Jabulani Mpofu
Biographic Data
| ID | 249810 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jabulani Mpofu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jabulani |
| FAMILY NAME | Mpofu |
| SIGNATURE | MPOFU J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Zimbabwe Open University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5634-8581 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A transdisciplinary scoping review of social identity among African youths with autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an evolving concept in the neurodiversity community. There is now a continuum of views ranging from biological through social models of which the medical model views ASD as pathological rather than atypical and the social model views disability as arising from the obstacles faced by individuals in societies. This qualitative study used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA…
Autism paradigms in a developing country setting
This study enhances understanding of self-perceptions among young people with ASD in Zimbabwe, revealing challenges and strengths unique to their experiences. It may inform educators and policymakers, promoting inclusive practices and tailored interventions, ultimately fostering empowerment, acceptance, and improved quality of life for young people within this community
Challenges of competency-based curriculum in teaching learners with learning disabilities
The study findings will assist in identifying areas that need to be improved and need strengthening. The education policy makers in the country will have a better understanding of challenges faced by teachers in the implementation of competency-based curriculum in Zimbabwe
Self‐determination among adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive‐community setting
The purpose of this study was to explore self‐determination among adolescents with physical disabilities living in inclusive‐community settings of Makonde Urban, Zimbabwe. An inclusive community is one that aims to remove exclusionary practices within the community and promote community systems that accept all people irrespective of their difference. Inclusive communities on their own are not uniquely designed for people with disabilities, but th…
Psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive community settings
The findings of this study should enable inclusive communities' policy-makers and researchers to better understand the psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities living in inclusive communities
Disabilities and Entrepreneurship in Makonde Rural Community in Zimbabwe
The purpose of this study was to find out the level of community engagement of people with disabilities in entrepreneurship programmes in rural Zimbabwe. The study used survey methods to assess community engagement of people with disabilities in entrepreneurship programmes in terms of access to entrepreneurial activities, entrepreneurial education, effects of institutional, legal and policy relating to entrepreneurship, business networking and fi…
Challenges Faced by Lecturers in Teaching Quantitative Courses at a Distance
The thrust of the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is to produce graduates who, in addition to being specialists in their respective fields. In trying to develop these research capacities, the statistics and basic mathematics courses become indispensible. The teaching of these quantitative courses poses both opportunities and threats to the successful delivery of these courses. The purpose of this study was therefore to investigate the challenges o…
Challenges Faced by Students with Special Educational Needs in Early Childhood Development Centers in Zimbabwe as Perceived by ECD Trainers and Parents
The study sought to determine perceived challenges faced by: (a) students with special needs in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Zimbabwe; (b) teachers of students with special needs in ECD centers in Zimbabwe; and (c) to assess how these perceived challenges could be addressed. A survey design was used to assess these perceived challenges. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews and observations check list. A random samp…
The Zimbabwe Patients' Charter of Rights
This study sought to: (a) examine the role of the Zimbabwe Patients’ Charter of Rights in enabling health care access by people with disabilities living with HIV and AIDS; and (b) explore policy translational issues influencing access to HIV and AIDS treatment and care services by people with disabilities living with HIV and AIDS. A survey approach was used to collect data in this study. A purposive sample of 35 people with disabilities living wi…
Challenges Faced by Students with Special Educational Needs in Early Childhood Development Centers in Zimbabwe as Perceived by ECD Trainers and Parents
The study sought to determine perceived challenges faced by: (a) students with special needs in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Zimbabwe; (b) teachers of students with special needs in ECD centers in Zimbabwe; and (c) to assess how these perceived challenges could be addressed. A survey design was used to assess these perceived challenges. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews and observations check list. A random samp…
Challenges Faced by Students with Special Educational Needs in Early Childhood Development Centers in Zimbabwe as Perceived by ECD Trainers and Parents
The study sought to determine perceived challenges faced by: (a) students with special needs in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Zimbabwe; (b) teachers of students with special needs in ECD centers in Zimbabwe; and (c) to assess how these perceived challenges could be addressed. A survey design was used to assess these perceived challenges. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews and observations check list. A random samp…
The Zimbabwe Patients' Charter of Rights
This study sought to: (a) examine the role of the Zimbabwe Patients’ Charter of Rights in enabling health care access by people with disabilities living with HIV and AIDS; and (b) explore policy translational issues influencing access to HIV and AIDS treatment and care services by people with disabilities living with HIV and AIDS. A survey approach was used to collect data in this study. A purposive sample of 35 people with disabilities living wi…
Disabilities and Entrepreneurship in Makonde Rural Community in Zimbabwe
The purpose of this study was to find out the level of community engagement of people with disabilities in entrepreneurship programmes in rural Zimbabwe. The study used survey methods to assess community engagement of people with disabilities in entrepreneurship programmes in terms of access to entrepreneurial activities, entrepreneurial education, effects of institutional, legal and policy relating to entrepreneurship, business networking and fi…
Challenges Faced by Lecturers in Teaching Quantitative Courses at a Distance
The thrust of the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is to produce graduates who, in addition to being specialists in their respective fields. In trying to develop these research capacities, the statistics and basic mathematics courses become indispensible. The teaching of these quantitative courses poses both opportunities and threats to the successful delivery of these courses. The purpose of this study was therefore to investigate the challenges o…
Psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive community settings
The findings of this study should enable inclusive communities' policy-makers and researchers to better understand the psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities living in inclusive communities
Self‐determination among adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive‐community setting
The purpose of this study was to explore self‐determination among adolescents with physical disabilities living in inclusive‐community settings of Makonde Urban, Zimbabwe. An inclusive community is one that aims to remove exclusionary practices within the community and promote community systems that accept all people irrespective of their difference. Inclusive communities on their own are not uniquely designed for people with disabilities, but th…
Challenges of competency-based curriculum in teaching learners with learning disabilities
The study findings will assist in identifying areas that need to be improved and need strengthening. The education policy makers in the country will have a better understanding of challenges faced by teachers in the implementation of competency-based curriculum in Zimbabwe
A transdisciplinary scoping review of social identity among African youths with autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an evolving concept in the neurodiversity community. There is now a continuum of views ranging from biological through social models of which the medical model views ASD as pathological rather than atypical and the social model views disability as arising from the obstacles faced by individuals in societies. This qualitative study used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA…
Autism paradigms in a developing country setting
This study enhances understanding of self-perceptions among young people with ASD in Zimbabwe, revealing challenges and strengths unique to their experiences. It may inform educators and policymakers, promoting inclusive practices and tailored interventions, ultimately fostering empowerment, acceptance, and improved quality of life for young people within this community
Psychology (8 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Social science (4 works) · Thematic analysis (4 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (3 works) · Medical education (3 works)