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Embracing Ubuntu Philosophy in Inclusive Education for Learners with Conduct Disorders

In Nkayi District Primary Schools in Zimbabwe

Title: Embracing Ubuntu Philosophy in Inclusive Education for Learners with Conduct Disorders

Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation , 2022 , 250 Pages , Grade: Distinction

Autor:in: Khumbulani Siziba (Author)

Pedagogy - Inclusion
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This study sought to interrogate how Ubuntu philosophy is embraced in the inclusive education (IE) for learners with conduct disorders (CDs) in primary schools in Nkayi, Matabeleland North Province in Zimbabwe from the perspectives of the school personnel and parents. Existing literature indicates that primary school learners experience conduct disorders that impacts negatively on their achievement and impending decision making. This in-depth study adopted a qualitative phenomenological research design as to understand teachers and parents’ experiences of the phenomenon. Data were gathered by use of interviews and participant observation. Data was analysed by the process of theme deduction through manual coding. Analysis followed Creswell and Creswell (2018) where data was transcribed, organised, carefully read and understood transcripts, coded and synthesised into categories. The interviews were voluntarily and anonymity was guaranteed. A total of 21 participants that consisted of six (6) school heads, six (6) school counsellors and specialist teachers and nine (9) parents across primary schools in Nkayi District were participants in the study.

This research purpose was to qualitatively understand teachers and parents’ experiences on embracing Ubuntu philosophy in IE for learners with CDs in Nkayi and establish ways that regards increasing learner’s access to quality education, participation and performance and mitigate challenges that hamper successful learning.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Background to the Study

1.2.1 Inception of the Ubuntu Philosophy in Zimbabwe’s school curriculum

1.2.2 Contextualising practice of IE within Ubuntu philosophy

1.3 Statement of the Problem

1.4 Purpose of the of the study

1.5.1 Specific Research sub-questions

1.6 Objectives of the Study

1.6.1 Specific objectives

1.7 Significance of the Study

1.8 Limitations of the Study

1.9 Delimitations

1.10 Assumptions of the Study

1.11. Definition of Terms

1.11.1 Ubuntu philosophy

1.11.2 Inclusive education

1.11.3 Learners with conduct disorders

1.12 Organisation of the study

1.13 Summary of the Chapter

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Theoretical Framework

2.3 AIHECE model

2.3.1 The components of of the AIHECE model

2.3.2. The relevance in the embracing of AIHECE model.

2.4 The Client Centred Therapy

2.4.1 Client Centred Theory.

2.4.2 The relevance of CCT to embracing Ubuntu philosophy in IE

2.5 Conceptual framework of Ubuntu philosophy

2.5.1 Ubuntu philosophy.

2.5.2 Inclusive education.

2.5.3. Conduct disorders in schools.

2.5.4 Relationship between Ubuntu philosophy and IE

2.6 Conduct disorders in Primary Schools.

2.6.1 The clinical features and Prevalence of Conduct Disorder.

2.6.2 Management of Conduct Disorder.

2.7 Components of Ubuntu philosophy

2.7.1 Relatedness

2.7.2 Collectivism

2.7.3 Communality

2.7.4 Spirituality

2.7.5 Holism

2.8 Components of Inclusive Education.

2.8.1 Equal opportunities.

2.8.2 Collaborative learning

2.8.3 Cooperative learning

2.8.4 Supportive teaching and learning

2.9 Connecting Ubuntu Philosophy and Inclusive Education.

2.10 Benefits of Managing Conduct Disorders in Inclusive Education Using Ubuntu Strategies

2.11 Challenges of Embracing Ubuntu Philosophy in Inclusive Education

2.12 Strategies to Embrace Ubuntu Philosophy in the Inclusive Education for Learners with Conduct Disorders

2.13 Chapter Summary

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Research Philosophy

3.2.1 Social constructivism

3.3 Research Method.

3.4 The Research Design.

3.5 Population.

3.6 Sampling Technique and study sample.

3.7 Data Generation.

3.7.1 Semi-Structured Interview

3.7.2 Focus Group Discussion.

3.7.3. Participant observation.

3.8 Data Presentation and Analysis procedure.

3.9 Ethical consideration.

3.10 Trustworthiness.

3.10.1 Credibility.

3.10.2 Transferability.

3.10.3 Dependability

3.10.4 Conformability

3.10.5 Authenticity.

3.11 Triangulation.

3.12 Summary of the Chapter

4. DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND INTERPRETATION.

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Biographical Data of the Participants.

