ABSTRACT This study assessed the role of School-Based Guidance and Counselling Services in Shaping Students’ Discipline in Secondary Schools in Bukoba District. It had three objectives: to identify challenges of school-based mechanisms in place towards shaping students’ discipline, to explore stakeholders’ perception on the efficacy of school-based guidance and counselling services towards shaping students’ discipline, and to examine the scope of secondary school-based guidance and co...
ABSTRACT The quality of education offered in community secondary schools has been questioned by many scholars and the general public. While it is true that some of community schools are improving their academic performance, the status of their life skills provision among girls is not well established. This study sought to assess the influence of the learning environment in community secondary schools on girls‟ acquisition of the necessary life skills for their future life as carers of the ...
Abstract This study assessed the information needs of poultry farmers in three rural districts of Tanzania. Methodological triangulation was used. Data from questionnaires were triangulated with data from interviews and focus group discussions to validate quantitative with qualitative findings. The findings indicated that poultry farmers had varying information needs including poultry disease management, poultry protection, shelter for poultry and poultry production. The key sources of infor...
Abstract This study focused on exploring issues in the provision of pre-primary education in Monduli district in Arusha region-Tanzania. The specific objectives were to assess the current practices in the provision of pre-primary education in Tanzania, to investigate the challenges that encountered the provision of pre-primary education and then suggest appropriate strategies for the provision of pre-primary education in Tanzania. The study used both qualitative and quantitative approaches i...
ABSTRACT The study aimed to assess the effects of stress on Secondary School Teachers‘ job performance in Sumbawanga Municipality in Tanzania. Specific objectives of the study were: to identify sources of teachers stress in secondary school at Sumbawanga Municipality, to determine effects of teachers stress in secondary school at Sumbawanga Municipality and to examine coping strategies used by teachers in secondary schools to overcome stress at Sumbawanga Municipality. The study was guided ...
ABSTRACT The dissertation reports the findings of stakeholders’ beliefs and practices about Inclusive Education in Folk Development Colleges in Tanzania. Specifically, the study sought to find out stakeholders views on the practice of Inclusive Education in FDCs, examine stakeholder’s perceptions on inclusive classroom in FDCs and also explore the challenges faced by stakeholders in the whole process of teaching and learning in an inclusive classroom in FDCs in Tanzania. Using the Jack Me...
ABSTRACT This study explored parents‟ and teachers‟ conception in the use of first language in child‟s development of pre-reading literacy skills in Tanzania. The study was conducted in 6 public pre-primary classes in Geita District involving 20 parents (9 males and 11 females) and 12 teachers (5 males and 7 females). The study sampled parents conveniently, while pre-primary teachers were purposely sampled. Further, the study employed collective or multiple case study design underpinne...
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide a deep understanding of different initiatives that are available in bridging digital divide among pupils in primary schools in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp. The study was inspired by the initiatives available in the camp on bridging the digital divide, hence the need to explore teachers‟ lived experiences on the matter. The study employed a qualitative approach embedded on phenomenology research design in which 12 early grade teachers participated...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating regular teachers‟ knowledge and skills for instructional management of pupils with learning disabilities in Kibondo District, Kigoma Region. The study explored whether pupils with learning disabilities are present in regular primary schools and if the teachers are aware of their presence in classrooms. Data collection involved administration of questionnaires, classroom observation, documentary review and the interview tools. The study was guided ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of Big Results Now (BRN) initiative on academic performance of secondary school students in their National Form Four Examinations taking Musoma Municipality as the case study. The specific objectives of the study were three which were first, to explore the performance of students before and during the implementation of BRN, second, to scrutinize the National Key Result Areas (NKRA) given in education as a focus factors behind...
ABSTRACT This study focuses on designing and evaluating grammatical trial material for enhancing communicative competence in Tanzanian secondary schools. The aim was to design learner centered instructional grammatical material that supports English teachers on implementing the Competence Based Curriculum in order to enhance English Language communicative competence for Form One students. Constructivism theory and language acquisition to material development theory guided the design based on ...
ABSTRACT This research study focuses on assessing the implementation of Literacy and Numeracy Education (LANES) programme in Tanzanian primary schools in Kinondoni District. The objectives were to examine the extent to which LANES programme was implemented in primary schools as proposed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, find out any students‟ improvements in reading and writing skills, identify challenges faced during the implementation of the programme and propose poss...
ABSTRACT This study examines how the teaching of reading can be improved by developing and using innovative materials. The study employed a quasi-experimental design in which two schools in Kilimanjaro Region were involved. The experimental school had one teacher and 55 pupils while the control school had one teacher and 41 pupils. Data were collected through interviews, documentary review, test and observation. Qualitative data were analysed using content analysis while quantitative data fr...
ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the effectiveness of Open and Distance Learning in Tanzania by taking experience from students and facilitators at the Open University of Tanzania. Specifically, the study was set to explore students‟ perception towards Open and Distance Learning in Tanzania, examine the adequacy of facilitation methods, strategies and techniques employed by the Open University of Tanzania to facilitate learning. The researcher went further to investigate students suppo...
ABSTRACT The study investigated stakeholders‟ perceptions in School Quality Assurance (SQA) in public secondary schools in Tanzania. The study was guided by three specific objectives including, perceived changes resulted from SQAs; perceived contributions of stakeholders and constraints faced by SQAs in performing their duties. The methodology employed in the study was qualitative whereby multiple case study design was used. The study was conducted in Mbulu rural District. The target popul...