Exploring Experiences of Facilitators in Reflect Adult Literacy Programmes in Malawi: a Case Study of Reflect Facilitators in Mulanje District

The study aimed to explore experiences of facilitators in REFLECT adult literacy programmes in Malawi. The main research question sought to explore how REFLECT facilitators experience the REFLECT approach in bringing out the desired programme outcomes. The study employed qualitative approach using case study design to have a deeper understanding... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Doctoral Thesis     Issue year: 2024

Author: Lipenga, Martin Lucky Supervisor(s): Foster Kholowa

Investigating Strategies Teachers Employ in Promoting Literacy Development in Infant Classes of Malawi Rural Primary Schools: a Case of One Primary School in Mulanje Rural District

Teaching strategies among other factors are fundamental in the teaching of literacy in the early grades of primary education. As such it is very important that teachers employ strategies that help the learners develop literacy skills as early as possible. This study aimed at investigating teaching strategies teachers employed in the teaching of ... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2019

Author: Jaluwa, Catherine Supervisor(s): Foster Kholowa

Assessing Practices Teachers Use to Teach Reading Comprehension in Commmunity Day Secondary School: the Case of Two Zombaurban Cdsss

Reading comprehension in English language is a challenge among learners at all levels of education in Malawi. The government of Malawi through MoEST with support from USAID and DFID is implementing a National Reading Programme (NRP) and English Language Proficiency (EPL). NRP and ELP aim at improving literacy skills through building teachers’ ca... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2019

Author: Chiyembekeza, Dolica Supervisor(s): Foster Kholowa

Parental Involvement in Supporting Their Children to Develop Reading at an Early Grade

The study investigated behaviour and practices of parents when supporting their children to develop reading at an early grade and how parents cope with the challenges. The study used qualitative approach. Data was generated through interviews with parents and teachers and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with standard two learners. The results show ... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2016

Author: Mutonga, Mervin Gabriel Supervisor(s): Foster Kholowa

Investigating the Language Learning Strategies Used by Students and How They Reflect Their Performance: the Case of Zomba Urban Secondary Schools

The purpose of the study was to investigate language learning strategies used by secondary school learners and how they reflected their performance. The Learners’ proficiency in the four English language skills in Malawian schools is still a challenge despite various efforts to ensure that learners acquire and develop proficiency in English. Thi... Read more   

School: School of Education

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2014

Author: Bayani, Catherine Stilitha Michael Supervisor(s): Foster Kholowa

Teacher Practices for Developing English Language Speech Proficiency in Selected Primary Schools in Zomba District

The level of spoken English of primary school learners in Malawi remains unsatisfactory despite various efforts to ensure that learners acquire and develop English language speech proficiency. This has raised major concerns from various stakeholders considering the fact that English is a key to further education and employment. This study theref... Read more   

School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2011

Author: Lipenga, Martin Lucky Supervisor(s): Foster Kholowa