4.3 Connecting Ubuntu Philosophy and Inclusive Education.

4.3.1 Understanding Ubuntu Philosophy.

4.3.2. Understanding inclusive education in schools.

4.3.3 Availability of knowledge in managing with conduct disorders.

4.3.5 Experiences of teachers, school counsellors and parents on embracing Ubuntu philosophy in inclusive education

4.4 Benefits of Managing Conduct Disorders in Inclusive Education Using Ubuntu Strategies

4.4.1 Enhanced discipline

4.4.2 Social protection

4.4.3 Respect, caring and forgiveness.

4.4.4 Enhanced Academic performance.

4.4.5 Equal opportunities

4.5 Challenges experienced on embracing Ubuntu philosophy in IE for primary school learners with CDs in Nkayi.

4.5.1 Lack of clear policies.

4.5.2 Lacking knowledge on Ubuntu philosophy and IE.

4.5.3 Negative attitudes to embrace Ubuntu in inclusive education.

4.5.4 Culture.

4.5.6 Lack of resources.

4.6 Strategies of Embracing Ubuntu philosophy in the IE for learners with CDs.

4.6.1 Redefining Ubuntu philosophy in inclusive education

4.6.2 Reducing teacher-pupil ratio.

4.6.3 Training.

4.6.4 Parental involvement.

4.6.5 Changing Teacher Attitudes.

4.6.6 Enhancing Educational Policies

4.6.7 Enhancing African psychology

4.6.8 Raising awareness about Ubuntu therapy.

4.6.9 Some strategies of embracing Ubuntu philosophy in IE.

4.7 Connecting Ubuntu philosophy in inclusive education.

4.7.1 Understanding Ubuntu Philosophy.

4.7.2 Understanding Inclusive Education in schools.

4.7.3 Availability of knowleedge on Conduct Disorders in schools.

4.7.4 Ubuntu attributes for inclusive education.

4.7.5 Experiences about embracing Ubuntu in inclusive education.

4.8 Benefits of Managing Conduct Disorders in inclusive education using Ubuntu strategies.

4.8.1 Enhancement of discipline.

4.8.2 Social Protection.

4.8.3 Respect, caring and forgiveness.

4.8.4 Enhanced Academic performance.

4.7.5 Equal opportunities

4.9 Challenges experienced in embracing Ubuntu philosophy in IE for learners with CDs in Nkayi primary schools.

4.9.1 Lacking clear policies.

4.9.2 Lack of knowledge on Ubuntu philosophy and inclusive education.

4.9.3 Negative attitudes to embrace Ubuntu in inclusive education.

4.9.4 Culture.

4.9.5 Lacking collaboration by home and school.

4.9.6 Lacking resources.

4.10 Strategies of Embracing Ubuntu philosophy in IE for rural primary school learners with CDs.

4.10.1 Redefining Ubuntu philosophy in inclusive education

4.10.2 Reducing teacher-pupil ratio.

4.10.3 Training.

4.10.4 Parental involvement.

4.10.5 Changing attitudes.

4.10.6 Enhancing Educational policies.

4.10.7 Enhancing African Psychology.

4.10.8 Raising awareness about Ubuntu therapy.

4.10.9 Some strategies of embracing Ubuntu philosophy in inclusive education.

4.11 Summary.

5. SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Summary of the Study.

5.2.1 Purpose of the Study

5.2.2 Review of the Related Literature

5.2.3 The Methodology of the Study.

5.3. Summary of the Main Findings.

5.3.1 Meanings ascribed to Ubuntu philosophy in inclusive education for learners with conduct disorders in primaryschools.

5.3.2 Benefits of Managing Conduct Disorders in Inclusive Education Using Ubuntu Strategies.

5.3.3 Challenges experienced in embracing Ubuntu philosophy in IE for learners with CDs in Nkayi primary schools.

5.3.4 Strategies on how Ubuntu philosophy can be fully embraced to enhance IE for primary school learners with conduct disorders rural schools.

