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

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