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Prof 

Gamede, Bongani Thulani

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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  • PublicationJournal Article
    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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  • PublicationJournal Article
    2019
     | IFE Centre for Psych...
    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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