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Exploring lifelong learning as a strategy for professional technical vocational education and training curriculum developers in BotswanaRocke-Collymore, Joanna 09 1900 (has links)
This research is a critical analysis of lifelong learning (LLL) as a strategy for continuous professional development (CPD) of curriculists in the Department of Technical Vocational Education & Training (DTVET) in Botswana. The assumption that formal education will provide the required competencies for the duration of the work cycle is obsolete. The researcher argues that the workplace provides a rich environment for informal, problem-centred learning and that LLL skills are essential tools that enable practitioners to be actively involved in their professional development.
The main discussion is within a postmodern paradigm which views learning and development as both a cognitive process as well as a social construct. This view forms the basis for an analytical construct to examine the fundamental question; do practitioners see themselves as observers on the outside, or as active participants, within the experience, having the ability to adapt to changes in the nature of work?
The study used a mixed, exploratory design to determine, motivators and barriers to LLL, and the LLL skills practitioners require to perform efficiently in their jobs. The conclusion was that in order to enhance the skills of practitioners to a level consistent with an evolving knowledge economy that continuous development rests on the inclusive principles of LLL, and on the acquisition of LLL skills. Data indicated that these modern day skills are perceived to empower practitioners to, not only manage change, but also to be change agents through the use of information technology, research, self-management, and team work. The fundamental barriers emanating from the research were the lack of support from DTVET management as well as cultural barriers which inhibit self-directed learning. Data from the study were conclusive in showing that LLL was an effective strategy to enhance CPD. Based on the roles, barriers, motivators and LLL skills identified in the research, recommendations are presented along with a conceptual model for LLL as a strategy for CPD. / Adult Basic Education (ABET) / M. Ed. (Adult Education)
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Equality of arms and aspects of the right to a fair criminal trial in BotswanaCole, Rowland James Victor 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (LLD (Public Law))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The guarantee of a fair trial is fundamental to the criminal process of every modern
society. Like all civilised nations, Botswana’s legal order provides for the protection of
accused persons through the guarantee of a fair trial. But equality of arms, a central
feature of medieval trial by combat, seems to have disappeared from modern criminal
procedural systems. The question arises, therefore, whether criminal justice systems
sufficiently cater for the fair trial of accused persons. This thesis will argue that the
present legal and institutional framework for the protection of fair trial rights in Botswana
falls short of guaranteeing procedural equality and that this severely compromises
fairness. The institutional framework does not support equality of arms and therefore
leaves procedural rights in a basic state of application. The thesis, therefore, seeks to
analyse the protection of fair trial rights in Botswana in light of the principle of equality
of arms.
The thesis explores the origins and theoretical foundations of the principle. It recognises
that the present application of the principle occurs by implicit countenance. The absence
of any constitutional recognition of the principle leaves procedural rights in a basic state
of application. The thesis discusses the practical implications of an express recognition
and constitutional application of the principle in the adversarial system.
Equality of arms should be central in the criminal process and no party should have an
unfair advantage over the other. The thesis recognises that the prosecution is in a position
of advantage in that it has the support of the state. This advantage manifests itself in the
form of vast resources regarding expertise, investigatory powers and legislative powers.
Disparities in resources, the ability to investigate and access to witnesses create an
inequality of arms between the state and the accused. This can only be balanced and
countered by empowering the accused with constitutional and procedural rights that
specifically protect the accused in the face of the might of the state. These procedural
rights include the presumption of innocence, the right to legal representation and the right
to disclosure. It is argued, however, that though accused-based rights and constitutional
rules of procedure generally protect the accused and ensure that the process is fair, they
mainly remain theoretical declarations if they are not applied in line with equality of
arms. In other words, the meaningful enjoyment of these rights by the accused, demands
the strengthening of resources and legislative and institutional governance. Fairness in
criminal trials is epitomised in the balance between the overwhelming resources of the
state and the constitutional protection of the accused. Otherwise, the constitutional
protection afforded to the accused is compromised.
The first part engages the reader with the development of accused-based rights and
introduces the constitutionalisation of procedural rights in Botswana. It discusses the
scope and application of the principle of equality of arms, develops its relevance to the
adversarial system and justifies an application of the principle in Botswana domestic law.
