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Journal articles on the topic "Biodiversity – Lesotho – Maseru District"
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Lepheana, Relebohile Juliet, James Wabwire Oguttu, and Daniel Nenene Qekwana. "Spatial Patterns of Anthrax Outbreaks and Cases among Livestock in Lesotho, 2005–2016." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 20 (October 19, 2020): 7584. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17207584.
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Background: Although anthrax occurs globally, the burden of the disease remains particularly high in Africa. Furthermore, the disease anthrax has significant public health and economic implications. However, sufficient attention has not been given to the geographic distribution of anthrax outbreaks and cases in Lesotho. Therefore, this study investigates the spatial patterns of anthrax outbreaks and cases among livestock in Lesotho from 2005 to 2016. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was adopted to realise the objectives of this study using retrospective data of anthrax outbreaks and cases recorded by the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) between 2005 and 2016. Anthrax outbreaks were geo-coded at village level and aggregated at district level. Proportions and 95% CI of anthrax outbreaks and cases by village and district were calculated. Cartographic maps displaying the distribution of anthrax outbreaks and cases at village and district level were constructed. Results: A total of 38 outbreaks were reported over the study period, and they were clustered in the Lowlands districts of Lesotho. Most outbreaks (52.6%, 20/38) in livestock were reported in the Maseru district. The Leribe district reported the lowest proportions of outbreaks (5.3%, 2/38) and cases (0.6%, 3/526). At the village level, 18% (7/38) of outbreaks were in Maseru Urban, followed by Ratau (16%, 6/38) and Mofoka (13%, 5/38). The Maseru district reported the highest (1.3%, 369/29,070) proportion of cases followed by Mafeteng (0.9%, 73/8530). The village with the most cases was Kolo (10.5%, 21/200), followed by Thaba-Chitja (7.7%, 33/430). Conclusion: Anthrax outbreaks and cases exclusively occur in the Lowlands districts of Lesotho, with villages such as Mahobong, Pitseng, Kolo, and Thaba-Chitja having a higher risk of anthrax disease. Findings of the present study have serious public health implications in light of the fact that between 2003 and 2008 Lesotho’s main abattoir was closed; hence, most of the meat in Lesotho was imported and/or sourced from the informal slaughter facilities. Much larger studies are needed to further investigate factors contributing to spatial disparities in anthrax outbreaks and cases observed in this study. Findings of the present study can be used to guide the formulation of a policy on prevention and control of anthrax in Lesotho.
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Seleteng Kose, Lerato, Annah Moteetee, and Sandy Van Vuuren. "Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the Maseru district of Lesotho." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 170 (July 2015): 184–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.04.047.
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M., Moses M. "The Analysis of Threats and Opportunities in Sustainable Irrigation Development in Lesotho." Information Management and Business Review 6, no. 5 (October 30, 2014): 220–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v6i5.1118.
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This paper analyzes threats and opportunities in sustainable irrigation development in Lesotho. The addressed research question is what threats and opportunities are there in irrigation projects backed by the government of Lesotho (GoL) for sustainable development and income generation in the rural areas for subsistence farmers. Threats to irrigation projects pose a problematic situation with a high possibility for project failure in attaining sustainable development. They need to be analytically identified for the provision of solutions at the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation processes. The study has adopted the in-depth interviews for problems and opportunities identification with the participation of 63 irrigating farmers as respondents. Revealing threats against opportunities enable proper irrigation projects planning and implementation and therefore successful and sustainable irrigation development in Lesotho. Indepth field interviews’findings are on farmers in eight project sites selected by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) for further irrigation development with the backing of Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). The eight sites are (1) Semonkong Ha Lesala and (2) Semonkong Ha Sechache, in Maseru district, (3) Ha Rasekila in Butha-Buthe district, (4) Qopo Ha Molefi in Berea district, (5) Maphutseng in Mohale’s Hoek district, (8) Qhoalinyane Ha Semethe and (7) Qhoalinyane, in Qacha’s Nek district, and lastly (8) Ha Makoae in Quthing district. The main implementing agency for this Water Control Component of the Special Programme for Food Security is the MoA in Lesotho.
