Papers Published In Peer Reviewed Journals

1. Tsvara Peter & Manzira M. Francis, (2015). Social Media in Tertiary Education-Vhembe Further Education College case study. The IAFOR Journal of Education-Technologies & Education Special Edition, ISSN:2188-272X
2. Tsvara Peter, Lawrence Mapaire & Manzira M. Francis, (2016). Low pass rates in Mathematics performance of learners: A case study of public high schools in Gauteng Province of South Africa. Solusi University Research Journal, Vol. 9. ISSN:2312-9174
3. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2016). Participative management as a strategy for enhancing job satisfaction of teachers: The case of South African teachers.  Solusi University Research Journal, Vol. 9. ISSN:2312-9174
4. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2016). Transformational Management Strategies of School Principals on Job Satisfaction levels of Educators: A case of South Africa Secondary Schools. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, ISSN: 2249-2496
5. Tsvara Peter, Sigauke Innocent & Swansi Kenneth (2020). Oscillating among Different Traditions of Grounded Theory. East Africa Journal of Education & Social Sciences, EAJESS, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 72-78 ISSN: 2714-2132
6. Tsvara Peter, Sigauke Innocent & Swansi Kenneth (2020). Scaling up Grounded Theory: Problems, Implications and Options for Qualitative Researchers. East Africa Journal of Education & Social Sciences, EAJESS, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 65-71 ISSN: 2714-2132
7. Tsvara Peter & Germito de Castrol Alexandre (2022). Effectiveness of language teaching methods in improving the 11th grade English competencies: a case of Nampula secondary school in Mozambique. International Journal of Humanities & Innovation (IJHI), 5(2): 53-60

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

1. Tsvara Peter & Manzira, M. Francis (2014). Participative management as a strategy for enhancing job satisfaction of teachers: the case of South African teachers. A paper presented at the Asian Conference on Education (ACE) in Osaka (Japan) on the 31st of October 2014
2. Tsvara Peter & Manzira, M. Francis (2014). Social media technology as a disruptive and/or complementary technology in Higher Education: A case study of Vhembe Further Education Training College. A paper presented at the Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology (ACSET) in Osaka (Japan) on the 30th of October 2014
3. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). Teacher Accountability and Cultural Values: A cross-country perspective. A paper presented at the World Education Research Association (WERA) in Budapest (Hungary) on the 6th of September 2015
4. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). The demand for teacher accountability in Zimbabwe. A paper presented at the World Education Research Association (WERA) in Budapest (Hungary) on the 8th of September 2015
5. Tsvara Peter, Mapaire Lawrence., Manzira, M. Francis & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). Learners’ performance in Mathematics in Public High Schools. A paper presented at the South African Education Research Association (SAERA) Conference in Free State (SA) on the 27th of October 2015.
6. Tsvara Peter, Manzira, M. Francis, & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). The influence of transformational management strategies of school principals on job satisfaction levels of educators. A paper presented at the ALARA World Conference in Pretoria (SA) on the 5th of November 2015.
7. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). Teacher Accountability Disposition and Cultural Values: A Cross-country perspective. A paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa (EASA) Conference in Mokgopong (South Africa) on the 13th of January 2015.

