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Volume 15 (2); June 2025

Research Paper

Experiences of form two learners in English reading: a case of two high schools in Bulawayo district, Zimbabwe.

Mangwaya E and Dube F.

J. Educ. Manage. Stud.,15(2): 07-15, 2025; pii:S232247702500002-15

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.54203/jems.2025.2

Abstract
This qualitative study aimed at exploring experiences of form two learners in reading for comprehension in English language in Bulawayo Central district, Zimbabwe. A case study with the target population of all form two learners and English language teachers in 2 Bulawayo Central district’s high schools, Zimbabwe, was utilized. Data were collected through focus group discussions, interviews, observations and comprehension tests. The findings revealed that learners’ reading comprehension level was deficient and there was need for effective implementation of reading for comprehension intervention programmes, in an effort to boost their comprehension level. It was also discovered that learners could understand the given passage if they read it more than once. The findings depicted that English language teachers made efforts to strategically assist learners during reading for comprehension, through corrections, motivation and encouragement. However, the researchers suggest that there is need for curriculum developers to revive some dormant intervention programmes, such as the effective reintroduction of remedial classes, the revival of high school libraries and effective implementation of exchange and networking academic programmes (symposia and extravaganzas).
Keywords: English comprehension, form two learners, second language teaching

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Research Paper

Educational development practices in higher education in Sudan, a case study of Eldaein University

Elssalig EA.

J. Educ. Manage. Stud.,15(2): 16-23, 2025; pii:S232247702500003-15

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.54203/jems.2025.3

Abstract
The study aimed to identify the educational development practices in higher education in Sudan. The sources of data for this research remained the public higher education institutions in Sudan. The researcher used a descriptive phenomenology method. Findings indicated that development of higher education in Sudan is facing some difficulties such as lack of budget and staff training. Also there was a lack of the comprehensiveness and generalizability of the research area. Since this study was limited to Eldaein University, it is necessary to conduct similar studies in higher education universities at the national level and achieve comprehensive and superior findings. There is a significant challenge in using development in higher education in Sudan. The higher education administration should pay attention to the educational development practices in Sudan, specifically public Sudanese university, to adopt the development and that can help in the academic achievement. 

Keywords: Development, Higher education practices, Sudan.

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