5.4 Conclusions.

5.5 Contribution to the study.

5.6 Recommendations.

5.7 Ubuntu-Inclusive Education Model for Counselling Psychology.

5.7.1 Principles of RIC Model.

5.8 Recommendations for further research.

Zielsetzung & Themen

Die vorliegende Forschungsarbeit untersucht, wie das Konzept der Ubuntu-Philosophie in die inklusive Bildung (IE) für Grundschüler mit Verhaltensstörungen (CDs) im Distrikt Nkayi in Simbabwe integriert werden kann, um den Zugang zur Bildung, die Teilhabe und die akademischen Leistungen zu verbessern sowie bestehende Herausforderungen zu mindern.

  • Die Rolle der Ubuntu-Philosophie als humanistische Grundlage für inklusive Bildung.
  • Die Auswirkungen von Verhaltensstörungen (Conduct Disorders) auf den schulischen Erfolg.
  • Herausforderungen bei der Umsetzung inklusiver Bildung unter Einbeziehung indigener Werte.
  • Entwicklung eines Ubuntu-basierten Modells für die schulische Beratung und Disziplinierung.
  • Notwendigkeit der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Schule, Eltern und Gemeinschaften.

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1.2 Background to the study

The nonexistence of operational humanistic counselling techniques enhancing IE in primary schools has led to establishment of this research study. The education curriculum in Zimbabwe has witnessed a swing in its prospects to help address instantaneous and longer-term sustainable development challenges (Kanyongo, 2005; MOPSE, 2021). The Curriculum Review Process Report (CRP) (2015) argues that there have been discussions in government, education and other systems about the current nature of the education system in Zimbabwe.

Equal chances and education for all are essential ideologies embodied within all children’s rights (Rawls, 2001), therefore, is needed in effectively managing learners with CDs in rural schools. Therefore, CRP (2015) argues that it has been qualitatively mentioned that the promotion of inclusive education points to the possible Ubuntu/Unhu/Vumunhu philosophy to guide the Zimbabwean education system. Ubuntu philosophy is a concept that emphasises group or community cohesion. Letseka (2012) argues that Ubuntu entails sharing, interconnectedness, solidarity and togetherness. Thus, the impetus behind this research was to accommodate Ubuntu philosophy in IE for primary school learners with CDs in Nkayi District.

Negative effects of globalisation, technological transformation and economic unsteadiness on human and social life called for an urgent need to undergo this study on embracing Ubuntu philosophy in meeting students’ psychological needs (Johari, 2012). Complex changes and education trends in Zimbabwe which led to the adoption Ubuntu philosophy call for proper implementation of outcome-based curriculum and improved guidance and counselling services in the school system (CFPSE, 2015). Unbalanced and predisposed homes, undesired academic performance, abuse of alcohol and drugs, sexual exploitation and kidnapping, were taken as the latest concerns to the stakeholders in education systems with studies such as in United States of America (Gysbers & Henderson, 2009), Malaysia (Johari, 2010), Nigeria (Denga, 2009) and Malawi (Lephotho, 2021) reported challenges in adaptability to emerging social and economic changes.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING: Diese Einleitung führt in das Forschungsthema ein, beleuchtet den Hintergrund der Ubuntu-Philosophie in Simbabwes Bildungssystem und definiert die Forschungsfragen sowie die Ziele der Arbeit.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: Dieses Kapitel analysiert theoretische Rahmenbedingungen, insbesondere das AIHECE-Modell und die personenzentrierte Theorie, und diskutiert empirische Erkenntnisse zur Integration von Ubuntu in die inklusive Bildung und den Umgang mit Verhaltensstörungen.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Hier wird der qualitative, phänomenologische Forschungsansatz beschrieben, inklusive der Stichprobenauswahl, der Methoden zur Datengewinnung durch Interviews und Beobachtungen sowie der ethischen Standards der Studie.

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND INTERPRETATION: In diesem Hauptteil werden die gesammelten Daten präsentiert, analysiert und interpretiert, wobei die Erfahrungen von Lehrern, Beratern und Eltern im Zentrum stehen.

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Das abschließende Kapitel fasst die Ergebnisse zusammen, zieht Schlussfolgerungen zur Anwendbarkeit des Ubuntu-Ansatzes und bietet konkrete Empfehlungen für die Praxis und zukünftige Forschung.

