Browsing by Author "Oyedokun, Comfort"

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    Advancing entrepreneurship education in Namibia: A practical approach.
    (NUST & Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa., 2007) Mbaziira, S.; Oyedokun, Comfort
    This paper is a qualitative analytical study of competences in entrepreneurial education. It is based on an initiative which analyzed various approaches to entrepreneurial education in Namibia. In the recent past, promoting entrepreneurial education at local, regional and national levels has become a high priority in public policy. The Namibia educational systems have expanded dramatically while the graduate job market is declining tremendously. Entrepreneurial education which can lead to job creation is a sinequo non. The different approaches to entrepreneurial education in Namibia are analyzed. The differences in conceptual, contextual, design and delivery impact both positively and negatively on entrepreneurial eduaction in Namibia. A number of actual and perceived barriers need to be overcome to facilitate a better understanding of entrepreneurial education. The conclusion and recommendations could offer valuable insight into the important aspects of entrepreneurial education in Namibia. Various stakeholders could also derive some benefits including policy makers, educators, government agencies and students. A further study on entrepreneurship education and curricula practices is highly recommended.
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    Can mouse and keyboard chase out chalk and blackboard in engineering education?
    (Namibia Open Learning Network Trust (NOLNET), 2005) Oyedokun, Zacchaeus; Oyedokun, Comfort
    The face-to-face method of instruction has dominated the teaching arena from time immemorial. However the rapid advances in information, computer and communication technology is rapidly changing the mode of knowledge transfer from teacher to learner. Remote classrooms and the virtual environment has seen the distribution of learning in time and space. However, there are challenges that must be faced in order for this mode of teaching to permeate all corners of knowledge transfer. There has been some resistance to adopting virtual classroom in practical-intensive, equation-laden courses. This paper discusses strategies that may be employed to surmount the hurdles. It shows that developing a digital learning suite is a prerequisite to successful floating of laboratory and/or equation intensive courses. The digital learning suite is a prerequisite to floating engineering courses in a virtual learning platform where the chalk and blackboard has been replaced by mouse and keyboard.
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    The impact of the HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign on knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, sexual behaviour change and confidence in sexual practices.
    (NUST, Department of Communication., 2009) Shimbuli, Frieda; Oyedokun, Comfort; McNally, Alta
    The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which is caused by the Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) is the greatest threat facing Namibia today. It is the largest management challenge facing the education sector in Namibia. It has negatively impacted on management, teaching and learning activities in this vital sector. In response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the NUST started its HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign in 1997 under the auspices of the Office of the Dean of Students. The campaign focused on (1) knowledge, (2) attitude, (3) beliefs, (4) sexual behaviour change and (5) confidence in sexual practices. The intention of the 5 aspects was to empower students with knowledge on HIV/AIDS in order to make informed choices and decisions. The major objectives of the study were to: ascertain student knowledge of HIV/AIDS; change the attitudes of student since stigma and discrimination are widespread; gather information on the belief system of students on HIV/AIDS; gather information on sexual behaviour change of students; and develop confidence in sexual practices. The population for the study was the students of the NUST. The sample size of the three hundred and ninety nine (399) students was randomly selected from the total sample frame. This comprises one hundred and sixty six (166) males and two hundred and thirty three (233) females. The total number is the unit of analysis. A 3 point scale response survey questionnaire to evaluate the effectiveness of the NUST HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign and to understand the behaviour that put students at risk of HIV/AIDS infection was administered to the unit of analysis. Data obtained was analysed using percentage computation on knowledge, attitude, belief, sexual behaviour change and confidence in sexual practices of the unit of analysis. The results of the analysis indicate that the awareness campaign has a positive effect on the participants’ knowledge, attitude, belief, behaviour change and sexual practices.