It makes a comparison between the adversarial and inquisitorial models while
recognising the growing tendency towards convergence. It highlights the adversarial
system as interest-based, and recognises the indispensability of the principle of equality
of arms to such a system. While recognising that inquisitorial procedures often offend
equality of arms, the role of the inquisitorial system in ensuring equality of arms is also
recognised. It measures and analyses the normative value, application and recognition of
equality of arms in Botswana’s legal system, arguing for express recognition and a
conceptual application of the principle by the courts. It is reasoned that express
recognition of the principle will result in fuller protection and better realisation of
accused-based rights. Exploring the adversarial-inquisitorial dichotomy, it recognises the
need for convergence, but emphasises the principle of equality of arms and the right to
adversarial proceedings as the foundation for fair trials.
The second part analyses the investigation process and generally bemoans the great
inequalities at this stage of the criminal process. It discusses procedural and evidential
rules that serve to minimise the imbalances and the role that exclusionary rules play in
ensuring fair trials and reliable verdicts.
The third part identifies specific trial rights which are relevant to the principle of equality
of arms. Central to the discussion are the right to legal representation and the
presumption of innocence which are discussed in chapters 7 and 8 respectively. These
two important rights are central to the protection of the accused but unfortunately are the
most compromised due to lack of resources and legislative intervention. Chapter 9 deals
with other rights that are relevant to the principle as well as the ability of the accused to
present his case and effectively defend himself. It emphasises the need for the courts to
engage in the trial, thereby enabling the unrepresented accused.
The fourth part contains final conclusions which argue that the principle of equality of
arms forms the basis for the full realisation of individual procedural rights and advocates
for the recognition of the principle in the Botswana legal order. It is concluded that the
constitutional enshrinement of fair trial rights and their basic application by the courts,
without actual measures to ensure their realisation, are insufficient. Suggestions include
legislative and institutional reforms, as well as a constitutional recognition of the
principle of equality of arms. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die waarborg van ‘n billike verhoor is fundamenteel tot die strafprosesregstelsel van elke
beskaafde gemeenskap. Soos in ander beskaafde lande, word die beskuldige in Botswana
ook beskerm deur die reg op ‘n billike verhoor.
In die Middeleeue was gelykheid van wapens (“equality of arms”) die sentrale kenmerk
van die tweegeveg as geskilberegtigingsmetode. Dit blyk egter dat hierdie sentrale
kenmerk afwesig is in moderne strafprosesregstelsels is. Die vraag ontstaan of hierdie
toedrag van sake ‘n beskuldige se reg op ‘n billike verhoor op risiko plaas. In hierdie tesis
word betoog dat die posisie in Botswana van so ‘n aard is dat “ongelyke bewapening”
veroorsaak dat die reg op ‘n billike verhoor belemmer word. Die plaaslike institusionele
bedeling onderskraag nie die beskerming van gelykheid van wapens nie en veroorsaak
derhalwe dat prosessuele regte in “a basic state of application” is, met ander woorde, op
‘n eenvoudige en meganiese toepassingvlak is. Met die norm van gelyke bewapening as
vertrekpunt, ondersoek hierdie tesis die beskerming van die reg op ‘n billike verhoor in
Botswana.
‘n Ondersoek word geloods na die oorsprong en toereriese basis van die beginsel van
gelyke bewapening. Die afwesigheid van uitdrukklike grondwetlike erkenning van die
beginsel, word vergelyk met die praktiese implikasies en uitdruklike grondwetlike
erkenning en toepassing in ‘n adversatiewe stelsel.
Gelykheid van wapens behoort sentraal tot die strafproses te wees en geen party behoor
‘n onbillike voordeel bo die ander te geniet nie. In hierdie tesis word erken dat die
vervolging bloot vanweë die feit dat dit deur die staatsmasjienerie ondersteun word,
wesenlik bevoordeel word bo die individu as aangeklaagde. Dit gaan hier om toegang tot
hulpbronne soos deskundigheid, asook die rol wat misdaadondersoekmagte en ander
wetgewing speel. Ongelykhede byvoorbeeld in hulpbronne, in die vermoë om misdaad te
ondersoek en in die toegang tot getuies, dra alles daartoe by dat ‘n wanbalans tussen die
staat en die individu ontstaan. Die verlening van prosessuele regte aan die beskuldigde is
‘n metode om die balans te probeer herstel. Voorbeelde van sulke regte is die reg om
onskuldig vermoed te wees, die reg op ‘n regsverteenwoordiger en die reg op insae in
verklarings. In hierdie tesis word egter betoog dat alhoewel hierdie regte en ander
grondwetlike strafprosedures die beskuldigde kan beskerm en die billikheid van die
proses kan bevorder, dit absoluut noodsaaklik is dat voormelde regte en prosedures in lyn
met die beginsel van gelykheid van wapens geïnterpreteer en toegepas moet word.
