https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/2505 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:30 GMT 2026-04-22T17:09:30Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3973 Title: The challenges facedb by the ordinary level students in analysing poetry : a case study of Nkulumane High School in Bulawayo Province. Authors: Mutandwa, Kundai Abstract: The significance of the research study is also portrayed in the chapter. In carrying out research, there are delimitations and limitations in which these are discussed clearly on how they affect the research study, the summary being the last sub heading of the chapter. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3973 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z Mutandwa, Kundai https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3965 Title: Assessment of the challenges faced by the learners in mastering ndebele proverbs in Insiza District. Authors: Moyo, Musa Abstract: Mastering of the Ndebele proverbs in Insiza District is influenced by the multi-language societies in Insiza District .The researcher focused on the assessment of challenges faced by learners in mastering the Ndebele proverbs in Insiza District in Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe . The target population comprised of teachers, teachers in charge , deputy heads and heads of the schools . Thirty seven questionnaires were distributed to teachers , 3 questionnaire were distributed to teachers in charge and 3 interviews were administered to deputy heads and 3 interviews were administered to the heads of the schools .Data was gathered from both primary and secondary sources . The research findings revealed that the main benefit of the Ndebele proverbs was that they helped enrich the Ndebele language. The study also revealed that the main cause for the failure of learners to master Ndebele proverbs was as a result of the multi-cultural and language societies .The study indicated that the main challenge which was faced by learners in mastering Ndebele proverbs was that the learners spoke different languages . It was also revealed in the study that the main strategy in place to ensure that learners master the Ndebele proverbs were laws supporting the use of the Ndebele language and proverbs .The study recommended that policy makers should come up with a clear language policy that supports indigenous languages . Further study should be done on the effectiveness of the strategies being put in place to ensure that learners master the Ndebele proverbs. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3965 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z Moyo, Musa https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/2816 Title: An investigation on the impact of loan words in the teaching of isindebele in Khami district Bulawayo province. Authors: Ndlovu, Busweswe Abstract: Schools in Khami District have not been spared from the influence of loan words in the teaching of the Ndebele language. The researcher focused on the impact of loan words in the teaching of Ndebele language in the selected Khami District Schools of Bulawayo Province .The Schools were Dumezweni Primary School, Godlwayo Primary School and Ngwalongwalo Primary School. The target population comprised of the heads of the schools , teachers and grade 7 pupils in selected Khami District Schools .The study adopted a descriptive research design and used a mixed method approach in which questionnaires were comprising of open and close ended questions .The questionnaires were administered to teachers and students whereas interview guides were administered to the heads of Schools .The questionnaire and the interview guides were administered to 15 teachers and 18 students who were selected using a stratified random sampling method . The sample was drawn from a population of 50 (30 students were grade 7 pupils from the selected 3 schools and 20 were teachers from those selected schools) and 3 heads of schools were given interview guides since they were the heads of those selected schools. The results were presented in tables, pie charts, narrations, codes and themes. The need for the Government to enactment the policies that encourage the use of proper Ndebele vocabulary was of a great interest to the respondents. Data was gathered from both primary and secondary sources .Research findings also revealed that the main problem presented by loan words to the Ndebele language was the erosion of the Ndebele language, loan words were accepted in the Zimbabwean education system. In light of these findings , the study recommended that there should be clear language policy that supports the use and teaching of indigenous languages that would encourage proper use of native languages .The research also recommends that the Government should come up with the policies and Educational curriculum that supports the use of indigenous languages .The research further recommends that the Examination boards like ZIMSEC should set Ndebele questions in proper Ndebele language so that learners can use the correct Ndebele vocabulary .Therefore the markers should penalize the students who do not answer Ndebele questions in proper Ndebele language. Further study should be carried out on the effectiveness of strategies in place to solve the influence of other languages on the Ndebele language. Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/2816 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Ndlovu, Busweswe https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/2506 Title: The influence of polygamy on the academic achievements of pupils in Bubi District Authors: Ndlovu, Bongiwe Abstract: This research sought to find out the extent to which polygamy influences the pupils in their academic achievement in Bubi District. The researcher employed the descriptive survey design method. Data was collected through the use of questionnaires for pupils and for teachers and an interview schedule for School Heads and senior teachers. The population was made up of five secondary schools in Bubi district. The sample comprised of thirty pupils, (six pupils from each school), twenty five teachers, (five teachers from each school) as well as the school heads and senior teachers. Snowballing and random sampling were used as the sampling techniques. The study established that polygamy does influence pupils’ academic achievement to some extent. The elements of what could negatively or positively influence the academic achievements of pupils but it was found out that negative influences of polygamy were more than positive influences. Family relationships, financial position of the family, availability and non-availability of school resources, academic level of parents and family size are among the factorsthat influenced the academic achievement of pupils from polygamous families.The study recommends that teachers should have a good knowledge of pupils’ background so as to address pupils according to their needs. In addition to that, school heads should make school policies and put binding measures to parents who do not attend consultation days. Pupils constantly need to be counseled so as not to lose focus due to family issues and therefore placement of qualified counselors in schools is recommended. In areas where cash flow is seasonal, heads of schools and SDC, should capitalize on the season when the cash flow will be high and make parents pay the yearly fees and buy all the school requirements for the year.Parents and the school heads should work together so as to help the children achieve their academic goals. Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/2506 2015-05-01T00:00:00Z Ndlovu, Bongiwe