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Ralejoe, Malehlanye Constantinus. "Exploring Parental Involvement in Education in Selected Inclusive Secondary Schools in Maseru District, Lesotho." International Educational Research 4, no. 1 (April 27, 2021): p1. http://dx.doi.org/10.30560/ier.v4n1p1.
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This study investigated parental understanding of the concept “Parental Involvement in Education” of their children (PIE) in three inclusive secondary schools in the Maseru District of Lesotho. It also investigated the extent to which parents make contributions to the education of their children. The study was quantitative, exploratory in nature and used a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire to collect data. 700 parents in these schools were randomly selected to fill the questionnaires and the data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The results revealed that most parents understand PIE and its implications, but do not do much to assist teachers in schools. Mothers appeared to support the teaching of their children more than fathers. Prominent barriers in their efforts to help teachers included work-related commitments and a lower level of education. The study proposed formation of support groups involving all stakeholders for the purpose of raising awareness about PIE, educating parents about their roles in the education of their children, and improving communication among all stakeholders.
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Mmari, Goodluck A., and Lebitso C. Thinyane. "Analysis of Factors Influencing Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Lesotho: Evidence From Maseru District." International Journal of Financial Research 10, no. 2 (February 12, 2019): 121. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/ijfr.v10n2p121.
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SACCOS play a major role of providing financial access to poor people who are excluded from the services of Formal Financial Institutions (FFIs). However, they also face number of challenges which may affect their performance. Most of the previous studies in the area of SACCOS did not concentrate on their performance. The aim of this study therefore was to assess performance of SACCOS in Maseru District, Lesotho. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design where data were collected at one point in time. A sample size of 369 respondents was computed by the use of formula by Yamane (1967). Respondents in the sample were selected by using simple random sampling technique. However, respondents from individual SACCOS were proportional to the total number of members in particular SACCOS. This was done in order to make the sample representative of all SACCOS in the study area. Analyses of data were done by using different techniques which include: mathematical equations (i to vii); different financial ratios; tables; graphs; bar charts and other types of descriptive statistics like mode and percentages. It was found that socio economic characteristics of members were supportive to financial performance of the SACCOS. Furthermore, SACCOS in the study area achieved high performance in terms of ratios of members’ capital; loan delinquency; volumes of savings in the SACCOS; and growth of total assets. On the other hand, the SACCOS realised poor financial performance in terms of ratio of fixed assets to total assets; and share capital owned by members.
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Kabi, Teboho, Buti Kompi, and Chitja Twala. "Challenges of Local Government in the Community Councils of the Maseru District in the Kingdom of Lesotho: An Historical Overview." Journal of Social Sciences 39, no. 1 (April 2014): 51–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09718923.2014.11893268.
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Seleteng-Kose, L., A. Moteetee, and S. Van Vuuren. "Medicinal plants used for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections in the Maseru District, Lesotho: Antimicrobial validation, phytochemical and cytotoxicity studies." South African Journal of Botany 122 (May 2019): 457–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2019.01.035.
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Kose, Lerato Seleteng, Annah Moteetee, and Sandy Van Vuuren. "Ethnobotany, toxicity and antibacterial activity of medicinal plants used in the Maseru District of Lesotho for the treatment of selected infectious diseases." South African Journal of Botany 143 (December 2021): 141–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2021.07.048.
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Ralejoe, Malehlanye. "A study to understand the inclusion of learners with and without visual impairment in a secondary school in Lesotho." South African Journal of Education 41, no. 1 (February 28, 2021): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.15700/saje.v41n1a1746.