Schlüsselwörter

Ubuntu-Philosophie, Inklusive Bildung, Verhaltensstörungen, Grundschulbildung, Beratung, Nkayi, Simbabwe, Personenzentrierte Therapie, Inklusionsstrategien, Psychosoziale Unterstützung, Lehrerausbildung, Schuldisziplin, Gemeinschaftsbildung, Pädagogische Reformen, Lehrer-Schüler-Interaktion.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Worum geht es in dieser Arbeit grundsätzlich?

Die Arbeit untersucht, wie die Ubuntu-Philosophie als kultureller und pädagogischer Ansatz genutzt werden kann, um eine inklusive Bildungsumgebung für Grundschüler mit Verhaltensstörungen (CDs) im simbabwischen Distrikt Nkayi zu schaffen.

Was sind die zentralen Themenfelder?

Zu den Schwerpunkten zählen die Bedeutung von Ubuntu für soziale Kohärenz, der Umgang mit Verhaltensauffälligkeiten, die Optimierung der schulischen Beratung sowie die Notwendigkeit inklusiver Bildungsreformen.

Was ist das primäre Ziel der Forschung?

Das Hauptziel ist es, ein besseres Verständnis für die Erfahrungen von Lehrern und Eltern zu gewinnen und ein Ubuntu-basiertes Interventionsmodell zu entwickeln, das Schülern mit Verhaltensstörungen eine bessere Teilhabe am Unterricht ermöglicht.

Welche wissenschaftliche Methode wird verwendet?

Die Studie nutzt ein qualitatives, phänomenologisches Forschungsdesign, um durch Interviews und Teilnehmerbeobachtungen tiefgehende Einblicke in die gelebte Praxis der Lehrkräfte und die Perspektiven der Eltern zu erhalten.

Was wird im Hauptteil behandelt?

Der Hauptteil befasst sich mit der Analyse der aktuellen Umsetzung der Ubuntu-Philosophie, identifiziert Herausforderungen wie den Mangel an Ressourcen und klarer Richtlinien und erarbeitet Strategien für eine verbesserte Lehrer-Schüler-Interaktion.

Welche Schlüsselwörter charakterisieren die Arbeit?

Wichtige Begriffe sind Ubuntu-Philosophie, Inklusive Bildung, Verhaltensstörungen, Nkayi, simbabwisches Bildungswesen, Beratung und psychische Gesundheit in der Schule.

Warum ist das Ubuntu-Modell für den Distrikt Nkayi besonders relevant?

Da Nkayi ein ländlicher Kontext ist, in dem traditionelle Werte und soziale Verbundenheit eine zentrale Rolle spielen, bietet die Ubuntu-Philosophie einen kulturell passenden Ansatz, um soziale Disziplin und gegenseitige Unterstützung statt rein westlich orientierter Disziplinierungsmaßnahmen zu fördern.

Was sind die Haupthindernisse bei der Umsetzung des Ubuntu-Ansatzes in Schulen?

Die Studie identifiziert primär den Mangel an spezifisch geschultem Fachpersonal, unklare bildungspolitische Vorgaben bezüglich der Disziplinierung (z.B. das Verbot körperlicher Züchtigung ohne adäquate Alternativen) sowie begrenzte Ressourcen als größte Hürden.

Wie unterscheidet sich dieser Ansatz von bestehenden westlichen Methoden?

Im Gegensatz zu individualistisch geprägten westlichen Modellen setzt der Ubuntu-Ansatz auf kollektive Verantwortung, Spiritualität und die Bedeutung der Gemeinschaft bei der Heilung und Erziehung des Kindes, was eine stärkere Einbindung der Eltern erfordert.

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Title
Embracing Ubuntu Philosophy in Inclusive Education for Learners with Conduct Disorders
Subtitle
In Nkayi District Primary Schools in Zimbabwe
College
Zimbabwe Open University  (Education)
Course
PhD
Grade
Distinction
Author
Khumbulani Siziba (Author)
Publication Year
2022
Pages
250
Catalog Number
V1700608
ISBN (PDF)
9783389185773
ISBN (Book)
9783389185780
Language
English
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