Betekenisvolle afdwinging en toepassing van ‘n beskuldigde se regte verg versterking
van bronne en die institusionele bedeling. Billikheid in die strafverhoor word gekenmerk
aan die graad van balans wat bereik kan word tussen die oorvloedige hulpbronne van die
staat teenoor die grondwetlike beskerming van die beskuldigde. In die afwesigheid van ‘n
balans, word die beskuldigde benadeel.
Die eerste gedeelte van hierdie tesis behandel die ontwikkeling van die beskuldigde se
regte en bevat ‘n inleiding tot die konstitusionalisering van prossuele regte in Botswana.
In Deel Een word die omvang en toepassing van die beginsel van gelykheid van wapens
bespreek en word die relevantheid van hierdie beginsel in die adversatiewe proses
identifiseer, veral wat Botswana betref. Die adversatiewe en inkwisitoriese modelle word
vergelyk en bespreek met erkenning aan die moderne neiging dat die twee modelle besig
is om in een te vloei – die sogenaamde verskynsel van “convergence”. Daar word
aangetoon dat gelykheid van wapens die adversatiewe model onderlê. Hierteenoor is dit
so dat die inkwisitoriese model ook erkenning aan gelykheid van wapens verleen. Daar
word betoog dat gelykheid van wapens ‘n normatiewe waarde het en uitdruklik in
Botswana deur die howe erken moet word. Uitdruklike erkenning sal tot groter
beskerming en realisering van ‘n beskuldigde se regte lei. In Deel Een word ook tot die
slotsom geraak dat alhoewel daar ‘n behoefte aan “convergence” is, dit onvermydelik tog
ook so is dat gelykheid van wapens en die reg op ‘n adversatiewe proses die grondslag
van ‘n billike verhoor vorm.
In Deel Twee word die misdaadondersoekproses ontleed en word die grootskaalse
ongelykhede wat hier onstaan en bestaan, bespreek. Daar word gelet op prosesregtelike
en bewysregtelike reëls wat hierdie ongelykhede kan minimaliseer. Die rol van
uitsluitingsreëls ter bevordering van ‘n billike verhoor en ‘n betroubare bevinding, word
ook aangespreek.
Deel Drie identifiseer spesifieke verhoorregte wat in ‘n besondere direkte verband met
die beginsel van gelykheid van wapens staan. Hier is veral twee regte van besondere
belang: die reg op ‘n regsverteenwoordiger (hoofstuk 7) en die reg om onskukdig
vermoed te wees (hoofstuk 8). Ongelukkig is dit so dat hierdie twee regte erg ondermyn
word. Die reg op resverteenwoordiging word ingekort deur ‘n gebrek aan finansiële
bronne terwyl die vermoede van onskuld deur wetgewing ondergrawe word. In hoofstuk
9 word ander relevante regte bespreek en word die noodsaak van ‘n aktiewe hof in die
geval van ‘n onverteenwoordigde beskuldigde bepleit
Deel Vier bevat finale gevolgtrekkings. Daar word betoog dat die beginsel van gelykheid
van wapens die basis vorm in die volle relisering van individuele regte en, verder, dat
hierdie beginsel ten volle in die regstelsel van Botswana erken behoort te word. Blote
grondwetlike verskansing van die grondwetlike reg op ‘n billike verhoor en ‘n blote
basiese interpretasie daarvan deur die howe, is onvoldoende wanneer daar geen maatreels
is om die haalbare realisering af te dwing nie. Wetgewende en institusionele hervorming
is nodig, asook ‘n grondwetlike erkenning van die beginsel van gelykheid van wapens. / Research funds made available by Prof. S. E. van der Merwe
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A description of whether the objectives of the performance management system of the Botswana Department of Tribal Administration are being realisedMonnaesi, Timothy Tiro 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2011. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Public sector organisations have to deliver quality services to the people amid budgetary
cuts and public disenchantment with the public sector. Delivering these services in the face
of dwindling resources has led public sector organisations to introduce performance
improvement initiatives in an endeavour to do more with less.
