the end of Intermediate phase and the starting point of the Senior Phase. In this regard, learners in Grade 6 level should be given more attention than other classes because they are on a transition stage. The sample was from 10 schools selected randomly from a population of 18 schools in the Tshinane Circuit of the Vhembe District in the Limpopo Province. Questionnaires in the form of written tests were used and analysed quantitatively to identify the challenges and the difficulties the learners experienced. The questionnaires were analysed qualitatively to investigate these challenges in order to enable to understand and give a description. The study revealed that lack of teaching word problems in the learning and teaching situation was a strong predictor of learners' success in solving word problems. Findings in this study also suggest that language proficiency in general is a barrier to a good performance among learners.Item Open Access Coping with learners experiencing reading problems in Tshivenda in Grade two in the foundation phase.(2015-02-03) Ramaano, Avhatakali; Kutame, A. P.; Mudzielwana, N. P.Item Open Access Creating sustainable teaching and learning environments in dysfunctional Secondary Schools in the Mutale Area of Vhembe District(2015) Mbulaheni, Visi Muriel; Mudzielwana, N. P.; Kutame, A. P.Poor learner academic performance is a major problem in South African public schools today. A considerable number of schools in the Vhembe District are dysfunctional. While the Department of Basic Education (DoBE) is attempting to intervene in these schools to address this problem, the interventions and turnaround strategies have not been sustainable. In schools where interventions and turn around strategies are being provided, such interventions have been short lived and were not sustainable. The aim of the study was to investigate the issues affecting teachers in dysfunctional secondary schools in order to develop a model for creating a sustainable teaching and learning environment. This study used both quantitative and qualitative research designs in which questionnaires, interview and observation schedules were used, for data collection processes. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select participants. Quantitative data was analysed using IBM Statistical package for Social Sciences Version 23 (IBM SPSS statistics), and Atlas.ti Version 6 programme for qualitative data. Results showed that conditions in the schools were not conducive to the promotion of quality teaching and learning. Teachers were demotivated resulting in poor performance in all school activities which contributed to rendering the schools dysfunctional. Some teachers even left the profession. A model was developed for the creation of a sustainable teaching and learning environment in dysfunctional secondary schools in the Mutale area.Item Open Access Impact of dietary patterns on academic performance of Zimbabwe College Students(2015) Mpofu, Molyn; Kutame, A. P.; Malwichi, L. . L.College students in Zimbabwe were facing many challenges in adopting proper dietary patterns which promote learning. This study sought to establish the impact of Socio-Economic factors and dietary patterns in particular on the academic performance of college students in Zimbabwe. The study established challenges that were faced by college students in making choices of dietary patterns that promote learning. Factors that influence choice of dietary patterns for college students were established in this study. The case study was Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic College in Zimbabwe with a population of 206 students and a sample of 102 participants was purposively selected. A mixed-methods research, using quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed and questionnaires, interviews, observation and document analysis were used to collect data. Findings are presented from both questionnaire and interview data in combination, with interview data playing the role of supplementing quantitative findings and probing detailed information. Quantitative data was analysed using the IBM SPSS Version 23.0 while qualitative data was coded into themes and synthesised into quantitative data to support or refute quantitative data. Research indicates that diet quality and overall health status of college students are among the prominent factors which contribute to poor student academic performance worldwide. The experiences and perceptions held by the college students and cooks were investigated. The main study findings showed that if students follow proper dietary patterns they may perform well in their studies since relationship between nutrition and academic work lies on the notion that a healthy body is able to maintain a healthy mind, which suggests that certain risk factors for a physically ill-health are also risk factors for cognitive impairment. This study made recommendations for dietary patterns that promote learning in academic domains. It also developed a model valuable for dietary patterns.Item Open Access The impact of principal's resistance to change on management of curricular reforms in primary schools(2015-01-22) Mudau, Livhuwani Dorcus; Kutame, A. P.; Mutshaeni, H. N.Item Open Access Prevalence of teenage pregnancy in secondary schools in Giyani Area of Mopani District(2015-05) Rikhotso, Tintswalo Comfort; Kutame, A. P.; Mutshaeni, H. N.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Teachers' perceptions on the impact of professional development on promoting quality teaching and learning(2014-12-12) Ravhuhali, Fhatuwani; Kutame, A. P.; Mutshaeni, H. N.