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Model and Metaphor in Social Anthropology.
(UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE Publications (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1969-01)The intention in this paper is to review the use of model and metaphor in one social science, social anthropology; to come in this context to a better understanding of the working distinction between these terms; and finally ... -
Models And Their Uses In Geography And Planning: A Review Paper
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ) (formerly Geographical Society of Rhodesia.), 1980-12)The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the more important issues concerning models and their uses in Geography and Planning. To this end the discussion will examine briefly why models are devised, what models ... -
Environmental Education Through The Use Of Erosional Features
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ) (formerly Geographical Society of Rhodesia.), 1980-12)This article is based upon teaching materials prepared for the FAO Southern Africa Training Programme (Overseas Development Group, Norwich) and in preparation for another FAC project in land use and regional planning, ... -
A Village School and Community Development in a Rhodesian Tribal Trust Land.
(UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE Publications (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1970-01)This article presents and analyses a case history collected from one community in a Rhodesian tribal trust land, with special reference to the village school as a factor in social change.1 In particular it deals with those ... -
Mainstream Children’s Attitudes Towards Integration With The Disabled In Zimbabwe’s Secondary Schools
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 1996-03)Five hundred pupils (250 males and 250 females) aged about 16 years and attending third form classes in regular urban and rural secondary schools throughout Zimbabwe responded to a questionnaire based on their attitudes ... -
An Assessment Of Mathematics Teachers’ Motivations For Attending A Hand-Held Technology Workshop At Bindura University Of Science Education
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2004-03)The study documents reasons given by 35 secondary school and undergraduate pre-service mathematics teachers for attending a graphic calculator workshop at Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) in January 2004. ... -
C.D.S: Current Practices and Imperatives for Change
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 2000-03)The article outlines the origin of the Curriculum Depth Study in Zimbabwe 's Teacher Education Curriculum. After the broad focus it focuses on Curriculum Depth Study activities at Mkoba Teachers ’ College. The activities ... -
Organisation And Management Of Small-Holder Irrigation In Zimbabwe: An Overview
(Department of Land Management (DLM) ; University of Zimbavbwe (UZ), 1984)This paper discusses the organisation, and management of small-holder irrigation in Zimbabwe. Government and parastatal organisations involved are discussed and so are the national goals of small-holder irrigation development. ... -
The Value Of Foreign Exchange In Zimbabwe:Concepts And Estimates
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe, 1989-12)This paper discusses the value of foreign exchange in Zimbabwe, a central element in government' s project appraisal and other planning efforts, and a major determinant of the level and distribution of income and incentives ... -
An Application Of Control Theory To Seasonal Food Security
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe, 1990-01)The article is structured as follows: First, there will be given an introduction in the problem. Second, a formalization of the issue will be conducted using mathematical tools. Third, the model will be solved and at least ... -
Hydrology In Zimbabwe —The Past And The Future
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1986-12)With the advent of independence in Zimbabwe, the accent on water resource development has changed. The new Government's major thrust turned to the-rural areas and thus rural water supply development gained in importance. ... -
Regional Development And Economic Co-Operation In Southern Africa; The Case Of SADCC
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1987-09)The aim of this paper is not to examine the various regional economic groups in Africa, but to provide a brief overview of the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC). The paper examines the objectives, ... -
An Outline On Common Property Resources
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Secondary School Pupils’ And Teachers’ Perceptions Of Context-Led Teaching And Learning Of Science
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 2000-03)The study looked at some Zimbabwean students and teachers’ perceptions about the use of context based teaching / leaming. Questionnaires, teacher reflections and interviews were used to collect data from ten teachers and ... -
Reforming Public Sector Enterprise: A Case For Commercialisation
(Institute of Development Studies (Zimbabwe) (ZIDS), 1994-06)The major concern of the Zimbabwe government is the size of its budget deficit and all that come with it. In particular, the source of resources to finance the deficit, its impact on the productive sectors of the economy; ... -
The Religious Dimension To Intercultural, Values And Citizenship Education: A Call For Methodological Re-Consideration In Zimbabwe's Religious Education Curriculum
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2012-03)Because of her history, post colonial Zimbabwe is characterized by diverse and heterogeneous religious and cultural beliefs and practices. Some of these beliefs and practices, as well as norms and customs, are inextricably ... -
A Proposed Model For Teacher Education In Zimbabwe
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 1999-11)This paper discusses how teacher education programmes in Zimbabwe might be designed to produce a cadre of teacher with the capacity to adapt to the varied and ever-changing teaching contexts of the twenty- first century. ... -
Language and Gender: Implications on the Development of Female Self Concept in Zimbabwe
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2012-03)This article analyzes the relationship between use of language and gender in the development of the female self concept.The argument is that language can reinforce asymmetrical gender relations in society through the use ... -
A Survey Of The Purpose Of Extra Classes Provided In Primary Schools Of Harare Province And Their Implications On The Quality Of Education
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2012-03)The growth of extra tuition in Zimbabwe is increasingly becoming worrisome to the various stakeholders in education. Some stakeholders have become skeptical about the quality of the initial formal teaching in the schools ... -
The Main Environmental Factors Restricting 'Development In The U.S.S.R'
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1982-08)