University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions

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    • The Economics of Education: Evaluation of the Determinants of Primary School Peformance in Cameroon. 

      Edokut, T.; Umo, J.U; Ubogu, R.E (Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1990-07)
      The educational sector of Cameroon has continuously absorbed a substantial proportion of government’s budgets since independence. For example, between 1975 and 1985 government budgetary allocations to Education rose from ...

    • Factors and Determinants of Primary Teacher Effectiveness in Zimbabwe 

      Chivore, Boniface.R.S. (Human Resource Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1994-11)
      This article is part of the study carried out in Zimbabwe between 1988 and 1994. The article examines primary teacher effectiveness using such variables as supervision by school heads and education officers, availability ...

    • Relationship Of Attitudes Toward Self, Family, And School With Attitude Toward Science Among Secondary School Students In Zimbabwe 

      Hodzi, R.A. (Human Resource Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1992-11)
      This paper presents evidence obtained from a survey of forms two, three and four about the relationships of attitude towards self family and school with attitude toward science. Among secondary school students in Zimbabwe ...

    • Attitudes of Zimbabwean Secondary School Students and Teachers Towards Technical Drawing As a School Curriculum Subject 

      Chinzvimbo, George (Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1990-11)
      This is a study of attitudes towards Technical Drawing and the state of Technical Drawing in Zimbabwean Secondary Schools (Form I to Form VI) conducted in November 1988. The purpose of this study was to find out headmasters’, ...

    • An Improved Maize Marketing System For Zimbabwe 

      Child., Brian; Muir, Kay; Blackie, MaIcolm (2014-10-09)

    • Can Schools Teach Democracy? 

      Babarinde, Kola (Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1984-11)
      There is widespread assumption that the school is capable of successfully bringing about any form of learning. As a result, current clamouring for transition to democratic form of government, especially in developing ...

    • Measuring Price Protection In Zimbabwean Agriculture: A Preliminary Assessment 

      Kolajo, Ebenezer F. (Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe., 1992-12)

    • Appropriate Technology for Development in the Third World 

      Ascough, W.J. (2014-10-08)
      From earliest times man has attempted, with the resources available to him, to satisfy his basic needs of food, shelter security and self satisfaction. From Stone Age and Iron Age, through the development of tools and ...

    • The 'New' Geography: an Overview 

      Davies, D. Hywel. (Department of Geography (University of Zimbabwe), 1977-08-30)
      The nature of academic Geography has changed so greatly during the last quarter century, that many consider that a revolution has occurred. This revolution comprises a complex of partially intertwined components so that ...

    • 'Relevance' in Geography 

      Davies, D. Hywel. (Department of Geography (University of Zimbabwe), 1977-08-30)
      'Relevance' in Geography may be described as a debate or movement concerned, not with the nature of the subject,but rather with the use to which it should be put. It is concerned, as it were, not with the design of the ...

    • River Pollution in Harare 

      Bagg, W.K. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1992-03)
      Since Independence, Harare has undergone major growth, both in size and population density. This has led to increasing pressure being placed on rivers draining the Greater Harare area, in terms of the legal and illegal ...

    • The Role of Tourism in Development 

      Heath, R.A. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1989-03)

    • Tourism In Developing Countries: Selected Case Studies 

      Heath, R.A. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1989-09)
      This paper begins by discussing some of the less developed areas of Europe, where tourism has generally been very successful. It then moves on to deal with islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and the Caribbean, ending ...

    • Inter-Relationships In The Global Environment 

      du Toit, J.T. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1992-03)
      It is very recently in the history of humanity that we have begun considering environmental issues on a global scale. This is not only because we have recently realized that humanity is making a significant impact on the ...

    • Demographic Concepts For Rural And Urban Planners 

      Olthof, W. (2014-10-08)
      This teaching paper provides an introduction to demographic terms and concepts. It treats selected aspects of fertility and mortality, migration, population structure, as well as population distribution. As such it forms ...

    • Education For Liberation And Development: A Comparison Of Cuban And Zimbabwean Educational Practices. 

      Dzvimbo, K. P. (Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1991-11)
      The aim of this paper is to examine the contradictions experienced by Zimbabwean policy makers in their efforts to use education in the socialist transformation of a post-colonial state in which capitalism was the dominant ...

    • The School Head as an Instructional Leader in Zimbabwe Secondary Schools 

      Reece, J.L.; Nyagura, Levi M. (Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1989-11)
      This paper presents evidence obtained from a survey of secondary school heads in government schools, church schools, and rural day schools about functions performed by those heads, characteristics of secondary school heads ...

    • Environmental Impact Assessment 

      Mubvami, T. (2014-10-08)
      Most developing nations have embarked on a path to rapid economic growth. This has meant soliciting for many development projects which are meant to bring rewards: in increased industrial productivity. The hope is that ...

    • Initiating University Reform: Experience from Sub-Saharan Africa. 

      Saint, William S. (Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1993-03)
      The rapid numerical growth of African universities has prompted little evolution in institutional forms. Some universities may embrace a specialized disciplinary focus such as agriculture, education or science and technology, ...

    • An Evaluation Study Of Principal’s Instructional Programme Management Performance As Perceived By Teachers 

      Peretomode, Victor F.; Agu, Uzo M. (Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1990-07)
      This study is both evaluative and comparative in nature. It elicits data from teachers on their respective instructional programmes. One research objective was determined using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, ...