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Abstract:
The study set out to evaluate the effectiveness I the implementation of PLAP in the teaching and learning of Shona language in selected rural secondary schools. PLAP is a remediation strategy meant to narrow the gap in learner performance. Practice and theory have reported no significant improvement in performance even after implementation of PLAP. The study therefore sought to find out factors affecting the effectiveness of PLAP. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies were employed using a descriptive research design. Stratified and purposive sampling were used for the study. Participants were 40 learners, 16 educators, 4 heads of departments and 4 school heads. Results showed that lack or training, inadequate resources and negative attitudes were some of the factors that led to the low effectiveness of PLAP. The study concluded that the success of any reform or new programme depended on thorough preparation of implementers. The study recommends that educators be prepared for the implementation and that
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