Author
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- Jive Lubbungu
(Kwame Nkrumah University, Zambia.P.O.BOX 80404 Kabwe)
- Dr. Annie Penda
(Kwame Nkrumah University, Zambia.P.O.BOX 80404 Kabwe)
Abstract
Killion (2007) submits that research is helpful to teacher leaders and coaches for them to fully understand what they experience in their work, to make decisions, and to improve practice. Hemsley-Brown and Sharp (2004) add that there is need to create a culture in public sector which supports and values research. This study focuses on determing the extent to which research has improved/informed proffessional practice at Kwame Nkrumah University, in Zambia. Kwame Nkrumah University was opened in 1967 as a teacher training College until 2013 when it started transforming into a fully fledged university. The study conducted at this University was qualitative which involved 20 lecturers out of a population of 80 lecturers at the time of the study. Data collection instruments used was face-to face interviews. The study revealed that Kwame Nkrumah University has capacity to promote research among lecturers. It further revealed that there is capacity to improve professinal practice. It was also revealed that 10 to 20 lectures (25%) were actively inlvoved in research. The study further indicated that research has a lot of awards to lecturers and the institution alike. However, there were a number of challenges such as inadequate time for research due to teaching workloads, and lack of literature for local research. The study recommends increased funding to research activities and reduced teaching workloads to enable more lecturers get involved in research.
Suggested Citation
Jive Lubbungu & Dr. Annie Penda, 2020.
"Research that improves/informs educational practice: A Case of Kwame Nkrumah University in Zambia,"
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 7(11), pages 169-173, November.
Handle:
RePEc:bjc:journl:v:7:y:2020:i:11:p:169-173
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