Papers presented at International Conferences

1. Tsvara Peter & Manzira, M. Francis (2014). Participative management as a strategy for enhancing job satisfaction of teachers: the case of South African teachers. A paper presented at the Asian Conference on Education (ACE) in Osaka (Japan) on the 31st of October 2014
2. Tsvara Peter & Manzira, M. Francis (2014). Social media technology as a disruptive and/or complementary technology in Higher Education: A case study of Vhembe Further Education Training College. A paper presented at the Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology (ACSET) in Osaka (Japan) on the 30th of October 2014
3. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). Teacher Accountability and Cultural Values: A cross-country perspective. A paper presented at the World Education Research Association (WERA) in Budapest (Hungary) on the 6th of September 2015
4. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). The demand for teacher accountability in Zimbabwe. A paper presented at the World Education Research Association (WERA) in Budapest (Hungary) on the 8th of September 2015
5. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). Teacher Accountability Disposition and Cultural Values: A Cross-country perspective. A paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa (EASA) Conference in Mokgopong (South Africa) on the 13th of January 2015.
6. Tsvara Peter (2014). The relationship between the management strategies of school principals and the job satisfaction levels of educators. A paper presented at the Research and Innovation Seminar at UNISA in Pretoria (South Africa) on the 20th of March 2014.
7. Tsvara Peter, Mapaire Lawrence., Manzira, M. Francis & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). Learners’ performance in Mathematics in Public High Schools. A paper presented at the South African Education Research Association (SAERA) Conference in Free State (SA) on the 27th of October 2015.
8. Tsvara Peter, Manzira, M. Francis, & Booyse, J. Johan (2015). The influence of transformational management strategies of school principals on job satisfaction levels of educators. A paper presented at the Action Learning Action Research Association World Conference (ALARA) in Pretoria (SA) on the 5th of November 2015.
9. Tsvara Peter & Booyse, J. Johan (2016). Influence of Transformational Management Strategies of School Principals on Job Satisfaction Levels of Educators: A case of Zimbabwean secondary schools. A paper presented at the International Conference on Education and Psychology (ICEAP) in Kyoto (Japan) on the 23rd of November 2016
10. Tsvara Peter, Chitate Timely & Booyse, J. Johan (2017). “Examining the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics [STEM] in Zimbabwe’s high schools”. A paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa (EASA) in Potchefstroom (South Africa) on the 11th of January 2017.
11. Tsvara Peter, Manzira Francis, M. & Booyse Johan, J. (2018). “Community-Based participatory Research (CBPR): Its role in future enrolments of Solusi University”. A paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa (EASA) in Durban (South Africa) on the 14th -17th of January 2018
12. Tsvara Peter, Tsvara Irine  & Booyse Johan, J. (2019). “Inclusive Education in Zimbabwean Primary Education System: Perceptions of Primary School Teachers in Makoni District, Zimbabwe”. A paper presented at the Education Association of South Africa (EASA) in Polokwane (South Africa) on the 13th -16th of January 2019

Books Published

1. Tsvara, P. (2021). Research Methods in Education: A constructive handbook for graduate students. LAP Lambert Academic Publishers. Berlin
2. Tsvara, P., Sigauke, I., & Tsvara, I. (2021). Teaching Practice in Teacher Education: The essential knowledge base. Dream Discovery Publishers. Gweru
3. Tsvara, P., Sigauke, I., & Tsvara, I. (2021). Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics: Moving disciplines forward. Dream Discovery Publishers. Gweru

Book Chapters Published

1. Tsvara, P., Chitate,T. & Booyse, J. J. (2019). Examining the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics [STEM] in Zimbabwe’s high schools. In Wolhuter, C (Eds). Raising the Impact of Education Research in South Africa, AOSIS Books, Johannesburg

Books Accepted in Press

1. Tsvara, P. & Tsvara, I, (in press). A Handbook For Research In Social Sciences: An overview of research methodology
2. Tsvara, P. & Tsvara, I. (in Press). Guidelines for Conducting Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Methods
3. Tsvara, P. & Tsvara, I. (in press). Guidelines for Conducting Qualitative Observational Research
4. Tsvara, P. (in press). Guidelines for Conducting Qualitative Research Interviews
5. Tsvara, P. & Tsvara, I. (in press). Guidelines for Research Ethics in Social Sciences
6. Tsvara, P. & Tsvara, I. (in press). Statistics Made Simple: A constructive handbook for students
7. Tsvara, P. & Tsvara, I. (in press). Guidelines for Conducting Qualitative Focus Group Discussion

