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Megacostalism and the pandemic: Developing a megacostal theology of care beyond COVID-19
Get PDFMegacostalism is a concept developed here to refer to the growing trend of mega Pentecostal
churches in Africa. The mega Pentecostal churches are popular in the United States of America
with leading pastors such as T.D. Jakes, Creflo Dollar, Joel Osteen, and so forth. There is an
interesting growing trend of this type of churches in Africa particularly in West Africa in
countries such as Nigeria and Ghana. There has also been a development of mega Pentecostal
churches in South Africa after 1994. This article assesses this phenomenon by paying attention
to how such churches dealt with the challenges of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as
opposed to smaller churches. The study will use a case study method to assess the COVID-19
experiences in churches such as the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Christian Revival
Church and Doxa Deo. This article will attempt to address these research questions through a
conceptualisation of megacostalism. In addition, the study will look at how different mega
Pentecostal churches dealt with COVID-19 to develop a proper megacostal theology of care
beyond COVID-19.Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiolog
Ascension of women to senior management positions : a case of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng province
No full textText in EnglishInherited colonial and patriarchal laws have created barriers for women to gain entry to employment opportunities and hierarchically advance to senior management positions (SMS). Although government is making strides in promoting women representation and gender equality in the public sector, women remain underrepresented at SMS. The aim of the study was to investigate if women at the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) advance hierarchically at the same pace as their male counterparts to SMS. The study applied a qualitative research approach to address the research objectives. Data was collected through desktop research by reviewing secondary data sources available in the public domain.
The study found that women at DWS are underrepresented at SMS positions as males predominantly occupy these positions. This further widens the inequality gap, which shows that men continue to enjoy the benefits of patriarchal norms over women. Moreover, the majority of national government departments including DWS have not achieved the set employment equity target of 50% for women at SMS, and the 2% target for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The study revealed that it is a challenge to determine the level of compliance for women with disabilities at SMS as the composition of the gender and racial demographics for the 2% is not clearly defined by government. The study also found that barriers exist within the public sector which hinder the advancement of women, such as glass ceiling, glass cliff, patriarchal practices, gender stereotypes, gender bias and discrimination, exclusion of women in strategic decision-making structures, unequal salaries, harassment, bullying and intimidation, and unaccommodated disability needs, amongst others. The lack of support programmes and empowerment interventions for women to strive and self-actualise their potential to assume leadership positions has also been found to be amongst the barriers.
The study recommends that for gender equality to be achieved, DWS should provide support programmes and empower women through skills development, nurturing talent, mentorship, coaching, gender mainstreaming, and provision of a gender-focused budget. Other recommendations brought forward are the inclusion of men in gender forums to drive transformation, development of gender-neutral policies, supervisor-subordinate support, and flexible policies to enable women to achieve a work-life balance.M.A (Public Administration)Public Administration and Managemen
The competence of audit committee members concerning the external audit ethics
No full textThis study investigates the impact of audit committee members’ competence on the ethical aspects of external audits and its influence on the audit quality of Public Interest Entities (PIEs). Using a mixed-method approach, including surveys with respondents at audit firms and PIEs in Europe and semi-structured interviews with participants at PIEs in Europe, the findings highlight the importance of pre-appointment training for audit committee members concerning external audit ethics. This pre-appointment training would enable audit committee members of PIEs to evaluate whether external auditors and audit firms have implemented appropriate safeguards and mitigations to ensure the ethical audit practices of PIEs. The study recommends stringent global regulatory provisions mandating specific guidelines for PIE audit committees for assessing external auditor independence and minimizing potential conflicts of interest to preserve the audit quality of PIEs.
