Prof. C. Dyanda

Prof. Chipo Dyanda

Key Research Areas

• Early Childhood Development
• Quality Assurance

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Publications

Books

1. Bamhare, M.C. & Dyanda, C. (1990). Prenumber workbook. Harare: College Press
2. Bamhare, M.C. & Dyanda, C. (1990). Teachers' Resource Book: Prenumber workbook. Harare: College Press
3. Dyanda, C., Matavire, J., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. (2006) (Eds). Effective Curriculum Access: The English Literacy Question. HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-7974-3272-8
4. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. Matavire, J (2006). The Norms Competence Approach: Lower Primary. HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-86923-533-8
5. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. Matavire, J. (2006). The Norms Competence Approach: Upper Primary. HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-86923-535-4
6. Dyanda, C. (2006). The Norms Competence Approach To English Literacy: A Practical Guide. HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 07974-3234-5
7. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 3: Administration Manual. HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe  ISBN0-7974-3269-8
   1. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 3. (First Edition)  ( Reading Domain). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 07974-3236-1
   2. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary  (First Edition) (Writing Domain ). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-7974-3238-4
   3. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 3. (First Edition) ( Listening Domain). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.  ISBN 0-7974-3265-5
   4. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 3. (First Edition) ( Speaking Domain). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.  ISBN 0-7974-3266-3
   5. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 3. ( Supporting Language Structures). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-7974-3239-6.
8. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 6: (Administration Manual). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe ISBN 0-7974-3270-1
   1. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 6. (First Edition)  ( Reading Domain). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. 0-7974-3260-4
   2. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J.  (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 6. (First Edition) ( Listening Domain). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-7974-3261-2
   3. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 6. (First Edition) ( Speaking Domain). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-7974-3266-3
   4. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J.  (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary 6. ( Supporting Language Structures). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN  0-7974-3267-1
   5. Dyanda, C., Dozva, M., Kuyayama, A. & Matavire, J. (2006). The Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe Primary  (First Edition) (Writing Domain ). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-7974-2362-0
9. Dyanda, C. (2019) (Ed.). UZ @ 60. UZP: Harare, Zimbabwe

Chapters In Books

1. Dyanda, C. (2006). The Foundation for Developing English Literacy Norms for Zimbabwe Primary Schools. In Dyanda, C., Matavire, J., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. (2006) (Eds.) Effective Curriculum Access: The English Literacy Question (pp1-5). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe ISBN07974-3272-8
2. Dyanda, C. Nyawaranda, V., Thodhlana, J. (2006). Searching for a context for developing norms. In Dyanda, C., Matavire, J., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. (2006) (Eds). Effective Curriculum Access: The English Literacy Question. (pp6-12). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN07974-3272-8
3. Dyanda, C. Makoni, R.D. & Thodhlana, J. Methodology for searching for expected norms. In Dyanda, C., Matavire, J., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. (2006) (Eds). Effective Curriculum Access: the English Literacy Question (13-21). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN07974-3272-8
4. Dyanda, C. Nyawaranda, V. Establishing a set of English literacy standards. In Dyanda, C., Matavire, J., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. (2006) (Eds). Effective Curriculum Access: The English Literacy Question (pp 51-73). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN07974-3272-8
5. Dyanda, C. The Capacity of English as a Medium of Instruction. In Dyanda, C., Matavire, J., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. (2006) (Eds). Effective Curriculum Access: The English Literacy Question. (pp 90-104). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN07974-3272-8
6. Dyanda, C.,Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. Matavire, J . The Norms Competency Strategy to English Literacy. In Dyanda, C., Matavire, J., Dozva, M. & Kuyayama, A. (2006) (Eds). Effective curriculum access: The English Literacy Question (pp105-123). HRRC: University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN07974-3272-8
7. Dyanda, C. & Mavuna, J. (2000). In Sterwart, J. Lifeskills for Primary Education Rockefeller Foundation, Women’s Law Centre, University of Zimbabwe

8. Dyanda, C. & Hapanyengwi, O. Skills and Confidence in Teaching. In Zindi, F.Nyota, M, & Batidzirai, (2003).  Improving Teacher Preparation: Teaching Practice Guide (pp 59-80):   HRRC: Harare. ISBN 77905-138-7,
9. Mtetwa, D.K. & Dyanda, C. Outcomes of a Teching Practice. . In Zindi, F.Nyota, M, & Batidzirai, R.(2003) Improving Teacher Preparation: Teaching Practice Guide pp 147-161: HRRC, Harare.ISBN 77905-138-7

Journal Articles

1. Marira (Dyanda) C. (1991). Gender issues in Zimbabwe's two main English language textbooks in Primary schools. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, Vol 3 2,
2. Marira, C. (Dyanda). (1990). Computers in Early Childhood Education. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 2 64-66.
3. Marira, (Dyanda)  C. (1994) The Zimbabwean Infant Curriculum. Zambezia , XXI (i), pp 81-95
4. Mkandawire, D. S. J. & Marira, (Dyanda) C. (1993). School effectiveness in Namibian schools. Zimbabwean Journal of Educational Research.   124-143.
5. Dyanda, C. (1997). Questioning "Questioning" in Zimbabwean Infant Classes.  Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 9 (1), pp. 44-64.