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The study reported on here was conducted to investigate the perceptions of 8 learners in a secondary school in the Maseru district of Lesotho about inclusive education as it relates to learners with visual impairment. This school had integrated children with visual impairment. The study was conducted using a qualitative research approach, and a case study format was adopted. Eight participants (aged 16–23; 5 girls and 3 boys) participated in the study. Two focus groups were formed: one comprised 4 learners without visual impairment, and another 4 learners with visual impairment. Focus-group discussions were followed up with individual interviews. The results reveal that learners (with and without visual impairment) had mixed opinions about the integration of learners with visual impairment in their mainstream school. On the one hand they pointed out that inadequate resources and the unwelcoming infrastructure of their school discouraged this integration. Those with visual impairment also pointed to their exclusion from sports activities by their peers, as well as the occasional use of exclusionary language by some of their teachers, as indicating that special schools were better places for them. On the other hand, the learners stated some of the benefits of including learners with visual impairment in their school. These included enabling peer tutoring, peer consultations, and a slower pace of teaching. Learners with visual impairment also stated that inclusion had improved their social life, by enabling them to learn better ways of living with people without visual impairment. Based on these benefits, learners welcomed the inclusion of those with visual impairment in mainstream schools.
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Worku, Zeleke. "Malnutrition among rural and urban children in Lesotho: related hazard and survival probabilities." Health SA Gesondheid 8, no. 3 (November 4, 2003). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v8i3.139.
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The relationship between the survival time of children and several variables that affect the survival and nutritional status of children under the age of five years in the Maseru District of Lesotho was investigated.
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Die verhouding tussen die oorlewingstyd van kinders en verskeie veranderlikes wat die oorlewings- en voedingstatus van kinders onder die ouderdom van vyf jaar affekteer is in die Maseru-distrik in Lesotho nagevors.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Biodiversity – Lesotho – Maseru District"
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Tšiame, Cyprian Mafata. "The investigation of the impact of technical and vocational education on the socio-economic development of Lesotho with special reference to Maseru district." Thesis, Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/95.
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Thesis (M. Tech.) - Central University of Technology, Free State, 2006The demand for continuing reform to technical and vocational education system and its products and services had been inevitable. The challenge for both the Lesotho Ministry of Education and Training Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training and the Lerotholi Polytechnic had been to develop strategies, which would enable both economic and social goals to be realized. However, it had been a major concern that the present training system had been having some limitations and the Government’s investments in technical and vocational education produced un-healthy results and returns. The private sector had a poor few of the quality and relevance of the training offered by the public technical institutions; more specifically the Lerotholi Polytechnic, and majority of the labour market had been reluctant to employ the graduates from the institution. If quality assurance and relevance prevailed the private sector would send their employees, supervisors and managers for skills upgrading to the Lerotholi Polytechnic. The Government of Lesotho could promote its economic growth and poverty alleviation objectives if the existing tailored training substantiated to impact on the socio-economic development. The study was intended to investigate the impact of the Lerotholi Polytechnic programmes on the socio-economic development on Lesotho with special reference to Maseru district. The premises lied upon access to the Lerotholi Polytechnic technical and vocational education programmes, relevance of these programmes towards socioeconomic development, their quality assurance for the contribution towards the socioeconomic development and the training and learning strategies employed in the Lerotholi Polytechnic. Management issues such as planning, control and coordination also had to be envisaged with respect to the legal framework of technical and vocational education. Both the Lesotho Ministry of Education and Training Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training and the Lerotholi Polytechnic formed the sample population whose responses had been triangulated in the quest for the imperative epistemic of the impact of technical and vocational education on the socio-economic development of Lesotho with special reference to Maseru district. Results had been presented and findings acknowledged. Recommendations had been advocated for the better functioning of the Lerotholi Polytechnic programmes in the contribution towards socio-economic development of Lesotho with special reference to Maseru district.
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Khoaeane, Tseliso J. "Challenges facing teachers with regard to the implementation of inclusive education in the Maseru district of Lesotho." Thesis, Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/171.