The government of Botswana introduced a raft of performance improvement initiatives such
as WITS, O & M and Job Evaluation in the public sector with the sole objective of improving
performance and driving public service delivery. However, despite the implementation of
these initiatives, there was increasing concern that the quality of the delivery of public
services was declining. These performance improvement initiatives were criticised for failing
to make any meaningful impact on organisational performance, as the problems of poor
service delivery remained unchanged.
The failure of these earlier public sector reforms to improve organisational performance led
the government to introduce a more comprehensive and holistic reform programme, PMS,
guided by the national vision – Vision 2016 – in 1999. PMS was seen as the overall
framework within which all previous reform initiatives could be integrated.
This research sought to determine whether the objectives of PMS of DTA were being
realised, given that previous public sector reforms had been deemed to have failed to
actually raise organisational performance. A case study of DTA was therefore undertaken to
describe the extent to which PMS had delivered on its objectives. Data collection was
through structured self-administered questionnaires, comprising 14 closed-ended questions,
one ranked question and one open-ended question. This was also augmented by
documentary analysis of official reports such as the Annual Statements of Accounts (ASA).
The research found that PMS had succeeded only in so far as communicating DTA’s vision,
mission and values across the department. There was awareness of PMS within DTA.
However, the system had not succeeded in improving DTA’s organisational performance, as
it was hampered by various challenges such as lack of leadership commitment, the difficulty
in implementing the system and lack of feedback on organisational performance.
Recommendations are also made for enhancing DTA’s PMS to actually realise its objectives
of improving organisational performance. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Daar word van openbare sektor organisasies verwag om kwaliteit dienste aan die publiek te lewer te midde van ingekorte begrotings en openbare ontnugtering rakende die
openbaresektor. In ‘n poging om hierdie dienste te lewer ten spyte van
beperkte hulpbronne stel openbaresektor organisasies inisiatiewe in
om werkverrigting te verbeter en sodoende meer koste-doeltreffend te werk.
Die regering van Botswana het ‘n aantal inisiatiewe, byvoorbeeld Werk Verbetering Spanne
(WITS), Organisering en Metodes (O&M) en Posevaluering, in die
openbaresektor geïmplementeer met die uitsluitlike doel om werkverrigting te verbeter en
openbare dienslewering te dryf. Ten spyte hiervan was daar egter toenemende kommer dat die
kwaliteit van dienslewering toenemend verswak. Bogenoemde inisiatiewe is
gekritiseer dat hulle gefaal het om enige noemenswaardige impak op
organisatoriese prestasie te toon, aangesien probleme rakende swak dienslewering onveranderd
was.
Die versuim van hierdie aanvanklike hervormings in die openbaresektor om organisatoriese prestasie te verbeter, het daartoe aanleiding gegee dat die
regering in 1999 ‘n meer omvattende en holistiese hervormingsprogram, die
Prestasie Bestuur Stelsel (PMS), ingestel het, gelei deur die nasionale visie – ‘Vision 2016’.
Die PMS is gesien as die omvattende raamwerk waarbinne al die
vorige hervormingsinisiatiewe geïntegreer kon word.
Hierdie navorsing het gepoog om vas te stel of die doelstellings van die PMS in die
Departement van Stam Administrasie realiseer,
siende vorige openbaresektor hervormings nie geslaag het
om organisatoriese prestasie te verbeter nie. ‘n Gevallestudie van die departement is
onderneem om die mate waarin die PMS se doelstellings bereik is te beskryf.
Dataversameling is gedoen deur gestruktureerde, selfgeadministreerde vraelyste,
bestaande uit 14 geslote vrae, een ranglysvraag en een oopvraag. Dit is
aangevul deur dokumentêre analise van amptelike verslae soos Jaarlikse Rekeningstate.
Die navorsing het gevind dat die PMS slegs in dié mate geslaag het dat mense dwarsdeur die
departement bewusgemaak is van die departement se visie, missie en waardes.
Hoewel mense bewus was van die prestasiebestuurstelsel, bevind die
navorsing geen daadwerklike verbetering in organisatoriese prestasie nie,
aangesien dit belemmer word deur verskeie uitdagings, soos gebrekkige toewyding deur leiers, probleme met die implementering van die sisteem en die
tekort aan terugvoer rakende organisatoriese prestasie. Die
navorsing stel sekere aanbevelings voor om die departement se
prestasiebestuursisteem te verbeter om die
doelstelling om organisatoriese prestasie te verwesenlik.