Implications for Central European audience: For the Central European audience, the study advocates for mandatory pre-appointment training of prospective audit committee members and restrictive regulatory mechanisms to enhance audit committee members’ competence concerning the evaluation of external auditor’s independence and minimizing potential conflicts of interest for ensuring ethical audit practices and preserving audit quality of PIEs.AuditingN/
Grade 9 technology teachers’ use of dialogue to enhance learners’ communication competence in Tshwane South District
Get PDFText in English, abstracts in English, Zulu and SetshwanaThe use of dialogue in teaching and learning is important for learners as it enhances communication competence needed within educational settings and beyond. This qualitative study explored the Grade 9 Technology teachers’ use of dialogue to enhance learners’ communication competence in the teaching and learning design process. Six teachers were purposively selected from three public high schools in the Tshwane South District. The social constructivist theory guided this study. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and observations and were transcribed, coded and arranged into themes using a thematic data analysis method. The study revealed that learners are more likely to interact in classroom discussions when they believe that their opinions matter. Regardless of the challenges experienced in this study regarding classroom overcrowding, which led to the increase in noise level, it was found that teachers' use of dialogue and questioning in the teaching of the subject of Technology, inspired learners to reflect, which helped them to clarify their understanding and improve their communication competence. It was also revealed that learners’ understanding of the concepts demonstrated increased learner enjoyment of the classroom as they interacted, hence helping them enhance their communication competence. Based on the findings on using dialogue to enhance learners’ communication competence, it is recommended that teachers should prioritise dialogue and structure lessons in ways that guide learners into meaningful dialogue that develops their understanding and enhances their learning. However, teachers need to provide a nurturing atmosphere where learners feel secure and comfortable in contributing to the conversation.Ukusetshenziswa kwezingxoxo ekufundiseni nasekufundeni kubalulekile kubafundi njengoba kuthuthukisa ikhono lokuxhumana okudingekayo ezimeni zokufunda nasezimpilweni zangaphandle. Le ncwadi yocwaningo lwezinga eliphezulu ihlola indlela othisha beze-Tekhnoloji besebenzisa izingxoxo ukuthuthukisa ikhono lokuxhumana kubafundi ohlelweni lokufunda. Othisha abathandwayo abaningana abavela ezikoleni ezahlukene ezintathu ezisemphakathini zikaTshwane South District bahloliwe. Umgomo we-Theory ye-Social Constructivism uholisile kulesi study. Imininingwane yaqoqwa ngokusebenzisa izingxoxo ezihlelwe kahle kanye nokubuka, kwahlanganiswa, kwacutshungulwa futhi kwahlelwa ngezihloko ngokusebenzisa indlela yokuhlaziya idatha ye-Thematic Analysis. Ucwaningo luthole ukuthi abafundi bavame ukuxhumana ezingxoxweni zeklasi uma bekwazi ukuthi imicabango yabo ibalulekile. Naphezu kwezinkinga ezitholakele kulesi study mayelana nokugxila kwezihlalo okukhulu, okwaholela ekwandeni kwezinga lephimbo, kutholakale ukuthi ukusetshenziswa kwezingxoxo nothisha kanye nemibuzo ekufundiseni izifundo zeTekhnoloji kushukumisele abafundi ukuba bacabangele, okwasiza ekucaciseni ukuqonda kwabo nasekuthuthukiseni ikhono lokuxhumana. Kutholakale futhi ukuthi ukuqonda kwabafundi ngezifundo kwakukhombisa ukwaneliseka okukhulu kwabo ekilasini njengoba bephendulana, ngakho-ke bekwazi ukuthuthukisa ikhono lokuxhumana. Ngokusekelwe ezifundweni zokusebenzisa izingxoxo ukuthuthukisa ikhono lokuxhumana kwabafundi, kuhlonishwe ukuthi othisha kufanele babeke phambili izingxoxo futhi bahlele izifundo ngendlela ezoholela abafundi ekuxoxweni okuhloniphekile okuthuthukisa ukuqonda kwabo nokufunda kwabo. Kodwa-ke, othisha kudingeka bahlinzeke ngezimo ezixhasa lapho abafundi bezwa bephumule futhi bejabulile ekuthatheni izinqumo.Tsholofelo ya go dirisa dipotso le dipuisano mo thutong le thutamisong e botlhokwa go baithuti, ka gonne e nonotsha bokgoni