Tag: COVID-19
The Social and Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Private Higher Education in Rwanda

The Social and Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Private Higher Education in Rwanda

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Mudahemuka William – University of Tourism, Technology, and Business Studies Moses Matundura – University of Tourism, Technology, and Business StudiesJoie Lea Murorunkwere – University of Tourism, Technology, and Business StudiesCallixte Kabera – East African University RwandaJean Baptiste Mbanzabugabo – University of KigaliJulian K. Ingabire – Institute of Certified Public Accountants of RwandaEmail: williamuda@gmail.com Abstract: This…

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Consulting Teaching and Learning at a Zimbabwe University During Covid-19: Roadmap to Recovery and Beyond

Consulting Teaching and Learning at a Zimbabwe University During Covid-19: Roadmap to Recovery and Beyond

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Efiritha Chauraya and Wonder MuchabaiwaMidlands State University, ZimbabweEmail: efirithachauraya@fastermail.com/chaurayae@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic has caused probably the most significant world-wide disruptions in all sectors of the economy in human history. This study prescribes a Zimbabwe state university where little has been done to explore what can be done to prepare the institution to have students…

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Effectiveness of TV Classroom Session in Teaching during Covid-19 in Tanzania Primary Schools

Effectiveness of TV Classroom Session in Teaching during Covid-19 in Tanzania Primary Schools

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Elkana S. NtebiSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: juniorntebi@gmail.com Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges associated with TV classroom sessions that were done during the pandemic disease of Covid-19 phase one in Tanzania primary schools. The study was guided by the main objective of assessing effectiveness of TV classroom session in…

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Challenges and Prospects Emanating from Catalyzing Change for Inclusion and Access to Higher Education Institutions in Kenya during Covid-19

Challenges and Prospects Emanating from Catalyzing Change for Inclusion and Access to Higher Education Institutions in Kenya during Covid-19

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Ezekiel Nyambega OmwengaDepartment of Curriculum, Instruction and Media.Kisii UniversityEmail: eomwenga@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke Abstract: Higher Education institutions are considered the epitome of Knowledge where solutions for the Country’s problems are generated and where inventions, innovations and new ideas are gotten through research. With the coming of covid-19, it is evident that there is a surge of uncertainties pervading…

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Effects of Contextual Concerns on University Students’ Mental Health in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of Kenyan Cases

Effects of Contextual Concerns on University Students’ Mental Health in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of Kenyan Cases

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Dr. Hellen Jepchirchir MettohBomet University College,Department of Educational Psychology and Educational FoundationsSchool of Education.Email: hellenmettoh@gmail.com Abstract: This conceptual study introduces the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic as a global burden that has disrupted peoples’ quality of life. The Kenyan government confirmed the first case of COVID-19 pandemic on 14th March, 2020, after the novel corona virus disease.…

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Analyzing the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Growth of Hospitality Industry in Rwanda: A Case of Radisson Blu Hotel and Kigali Convention Center

Analyzing the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Growth of Hospitality Industry in Rwanda: A Case of Radisson Blu Hotel and Kigali Convention Center

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Nshimiyimana Jean PaulRwanda Polytechnic, IPRC Huye, RwandaEmail: nshimejeanpaul2008@yahoo.fr The general objective of the study was to assess the economic impact of COVID-19 to the growth of hotel industry in Rwanda. This study was guided by the following specific objectives: to assess the impact of COVID-19 to the employees’ welfare, to evaluate the impact of COVID-19…

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The Innovative use of WhatsApp to Teach Academic Communication Skills during the Covid-19 era: Lecturers and Students Experiences

The Innovative use of WhatsApp to Teach Academic Communication Skills during the Covid-19 era: Lecturers and Students Experiences

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Dr Mildred Shingirirai NyamayedengaWomen’s University in Africa, Zimbabwemildrednyamayedenga@gmail.com Abstract: This study aims to explore lecturers’ and students’ experiences on the innovative use of WhatsApp in the teaching and learning of Academic Communication Skills course during the lockdown period. Covid-19 has brought new challenges to world’s economies, social livelihoods and education. Following recommendations from Ministry of…

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Gender-responsive Social Safety Nets during Covid-19 Pandemic

Gender-responsive Social Safety Nets during Covid-19 Pandemic

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Violet Nekesa SimiyuThe Catholic University of Eastern Africanekesaviolet2013@gmail.com Abstract: Throughout the life cycle, people have specific gender needs which require consideration during times of crisis. Such gendered needs exist regardless of whether people are affected directly or indirectly by Social distancing and isolation caused by COVID 19 pandemic. Reproductive-age girls and women are more likely…

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Calamities Abound: Impact of COVID-19 Face-to-Screen Induced Learning among University Students in Zimbabwe

Calamities Abound: Impact of COVID-19 Face-to-Screen Induced Learning among University Students in Zimbabwe

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Prof. Stella Muchemwa – Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, Prof Vencie, B. Allida – Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica,Dr Alice Dhliwayo – Solusi University, Zimbabwe Abstract: The outbreak of -COVID19 on Mother Earth prompted for reactions, adjustments and novelties on all aspects of life, including the education sector. In universities world-wide, modes of lesson delivery were compelled…

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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Kenyan Education Sector: Learner Challenges and Mitigations

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Kenyan Education Sector: Learner Challenges and Mitigations

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Dr. Areba George NgwachoKisii University, KenyaEmail: narebag@gmail.com Received March 29, 2020; Reviewed June 24; Accepted June 25, 2020 Abstract: Globally, and Kenya in particular, economic growth has been and will be negatively impacted by COVID-19 shocks with direct consequences to the poor, vulnerable and marginalized households who rely on informal employment and businesses to fend…

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