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Barriers to access low-income housing finance : case of self-help housing agency in Gabarone, BotswanaBolebano, Keneilwe Agnes 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MDF)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Housing, specifically for low-income households in Botswana, has been observed to be one of the housing challenges encountered in the housing sector in Botswana. A number of this population group in the Gaborone area still live in very poor housing conditions, while some are renting in townships where few housing units are of proper quality. The availability of government schemes such as SHHA, which provides housing finance to low and middle-income groups, does not make the significant impact required to alleviate this. As few make use of the scheme, questions have been raised as to whether there are any constraints that hinder low and middle-income households in the use of the scheme, as well as the extent of the impact made by the scheme in delivering affordable housing in Gaborone. The objective of this paper is therefore to examine the SHHA housing finance scheme and further, to assess its effectiveness in housing delivery to low-income urban households.
In order to ensure that the findings are reliable, the study examined the plot applications patterns in the SHHA area in Gaborone, the number of funds applications, and the amount disbursed, as well as the status of the SHHA housing projects. All the information is relevant to the past 5 years for SHHA applications, and 10 years for plot application.
Commercial financial institutions financially exclude the low-income households, hence their need to access their own housing finance specific to their financial ability. In examining the SHHA scheme, the findings indicate that the main challenge lies in the land allocation, without which one does not have access to SHHA housing finance. There is a huge backlog for land allocation and the lack of plot ownership (due to a shortage of serviced land) means that low-income individuals are not able to effectively use the scheme, and this in turn hinders urban expansion in Gaborone and surrounding areas. Furthermore, there is less availability of housing finance programmes specific to the low-income population in Botswana. The government alone cannot afford to supply funding without a partnership with other private housing developers. The limited number of SHHA loans is making a small change, but is not effective enough to end poor shelters in Gaborone city.
To conclude the study, it is recommended that improvement in land and housing policies is the only way to improve conditions. The policies should focus on the target group, and be specific about the partnership between the government and private developers and companies in order to attract them into housing development which will result in a slum-free Gaborone. The legal framework, and the land and housing policies, as well as the Housing Act should directly address private sector participation in housing development for both land use planning and housing.
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Institutions and institutional change as explanation for differences in economic development – a study of the first three decades of the postcolonial experience of Zambia and BotswanaDu Plessis, Sophia W.F. 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (PhD (Economics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / Numerous theories have been constructed to provide reasons for economic growth
differences between countries. As data became more readily available, cross-country
empirical studies identified a set of variables that contributed to economic growth, including
variables such as the investment in human and physical capital.
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The challenge of implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM) in the Lower Okavango River Basin, Ngamiland district, Botswana.Kgomotso, Phemo Karen January 2005 (has links)
Water resources management practice has undergone changes in management approaches and principles over time. It was previously characterised by what scholars refer to as the hydraulic mission where Âextreme engineering was the order of the day (Allan, 2003). As Radif (1999) argues, water resources managers and policy makers were initially driven to manage and supply water to people for its direct use / these included drinking, growing food, and providing power for domestic and industrial use. This modus operandi continued until the end of the 1970s. Over two decades later, this focus is still prevalent in many countries in southern Africa including Botswana. As Swatuk and Rahm (2004) state, Âaugmenting supply is a continuing focus of government activityÂ. The National Water Master Plan (NWMP) is the current policy document guiding water resources management in Botswana and it focuses on supply-side interventions in response to increasing water demand. According to SMEC et al. (1991), the consulting company that conducted the NWMP study, Âthe investigation and studies... indicated the need for the continuing development of water supplies throughout Botswana over the next 30 yearsÂ. Based on these observations, government has developed significant human and technical capacity in exploiting both surface and groundwater resources (Swatuk and Rahm, 2004).
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Challenges of antiretroviral medication adherence in HIV/AIDS-infected women in BotswanaMabuse, Magdeline 11 1900 (has links)
This study using a quantitative, descriptive design with a questionnaire investigated cultural, religious and social factors that might impact on ARV treatment in HIV/AIDS-infected women in Botswana. The study found that the majority never missed any doses, a few missed doses once or twice, and a small minority missed more than three times.
