GENERAL FACTORS COLLABORATING TO INEFFECTIVE EDUCATION AND LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: WHY ARE SCHOOLS IN DECADENCE?

Abstract

The study sought to explore factors that contribute towards effective teaching and learning in primary schools. The study was prompted by high failure rate of pupils at grade seven level which entire zero percent pass rate since 2013. The researchers were prompted to explore  why there is such decay in schools in Zimbabwe. Mixed methods were used to collect data. The study found out that teachers do not employ a variety of teaching methods do not prepare a variety of media for use in the teaching and learning. Teachers’ instructional materials are limited to textbooks and timetable  and do not go beyond that. Pupils learn in severe and unconducive teaching and learning environments and there is low state among teachers.