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This dissertation traces and examines the interaction between Christians and Muslims in the areas of Dedza North-West and Lilongwe East, the Nkhoma Mission area in the Central Region in Malawi. Firstly, it gives a brief history of the coming of Islam and Christianity to Malawi with an emphasis on Nkhoma Synod, which led to a situation in which t... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: M'nthambala, Anderson J.M.In the context that Government and Religions present conflicting view points in terms of what government, students, religions and parents want from Religious Education, a re-examination of the role of Religious Education in character formation of the youth is imperative. Although there are many individuals and some religious groups who understa... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Mwatsika, JosephThere are teacher imbalances in primary schools in the rural and the urban areas as well as among education districts in Malawi. The study investigated the implementation of teacher deployment policy of the Ministry of Education in primary schools by examining reasons behind teacher disparities and the challenges that the policy is facing in the... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Milner, Grace ChifundoThis study sought to investigate the role of secondary school inspection reports in the Educational Policy formulation process in Malawi. The inspection report is the single biggest and exhaustive report from the schools and it is meant to be the basis for informed decisions and policy in matters related to the school system. Primary data for th... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Mussa, Chikondano C. Kadzamira Supervisor(s): Paul KishindoThis study examines how classroom discourse symbolically positions girls in the teaching and learning process and how this may potentially in turn lead to higher achievement by girls in education. Particularly, the study investigates teacher, textbook and student discourse used for daily interaction in the classroom. Data was collected from one ... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Kishindo, Lydia Lumbani Supervisor(s): Edrinnie KayambazinthuDespite the long history of existence and indeed the general significance of small-scale irrigation farming in improving the socio-economic status of peasant households in Malawi, both the past and present challenges of small-scale irrigation schemes have not been adequately documented. This study explores the challenges of small-scale irrigatio... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Kayira, Gift Wasambo Supervisor(s): Wapulumuka Mulwafu , Hendrina Kachapila-MazizwaThis study is a contribution to both contemporary and empirical historical approaches. It is part of contemporary history because it sought to interpret present day occurrences in the light of past historical developments. At the same time, the study is also empirical because past historical changes and problems have been analysed in terms of th... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Banda, Paul ChiudzaThis thesis focuses on the effects of high incumbency turnover of Members of Parliament on representation. Malawi has one of the highest turnover rates of incumbent members of parliament in Africa. Studies from established democracies indicate that high incumbency turnover aids representative democracy as new members bring innovation and quality... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Alfazema, Clemence Chiposa Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaThis study was done in the South Eastern Education Division and it aimed at assessing community participation in the provision of secondary education in Malawi by examining community involvement in the operations of distance education centres (DECs) and community day secondary schools (CDSS). The following specific objectives guided the study: T... Read more
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Research type: Doctoral Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Tizifa, Jubilee Mutiopanji Supervisor(s): Paul KishindoSince the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in 1993, political parties in Malawi have been at the centre of ‘ideology and policy positions’ debate. Political parties are said to be lacking substantial ideologies, and that their policy positions are almost identical. This study makes further contribution to this debate. It mainly focuses on ... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Mpesi, Andrew Mabvuto Chipokosa Supervisor(s): Espen DhalePolitical parties are regarded as key institutions in the consolidation of democracy. The extent to which a political party is institutionalized is said to be a critical aspect that determines its effectiveness and the contribution it makes toward democracy. Despite this profound discovery, only a few studies have focused on assessing the instit... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Kalua, Phaniso Mahekeya Supervisor(s): Lars SvasandThis study is an examination of politics of constitution making in Malawi since democratization in 1994 with special focus on the constitutional review process between 2004 and 2008. The main purpose is to find out if the process has been representative. Towards this objective, the study set to find out the level of public participation and incl... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Chunga, Joseph John Supervisor(s): Blessings ChinsingaUnder what conditions will discipline policy in education be successfully implemented in Malawian secondary schools in the context of human rights and good governance? A study of some selected secondary schools in Central East Education Division allows us explore that question. Different stakeholders have been involved to provide valuable inform... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Sakala, Kenneth Moses Jimmy Supervisor(s): Dixie Maluwa-BandaThis study was undertaken to determine the effect of teaching learning skills on achievement level of students in senior secondary physical science. It compared analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and independent sample t-test on the residualized gain scores, as methods of data analysis in the study. The study further investigated the relationship b... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Kuopsya, Phinoce Yohane Supervisor(s): Emmanuel DzamaThe Government of Malawi adopted prima facie growth centre strategy as a panacea for spatial development imbalances and as a stimulant for further regional development. Prior to the implementation of growth centre strategy however, there was need to confirm or reject the theory. The problem was lack of sufficient posterior evidence because no kn... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Gondwe, Jimmy Donald Supervisor(s): Charles ChilimampungaThis study examines how classroom discourse symbolically positions girls in the teaching and learning process and how this may potentially in turn lead to higher achievement by girls in education. Particularly, the study investigates teacher, textbook and student discourse used for daily interaction in the classroom. Data was collected from one ... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Kishindo, Lydia Lumbani Supervisor(s): Edrinnie KayambazinthuThe dissertation explores linkages between primary education internal efficiency and the recurrent budget in Malawi. Specifically it explores how the recurrent budget addresses factors that contribute to the internal efficiency of primary education system. It further examines the dynamics of the budgetary processes, financing policies and the co... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Maleta, Chikondi Supervisor(s): Richard NyirongoIn the context that Government and Religions present conflicting view points in terms of what government, students, religions and parents want from Religious Education, a re-examination of the role of Religious Education in character formation of the youth is imperative. Although there are many individuals and some religious groups who understa... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Mwatsika, Joseph Supervisor(s): J.C. Chakanza , Klaus FiedlerThis dissertation traces and examines the interaction between Christians and Muslims in the areas of Dedza North-West and Lilongwe East, the Nkhoma Mission area in the Central Region in Malawi. Firstly, it gives a brief history of the coming of Islam and Christianity to Malawi with an emphasis on Nkhoma Synod, which led to a situation in which t... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: M'nthambala, Anderson J.M. Supervisor(s): J.C. Chakanza , Klaus FiedlerThere are teacher imbalances in primary schools in the rural and the urban areas as well as among education districts in Malawi. The study investigated the implementation of teacher deployment policy of the Ministry of Education in primary schools by examining reasons behind teacher disparities and the challenges that the policy is facing in the... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2009
Author: Milner, Grace Chifundo Supervisor(s): Samson MacJessie-Mbewe , Richard Tambulasi