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Beginning primary teacher's perspectives on the role of subject specialization in Botswana colleges of education: implications for the professional development of those who did not specialize in languages (English & Setswana

Mokotedi, R.T. (IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, March NaN, 2013)

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In recent years, there have been a number of innovations and reforms aimed at making education relevant to the needs of the society. Despite the premium placed on education, there continue to be challenging and persistent issues negatively affecting teacher education. One of these challenges is the generalist approach of primary schools whereby teachers teach all subjects in the curriculum. This is often a departure from their pre-service training where they were trained as specialists. The purpose of this study is to establish new teachers’ perspectives on the role of subject specialization in Botswana Colleges of Education and the implications of this training for the professional development of those who did not specialize in languages. This study adopted a survey research design in which questionnaires were the main data collection instrument. This study targeted two primary schools in the Southern Region with a sample of twenty (20) beginning teachers (with Diploma Certificates in primary schools). Of this sample of twenty, ten (10) completed the questionnaires. The results of this study reveal that beginning teachers advocate for specialization in primary schools because it allows them an area they can teach with confidence. These teachers raised the issue of in-service development and support as a source of information on matters pertaining to language teaching because for those who did not specialize in languages, teaching this complex subject is a challenge and can be highly demotivating.

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An investigation into democratic practices in Botswana primary schools

Moswela, B. (North West University; http://www.puk.ac.za/opencms/export/PUK/html/fakulteite/opvoed/educ/Reviewed_artikels.html, November 29, 2007)

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This paper reports the findings of a research study conducted among 64 undergraduate inservice teachers at primary schools in Botswana. It uses the qualitative research method to examine and discuss the different leadership approaches used by principals of primary schools. The study concludes that the majority of the principals adequately involve teachers in the decision-making processes of schools. The analysis of the data shows that by and large, qualification is not a significant issue that affects the management style practiced by primary school principals. Rather, the democratic practices that prevail in schools are mainly the result of the existing school improvement initiatives introduced in schools in the 1990s.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10311/210

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New developments in the national examination system in Botswana

Chilisa, B. (National Council on Measurement in Education. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com, December NaN, 1999)

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Abstract:	The study briefly looks at the new developments in the national examination system in Botswana. With this new system, the government opted for a criterion-referenced testing (CRT) model for primary and junior secondary schooling national examinations.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1009

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