General - Information and communications technology (ICT) integration in Zimbabwean secondary s

5.1 Have you noticed any improvements in your leadership that are brought about by the use of computers at your school?

5.2 Based on your experience of leading and managing the use of computers in teaching and learning, what advice can you give to school heads who are just starting to use computers in teaching and learning in their schools?

5.3 Before we conclude is there anything you want to share with me regarding the use of computers at your school and the ICT integration process?

Examples where possible should be provided.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND INFORMATION

94 APPENDIX B University of KwaZulu Natal

(Edgewood Campus) Private Bag X03 Ashwood 3605 10 October 2013

Attention………..

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REQUESTING FOR PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH INTERVIEWS I am Mupambireyi Tazvishaya, a Master student specialising in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (School of Education). I am kindly asking you to participate in a study that I’m conducting as part of my study. The title of the study is:

INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INTEGRATION IN ZIMBABWEAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS CURRICULUM: EXPERIENCES OF SCHOOL HEADS IN BUHERA RURAL DISTRICT

The purpose of the study is to explore and understand the experiences of rural school heads in leading and managing ICT integration in rural schools. You will be asked questions relating to your experiences as the school head in leading and managing the process of using computers and other technological devices in teaching and learning. One interview will be conducted which will be semi-structured and will take about 30 minutes and it shall be voice- recorded.

Since your school has benefited from the president’s donation of computers, I have seen it fit to select you as a participant in this study because you have the computers already at your school. There are no physical risks by you participating in this study. If you have any questions pertaining to this study before you sign this consent form, you are free to ask. There will be no direct benefit for you as an individual, but the information you will provide will be useful in understanding how ICT integration in rural schools is being done.

All information shall be completely confidential and anonymous. No names or addresses will be used in the dissertation, only pseudonyms will be used. The information will be stored at the university storeroom and will be destroyed after five years. An electronic copy of the final dissertation will be given to you.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you are free to decline the interview. If you decide not to participate in this study, your decision will not in any way affect you or your institution. If you choose to participate, you have the right to withdraw your consent and stop the interview at any time without negative consequences to you.

For any questions you may have regarding this study, you are free to contact my supervisor, Dr Naicker at naickeri1@ukzn.ac.za or telephone number +2731 260 3461. Or HSSREC Research office (Ms P Ximba, Tel +2731 2603587 Email ximbap@ukzn.ac.za )

DECLARATION

YOU ARE MAKING A DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS STUDY. YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, HAVE HAD ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED, AND HAVE DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE.

I……… (Full name of participant) hereby confirm that I understand the contents of this document and the nature of the research project and I consent to participating in the study; INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INTEGRATION IN ZIMBABWEAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS CURRICULUM: EXPERIENCES OF SCHOOL HEADS IN BUHERA RURAL DISTRICT.

I understand that I am at liberty to withdraw from the project at any time should I so decide and there will be negative consequences should I withdraw at any point.

SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT DATE

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THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

MUPAMBIREYI TAZVISHAYAmupambireyit@gmail.com cell no +27710821973 or +263772529484

APPENDIX C

University of KwaZulu-Natal Edgewood campus

29 October 2013 The PED Manicaland

Mutare

Dear Sir/Madam

REF: A REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY IN YOUR PROVINCE IN SCHOOLS IN BUHERA DISTRICT

I am Mupambireyi Tazvishaya a Master of Education degree student with the School of Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal. As part of my degree fulfilment, I am required to conduct research. I therefore kindly seek permission to conduct research in secondary schools under your jurisdiction that benefited from presidential donations of computers to schools.

Name of schools………

The title of my study is; INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INTEGRATION IN ZIMBABWEAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS CURRICULUM:

EXPERIENCES OF SCHOOL HEADS IN BUHERA RURAL DISTRICT

The study seeks to explore the experiences of school heads in leading and managing ICT integration in their schools.

The study will use semi-structured interviews with school heads which will take about 30-45 minutes at a time convenient to them. Each interview will be voice recorded. Responses shall be confidential and pseudonyms will be used for both school heads and their schools.

For further information concerning this study feel free to contact my supervisor or me on the following details;

Supervisor Dr Naicker Inba

Tel +27312603461Email naickeri1@ukzn.ac.za

Or HSSREC Research Office (Ms P Ximba Tel +273 260 3587 Email ximbap@ukzn.ac.za ) Thank you in advance.

Yours sincerely

Mupambireyi Tazvishaya +263772549484 Email mupambireyit@

APPENDIX D

University of KwaZulu-Natal Edgewood campus

29 October 2013 The DEO

Buhera

Dear Sir/Madam

REF: A REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY IN YOUR SCHOOLS IN BUHERA DISTRICT

Name of schools……….

The title of my study is; INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INTEGRATION IN ZIMBABWEAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS CURRICULUM:

EXPERIENCES OF SCHOOL HEADS IN BUHERA RURAL DISTRICT. The study seeks to explore the experiences of school heads in leading and managing ICT integration in their schools.

For further information concerning this study feel free to contact my supervisor or me on the following details;

Dr Naicker Inba

Tel +27312603461Email naickeri1@ukzn.ac.za

Or HSSREC Research Office (Ms P Ximba Tel +273 260 3587 Email ximbap@ukzn.ac.za ) Thank you in advance.

Yours sincerely

Mupambireyi Tazvishaya +263772549484 Email mupambireyit@gmail.com

98 APPENDIX E

APPROVAL LETTER FROM PROVINCE AND DISTRICT

99 APPENDIX F TURNITIN REPORT

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