6. Johnson, Dyanda-Marira, Dzvimbo, P. K. (1997) Zimbabwe Mothers Perceptions of Early Childhood Education and Care Early  Childhood  Research Quarterly. 2, (12) pp 199-219
7. Dyanda, C. & McLane, J. B. (2000) Vygotsy’s Theory of Cognition: An alternative and Relevant Theory for Colleges of Education in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, Vol 12,No 3.
8. Dyanda, C. Mateta, V. (2001). The relationship between handwriting skills and social variables International Journal of Open and Distance Learning. Volume 1 pp 45-74.

9. Dyanda, C., Makoni, R,D,, Nyawaranda, V., Tondlana, J., Machingaidze, C.E., Sithole, J. (2006) The Nature of the Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe (CELTUZ-Primary) (Field Edition). Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 18 Number 2, Pp 275-286.
10. Dyanda, C. & Muchengetwa, S. (2006). Zimbabwe Pupils’ Performance of the Comprehensive English Literacy Test of the University of Zimbabwe-Primary. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 18 Number 2, Pp 286-319.
11. Dyanda, C. & Tondlana, J. (2006). Grade 3 and 6 Performance on the CELTUZ-Primary: Reading Battery. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 18 Number 2, Pp 319-346.
12. Dyanda, C. (2006). Zimbabwe Pupils’ Performance on the CELTUZ-Primary: Speaking Battery. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 18 Number 2, Pp 347-366.
13. Dyanda, C.; Mavuna JJ Shumba, O. Mukorera, S. Mlambo, C & Kanyowa FT. An Evaluation of  Infant Teacher Education Programmes in Zimbabwe 1988-1998. The Zimbabwe Bulletin of Teacher   Education. pp78-100.

14. Dozva, M & Dyanda, C. (2012). Early childhood development training in Zimbabwe’s tertiary institutions: A Reflective Analysis. Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education 1, 3,1-9
15. Tafirenyika, J. Dyanda, C & Mararike, C (2019). Resilience in Child Rearing Under Forced Migration: The case of selected Mothers and Elders at Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe (2013-2016). Journal of Interdisciplinary Research. DOI/org/1052476/ea/75ft9d-0439-4327b4e-af0ccb3ce127

Published Technical Reports

1. Marira C, (Dyanda), Manonga, M (1990) A Situation Analysis of Early Childhood Education in Zimbabwe. UNICEF: Zimbabwe.
2. Marira, C. & Makoni, B. (1991). An Evaluation of Early Childhood Education in Zimbabwe. UNICEF: Harare, Zimbabwe.
3. Shumba, O. Marira, C. (Dyanda), Bourdillon, T. & Manonga, M. (1992). Needs Analysis Report: Early Childhood Education and Care, Infant and Junior Primary Education Degree Programs. Department of Teacher Education: University of Zimbabwe.
4. Shumba, O. Chisaka, B.C. Dyanda, C (1998). Strategies for infusing population Education (POED) into Teacher Education Curriculum in Zimbabwe. UNDP, UNFPA Project No. UNFPA ZIM/95/01 April 1998
5. Dyanda, C. (1998). Belief-Desire reasoning in Zimbabwean Children: A Search for Evidence of the Universality of a Child’s Theory of Mind. Ann Abor, Michigan: UMI.
6. Dyanda, C, (2002) (Ed.). Stakeholders’ views on Zimbabwe English Literacy Norms. University of Zimbabwe
7. Dyanda, C & Kyanda, D. (2002). An Evaluation of the Kyambogo Mediated Learning Experience. (Uganda). Save the Children-Norway, Uganda: Uganda
8. Dyanda, C.  Basic Education Provision in Southern Province-Zambia 1999-2005. Save the Children Norway –Zambia: Zambia

9. Dyanda, C. (2007). Evaluation of the National Early Childhood Development Programme. UNICEF, Harare

Other Roles

Lead Developer and Editor Institutional Quality Assurance Handbooks, University of Zimbabwe, 2010-2016

1. Teaching and learning
2. Workshops and laboratories
3. Library Processes and Procedures Benchmarks
4. Research Benchmarks
5. Student Advisory Programme
6. Management ad Supervision of Higher Degrees by Research

Editor and Producer:  Intellect magazine, University of Zimbabwe 2010-2016