Studies in Learning and Teaching
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): August

Lecturers’ Perspectives on the Effectiveness of Modular-Based Teaching in Higher Education in Zimbabwe

Mqemane Tshababa (Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa)
Mokoena Patronella Maepa (Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa)
Owen Mukwawaya (Department of Psychology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa)
Tapiwa Noel Gavaza Betera (Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry, National University Science and Technology, Zimbabwe)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Aug 2026

Abstract

Most higher learning institutions in Zimbabwe have embraced modular-based teaching in line with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education’s Education 5.0 Philosophy. This study explored lecturers’ perspectives on the effectiveness of this approach at a public university. Using a qualitative case study design, twelve lecturers from six faculties were purposively selected, representing qualifications from master's level to professorship. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews guided by semi-structured questions and analysed thematically using N-vivo version 15. Findings revealed that modular-based teaching presents both opportunities and challenges. While it offers flexibility and innovation in teaching and learning, its success largely depends on students’ ability to manage time effectively. Lecturers emphasised that adequate resources, particularly online platforms such as Moodle, are essential to support modular delivery. The study further recommended integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching practices to enhance instructional innovation and align with evolving educational demands. Distinctively, this research contributes to understanding modular-based teaching effectiveness by foregrounding the lived experiences and insights of university lecturers, highlighting the need for resource deployment and technological integration to maximise its potential in Zimbabwean higher education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SiLeT

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Subject

Education Other

Description

SiLeT: Studies in Learning and Teaching is an internationally recognized journal in the field of education (Learning and Teaching) and is published three times a year (in April, August, and December). The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality studies in the areas of learning, teaching, ...