jwa puisano bo bo hlokegang mo mekgweting ya thuto le go feta. Patlisiso e e tlhwatlhwakgolo e tlhahlobile tshedimosetso ya baphatlalatsi ba thuto ya thekenolotsi ba sekgang ya go dirisa dipuisano go nonotsha bokgoni jwa puisano ba baithuti mo tshegetsing le morerong wa thuto. Baithuti ba le lesome ba ne ba kgethwa ka maikaelelo a go tswa dikolong tse tharo tsa sechaba mo Aforikeng Borwa kwa Tshwane South District. Melao ya thero ya Social Constructivism e ne ya kgona go aga patlisiso e. Tshedimosetso e ne ya kgobokanngwa ka go dirisa dipotso tse di hlophilweng le go lemoga, mme tsa tlhagisiwa, tsa kgetholwa, mme tsa ranolwa go tsa diteng ka go dirisa tshekatsheko ya datha ya thematic analysis. Patlisiso e bontshitse gore baithuti ba atamela go dirisana mo dipuisanong tsa klaseng fa ba dumela gore maikutlo a bona a botlhokwa. Le fa go ne go le leetsweng mo patlisisong e ka dikgwetlho tse baithuti ba tshelang ka tsona jaaka phatlalatso ya klaseng, e e neng e tlisa maemo a lerata, go lemogilwe gore go dirisiwa ga dipuisano le dipotso ke baphatlalatsi mo thutong ya sekgang sa thekenolotsi go ne ga kgothatsa baithuti go iketleeletsa, e e thusitseng go tlhalosa kutlwisiso ya bona le go ntsha bokgoni jwa puisano. Go ne gape ga bonala gore kutlwisiso ya baithuti mo ditshegetsing e ne e supa go oketsega ga go itumelela ga baithuti mo klaseng fa ba dirisana, mme seo se ba thusitse go nonotsha bokgoni jwa bona jwa puisano. Go tswa mo diphongweong tse di bontshitseng go dirisa dipuisano go nonotsha bokgoni jwa puisano ba baithuti, go kgothaletswa gore baphatlalatsi ba simolole ka go tlotla dipuisano le go laola dithuto ka ditsela tse di tla thusang baithuti go tsenela mo dipuisanong tse di nang le maikaelelo tse di nonotsang kutlwisiso ya bona le go nonotsha thuto. Le fa go le jalo, baphatlalatsi ba tlhoka go fa tikologo e e nonotsang fa baithuti ba ikutlwa ba le bolokehileng le ba amogelesegile go tsenya dikakanyo mo dipuisanong.M. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)Curriculum and Instructional Studie
Educators’ use of a digital content platform in accounting to improve learner performance in Gauteng
Get PDFAbstract in English, Afrikaans and SothoThe research in this mini dissertation investigated the educators’ use of the digital
content platform in Accounting to improve learner performance in Gauteng. Educators
using the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) digital content platform in six
complete Information and communication technology (ICT) schools in Ekurhuleni
North presented the phenomenological research study. This limited-scope study
adopted a qualitative research approach. The Technological Pedagogical and Content
Knowledge (TPACK) framework guided the research and analysis while
understanding the concepts. The study first conducted an online questionnaire
completed by six participants through Google Forms. Afterwards, a non-participant
observation occurred in the six ICT schools, where an additional six educators
participated in the study. Twelve individuals therefore participated in this study. The
participants that participated in the research are all qualified educators that specialise
in teaching Accounting in the FET phase. Responses were analysed using
participants' characteristics, such as gender, age, number of years using the GDE
digital content platform, and years teaching Accounting. A checklist was used to
analyse the participants characteristics. The limited-scope study established that the
GDE digital content platform assisted educators in teaching using this learning
management system (LMS). It also saved them time as e-books and lesson plans
were readily available. Learners interacted more effectively when they were taught
using this LMS. The research findings indicate that educator-participants responded
positively to the learning management system (LMS), recognising its potential for
significantly improving learner performance. This innovative approach to teaching and
learning was well-received. Educators actively used platforms, such as Siyavula,
Google Classroom, and WhatsApp to facilitate teaching and information sharing. A
decrease in learners taking Accounting encouraged the participants to use more
teaching techniques and move away from the basic textbook use in the classroom.
