Investigating the Role of Peer Influence on Academic Performance of Girls in Boarding Secondary Schools in Zomba, Malawi.

This mixed methods study investigated the role of peer group influence on the academic performance of girls in girls’ boarding secondary schools in Zomba district, Malawi. Peer group plays a large role in the social, emotional and academic development of students. Understanding the prospects and challenges of peer groups is crucial for the produ... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2023

Author: Chikwapula, Harry Harris Supervisor(s): Anthony Chigeda , Foster Gondwe

Impact of Private Tutoring on Equality in Learners’ Educational Achievement in Lilongwe Urban

The purpose of this study was to find out if learners who attend private tutoring significantly perform better than those who do not attend. The study was conducted in 3 schools in one of the zones in Lilongwe Urban. It involved 600 learners and 30 teachers from senior classes. Social reproduction theory anchored the study. The study used mixed ... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2016

Author: Mlinde, Laness Chimwemwe Supervisor(s): Anthony Chigeda , Tiffany Banda

An Investigation on Government Bursary Scheme in Enhancing Students’ Access to and Retention in Secondary Schools : the Case of Eight Community Day Secondary Schools in Kasungu District

The Government of Malawi introduced bursary scheme in 2001 in order to enhance access to secondary education, ensure retention and completion of secondary school education by orphans and vulnerable children. The purpose of the study was therefore to investigate why despite having government bursary scheme in place, there are still low access to ... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2019

Author: Mwage, Isabel Tiyembekze Ngwira Supervisor(s): Samson MacJessie-Mbewe , Anthony Chigeda

Exploring the Integration of Learners from Complementary Basic Education Into Formal Schooling in Malawi: a Case of Chikhwawa District

As a way of addressing the problem of medical doctors children and youth, the Malawi Government in conjunction with a German Funding Agent, GTZ, has designed and is implementing an accelerated learning programme known as Complementary Basic Education (CBE). The programme allows out-of-school children and youth to attain a basic education equival... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2013

Author: Katonda, Dinah Supervisor(s): Ken Ndala , Anthony Chigeda

Exploration of Grassroot Stakeholders’ Knowledge and Perceptions on Re-admission Policy: the Case of Blantyre Rural Secondary Schools

This study explored perceptions of rural stakeholders on the implementation of readmission policy at secondary school, in order to establish why the implementation of the policy was still challenging, and to find out if revision of the policy has aided effective implementation. The main finding from the study was that most parents/ guardians, te... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2012

Author: Nkhonjera-Chisanga, Sibongire Supervisor(s): Samson MacJessie-Mbewe , Anthony Chigeda

Implementation and Impact of the Gender Policy in Leadership: the Case of South East Education Division

The purpose of this study was to assess the role that the school environment has played in enhancing female participation in decision making positions in SEED in Malawi. Gender policies aim at removing imbalances and disparities among men and women. One would wonder why women participation in decision making was still low. It was worthy finding... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2010

Author: Nanthambwe, Alayika Agnes Emerald Supervisor(s): Dixie Maluwa-Banda , Anthony Chigeda