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Thesis (M. Ed.)- Central University of Technology, Free State, 2012The aim of this study was to investigate the challenges that teachers face with regard to the implementation of inclusive education in the Maseru district of Lesotho. The skill, training of teachers, planning and the way in which inclusive education is implemented has a great impact on learners. In this study, a quantitative method using survey research design in the form of a semi-structured questionnaire was applied to collect data from randomly selected teachers in two districts of Lesotho, namely Lithabaneng and St. Bernadette. Questionnaires were used extensively because they provide an efficient way to obtain information about a wide range of research problems. The basic objective of the questionnaire was to obtain facts and opinions about a phenomenon from people who are informed on the particular issue. The research study revealed two most profound results. Firstly, that teachers are not properly trained and consequently experience serious challenges when teaching learners with special needs in an inclusive classroom. Secondly, that inclusive education is not properly implemented because the results show that most Lesotho school buildings do not accommodate children with physical disabilities. Furthermore, it became evident from the results of the study that implementation of inclusive education is not well monitored. The recommendations made in this study are that teachers need to be trained properly with regard to inclusive education and its implementation in Lesotho and for future construction of building structures by the Lesotho government ensures that provision is made for learners with special needs.
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Letsie, Moselinyane. "Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of TB non-adherent and adherent 2-3 years after their initial registration at Botšabelo clinic, Maseru, Lesotho." University of the Western Cape, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5366.
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Magister Public Health - MPHBackground: Tuberculosis (TB) in the majority of cases is a curable disease requiring prolonged treatment of six months. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the Direct Observation Treatment Short course (DOTS) strategy as the approach to control TB. Despite such interventions, defaulting from TB treatment is still a major problem among TB patients at Botšabelo Clinic in Maseru. This research aimed to describe knowledge, attitudes and perceptions to TB as a disease and its treatment among non-adherent and adherent at Botšabelo Clinic in the Maseru district of Lesotho, in order to identify contributing factors related to defaulting treatment. Study design: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. Population and sampling: TB non-adherent and adherent registered at Botšabelo Clinic in 2007 were included in the study. Simple random sampling was used to select both non-adherent and adherent. Data collection: Data were collected by means of a structured questionnaire. Data analysis: Epi-Info Version 3.4.3 was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics were calculated using frequencies, means and percentages for socio-demographic information, knowledge, attitudes and perceptions. A p-value of less than 0.05 was accepted as being statistically significant in all statistical tests. Results: The total number of respondents who were interviewed in this study was 283. 131(46%) were non-adherent and 152 (54%) were adherent. Non-adherent and adherent showed good knowledge of symptoms, prevention and transmission of TB. They were also knowledgeable about duration of treatment. 98% non-adherent and 100% adherent knew that TB is curable. 93% non-adherent and 93% adherent visited a health facility when TB symptoms occurred. Less than half of the respondents (47% non-adherent and 47% adherent) smoked. 47% non-adherent 43% adherent drank alcohol. Many non-adherent and adherent experienced support from the community. A large number mentioned that TB did not affect their marriage negatively. Conclusion: Non-adherent and adherent showed good knowledge of symptoms, prevention, disease transmission and definition of TB. Even though many could define TB, there were misconceptions that TB is caused by poison. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen health education on TB among communities. They were also knowledgeable that TB is curable and many could define DOT. Their attitudes and perceptions towards TB as a disease were positive. Many (93%) of those who were diagnosed with TB went to a health facility for treatment, while others sought it from traditional healers. Less than half of non-adherent and adherent delayed seeking treatment. A considerable number of non-adherent and adherent were heavy smokers. Alcohol intake was moderate among both groups. Media was reported as the main source of TB information in this study. Side effects to medication were the most reported deterrent to treatment among non-adherent. The side effect with the highest frequency was vomiting. It was followed by nausea and skin rash. Socio-economic factors that determined treatment were access to health services, long distance to the clinic, lack of transport and lack of funds and personal habits like smoking and alcohol abuse. Delay in seeking treatment was found to be a problem in this study. There was no difference found between knowledge attitude and perceptions of non-adherents and adherents.