Based on the findings, several recommendations emerge. This includes the ICT
department within the Gauteng Department of Education, should encourage educators
to use the GDE digital content platform effectively. This could be achieved through
regular workshops, ideally conducted once per term. Educators, especially novices who are less comfortable with technology, should support each other in adopting the
LMS. ICT committees in schools should proactively update their ICT policies to keep
pace with technological advancements. In summary, embracing technology in
education requires collaboration, training, and policy adjustments to ensure effective
implementationIn hierdie mini-verhandeling het die navorser onderwysers se gebruik van ’n digitale
inhoudsplatform in Rekeningkunde gebruik om leerderprestasie in Gauteng te
verbeter. Onderwysers wat die Gautengse Departement van Onderwys se digitale
inhoudsplatform gebruik in ses Inligtings- en Kommunikasietegnologie-skole
(IKTskole) in Ekurhuleni Noord, het aan hierdie fenomenologiese navorsing
deelgeneem.
Die studie met ’n beperkte omvang het ’n kwalitatiewe navorsingsbenadering
aangeneem, terwyl die Tegnologiese, Pedagogiese en Inhoudskennis-raamwerk
(TPACK framework) die navorsing en ontleding gelei het. Die navorser het ’n aanlyn
vraelys opgestel wat ses deelnemers deur Google Forms voltooi het. Dit is gevolg
deur nie-deelnemerwaarneming wat plaasgevind het by die ses geïdentifiseerde
skole waar ses addisionele onderwysers deelgeneem het (n = 12). Die deelnemers
se reaksies is ontleed deur te fokus op eienskappe soos hulle geslag, ouderdom,
aantal jare wat hulle die Gautengse Departement van Onderwys se digitale
inhoudsplatform gebruik, en die aantal jare wat hulle Rekeningkunde onderrig. Die
navorsing het getoon dat die inhoudsplatform onderwysers gehelp het om deur
hierdie leerbestuurstelsel te onderrig. Dit het hulle ook tyd gespaar, aangesien eboeke
en lesplanne maklik beskikbaar was. Leerders het na bewering meer
doeltreffend op mekaar gereageer wanneer hulle onderrig is deur hierdie stelsel. Die
navorsing se bevindings het gedui dat die onderwyserdeelnemers positief gereageer
het op die leerbestuurstelsel, en die potensiaal daarvan erken het om leerders se
prestasie beduidend te verbeter. Hierdie innoverende benadering om te onderrig en
te leer is goed ontvang. Die deelnemende onderwysers het platforms soos Siyavula,
Google Classroom en WhatsApp aktief gebruik om onderwys en die deel van inligting
te fasiliteer. Verskeie aanbevelings het aan die lig gekom gebaseer op die bevindings.
Dit het ingesluit dat die IKT-departement in die Gautengse Departement van
Onderwys onderwysers moet aanmoedig om die Gautengse Departement van
Onderwys se digitale inhoudsplatform doeltreffend te gebruik, wat bereik kan word
deur gereelde werksessies (ideaal gesproke eenkeer per kwartaal). Onderwysers –
veral nuwelinge wat minder gemaklik met tegnologie is – moet mekaar ondersteun om die leerbestuurstelsel te gebruik. IKT-komitees in skole moet hulle IKT-beleid
proaktief hersien om tred te hou met tegnologiese vooruitgang. Om tegnologie in
onderwys aan te neem vereis samewerking, opleiding en beleidswysigings om
doeltreffende implementering te verseker.Mo tlhamong e khutshwane e, modiradipatlisiso o batlisisitse ka tiriso ya barutabana
ya tshedimosetso ya dijithale mo go ruteng Palotlotlo, go ka tokafatsa maduo mo
Gauteng. Barutabana ba ba dirisang tshedimosetso ya dijithale ya Lefapha la Thuto
la Gauteng (GDE) mo dikolong di le thataro tsa Thekenoloji ya Tshedimosetso le
Tlhaeletsano (ICT) kwa Bokone jwa Ekurhuleni, ba tsere karolo mo patlisisong e e
gakgamatsang e. Patlisiso ya mothamo o o lekanyeditsweng e, e dirisitse mokgwa wa
patlisiso wa khwaletheithifi mme fa letlhomeso la Mokgwa wa go ruta wa Thekenoloji
le Kitso ya Tshedimosetso (TPACK) lone le kaetse patlisiso le thanolo ya yone.
