Abstract: This study investigated lived experiences among school leaders about pre-service teachers’ professional integrity
during the teaching practice in Misungwi District. Narrative interview was used to collect the data. Fifteen (15) school leaders
were purposively selected from 5 secondary schools that accommodated pre-service teachers to do the teaching practice in
2018. The narrative qualitative data analysis was employed in data analysis. The results indicated that school leaders
experienced a number of professional misconducts which include the prevalence of sexual violence, disobedience to the
dressing code, absenteeism and professional incompetence. The prevalence of these misconducts among pre-service teachers
were attributed to a number of factors which include lack of awareness, inappropriate conduct among school-based teachers
who are expected to be role models, ineffective working environment, lack of commitment and lack of volunteerism spirit. The
study outlines possible strategies to enhance pre-service teachers’ professional integrity, such as upgrading the school
curriculum to reflect sexual education, instilling the culture of collegiality and volunteerism. Furthermore, the study
recommends for a shared national dialogue on effective strategies to enhance teachers’ professional integrity
Ndibalema, P (2021). Professional Integrity Among Pre-Service Teachers During Teaching Practice: Experience From School Leaders In Misungwi District, Tanzania. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/professional-integrity-among-pre-service-teachers-during-teaching-practice-experience-from-school-leaders-in-misungwi-district-tanzania
Ndibalema, Placidius "Professional Integrity Among Pre-Service Teachers During Teaching Practice: Experience From School Leaders In Misungwi District, Tanzania" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/professional-integrity-among-pre-service-teachers-during-teaching-practice-experience-from-school-leaders-in-misungwi-district-tanzania. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
Ndibalema, Placidius . "Professional Integrity Among Pre-Service Teachers During Teaching Practice: Experience From School Leaders In Misungwi District, Tanzania". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 19 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/professional-integrity-among-pre-service-teachers-during-teaching-practice-experience-from-school-leaders-in-misungwi-district-tanzania >.
Ndibalema, Placidius . "Professional Integrity Among Pre-Service Teachers During Teaching Practice: Experience From School Leaders In Misungwi District, Tanzania" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 19, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/professional-integrity-among-pre-service-teachers-during-teaching-practice-experience-from-school-leaders-in-misungwi-district-tanzania