The respondents’ perception of cultural influence on treatment of HIV/AIDS in women revealed that the majority (70%) believe culture has an influence on the treatment. Social factors also impacted on ARV adherence. A few of the respondents indicated that side effects and the number of pills prevented ARV medication adherence. The main reason for non-adherence, however, was forgetfulness.
There had been an improvement in the majority of the respondents’ health status and quality of life. Maximizing adherence is essential. Providers and patients both have responsibilities in this regard. / Health Studies / M.A.(Health Studies)
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Exploring lifelong learning as a strategy for professional technical vocational education and training curriculum developers in BotswanaRocke-Collymore, Joanna 09 1900 (has links)
This research is a critical analysis of lifelong learning (LLL) as a strategy for continuous professional development (CPD) of curriculists in the Department of Technical Vocational Education & Training (DTVET) in Botswana. The assumption that formal education will provide the required competencies for the duration of the work cycle is obsolete. The researcher argues that the workplace provides a rich environment for informal, problem-centred learning and that LLL skills are essential tools that enable practitioners to be actively involved in their professional development.
The main discussion is within a postmodern paradigm which views learning and development as both a cognitive process as well as a social construct. This view forms the basis for an analytical construct to examine the fundamental question; do practitioners see themselves as observers on the outside, or as active participants, within the experience, having the ability to adapt to changes in the nature of work?
The study used a mixed, exploratory design to determine, motivators and barriers to LLL, and the LLL skills practitioners require to perform efficiently in their jobs. The conclusion was that in order to enhance the skills of practitioners to a level consistent with an evolving knowledge economy that continuous development rests on the inclusive principles of LLL, and on the acquisition of LLL skills. Data indicated that these modern day skills are perceived to empower practitioners to, not only manage change, but also to be change agents through the use of information technology, research, self-management, and team work. The fundamental barriers emanating from the research were the lack of support from DTVET management as well as cultural barriers which inhibit self-directed learning. Data from the study were conclusive in showing that LLL was an effective strategy to enhance CPD. Based on the roles, barriers, motivators and LLL skills identified in the research, recommendations are presented along with a conceptual model for LLL as a strategy for CPD. / Adult Basic Education (ABET) / M. Ed. (Adult Education)
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Lion (Panthera leo) social organisation in a human affected landscape.Snyman, Andrei. January 2010 (has links)
Thesis (MTech. degree in Game Range Management.)--Tshwane University of Technology, 2010. / Lion (Panthera leo) social organisation in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana, and the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve, South Africa, was investigated. Situated 20 km apart, the Northern Tuli Game Reserve is predominantly unfenced with unrestricted animal movements, as opposed to the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve which is completely fenced. Historically both lion populations have faced various but similar pressures such as safari hunting, snaring, poisoning and killing due to perceived conflict with livestock farmers.
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Information literacy among Form Five students at the four government senior secondary schools in Gaborone, Botswana.Isaac, Goitsemang Gladness Boitumelo Wadikonyana. January 2002 (has links)
The study investigated the information literacy skills among Form Five students at government senior secondary schools in Gaborone, Botswana. The results of the study will be used in the improvement of the Information Literacy Course offered at the University of Botswana Library (UBL). Background information was given on education in Botswana and also a brief history of the evolution of the University of Botswana, an overview of the University of Botswana Library and highlights of the schools in the study. The researcher designed a questionnaire in order to achieve the objectives of this study. A sample of 240 Form Five students was drawn from four senior secondary schools situated in Gaborone, Botswana. Purposive sampling was used to draw the sample. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed in the analysis of data. The results were presented in frequency tables, analyzed and discussed. The findings of the study revealed that the students at senior secondary schools did not have sufficient competence in translating information problems into information needs. Their ability to use a variety of sources was not well developed. The study further revealed that the students were not motivated to look for information sources by their teacher by, for example, giving them assignments that required them to use the library resources. Students' skills in the evaluation of the accuracy, currency and authority of information sources were found to be under-developed. The study showed that the students were not given any form of user education at any of the schools. The study also found that staffing problems in senior secondary school libraries contributed to the lack of information literacy of the students. The situation was more obvious in cases where there was no full-time librarian to run the library. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations and suggestions for further studies were made. / Thesis (M.I.S)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2002.
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