The Effectiveness of O- level disaster recovery programs in Chimanimani district. A Case of two schools in the district.
- Author
- Mupembe, Farai
- Title
- The Effectiveness of O- level disaster recovery programs in Chimanimani district. A Case of two schools in the district.
- Abstract
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This study sought to find the effectiveness of disaster recovery strategies in the learning process of students in Chimanimani district schools following the cyclone Idai disaster of 15-
19 March 2019. This was done by examining the helpful experiences and challenges faced during the disaster recovery strategies implemented soon after cyclone Idai disaster in the
Chimanimani district schools. In the study, questionnaires and face to face interviews were used to collect data from pupils, teachers, the Head and the Deputy Head. The data was analysed using detailed thematic descriptions. The researcher found out that there were many challenges faced by learners in schools which hindered the progress of disaster recovery strategies. The challenges include inadequate counselling sessions which resulted in failure to address the needs of the affected learners, unavailability of enough resources to assist learners to cope up with the difficult situation experienced and lack of experienced professional counsellors to deal with issues raised by affected people. The researcher also observed that pupils are not given enough time and platform to process their emotions and feelings which resulted in few students being helped by the recovery strategies. The study finally recommends improvements to be done in future recovery strategies such as improving learning infrastructure, water and sanitation equipment and deployment of qualified professional counsellor’s teachers to assist affected people in schools.
- Date
- October 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Cyclone Idai,
- Disaster recovery,
- Supervisor
- Dr. Makuvire,
- Media
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