ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to gain in depth understanding of the phenomenon of gender balance in secondary schools and to document its prospects and challenges in education. The study examined the state of gender balance in secondary schools and explored teachers and students perception on gender balance in some selected secondary schools in Babati District in Manyara. It also examined prospects and challenges of gender balanced classroom in academic achievements. The study empl...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitude and practice of primary school teachers towards children with disabilities being in inclusive classrooms in Tanzanian schools. The objectives of these was to find out primary school teachers` attitudes towards children with disabilities being in inclusive classes; to find out teachers ways of working in inclusive classes and to identify the way teachers treat children with disabilities in inclusive classes. A case study design...
ABSTRACT This study aimed to explore the influence of language code-switching in the learning of the History subject in Tanzanian secondary schools in Mkalama district, Singida. This study was guided by the Socio-cultural theory of Vygotsky (1978). Vygotsky is best known for being an educational psychologist with a socio-cultural theory. Qualitative research approach and multiple-case design were used to collect, analyze and data presentation. Data were analyzed to provide teachers‟ and stu...
ABSTRACT Internet use in educational institutes has benefits for both the professional developments of teachers and the educational work of students. In Ghana, there have been several initiatives such as the World of Learning Project (WorLD Links), a World Bank sponsored programme, coupled with assistance from corporate bodies like Ghana Telecom, Network Computer Systems (NCS), Africa Online and Standard Chartered Bank Limited, for promoting the use of the Internet for educational purposes....
ABSTRACT This study examines how the teaching of History can be improved by developing and using instructional materials based on the learner-centered approach (LCA). The study has employed quasi-experimental and phenomelogical designs in which two schools in Rombo district in Kilimanjaro region were involved. The experimental school had 1 teacher and 45 students while the control school had 1 teacher and 40 students. Data were collected through interviews, tests and observations. Qualitative...
ABSTRACT Purpose Integration and use of technology in teaching and learning in the education sector from pre-primary education (PPE) to the higher levels of education, is a policy issue. In developed countries, including Tanzania, information and communication technology (ICT), especially in PPE, is inadequately researched for laying evidence on its applicability in instruction and learning. Therefore, this paper aims to determine pre-primary teachers’ preparedness in integrating ICT in cla...
ABSTRACT This study examined the use of corporal punishment in maintaining discipline to secondary schools students in Dodoma Municipality in Tanzania. It was guided by three objectives: to investigate the rationale of using corporal punishment in maintaining discipline in students; to examine the educational stakeholders’ perceptions on the use of corporal punishment in maintaining discipline and to find out the effects of corporal punishment on students’ learning and behavior Three seco...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted on understanding of Lesson Study (LS) in teaching English language among primary school teachers. The study focused on three objectives. First, it explored teacher‟ understanding of LS in teaching English language. Second, it investigated the nature of teachers‟ knowledge of LS in relation to teaching of English language among primary schools. Third, it explored the approaches to implication of LS in teaching English language at primary schools. Qualitati...
ABSTRACT This study aimed to examine the ways teachers scaffold young children’s Mathematics learning activities in pre-primary schools in Kinondoni District, Tanzania. The study deployed a case study design and followed a qualitative research approach. Socio-cultural theory guided the study and it involved 20 informants who were purposively selected. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, direct observation and documentary review. The data collected through interviews and ...
A b s t r a c t Despite widespread and its local available as a naturalized hedge and shade plant, the potential of Trichilia emetica was not utilized in soap making by the majority of local community in various parts of Dodoma, Tanzania. This study aimed to assess the quantity (yields) and quality (Acid Values (AVs), %Free Fatty Acids (%FFAs) and Saponification Values (SVs) of seed oil from water plant (T. emetica), suitable for soap making application. Solvent extraction method was used dur...
ABSTRACT This study assessed teachers’ ICT competence for professional development in government secondary schools in Tanzania, the case of Dodoma city. It employed a cross-sectional research design to collect quantitative and qualitative data from the research participants. A total of 114 research participants from 4 government secondary schools were involved in the study of which 104 were classroom teachers, 4 head of schools, 4 academic teachers, 1 district educational officer (DEO) and ...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of guidance and counselling services in shaping students’ behavioural problems in six ward secondary schools in Kyela district, Tanzania. The study objectives were: to examine the competences of teacher-counsellors in handling students’ behavioural problems, to assess contribution of school management towards creating conducive counselling environment, to evaluate the attitude of teachers and students towards school based guidance ...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing career guidance and career aspiration among students in public secondary schools in Dodoma City, Tanzania. The study objectives were: firstly, to assess the status of career guidance practised in public secondary schools, secondly, to assess career aspirations of public secondary school students and thirdly, to assess factors influencing public secondary school students towards career aspirations. The study employed a qualitative approach and case study ...
ABSTRACT This dissertation is a result of an exploration of the experiences of undergraduate student mothers in balancing between studies and mothering in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. Informed by Role Conflict Theory, the study employed qualitative method, which was complimented with some aspects of quantitative approach. Phenomenological study design helped to generate data from 53 participants who were purposively selected at the University of Dodoma through snowballing method....
ABSTRACT This study compared the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services on facilitating students’ wellbeing between public and private secondary schools in Tanzania. The objectives of the study were to: assess the status of guidance and counseling in public secondary schools compared to private secondary schools; ascertain the availability and quality of teacher-counselors in public secondary schools compared to private secondary schools; assess the availability of counseling fac...