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Prof
Gamede, Bongani Thulani
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Department: Languages and Social Sciences
Research Interest(s): Entrepreneurship, Management and rurality.
Active Research Project(s): Creating sustainable learning environment in selected schools.
Biography: Dr Gamede BT graduated with B. ED in Commerce, Bed (HONS), PG Dip Dev studies, from the University of Zululand. After completing his B,Ed (Hons), he did his MBA and 2015 he graduated for D.Ed. in Social Science. He worked as an educator, HOD and Deputy Head Master for High Schools, he also worked as Project Manager for Insika Rural Development trust which is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) . Ever since then, the urge for rural development through researches in various fields of education has grown.
He has conducted various researches and written different articles. His research niche areas are: rurality development and entrepreneurship education as a tool to empower economical disadvantaged group of people in different rural communities. Currently he is the senior Lecturer and HOD in the Department of Social Science Education at the University of Zululand.
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- The aim of this paper is to explore experiences of secondary school principals pertaining to challenges facing school principals regarding effective implementation of participative management in patriarchal South Africa. The objective of this paper is to identify challenges of implementing participative management at secondary schools, and determine possible management development needs of school principals. The researchers reviewed literature on participative management practices. Empirical investigation based on quantitative data paradigm was used to collect data from school principals in the King Cetshwayo district of KwaZulu-Natal province. Questionnaires were used to facilitate the process of data collection. The findings revealed that there are too many administrative functions for principals which reduce time for participative management initiatives, and that gender imbalances in management and leadership positions tend to impact negatively on staff morale at secondary schools in South Africa.
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- Recent studies have brought to the limelight some concerns regarding the quality of education and academic achievements of learners in numerous rural schools throughout South Africa. Business Studies is considered to be a crucial elective subject during the Further Education and Training phase of Basic Education in South Africa. This course equips learners with the requisite knowledge and competencies about business-oriented professions in the realm of higher education. This study employs a discursive approach to investigate the difficulties encountered in instructing business studies as a Grade 12 subject in diverse rural secondary schools across South Africa. The research delved into various approaches that can be utilised to augment the pedagogy and acquisition of Business Studies among twelfth-grade learners. The subject of Business Studies is included in the curriculum of secondary schools throughout South Africa. The inclusion of the subject is imperative for individuals pursuing careers in business-related programmes or qualifications at institutions of higher education. The authors examined the notion of business studies as a scholastic discipline, the difficulties associated with instructing and comprehending business studies within educational institutions, and methods to augment the pedagogy and comprehension of the subject. This field of study offers a solid base for individuals who aspire to pursue professions in the domains of business or commerce. Therefore, the aforementioned subject holds significant importance for learners seeking admission into tertiary institutions, particularly for those pursuing qualifications in business and commerce-related fields. Several challenges exist in the educational system, including a shortage of qualified teachers, insufficient professional development opportunities, inadequate learning and teaching support materials, overcrowded classrooms, and learner disinterest. The research suggests that rural schools should be provided with sufficient resource materials and that business studies teachers should be capacitated, among other recommendations.
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- Using South Africa as a case study, this study looked at the impact of entrepreneurship on the country's economic development. Data was gathered using a qualitative method. As a result, semi-structured interviews were performed with eight people in four rural South African districts. The study's findings suggest that elements such as job creation, community development, raising the standard of living, and encouraging research and development for entrepreneurship, among others, are all aspects that contribute to the country's economic growth and development. As a result, it is suggested that everyone should learn how to be an entrepreneur, that educational institutions and government organizations should work together to promote work-integrated learning, and that government policies should tell the country how important entrepreneurship is to the growth of the economy.
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- Learning is a lifelong process in which people apply what they've learned to deal with new situations, form new connections, and solve new issues. Learning at school must not be viewed as sufficient for resolving everyday problems; therefore, new skills must be learned and developed that are practical and can help people gain employment in the labor market. The problem of unemployment presently exists all across the world. However, individuals who have obtained the essential skills will find work in any circumstances. This research looks at the abilities that university graduates need to be employable or self-sufficient in their own enterprises. The study was conducted using a survey-style descriptive research design. The study gathered data from a sample of 100 respondents via a selfdesigned questionnaire titled" Effective skills for the Labor Market and Implications for Community Development." Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the acquired data. The study's results reveal, among other things, that there is a strong association between effective labor skills and employability, and that employability is significantly related to enhanced living, which is a measure of community development It is therefore advised that graduates be equipped with effective skills that will lead to their productivity in the labor market in order for them to be gainfully employed in order to contribute to the development of their individuals as well as their communities. As a result, their living conditions will improve, and they will be able to make a difference in their communities.
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- This study adopted a discursive approach to review the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) popularly known as "Moodle" in most South African universities. Moodle as fondly called is one of the online tools that can be effectively used to deliver learning activities as well as online learning assessments to implement curriculum delivery without borders or disruptions during the COVID-19 lockdown across the globe. The author highlights various extant studies on the usage and adoption of LMS into teaching and learning for effective implementation in higher institutions of learning. LMS is a global online tool that has been in use for decades in various higher institutions of learning across the developed countries. It has proved to be an efficient learning platform that has impacted significantly the education sector in these developed countries, as learning experiences are provided to diverse students at their comfort zones. With the break of the COVID-19 pandemic
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- This study explores classroom management challenges experienced by female educators in rural secondary schools. Quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used for data collection. The sample consisted of 280 female educators from 20 selected rural secondary schools in South Africa. The findings of the study among others show that classroom management is not solely dependent on gender; female educators respond well to the needs of individuals and groups, and female educators are overburdened with overload and limited resources. The study recommends among others that regular workshops should be organised to address and empower female educators in rural secondary schools on the appropriate teaching techniques to empower them cope with contemporary classroom management challenges during teaching and learning exercises.
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- This study explored the interconnectedness between distance to campus and the learning abilities of students cum their academic performances. Mixed Methods Design was adopted for the study. Self-designed questionnaires were administered to 934 randomly selected students, while semi-structured interviews were conducted for 8 conveniently selected lecturers from two rural universities in Nigeria and South Africa. The collected sets of quantitative and qualitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and themes respectively. The finding of the study shows that rural based universities lack adequate campus-based accommodation facilities; the distance between where students live and campus is far, and that affects their learning abilities as well as academic performances. The study recommends that rural based universities should partner with property and transport agencies. While the former will seek to establish adequate accommodation facilities at affordable prices for students, the latter will provide good and flexible transport system which will serve students at minimal cost regardless of the situation of the community. Meanwhile, the university authority should ensure that the number of students enrolled annually is commensurate to the available facilities.
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- The purpose of this study is to identify the effects of household poverty trap on the academic performances of learners in rural based secondary schools. The descriptive survey design combines qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Random and convenient sampling procedures are respectively adopted to select a sample of 105 participants in the study who comprised 100 learners, and 5 teachers from 5 purposively selected secondary schools. Questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) are used for data collection. The findings of the study indicate that household poverty trap causes absenteeism for learners, affect their health, hamper their learning abilities cum academic performances, and eventually cause some learners to drop-out. Amongst others, the study recommends collaborative efforts amongst stakeholders to combat socioeconomic instability, political unrest, unequal income and unequal distribution of resources in the region. Also, creation of more employment opportunities by the government should be promoted.
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