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Oitshepile MmaB Modise

Oitshepile MmaB Modise is an Associate Professor in the Department of Adult Education, University of Botswana. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Education from the Florida State University, USA and Master of Science Degree in Vocational and Continuing Education from the University of Wisconsin. Dr Modise has close to 30 years of experience as an educator, more than a decade as a trainer/educator at university level and on the job training, as well as manager and researcher. She is She has published in reputable journals and research interest includes management of adult education programs, community development, training and development.

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The Crossroads That Were Never Meant to Be: An Account of Promises and Challenges in an Orphan's Empowerment Journey

Today's world faces challenges of increased number of orphans. In Botswana, HIV/AIDS scourge widens figures and poverty increases vulnerability. Beyond existing empowerment...

Cases on Leadership in Adult Education

Strong leadership is the cornerstone of advancement. Nowhere is this more important than the field of education, where students undergo training to effectively overcome obstacles...

The Crossroads that Were Never Meant to Be: An Account of Promises and Challenges in an Orphan's Empowerment Journey

Today's world faces challenges of increased number of orphans. In Botswana, HIV/AIDS scourge widens figures and poverty increases vulnerability. Beyond existing empowerment...

Management Issues in the Botswana Adult Basic Education Program: A Case Study

This chapter is a case study analysis of the management of the Adult Basic Education Program in Botswana. The chapter focuses on management issues in the ABEP program using two...

Socio-Economic Empowerment Through Technologies: The Case of Tapestry at Lentswe La Oodi Weavers in Botswana

The chapter presents a case of a community development project known as Lentswe La Oodi Weavers in a rural village, Oodi, in the Kgatleng district of Botswana with a goal of...