Modiradipatlisiso o dirile dipotsopatlisiso tsa mo mafaratlhatlheng, tseo batsayakarolo
ba barataro ba di tladitseng ka go dirisa Google Forms. Se se latelang ke gore ga go
temogo e e diragetseng mo bao ba sa tsayang karolo kwa dikolong di le thataro tse di
supilweng, koo barutabana ba bangwe ba barataro ba tsereng karolo le bone (n = 12).
Dikarabo tsa batsayakarolo di ne tsa ranolwa ka go tsepamisa mogopolo mo
dibopegong jaaka bong, dingwaga, palo ya dingwaga ka go dirisa tshedimosetso ya
dijithale ya GDE, gammogo le dingwaga tsa go ruta Palotlotlo. Patlisiso e fitlhetse gore
tshedimosetso ya dijithale ya GDE e thusitse barutabana ka go ruta ka mokgwa wa
thulaganyo ya botsamaisi jwa go ithuta (LMS). Mokgwa o, o ba boloketse le nako ka
ntlha ya gore dibuka tsa seeleketoroniki le dithuto di ne di fitlhelega bonolo. Baithuti
bone ba fitlhetswe fa ba tsaya karolo e e tseneletseng fa go diriswa mokgwa o wa go
ruta o. Diphitlhelelo tsa patlisiso di supile fa batsayakarolo ba barutabana ba
amogetse LMS ka diatla tse di phuthulogileng, ebile gape ba lemoga le bokgoni jwa
go tokafatsa maduo a baithuti segolo. Mokgwa o wa tlhamosešwa wa go ruta le go
ithuta o amogetswe sentle. Barutabana ba ba tsayang karolo ba dirisitse ka mafolofolo
manane a thekenoloji jaaka Siyavula, Google Classroom le WhatsApp go ka ruta
gammogo le go ka neelana ka tshedimosetso. Go tswa diphitlhelelong, dikatlanegiso
tse di mmalwa di dirilwe. Tsone di akaretsa Lefapha la ICT la kwa GDE leo le tlhokang
go rotloetsa barutabana go ka dirisa sentle tshedimosetso ya dijithale ya GDE. Se se
tla diragala ka tiriso ya dithutano (diwekeshopo) tseo di tla tshwarwang gangwe mo
pakeng. Barutabana – bogolojang bao ba ba retelelwang ke go dirisa thekenoloji
sentle – ba tshwanetse go tshegetsana mo tirisong ya LMS. Dikomiti tsa ICT tsa dikolo di tshwanetse tsa ntšhafatsa dipholisi tsa ICT tsa tsone gore di tswelele go nna maleba
mo ditlhabololong tsa thekenoloji. Go tlamparela tiriso ya thekenoloji mo thutong go
tlhoka tirisanommogo, ikatiso le paakanyo ya dipholisi gammogo le go netefatsa
tsenyotirisong e e tlhomameng.M.A. (Education)Educational Studie
Comparative content analysis of types of mathematical tasks and problem-solving heuristics in two Ghanaian Senior high school mathematics textbooks
Get PDFText in EnglishThe study analysed types of mathematical tasks (TMTs) and problem-solving heuristics
(PSHs) in two Ghanaian senior high school (SHS) mathematics textbooks which were
purposively sampled. It was underpinned by two frameworks; the mathematical tasks
analysis framework as proposed and adapted by Fan and Zhu (2000; 2004; 2006; 2007)
and the cognitive tasks analysis framework as adapted by Jones and Jones (2024). The
study made use of quantitative comparative content analysis as a research approach. Data
were collected by means of two research guides: a content analysis guide and a tasks
analysis guide; and two research instruments: a content analysis codebook and a task
analysis codebook. Data from the comparative content analysis of the two Ghanaian SHS
mathematics textbooks on TMTs and PSHs were coded, categorised, themed and
analysed using frequency counts and percentages. Inter-rater reliability and Kappa
coefficient were also used to determine the reliability and validity of the study. The study
revealed from the TMTs that routine tasks (RT), non-application tasks (NAT) and
scientific calculator tasks (SCT) were dominant in the GACM textbooks 1 and 2 and
GECM textbooks 1 and 2 but had a reduced number of tasks in both GACM textbook 3
and GECM textbook 3 than the non-routine tasks (NRT), application tasks (AT) and nonscientific
calculator tasks (NSCT). The results of the descriptive statistics indicated that
there were differences in the TMTs presented in textbooks 1, 2 and 3 with a categorical
inclination towards the GACM textbooks. The results indicated that the dominant PSHs in
the GACM textbooks 1 and 2 and GECM textbooks 1 and 2 were low-level cognitive tasks
(LLCT). However, there was a reduced emphasis on tasks utilising the LLCT in both the
GACM textbook 3 and GECM textbook 3. Instead, these textbooks tended to utilise more
high-level cognitive tasks (HLCT). The findings of the analysis of the descriptive statistics
revealed that there were discernible discrepancies in the textbooks 1, 2 and 3, with a notable
inclination towards the GACM textbooks. Percentage agreements were found to determine
the level of agreement between the two raters. The findings of this study collaborate with
other findings (Afolabi, 2014; Amoah, 2018; Amoah & Adu-Darko, 2023). All the other
