ABSTRACT This study explored teachers’ experience in the management of school funds by identifying their roles, skills, and challenges encountered in the management of school funds. The study employed a qualitative research method with a case study Design. Three secondary schools from Nyamagana district in Mwanza Region were selected for the study. Using purposive sampling, data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with eight informants, viz. 3 heads of schools, 3 tea...
ABSTRACT The study explored the factors leading to poor academic performance for HI pupils in inclusive primary schools, which intend to identify the factors, associate the identified factors with the academic performance of pupils with hearing impairment and to suggest possible strategies to overcome the poor academic performance problems of pupils with hearing impairment in inclusive primary schools. The study was mostly used qualitative supplemented by the quantitative approach. Vygotsky ...
ABSTRACT The overall quality of teacher education in Tanzania has increased. However, Chemistry teachers are still faced with some problems in teaching specific topics. These problems have been hardly addressed through the in-service programmes attended by the teachers. Consequently, Chemistry teachers lose confidence in addressing the problems they encounter in their classrooms. The study, therefore explores the topics in Form I;s perceived difficulties in teaching and learning of Chemistry...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted on alternative methods to corporal punishments (AMCP) in Zanzibar. It focused on three objectives. Firstly, it explored meaning of AMCP. Secondly, it uncovered the nature of AMCP. Thirdly, it revealed approaches that experienced teachers employ in implementing AMCP. Qualitative approach through phenomenology research design was employed. The sample of 10 experienced teachers was purposely selected. Data were collected through in-depth interview, documentary r...
ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of school-based instructional supervision on teaching and learning in Primary Schools in Tanzania. The study was guided by the Scientific Management and Human Relations theories. The study was mainly qualitative with quantitative aspects. A cross-sectional design was used and data were collected in Dodoma Municipal Council through questionnaires, interviews and documentary reviews. The data were collected from 102 respondents; 60 teachers, 20 heads of...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the constraints facing implementation of inclusive model of education through exploration of how interactive, cooperative, participative, supportive and effective it is to learners with disability and their attitude against the concept in primary schools in Tanzania particularly in Ikungi District and the mitigation strategies in place. It is a qualitative case study with phenomenological approach and was guided by bio-ecological systems theory. Sam...
ABSTRACT This study explored the impact of competence-based assessment practices in enhancing learning in secondary schools in Tanzania. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of competence-based assessment practices in enhancing learning in secondary schools in Morogoro Municipality. The ongoing debates on competence-based assessment practice with connection to students‟ mass failure triggered this study. The study was informed by a mastery learning theory and constructivis...
ABSTRACT Career needs have been identified as among the challenges that hinder science students in choosing appropriate career. This is due to unique needs that science students have regarding career choices. In this study, the researcher investigated reflections of science students‟ career-related needs on school curriculum, major aspirations behind the identified needs and the degree to which school curriculum reflects those needs. The study was conducted in Dodoma Municipality using bo...
ABSTRACT The current study sought to assess community attitude towards the relevance of community education programmes in Wete District in Zanzibar. Thus, the specific objectives of this study were to Explore the community perceptions on the relevance of community education in Wete district, determine the relationship between demographic factors and community perceptions towards community education, assess socio-cultural and economic factors associated with community participation towards c...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the effects of school physical environment on students' academic performance in Tanzanian Government secondary schools. The study is built on the Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory by the Psychologist, Abraham Harold Maslow in 1943. This study employed qualitative approach with some aspects of quantitative data. Descriptive case study design wasused to generate data from 146 participants who responded through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discus...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of democratic leadership style and primary school teachers‘ work morale in Tanzania. The study conducted in Manyara region in Kitto district. Cross-section design with a mixed approach was used. Interviews, questionnaires, focus group discussion and documentary are tools used to gather information. Also simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used. The sample comprised of 70 respondents from five categories....
ABSTRACT This study focused on exploring stakeholders’ commitment to the implementation of student - teacher enrichment programme in Tanzania. Specifically, the study aimed at investigating the stakeholders’ attitude towards STEP in primary schools, to determine the impact of STEP on pupils’ performance in primary schools and propose the possible strategies to enhance the implementation of STEP in the primary schools. The study used qualitative paradigms in data collection and data ana...
Abstract: For about a decade, Tanzania has intensely focused on developing literacy and numeracy skills in pre-primary and early grades programs. Recently, the attention has shifted towards the significance of teaching Science, Mathematics, Technology and Science (STEM) in the early years. To enhance the 21st century skills necessary for building a middle income and knowledge-based economies, the existing empirical evidence emphasizes the need for STEM education starting from pre-primary lev...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the STEP contribution to English teaching in community-based secondary schools. The reason behind for doing so was due to the government of Tanzania through the MoEST that decided to invest much on 4 subjects: Mathematics, Biology, English and Kiswahili that were revealed to be poorly performed in 2012. The government then came with STEP programme as a strategy towards improving students‟ performance as well as improving teaching. The study was co...
ABSTRACT This study assessed how the use of internet-enabled phone influences academic achievement of secondary students in Dodoma City. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the prevalence, analyzing the major use and assessing the influence of internet-enabled phone on academic achievement among secondary school students in Dodoma city. The study used mixed research approach and was conducted through cross-sectional survey design. The data were collected using questionnaire and inte...