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The study set out to obtain ‘A’ level teachers’ perceptions on the causes of the current depressed performance by candidates in the ‘A’ level Shona public examinations. A total of 24/30 ‘A’ Level Shona teachers in Zaka District responded to a 15 item questionnaire that sought their reflections on the issue. Teachers’ views were corroborated with interviews and ‘A’ level chief examiners’ reports. It was found out that, although most teachers are ‘qualified’ to teach ‘A’ level Shona, very few of them are aware of the required examination techniques. A case for in-service workshops for ‘A’ level Shona teachers as well as reviewal and synchronisation of the universities Shona syllabuses to meet ‘A’ level examination requirements, inter-alia, is strongly recommended.
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To Cite this Article: Mudzanire, B., & Mazuruse, M. (2013). An Analysis of ‘A’ Level Shona Teachers’ Perceptions on the Causes of Depressed Performance by Candidates in ‘A’ Level Shona Examinations. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2(1), 1–12.
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