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Chapter 2: The Current Structure and Focus of Education in Zimbabwe
Primary School (Grades 1 to 7)
Secondary School (Forms 1 to 4) Curriculum
High School (Forms 5 to 6) Curriculum
The Country’s Educational Goals
The Significance of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
The Introduction of the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM)
Governmental Involvement in Higher and Tertiary Education
Major Challenges Facing Higher and Tertiary Education
Chapter 3: Early Childhood Education
What is Early Childhood Education?
The Benefits of Early Childhood Education (I Am Ready to Play)
From Here to Primary School
Intellectual/Cognitive Development
Creative and Problem Solving Skills
Parental and Family Involvement
Early Childhood Education Programs
How to Choose an Appropriate Service
Chapter 4: Special Education in Zimbabwe: Historical and Legal Foundations
What is Special Education?
The Need for Special Education in Zimbabwe
Special Education before Independence
Special Education after Independence
Chapter 5: Students with Disabilities and Their Educational Needs
Introducing Mild Disabilities
Intellectual Disabilities
Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Chapter 6: Inclusive Education
Creating Inclusive Educational Classrooms
Differentiated Instruction
Differentiating the Learning Environment
Universal Design for Learning
Multiple Means of Representation
Multiple Means of Expression
Multiple Means of Engagement
Positive Behavior Supports
Attitude towards Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
Chapter 7: Origins, Theories and Background of Counselor Education in Zimbabwe
The Origins of Counseling
The Individual Psychology Theory
Rational Emotive Theory (RET)
Transactional Analysis (TA)
Gestalt Counseling Therapy
Application of Theories in Counseling
Group Process and Group Dynamics
Traditional Counseling in Zimbabwe
The Western Perspective of Counseling in Zimbabwe
Counseling in Learning Institutions
Chapter 8: Teacher Preparation in Zimbabwe
Primary Teacher Education before Independence
Primary Teachers’ Lower Certificate (PTL)
Primary Teachers’ Higher Certificate (PTH)
Teachers’ Certificate Grade 4 (T4)
Teachers’ Certificate Grade 3 (T3)
Primary Teacher Education after Independence
Affiliation with the University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Integrated Teacher Education Course (ZINTEC)
The Aims and Goals of the ZINTEC Program
Successes and Challenges of the ZINTEC Program
Secondary Teacher Education
Universities Involved in Teacher Preparation Programs
The Aims of Teacher Preparation Program at Africa University
Four-Year Bachelor of Arts with Education (B.A. Ed.) Program
Four-Year Bachelor of Science with Education (B.Sc. Ed.) in Business/Commerce Program
Four-Year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with Education
(B.Sc. Agric. Ed.) Program
Two-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Program
Bindura University of Science Education
Faculty of Science Education
Incorporating Technology in Teacher Preparation Programs
Teacher Preparation in the Advent of HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Challenges in the Implementation of the National HIV and AIDS Policy
Chapter 9: The Role of Counselor Education Today
Challenges Students Face in Educational Institutions
Goals of Counseling in Educational Institutions
Diversity and Multi-cultural Counseling
Chapter 10: Assessment in Education
Reliability and Validity in Assessment
Let’s Analyze this Scenario
Expressing Validity and Reliability Using Correlations
Student Involvement in Assessment
Using Measurement to Improve the Quality of Education
Chapter 11: Research in Education
Characteristics of Scientific Research
Basic Types of Research Designs
Causal Comparative Studies
Chapter 12: Overcoming Current Challenges and Preparing Students for the 21st Century
Corruption within the Examination System
How to Overcome the Challenges
Reviving the Education System
Educational Assessment and Research
Early Childhood Education
Educating Students for Unique Roles of a
Preparing Innovative Thinkers
Educating Students to Be Life-long Learners
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Educating Zimbabwe for the 21st Century: What Every Educator Should Know
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