findings emphasised that the structure of mathematics textbooks are exposition, examples
and exercises. Based on the conclusion, the study recommended that mathematics
textbooks should incorporate more discussions on HLCT that are non-routine and
applicational in nature, to improve students' understanding and prepare them for real-life
applications. This approach, based on the importance of TMTs and PSHs, could reduce
academic underachievement in Ghana's SHS mathematics curriculum.Ph. D. (Mathematics Education)College of Educatio
Evaluation frozen food waste within pre-retail levels in a food manufacturing company in Kwazulu-Natal
Get PDFThe generation of food waste is a pervasive issue within all tiers of the food supply and value chain, resulting in an annual loss of approximately 1.3 billion metric tons, encompassing a substantial 30% of global food production. Food wastage spans the primary production phase, food retail establishments and continues through to the food consumption phase within households. In recent years, there has been a significant surge in global attention directed towards the issue of food loss and waste.
The aim of this study is to conduct an in-depth investigation into the generation of waste associated with frozen and chilled food products within the supply and value chain of a prominent food manufacturing company situated in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The study objectives were to investigate the (i) reasons and drivers behind food waste generation of frozen and chilled food products in the supply and value chain of a food manufacturing company; (ii) explore the socio-economic and environmental impacts of frozen and chilled food waste generation in the company, (iii) understand consumer perceptions on chilled and frozen food waste generation in relation to their buying habits and patterns and, (iv) to critically analyse the national policy and regulatory framework on frozen and chilled food waste management in the food retail sector and make policy recommendations for sustainable chilled and frozen food waste management in the supply and value chain. The use of the triple bottom line theory aligns with the needs of the study as it gives insights into the need for appropriate reduction of food waste for the environmental, social, and economic growth of a country. Interviews, questionnaires, an online Four Eyes survey, and observational techniques were employed to gather primary data. To select a representative sample of retail stores where frozen and chilled are sold, the Fisherman’s online Qualtrics calculator was utilized. Respondents for this study were drawn from a diverse pool, including policymakers, walk-in customers, retail outlet employees, and environmental scientists. The analysis of secondary data procured from the manufacturing company was conducted using Microsoft Power BI. Quantitative data were processed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to compute mean values. Qualitative data, in contrast, were analysed and assigned codes before being collated within themes, creating clusters of related information, patterns, and key concepts. Themes were ranked based on their significance and relevance to the research objectives, guiding subsequent in-depth discussions and analysis. The organized qualitative data served as the foundation for interpretative discussion, enabling insights and connections and drawing of study conclusions. Additionally, geographical information data, in conjunction with the 202 indicators pertaining to retail store sites, underwent integration within Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. This integrated approach facilitated the production of visual maps, which served to visually represent the spatial distribution and pertinent attributes associated with these retail stores where frozen food is sold. Research findings underscored that suboptimal handling practices significantly contribute to the generation of waste within the frozen and chilled food domain. Furthermore, it became evident that there exists a paucity of concrete food waste regulatory policies aimed at mitigating the issue of waste generation specifically within the frozen and chilled food sector. The implications of this study are intended to serve as a valuable resource for governmental entities and stakeholders operating within both the supply and value chains. By shedding light on the challenges and deficiencies surrounding frozen and chilled food waste, these findings can inform strategic decision-making and policy development aimed at fostering more sustainable practices in this critical sector of the food industry.Ph.D. (Environmental Management)College of Agriculture and Environmental Science
