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+265(0)111 624 222research@unima.ac.mwChirunga-Zomba, MalawiExpertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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This research was carried out to establish how extended learning time is being managed in primary schools in Malawi. It was noted centrally, that performance of primary school learners was poor and this was attributed to inadequate school time. As such, extended learning time (ELT) policy was considered as a solution. However, during working day... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Maliko, Getrued Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluThe study examined the quality of ADUS selection tests. Specifically, the study sought to examine the level of error of measurement in selection of faith mission selected students (FMSS) by computing and analyzing the item-difficulty parameter, item discrimination parameter and reliability level of the test items. Due to scarcity of research stu... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2020
Author: Konala, Luke James Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluThe purpose of this study was to investigate measures which were being pursued to reduce repetitions in selected primary schools in Zomba District using concurrent triangulation design. The methods used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data included administration of questionnaires, interviews, Focus Group Discussions and document an... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Distone, Samson Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluJob satisfaction has been a popular topic for researchers because it relates to several significant variables. As the ultimate goal in the education sector is service delivery, it is imperative that teachers perform optimally and maintain acceptable levels of job satisfaction in order to provide better education to the students of Malawi. Howeve... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Nyaka, Gervasio Brown Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluMalawi uses an 8-4-4 education system and the official entry to primary school is six years. However data from EMIS shows that the ages of new entrants to Standard One ranges from 4 years to 11 years. Standard One efficiency indicators for primary education show that the promotion rate is at 62.7%; repetition rate is at 24.5%; and dropout rat... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2015
Author: Namagowa, Christopher Francis Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluThe purpose of this study was to examine the Effect of adjusting cut scores across the years on grading categories of Malawi School Certificate Education Examination (MSCE) Mathematics paper I. The study was conducted in view of the need for comparability of standards across different administrations to ensure consistency in examination results ... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2015
Author: Pindani, Bitmon Kachingwe Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluItem Response Theory (IRT) models have been widely used to analyse test data and develop IRT-based tests. An important requirement in applying IRT models is the stability and accuracy of model parameters. Substantial research work has been undertaken in the past to study the effect of sample size on the estimation of IRT model parameters using s... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2013
Author: Chikoko, Tamandani Augustine Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluThe purpose of this study was to find out about the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of trainers in technical and vocational institutions who use Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) as a methodology for assessment. The Technical, Entrepreneurial Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) was established in 1999 with a view... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2012
Author: Phiri, Charles Mataya Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluThe purpose of this study was to examine the effect of language simplification on pupils’ performance on the Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination (PSLCE) Mathematics word problems. The study was conducted in view of observations made regarding PSLCE pupils’ poor performance in Mathematics in general and their differential performance o... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2008
Author: Banda, Amicable Chikakate Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha ChuluAwards
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