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Sekamane, Thabang. "An exploration of the impacts of socio-economic activities on the loss of biodiversity in the Maseru and Berea districts of Lesotho." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18652.
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Text in EnglishBiodiversity is a fundamental characteristic of life on Earth and encompasses the whole range of variation in living organisms. Lesotho has been subjected to tremendous biodiversity change over the last two centuries, primarily due to socio-economic activities. A number of socio-economic factors have contributed to the loss of biodiversity. However, worldwide experience has shown that, the consequences emanating from loss of biodiversity are sometimes irreversible as some species are threatened by extinction. The study aimed at exploring the impacts of socio-economic activities that result in loss of large game animals, predators and indigenous plants species in Lesotho. To serve this objective, both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies were used to collect data. Quantitative research method was used in pre-post tests whilst qualitative research method was used in interviews and focus group discussions to collect data. The finding and results of the study show that, impacts of human vectors such as immigration, migration, settlement, economic and recreation activities in Lesotho have the impacts to the loss of large game animals, predators and indigenous plants. It is imperative therefore, for Lesotho to find ways to establish more parks and botanic gardens that could offer opportunities for re-introduction of species in Lesotho, thus, adding value to the existing parks.
Environmental Sciences
M. Sc. (Environmental Management)
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Thekiso, Maelia Anna. "Marginalisation of school-going mothers in high schools in the Maseru district of Lesotho." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/22681.
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A research report submitted to the Wits School of Education, Faculty of Humanities, University
of the Witwatersrand in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Education by combination of coursework and research.
Johannesburg, 2016.As a fulfillment to the Constitutional obligation which is to offer education as human right to everyone, Lesotho has introduced free primary education in schools. This is also a commitment to the Education For All movement. Despite the initiative the country has taken, there are some vulnerable groups of children who are deprived of their right to education. These include girls who fall pregnant while still pursuing their studies. These girls are faced with challenges which include being expelled from school when they fall pregnant. Those who are allowed to continue their studies, they experience marginalisation that may result into exclusion from school. This qualitative study has therefore investigated marginalisation that is experienced by the girls who fall pregnant while still at high school in the Maseru district of Lesotho. The study was conducted through interviews with teachers, pregnant girls, and girls who have babies and still in school, and girls who should be in school, but have been asked to leave school. The findings revealed that girls in schools and out of school are marginalised for similar and different reasons by their teachers, parents and peers. Teachers use language and labeling which humiliate these girls while parents neglect their daughters when they fall pregnant. Rejection by peers has also been revealed in this study. All these marginalisation experiences could be attributed to the silence of the Lesotho Educational Act about teenage pregnancy. Schools in the sample have different policies with regard to teenage pregnancy. As a result some schools exclude teenage mothers from education.
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Seeiso, Tabeta. "Antenatal care literacy of pregnant women in Thaba-Tseka and Maseru Districts, Lesotho." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23733.
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The proposition that inadequate health literacy on antenatal care (ANC) is exacerbating maternal mortality in sub Saharan Africa (SSA) is undisputable. Yet, little is known about ANC literacy in Lesotho, an SSA country with high maternal mortality rates. This cross-sectional study explored the levels of ANC literacy and the associated factors in 451 purposively sampled women in two districts using a semi-structured questionnaire making recourse to statistical principles.
Overall, 16.4% of the participants had grossly inadequate ANC literacy, while 79.8% had marginal levels. Geographic location and level of education were the most significant predictors of ANC literacy. Participants had the lowest scores on knowledge of danger signs in pregnancy and true signs of labour. Furthermore, significant knowledge gaps on baby layette and mother’s essential items for delivery were found.
Adequate ANC literacy is critical to reducing maternal mortality in Lesotho. Improving access to ANC education, particularly in rural areas is recommended.Health Studies
M.A. (Nursing Science)
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Thaanyane, Mamosa Esther. "Teachers' experiences of implementing business education in three secondary schools in Maseru District, Lesotho." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3390.
