Learning challenges faced by orphans in juniour at Mzilikazi District in Bulawayo

The study set out to examine the learning challenges facing orphans at junior level in Mzilikazi District . The research design used for the study was a qualitative method approach because it is effective in gaining an understanding of the underlying reasons of the challenges especially when it come...

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Main Author: Masihoro, Annastancia
Language:English
Published: Midlands State University 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11408/3290
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description The study set out to examine the learning challenges facing orphans at junior level in Mzilikazi District . The research design used for the study was a qualitative method approach because it is effective in gaining an understanding of the underlying reasons of the challenges especially when it comes to sensitive issues of the learners. The population of the study consisted of 6 schools which are in Mzilikazi District. The random sampling methods was used to select the learners, teachers, guardians as well as the SDC members to represent the communities. During the sampling, the researcher ensured that equal representation of sex was attained. This was done to give equal chance to be drawn. Only the school heads were purposefully selected as they are the administrators of the already selected schools. The research had a total of 90 respondents of the study, 48 learners, 24 teachers, 6 administrators, 6 guardians as well as 6 SDC members. The data collection instruments used were questionnaires administered on teachers as well as school administrators, and interviews which were administered to orphaned learners, guardians as well as SDC members. The data collected through the use of questionnaires and interviews were described, discussed and presented in tables, charts and graphs.
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spelling ir-11408-32902022-06-27T13:49:05Z Learning challenges faced by orphans in juniour at Mzilikazi District in Bulawayo Masihoro, Annastancia Orphans Learning challenges The study set out to examine the learning challenges facing orphans at junior level in Mzilikazi District . The research design used for the study was a qualitative method approach because it is effective in gaining an understanding of the underlying reasons of the challenges especially when it comes to sensitive issues of the learners. The population of the study consisted of 6 schools which are in Mzilikazi District. The random sampling methods was used to select the learners, teachers, guardians as well as the SDC members to represent the communities. During the sampling, the researcher ensured that equal representation of sex was attained. This was done to give equal chance to be drawn. Only the school heads were purposefully selected as they are the administrators of the already selected schools. The research had a total of 90 respondents of the study, 48 learners, 24 teachers, 6 administrators, 6 guardians as well as 6 SDC members. The data collection instruments used were questionnaires administered on teachers as well as school administrators, and interviews which were administered to orphaned learners, guardians as well as SDC members. The data collected through the use of questionnaires and interviews were described, discussed and presented in tables, charts and graphs. 2018-11-01T13:23:24Z 2018-11-01T13:23:24Z 2018 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/3290 en open Midlands State University
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Learning challenges faced by orphans in juniour at Mzilikazi District in Bulawayo
title Learning challenges faced by orphans in juniour at Mzilikazi District in Bulawayo
title_full Learning challenges faced by orphans in juniour at Mzilikazi District in Bulawayo
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title_full_unstemmed Learning challenges faced by orphans in juniour at Mzilikazi District in Bulawayo
title_short Learning challenges faced by orphans in juniour at Mzilikazi District in Bulawayo
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Learning challenges
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