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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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    Effects of household poverty trap on learners' academic performances: a case of rural high schools in Nongoma Circuit of South Africa
    2019
     | Adonis & Abbey Publi...
    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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