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Following the introduction of a new curriculum, Business Education, in Lesotho secondary schools this study focused on investigating teachers’ experiences in implementing the new curriculum in their classrooms as well as the factors associated with the success or failure of its implementation. This qualitative case study was used to provide in-depth insight into the day-to-day implementation of Business Education, successes and failures of teachers (teachers’ experiences). It further gave me an opportunity to delve into the weaknesses and strengths of the cascade model of training teachers, which was offered to teachers during implementing a new curriculum. Data was collected from three secondary schools in Maseru, Lesotho where six teachers were purposively selected from Lesotho Commercial Subjects Teacher Association (LECSTA).
The data collection methods used are influenced by interpretivist paradigm and the study used individual interviews with open-ended questions, non-participatory observation and documents reviews of the lesson plan books, scheme of work and record of work done as well as the students’ test scripts. A review of few documents was used to compliment data collected through the first two methods of data collection. A theory of curriculum change was used in the study and ethical issues were considered. The findings of this study revealed that teachers were not adequately trained on how to implement Business Education and not many teachers were involved in the design of the new curriculum. They were not even trained on the teaching methods because the NCDC just assumed that they would not have problems. Teachers also showed that performance of Business Education is not good because teachers hate teaching theory, as a result concentrate more on practical, which leads to students hating it as well.Thesis (M.Ed.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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Ralejoe, Malehlanye Constrantinus. "The perceptions of Lesotho secondary schools’ teachers about the inclusion of students with disabilities." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/24439.
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Scholars emphasise the pivotal role that teacher perceptions play in the success of inclusive education (IE). Using Bourdieu’s (1985-1999) three conceptual tools of habitus, field and capital as a theoretical framework, this qualitative case study was designed to investigate secondary school teachers perceptions of IE – particularly with regard to the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream schools in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Data were collected using rural and urban focus-groups’ interviews. After analysing the data using categorical indexing, and discourse and comparative analysis methods, seven overriding themes emerged: teacher philosophical understanding of IE, teacher inclusion experiences and challenges, teacher classroom practices, teacher opinions about IE, key elements of IE, advantages of IE, and disadvantages of IE.
Both focus groups demonstrated similar, but diverse conceptualisations of IE: as an integration movement requiring students to adapt to the school environment; as a segregation movement justifying special schools for students with severe disabilities; and as an education-for-all movement requiring that schools adapt to individual learner needs. The teachers understood that IE had social benefits for learners who could not reap its academic benefits. They used their traditional nurturing approaches to teach learners with different abilities – such as by memorisation of concepts and maximising peer interactions for the purpose of peer tutoring. However, the teachers’ insistence on corporal punishment and forcing learners to speak English in schools seemed to compromise their inclusion efforts. The study also found that despite the culturally influenced, positive and nurturing instincts of teachers in relation to supporting the education of children with disabilities, they were confronted with numerous challenges. These included: lack of knowledge and skills to effectively implement IE, lack of resources, lack of collaborative support from parents and government, and lack of incentives to boost their morale.
It is recommended that teachers be equipped with theoretical knowledge of IE and with practical skills to implement it. Pre-service and in-service training was recommended in this regard. It is also recommended that all stakeholders in Lesotho secondary education bring together their resources, expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm – in an effort to make IE in Lesotho both successful and sustainable.Inclusive Education
D. Ed. (Inclusive Education)
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Motjoli, Moeketsi. "A study of factors promoting high teacher turnover at Mabathoana High School in the Maseru district in Lesotho." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1840.
