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The Ministry of Education in Malawi introduced the Secondary School Discipline Policy with the intention to maintain discipline among learners amidst rising cases of indiscipline in schools. This study investigated the extent of implementation of the policy in Dowa District to establish whether it was operating according to design. The study att... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Kayira, Ohms Goodson Supervisor(s): Symon ChiziwaThe aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Initial Primary Teacher Education - Open and Distance Learning (IPTE-ODL) programme that Malawi introduced in 2010 in order to address the critical shortage of teachers in rural primary schools. The programme was envisaged as the most cost effective method of training huge numbers of ... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Chonde-Simango, Ellen Gertrude Supervisor(s): Ken NdalaThe 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 ChuluPrevious studies showed that secondary school students fail to understand geometric proof development because they are not offered effective learning experiences. However, the studies do not describe the knowledge required by teachers to conduct effective geometric proving lessons. This study explored mathematical knowledge for teaching geometri... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Doctoral Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Mwadzaangati, Lisnet Elizabeth Nampinga Supervisor(s): Raymond BjulandThe present thesis reports of a study on education for democratic citizenship in a cultural setting characterised by vertical relations between children and adults, and also an educational context where secondary schools belong to a hierarchy of categories with distinct differences in status, resources, and student abilities. Following the reint... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Namphande, Peter Ngwinjo William Supervisor(s): Samson MacJessie-MbeweIn Malawi, there is a marked variation of performance of students in Conventional and Community Day Secondary schools in national examinations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of school climate in Conventional and Community Day secondary schools in South East Education Division in Malawi to check if school climate can ha... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Chilombe, Joseph Yohane Supervisor(s): Symon ChiziwaThe study investigated effective delivery of Human Resource Management (HRM) responsibilities by line managers in commercial banks in Malawi. The following five objectives were employed in order to understand line managers’ effective delivery of HRM responsibilities; (1) identification of Human Resource Management responsibilities delivered by l... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Kaonga, Annette Ngasimenye Supervisor(s): Japhet BakuwaLanguage determines the performance of learners in all subjects in the curriculum as all learning areas require the use of language. As such, it is imperative that teachers use the language that learners with HI would understand. This study explored the use of SL as a medium of instruction for learners with HI (deaf or HH) in one special school ... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Kampondeni, Gloria Elizabeth Supervisor(s): Elizabeth KamchedzeraJob 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 ChuluYouth cultures have in the recent years become an area of interest for cultural and urban historians. While much of the existing literature captures the experience of youth in Western societies, a few studies exist on the youth cultures in Africa particularly within the context of urbanity. However for Malawi such studies are rare if not non- ex... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Mandala, Ruth Veida Supervisor(s): Wiseman Chijere ChirwaThis study was carried out following concerns that the influence of Chichewa undermined the quality of English written by secondary school learners in Malawi. The study aimed at exploring the Chichewa-influenced errors which learners made in their written English. Specifically, the study was set to find out the errors influenced by Chichewa whic... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Manyamba, Frackson James Supervisor(s): Amos Moses ChaumaThe main objective of this study was to assess the extent of impact of Trade Union leadership on strikes in Malawi. The objectives of the study were to discuss the effect of Trade Union leadership on strikes; explain tactics by which Trade Union leadership has influenced the strikes; analyze factors that influence Trade Union leadership to lead ... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Masanjala, John Stanford Beaton Supervisor(s): Master Dick MfuneOrganisations are established in order to achieve institutional goals and contribute to national economy. Trade unions fight for the rights of employees so that with happy workforce organisations achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively. This study was undertaken to investigate the effect of trade unionism and organisational producti... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Saka, Linda Cynthia Supervisor(s): Lewis DzimbiriThis study explored the implementation of dual mode curriculum in Malawi Primary schools. After the introduction of dual mode curriculum in Malawi primary schools, that is, the teaching of two different types of syllabi; one syllabus consists of mono-faith Religious education and the other one consists of multi-faith curriculum, there has not be... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Khumbanyiwa, Patricia Mkomaniwako Kakhobwe Supervisor(s): Macloud SalanjiraIn the year 1996 the Government of Malawi (GoM) passed the Public Enterprises (Privatization) Act (PEPA) which it subsequently applied in the privatization of a majority of its State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) including David Whitehead and Sons (DWS) Ltd. In 2011, PEPA was repealed and replaced with the Public-Private Partnership Act (PPPA) which ... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Kaliwo, Gustave G Supervisor(s): Edge Fidelis KanyongoloThis study was an investigation of how mathematics teachers implement Strengthening of Mathematics and Science in Secondary Education (SMASSE) principles of Activity, Student-centred, Experiment, Improvisation (ASEI) through the Plan, Do, See, Improve (PDSI) approach. Social constructivism and PDSI were the main concepts that guided the research... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Kamoto, Ida Talent Supervisor(s): Mercy Kazima-KishindoDespite government's effort in coming up with policies and guidelines that encourage SMCs and PTAs in management and governance of secondary schools, schools still experience challenges that render them inefficient and ineffective. The purpose of this study therefore was to explore the effectiveness of PTAs / SMCs in secondary school management.... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Alfazema, Magret Milazi Supervisor(s): Samson MacJessie-MbeweEducation decentralization in Malawi is considered as a more effective and efficient strategy of education management. However, problems continue rocking the education system despite decentralized educational reforms such as District Education Plans (DEPs). Studies have been carried out trying to explain the problem but little attention has been... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Msiska, James Fishani Supervisor(s): Ken NdalaThe previous studies on diffusion of innovation indicates that the diffusion of innovation is often very difficult. The end-users do not adopt and implement all technologies that has obvious advantages over others in an organization. This is the case for many technologies, and it is particularly relevant for Geographic Information Systems (GIS).... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Basikolo, Seyani Forbes Supervisor(s): Kondwani Godwin MunthaliThe Industrial Relations Court (IRC) is a court of first instance, which hears and determines labour cases. In this respect, this study critically analyses the functioning of IRC in terms of dispute settlement. It examines how the dispute settlement process is carried out at the Industrial Relations Court, and then looks at the effectiveness and... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2017
Author: Neba-Chipaka, Annie Supervisor(s): Lewis Dzimbiri