A Missiological Approach to Migration and Mission in the Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministry in the United Kingdom: a Pneumatological Missional Imagination
Get PDFThe intersections of migration and mission have been studied in past, but little has
been developed regarding theoretical frameworks for approaching the subject from the
discipline of missiology. This calls for the development of a framework that will assist in
the missiological approach to migration and mission. The current study reflects on the
current missiological approaches to migration and mission to identify the existing gaps
such as relevance to Pentecostalism. To fill the gaps, this article brings together three
theories of pneumatological imagination, missiological spirit and missional imagination
to develop a pneumatological missional imagination. The findings are that a pneumatological
missional imagination is relevant for dealing with some of the challenges
in migration and mission in Pentecostalism such as an inability to minister relevantly to
the host countries, cultural differences, and orientation to the mission of God. These
challenges are outlined by using the Apostolic Faith Mission Ministry International in
the United Kingdom (AFMIMUK) as a case study. The pneumatological missional imagination is relevant for witnessing to others, speaking foreign languages, and orientation
to the mission of God.Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiolog
The role of Teff crop in Ethiopian life: consumption and contribution to rural livelihoods
No full textAbstract Teff (Eragrostis tef) is believed to be the smallest grain in the world. It is the most important crop in Ethiopia in terms of production and consumption. Smallholder farmers produce Teff, and it is the main source of income for farmers in comparison to other cereal crops. Teff is the daily staple food for over 50 million Ethiopians. There is a need for information on agricultural consumption, disaggregated at district level, to support evidence-based decision-making at local level. The objective of this paper is to understand the consumption of Teff among rural smallholder producers at district level and assess the position of Teff among cereals in the lives of Ethiopian rural farmers. The study employed a multistage sampling technique to select the top Teff producing regions, districts, and kebeles (small administrative units) and collected primary data through focus group discussions (FGDs), key informants, and questionnaire respondents. The survey collected qualitative and quantitative data from 357 households. FGD, key informant interview (KII) participants and survey respondents were drawn from the same areas where the survey was conducted. The quantitative and qualitative data were subjected to statistical and content analysis respectively. The study findings revealed that on average households consume 26.92% of their Teff production per year. Moreover, there is a shift in the consumption of Teff which might be due to improved standards of living among the farmers, a health-conscious community, and improved income from Teff sales. Although Teff is a staple grain in Ethiopia, there is a statistically significant variation in Teff consumption among districts
Towards a national policy on nursing education and training: an imperative framework for integrating nursing education within South Africa’s post-school education system
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The aim of this study article is to present an analysis of the first national policy framework, which provides a coherent approach to integrating nursing education into a newly defined band for higher education programmes in South Africa. The significance of this policy framework is ensuring the seamless transition from legacy nursing programmes to NQF-registered nursing programmes. It explores the agenda-setting process, analyses the prevailing context and outlines the rationale for the policy. Walt and Gilson’s policy triage analysis process outlines the key elements of the policy development process. Drawing upon Tarlov’s two-phased public policy development process, the article outlines the steps completed in the policy development process. Recommendations are proposed to expand access, improve quality and diversify the provisioning of nursing education and training in South Africa