https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/2494 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:01 GMT 2026-04-22T17:09:01Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3903 Title: : Factors influencing poor pass rate among Ordinary Level accounting learners in Munyikwa cluster. Authors: Mbangana, Terryson Abstract: The study focused on the factors influencing the poor pass rate among Ordinary level Accounting learners in Munyikwa cluster. The researcher used descriptive survey in order get a detailed information on participants in relation to poor pass rate. Purposive sampling technique was used to select heads of schools, accounting teachers and form four accounting learners who were participants in the study. The researcher used semi structured interviews, observation schedule and document analysis schedule to generate data for the study. Thematic approach was used to analyse data generating generated. The findings were that, teacher qualifications and inexperience, learner’s negative attitudes, lack of teaching and learning resources as well as teacher centred approaches contribute to the poor pass rate by learners in Accounting. Some of the recommendations are that, further training for teachers, career guidance session for learners the value of accounting and conducting fundraising activities to mobilise resources. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3903 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z Mbangana, Terryson https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3596 Title: Analysis of factors hindering effective teaching and learning of business studies in secondary schools in Gwanda district Authors: Dzichauya, Talent Abstract: This study sought to analyse the factors hindering effective teaching and learning of Business Studies in secondary schools in Gwanda district. The objectives of the study were to identify and analyse the administrative, teacher and student related challenges hindering the learning and teaching of Business Studies at Ordinary and Advanced Level and to suggest ways of addressing the challenges available in the teaching and learning of Business Studies. A descriptive research design was used in conducting this research. Only primary data sources on the experiences and views of the school administrators, teachers and students on teaching and learning Business Studies was collected and used. Purposive sampling was used to initially select a sample 5 schools out of a total of 13 secondary schools in Gwanda district from which respective administrators and teachers of the 5 schools were investigated and 30% of their respective students. The survey method, by way of self-administered questionnaires was used to collect data from the respondents. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 was used to input collected raw data, process and generate descriptive statistics for presentation and analysis. The research showed that administrative related factors including inadequate modern infrastructure resources that support teaching and learning, non-existence of business units or income generating projects for practical component of learning, absence of budgets and programmes for participation in academic seminars and lax teacher and student assessment; and teacher related factors including lack of motivation due to low remuneration and incentives and inadequate research facilities and non-participation in refresher courses for teacher upgrade; and student negative attitude on the subject and lack of self-drive hinders performance of teachers and students in Business Studies in schools. This study recommends that school authorities prioritising acquiring and installing modern school infrastructure resources that support teaching and learning, availing of budgets and programmes for academic seminars and staff refresher courses and establishment of business units at schools for practical learning. It is also recommended that government and local communities design packages for motivating teachers and providing students with induction on learning for transformation change. Finally, the study recommends further research on the relationship between learning business studies and starting and running own small business unit; and on the impact of teaching for transformation change on students conduct. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3596 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Dzichauya, Talent https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3427 Title: Causes of student’s poor performance in business studies at advanced level from the period 2015 to 2017: a case study of Nhedziwa High and Ndima government high schools in Chimanimani district of Manicaland province Authors: Mwandihamba, Praise Abstract: The purpose of this study was to find the causes of student poor performance in A’ level Business Studies at two selected high schools, which are in Chimanimani District of Manicaland province. The study sought to explore the challenges faced by both students and educators in the teaching and learning of Business Studies at A’ level which results in poor student’s performance. Both home environmental factors and the school environmental factors were looked upon as target areas. Prior to the collection of data for the research, a review of related literature was done by the researcher. Multiple case study design was employed in this research study. It facilitates the exploration of a phenomenon within its real life context using a variety of data sources. The population for this study comprised of all 65 A’ level Business studies students ( 35 at Nhedziwa and 3o at Ndima Government High Schools), 14 A’ level teachers (7 from each school), two school heads and 65 A’ level students’ parents. The research sample was made up of 45 participants. Among those students doing Business studies at advanced level, the researcher used a sample of 15 students from each of the 2 schools used for the study, School heads and 7 teachers (4 from one school) and 3 parents of the sampled A’ level students from each school. Purposive sampling technique was used to select school heads and Business Studies teachers as well as parents. Students were selected using the simple random sampling where by each individual had an independent chance of being selected. The data collection instruments which were used in this study included both closed and open ended questionnaires, and structured and unstructured interviews. Parents and school heads were interviewed on why teachers and students answered questionnaires. The findings revealed that there were numerous factors at home and at school contributing to the poor performance of A’ level Business Studies Students. Key findings of this research suggest that the home environment of learners is not educationally encouraging due to poverty, which includes factors such as high unemployment rate, parents’ level of education, and unpredictable home environment. In the school environment, the study showed the following causative factors: lack of resources, inadequate learner support materials, teacher to student ration, lack of teachers motivation, teaching and learning strategies, teachers qualification, teachers experience and lack of interest in students. As a result, the study concluded that both school and home environment factors work together in producing poor performance in the schools. These findings were presented in forms of frequency tables, pie charts and bar graphs. Recommendations are supported and they include provision of adequate teaching and learning resources, relevant textbooks, qualified teachers, income generating projects like Agriculture and library to improve the performance in the subject. Also parents and teachers should work together in creating a conducive environment for students to enhance their learning. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3427 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Mwandihamba, Praise https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/2495 Title: A study of the challenges faced by the visually impaired students at Midlands State University, in Gweru, urban district, Zimbabwe Authors: Fillipus, Aina Abstract: The purpose of this study was to find out if visually impaired students at Midlands State University are facing similar challenges as students in Namibia at Secondary schools in their learning environments. The researcher intended to find solutions to the problems that are faced by the visually impaired students at Midlands State University. The research employed qualitative and quantitative data collection procedures through the use of triangulation ofinstruments: the observation, interviews and questionnaires. The research targeted the population of twenty 20 participants in the university .The sample consisted of, four4visually impaired students,six 6 workers at the DRC and ten 10lecturers teaching visually impaired students. The population of visually impaired students and workers at the DRC are in small numbers hence the researcher intended to use the whole group as a sample and use purposive sampling for the lecturers teaching visually impaired students. The research was guided by the descriptive survey design.100% of thesample participated in the study, and responded to the research questions provided. The evidencepointed to the fact that the disabled students (VIS) at Midlands State University are the mostdisadvantaged students with numerous challenges which contributed to their academic performance. The findings also suggested that the University’s infrastructure was blindly built without thinking about the disabled students’ safety and accessibility issues. The researcher also concluded that since there are inadequate learning human, capitals,and material resources such as specialist instructors and sport trainers, textbooks, Braille and Perkins machines, large printers, CCTV, and the lack of proper sport facilities for the VIS were also sadly missing. It is recommended that the University should offer short courses or in-service training on how to make the classrooms for inclusive classes cater for the special needs education particularly to lecturers who should be educated, through adaptations of teaching and learning environments. Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/2495 2016-05-01T00:00:00Z Fillipus, Aina