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The education system of Antigua and Barbuda has undergone changes over the years as a result of the introduction of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in public secondary schools to improve teaching and learning. To date, there is lack of evidence to show the level of use and effectiveness. Assessments are necessary to evaluate ICT integration in education in order to effectively plan for similar initiatives. The research sought to determine the extent of ICT integration in the core curricula of schools and the acceptance and use by teachers, students, and educational leaders for instruction in public secondary schools. The…

Approaching the literacy programme from humanistic and constructivist perspectives, which pay particular attention to the human and social needs created in the learning environment of individuals, and using a case study and an ongoing action research, (McNiff, 2016; Stringer, 2014) this dissertation investigated and analysed an existing literacy programme in the Babanki, Mankon, Nkwen, and Weh communities of the Northwest Region of Cameroon and explored the impact of the Socio-political changes on the outcomes of the mother tongue literacy programme that is operating in these communities. The research used a sample of 100 participants; literacy learners, literacy teachers and literacy…

Small and Medium-size Enterprise (SMEs) plays a significant role in the development of every economic and stands over 95% of its contributions (World Bank, 2019). These SMEs make up majority of businesses, and have impact on key economic indicators (Civelek, 2021; Lu, Wu, & Liu, 2020). Cameroon’s SMEs comprise most of its businesses and are the country’s main engines of economic growth. Cameroon Tribune interviewed the Cameroon Minister of SMEs on the 25th of October 2017, and he claimed SMEs contribute 95% to this economy. The implementation of an environment that is suitable for their growth and sustainability (Farrell, Oczkowski,…

This study was motivated by the claims that rural, low income, and disadvantaged communities in South Africa could be facing challenges accessing equitable and quality education which threatens the country’s commitment to meet its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-4 by 2030. The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of non-government philanthropic primary school against quintile one government primary schools in the provision of equitable and quality education in marginalised communities in the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. The sample size comprised of 27 respondents drawn from non-government philanthropic primary school, and seven randomly selected quintile one government primary…

The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC), is St. Lucia’s lone indigenous tertiary level institution, emphasizing almost unrestricted access once qualification requirements are met. These requirements exclude assessing readiness for college, giving the misconception that meeting entry requirements equates to preparedness. Some students transition successfully but many fail to adjust and decline in academic performance.  This study empirically explores key transition challenges and factors affecting sustainable academic performance at SALCC and identifies strategic interventions for addressing the problem of academic performance decline. Objectives include identifying student and school-based factors on students’ sustainable academic performance and examining the extent of the…

All levels of the school system promote and practice teachers’ continuous professional development to ensure they meet the diverse needs of students in Antigua and Barbuda. Using a qualitative approach, this study sought to determine which approach suits the individual needs of educators in Antigua and Barbuda and examined participants’ perspectives on conventional and bespoke teacher professional development. In the research context, there is an issue of teachers’ inability to integrate ICT tools and lack the ability to incorporate strategies, skills, and knowledge acquired during teacher professional development into their practices. Transformational learning theory provides the theoretical framework…

The main purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the General Customer Perspective on Social Media Marketing with Reference to Advertising Penetration and Consumer Purchasing Patterns in Singapore by exploring the effects of social media features and demographic factors or users on intent and purchasing behavior. The Aim of the study is to provide insights to Singapore Enterprises on the importance of SMM in the competitive modern business environment in Singapore based on General Customer’s Perspective. In a relative view, the study was also conveyed whether SMM is linked to an optimistic view of customers…