Papers Presented at National Conferences

1. Tsvara Peter (2017). Teaching Methodologies and Assessment in Higher Education. A paper presented at Solusi University Academic Staff Seminar, Solusi University, Bulawayo (August 17)
2. Tsvara Peter (2016). Mentorship for School Prefects. A paper presented at Pace College Prefects Induction Seminar, Town House, Harare (October 19)
3. Tsvara Peter (2016). Teaching Methodologies and Assessment in Higher Education. A paper presented at Mutare Teachers’ College Lecturer Symposium, Mutare Teachers’ College, Zimbabwe (August 1)
4. Tsvara Peter (2015).  Collaborative and Sustainable Management Strategies for a Fairer World: Rhetoric or Reality. A paper presented at a “Our Journey Towards World Class Transformational Management Seminar, Solusi University Main Campus, Bulawayo (December 7)
5. Tsvara Peter (2015). Transformational Management Strategies. A paper presented at “Our Journey Towards World class Transformational Management Seminar” organized for Heads of Schools in Bulilima & Mangwe Districts, Plumtree (December 11)
6. Tsvara Peter (2012). Head’s role and the job satisfaction levels of teachers: A case of Makoni District. A paper presented at District Education Officers and Headmasters’ Workshop, Manica Chambers, Mutare ( June 21-22)
7. Tsvara Peter (2011). Management strategies for School Heads in Zimbabwe. A paper presented District Education Officers and Headmasters’ Workshop, Makoni District Offices, Rusape (September 8-9)
8. Tsvara Peter (2010). Teaching and Assessment in high schools. A paper presented at ZIMSEC Examination Management Workshop, Manica Hotel, Mutare (April 15-16)
9. Tsvara Peter (2004). Factors that are Significant to the Job Satisfaction of Teachers in Makoni District in Manicaland Region in Zimbabwe. A paper presented at the Deparmental Seminar on Teachers’ Job satisfaction. Zimbabwe Open University Manicaland Region, Zimbabwe (August 17).
10. Tsvara Peter (2004). The role of part-time lecturers in ODL: A case of ZOU. A paper presented on an Orientation Programme for New Zimbabwe Open University Students, Chancellor Primary School, Mutare (March 11)
11. Tsvara Peter (2004). Motivation and teaching. A paper presented at a Sports Management Short Course, CDU, Harare (September)
12. Tsvara Peter (2003). The role of the teacher in School Guidance and Counselling. A paper presented at the District Education Officers and Headmasters’ Workshop, Chaminuka Training Centre (June 9)
13. Tsvara Peter (2003). The role of prefects in school administration. A paper presented at Prefects’ Induction Seminar, Troutbeck Inn, Nyanga (November 14-16)
14. Tsvara Peter (2002). Why ZOU students don’t publish? A paper presented at ZOU Departmental Seminar on Research for Publication, Manicalad Region (July 14-15)
15. Tsvara Peter (2001). Learning using Open Distance Learning (ODL) in Teacher Training. A paper presented at the Distance and Open Learning Tutors’ Workshop, Zimbabwe Open University, Manicaland Region (March 9)
16. Tsvara Peter (2000). Perceptions of Secondary School Teachers in Makoni South District on the Teaching of AIDS Education in Zimbabwean Secondary Schools. A paper presented at Makoni Heads of Schools District Workshop, Manicaland Chapter, Makoni District Office, Rusape (April 6-7)
17. Tsvara Peter (2000). HIV and AIDS Counselling Education in Zimbabwe. A paper presented at a Counselling Skills Short Courses Workshop, Mutare Teachers’ College (August 9-11)
18. Tsvara Peter (2000). Why churches resist AIDS Education curriculum in their Schools. A paper presented at Zimbabwe Council of Churches on Education workshop, Holiday Inn, Harare (February 4)

Modules Developed for Undergraduate Study Courses

• Educational Research Methods & Statistics
• Supervision of Educational Personnel
• Educational Planning
• Policy Studies
• Managing Schools
• Teaching Practice
• School Administration

Modules Developed for Post-Graduate Study Courses

• Research Methods & Statistics
• Measurement & Evaluation in Education
• Educational Planning & Management
• Leadership Development & Quality Issues in Education
• Policy & Legal Issues in Education
• Financial Management in Education
• Politics of Education
• Human Resources Management & Development in Education
• Policy Analysis, Implementation & Evaluation
• Organizational Development in Education
• Ethics & Values in Christian Education
• Research Methods
• Applied Statistics
• Fundamentals of Christian Education
• Pedagogics I & II
• Philosophical & Sociological Foundations of Education
• Educational Leadership & Supervision