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This study was designed to investigate "Factors promoting high teacher turnover at Mabathoana High School in the Maseru district-Lesotho". This is a church school situated in the urban areas of Maseru. This study employed a case study approach
where the following questions were raised: What is the nature of leadership within the school, how are the relationships within the school as well as to what extent does the community around the school influence teacher turnover? The findings of the study revealed that the leadership did not seem to adequately involve sub-ordinates in decision-making. Moreover, relationships among teachers as well as between teachers and students seemed to be smooth, but relationships with the principal seemed to be not conducive. The community around the school did not seem to contribute to teacher turnover in the school, as it seemed to be supportive of teachers' activities. The recommendations of the study were that the Ministry of Education should review the Teaching Service Regulations in order to ensure that principals are trained in administration, leadership and management skills before assuming the position of headship. School leaders should involve teachers in decision-making to a greater extent through the use of teamwork. School leaders should ensure that teachers are adequately motivated at all times. This can be achieved through the establishment of co-ordinated staff development activities, provision of incentives and so forth. Teachers should be assisted to improve and strengthen the existing relationships Between themselves and the management, among themselves, between themselves and students as well as between themselves and the entire community are sound. They should also increase areas of school community interaction. This can be achieved through more staff development workshops, which will enhance their skills.Thesis (M.Ed.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2004.
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Tiam, Apploninaire. "Determination of prevalence of factors associated with burnout among health professionals in Maseru District, Lesotho." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/11034.
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BACKGROUND:
Burnout is a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a sense of
low personal accomplishment that leads to decreased effectiveness at work. The
researcher has chosen this particular topic because of recent developments in
Lesotho where HIV/AIDS care scale up has been shifted to the clinics. The primary
health care staff is requested to take care of very sick patients that need more home
care and more social support. This adds to the load of the already overstretched
personnel.
METHODS:
A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among health professionals
(doctors and nurses) working in public health institutions in Maseru district of
Lesotho using anonymous self administered questionnaires.
Data were captured electronically into Epi info version 6 and analysed using Stata
version 10.0 and Epi info software to generate frequency tables, to test relationship
between demographic data and burnout factors.
RESULTS:
200 questionnaire were administered, 155 (77.5%) were filled by health care
workers. The age of respondents ranged from 20 to 65 years with 85.6% of them
being female, 92.8% were nurses, 11.2% doctors. Working index data analysis
showed variable results with 81.8% disagreeing that there were enough staff to
provide quality patient care, 78.1% disagreeing that there were enough staff to get
the work done and 72.8% that they had opportunity to work on a highly specialized
patient care unit. Importantly, 61% of respondents agreed that health care workers
had good working relationship. Concerning burnout profile of respondents, 63.3% felt
that they were emotionally drained while 79.7% felt used up at the end of work day.
79.3% of respondents obtained satisfaction from working with HIV patients although
60.8% found working with HIV patients emotionally draining. Concerning job
satisfaction, 84.2% of respondents were not satisfied with their wage. Considering
association between demographics and burnout factors, male respondents were significantly more worried about the risk of contracting HIV from patients (p-value
0.01). In addition, doctors were also worried about the risk of contracting HIV from
patients (p-value 0.02). This same feeling was significant among respondents
working in hospitals (p-value 0.00). Hospital based respondents were also
significantly more emotionally drained from their work than those in health centres
(p-value 0.01).
CONCLUSION:
Key factors associated with burnout in this population include young age, low staffing
capacity, low wage and lack of appreciation by managers.
Individuals, health facility managers and government should take necessary steps in
addressing these factors and thus preventing further worsening of the situation.
Books on the topic "Biodiversity – Lesotho – Maseru District"
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Riezebos, Hans Theo. Natural resources and land suitability in Maseru District, Lesotho: Guidelines for establishing the physical basis for regional planning. Roma, Lesotho: Applied Environmental Science Programme, Dept. of Geography, N.U.L., 1985.
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Lesotho Chamber of Commerce & Industry., Association of Lesotho Employers, and Sechaba Consultants, eds. Lesotho 1998: Assessment of damages to business and loss of employment : a joint assessment of 1,045 businesses in Maseru and district towns. [Maseru]: The Chamber, 1998.
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