Professional Growth

• Participant & Leader: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Needs for Community Sustainability Development (Makuya: Limpopo: SA) (2013-2015)
• Participant: ZIMCHE workshop on Zimbabwe Credit Accumulation & Transfer Systems (ZIMCATS) (April, 2016)
• Participant: ZIMCHE ‘s Southern Africa Quality Assurance Network (SAQAN) (2016)
• Participant: Zimbabwe National Skills Audit Framework Draft (March, 2017)
• Participant: Taskforce for Higher Education Transformation for Modernity & Industrialization (October, 2017)
• Participant: Development of SU diploma & degree programmes (2016/7)
• Participant: SU programmes Adoption Team (2018-2019)
• Participant: Zimbabwe-India Technical & Economic Corporation (ITEC) (Dec, 2019)
• Participant: ZIMCHE Finalization of MBKs Local and International Benchmarking Workshop (July, 2019)
• Participant: ZIMCHE’s Zimbabwe National Qualification Framework (ZNQF) Sensitization Workshop (March, 2019)
• Participant: ZIMCHE Validation of MBKs with Academic Staff in Higher Education Institutions(*HEIs) (March, 2020)
• Participant: Provincial Quality Forum, Bulawayo: – The National Standards Act Consultative Forum (October, 2021)
• Participant: United nations’ Economic Commission for Africa’s Sensitization Workshop on the Establishment of  a Common Agro-industrial Park under the Joint Industrialization Cooperation Programme between Zambia & Zimbabwe (Bulawayo: October 29, 2021)
• Participant: Indian Technical & Economic Corporation (ITEC) Memorial Celebration (Harare: November 3, 2021)
• Participant: ZIMCHE Quality Assurance Workshop on Academic and Institutional Audits of universities in Zimbabwe (Gweru: June, 2022)
• Participant: COMESA: Discussant Report on the Policy, Regulatory & Institutional Framework for the Establishment & Management of a Common Agro-Industrial Park between Zambia and Zimbabwe (Bulawayo: August, 2022)
• Participant: First Southern African Quality Assurance Network Webinar on Data Collection, Analytics and Use of Data Analytics in Quality Assurance (Bulawayo: August, 2022)
• Participant: Indian Technical & Economic Corporation (ITEC) Memorial Celebration (Harare: September 15. 2022)
• Participant:  Value-chains Review Workshop organized by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce (Bulawayo: November 3, 2022)

 
Community Engagement

• Church Elder: Solusi University Church
• Personal Ministries Director: Solusi University Church
• Editor-in Chief: Solusi University Bulletin
• Church Clerk: Nyazura Mission Church
• Church Treasurer: Nyazura Mission Church
• Sabbath School Adult Bible Class Discussion Leader: Solusi University Church; Nyazura Mission Church; Tasbet Park SDA Church; Shayandima SDA Church;
• Youth Director: Nyazura Mission Church
• Pathfinder Director: Nyazura Mission Church
• Master Guide Director: Nyazura Mission Church
• Education Director: Nyazura Mission Church; Tasbet Park SDA Church; Shayandima SDA Church; Solusi University Church;
• Voice of Prophecy Director: Tasbet Park SDA Church;

 
Peer Reviewer

• Journal of Educational Studies (JES): – University of Venda (SA)
• Zimbabwe Journal of Science & Technology (ZJST): – National University of Science & Technology (Zimbabwe)
• South African Journal of Education (SAJE): – Education Association of South Africa (EASA) (SA)
• Solusi University Research Journal (SURJ): – Solusi University (Zimbabwe)

Workshops Attended

• Academic Ceremonies Management Workshop (23-24 August 2018) – Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education (ZIMCHE), Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
• East Zimbabwe Conference Annual National Teachers‟ Convention (2018) – Seventh-day Adventist Church Education Department,  Nyanga, Zimbabwe
• Zimbabwe Union Conference Annual National Teachers‟ Convention (2017) – Seventh-day Adventist Church Education Department, Kariba, Zimbabwe
• Empowering Learners through Research Seminar (2016) – Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
• East Zimbabwe Conference Annual National Teachers‟ Convention (2016) – Seventh-day Adventist Church Education Department, Nyazura, Zimbabwe
• Discover Bible Course Certificate (2009) for Redemptive Discipline – Trans-Orange Conference: Cape Town, South Africa.
• Accounting Workshop Attendance Certificate (2008) – Mpumalanga Department of Education, Witbank, South Africa.
• Business Persons and Professionals Camp-meeting/Conference (2005) – Seventh – day Adventist Church professional growth conference, Pretoria, South Africa.
• Zimbabwe Union Conference National Teachers‟ Convention (2007) – Seventh-Day Adventist Church Education Department, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
• Zimbabwe Union Conference Annual National Teachers‟ Convention (2004) – Seventh-Day Adventist Church Education Department, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
• Pathfinder Staff Training Course Certificate (2001) – Eastern Africa Division of Seventh Day Adventist Church Youth Department, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
• Ten Day Continuing Education/AIDS Education Seminar (2000) – Zimbabwe Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church Education Department, Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
• Pathfinder Staff Training Course Certificate (1998) – Eastern Africa Division of Seventh Day Adventist Church Youth Department, Gweru, Zimbabwe