ABSTRACT This dissertation reports the findings of the study on the influence of free education policy decision on teachers‘ motivation in secondary schools. The study was conducted in four public secondary schools of Dodoma Municipal, Tanzania. Guided by Herzberg theory of motivation and a conceptual framework the study employed a qualitative approach and a case study design. The study used different tools for data collection i.e interviews, focus group discussions, observations and docu...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the relationship between parents‟ support and students‟ academic achievements in selected community secondary schools to determine specific aspects which predict students‟ academic achievements. It employed a cross sectional research design and used mainly quantitative approach, supported by some aspects of qualitative approach. Both purposive and stratified random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 107 respondents from the population of pa...
ABSTRACT The study was aimed at designing, developing and applying a learner-centered (LC) material to enhance the teaching and learning of oral comprehension skills to lower secondary school students. The study addressed the following objectives: (1) To design an activity-based pedagogical approach (learner centred) material for developing oral comprehension and listening skills among learners at O-level secondary schools, (2) To pilot the designed material and examine its applicability in ...
ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of primary school mathematics enhancement initiatives in Tanzania: Implication for pupil‟s academic performance in Dodoma City. Specifically, the study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of existing primary school mathematics initiatives in improving pupil‟s performance, to explore stakeholders‟ perceptions on the primary school mathematics initiatives, to explore the adequacy of teacher‟s capacity building initiatives on mathe...
ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of head teachers‟ job satisfaction on pupils‟ performance in primary schools. Specifically, it sought to find out the extent to which head teachers were satisfied with their job and the impacts of their satisfaction on pupils‟ discipline and academic performance. The data were collected using both quantitative and qualitative procedures at Meatu District. The sampled participants were 103; i.e. sixty (60) pupils, ten (10) head teachers, thirty ...
ABSTRACT There have been commendable initiatives implemented by community and government agencies to support quality life for children in Kigoma Region. However, there is lack of information on initiatives particularly in Kigoma Municipality supporting children to access primary education [PE]. This study was designed to establish the on-going practices in Kigoma Municipality and their support to street children [SC] in accessing PE. The study was guided by three specific research objectives...
ABSTRACT This study designed and developed competence based instructional materials to support geography teachers adapt and teach the competence based geography curriculum in O-level secondary schools. The objectives of this study were to: design an exemplary competence based instructional lesson materials for teaching soil in O - level secondary schools; assess the practicality of the designed materials through classroom try-out in selected schools; evaluate the effectiveness of the materia...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the Implications of work-related stress among secondary school teachers in Tanzania, the case of Tanganyika District in Katavi Region. Specific objectives for this study were: Identify existing sources of work-related stress among secondary school teachers; Assess heads of school support strategies in assisting secondary school teachers to manage stress; Explore secondary school teachers stress management strategies; Examine the impacts of work-related stress amo...
ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the status of Adult Education in Tanzania by taking experience from Ilemela District. Specifically, the study was set to investigate the existing adult education supporting structures, to assess the extent of the implementation of adult education, to identify factors influencing the implementation of adult education and to solicit stakeholders‟ opinions on the effective way of improving Adult Education in Ilemela district. The study employed a mixed res...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was designed to assess the impact of Drug abuse on students‘ academic performance among secondary schools in Temeke Municipality. Specific objectives for this study were to: Investigate the causes of drug abuse among secondary school students in Temeke Municipality; assess the Challenges faced in controlling drug abuse in secondary schools and examine the impact of drug abuse on students‘ academic performance in secondary school in Temeke Municipality. The...
ABSTRACT This study was about the basic literacy skills training to primary school teachers and its impact on lower grades pupils‟ performance. References for this study were drawn from Nyamagana District-Tanzania. The study sought to meet three objectives, namely; to investigate on teachers‟ learned basic literacy skills to improve pupils‟ literacy, assessing the impacts of basic literacy skills training to primary school teachers on lower grades pupils‟ performance and to investiga...
ABSTRACT This study explored the contribution of drawing in enhancing young children‟s communication in Pre-primary education in Tanzania. The study was conducted in six public primary schools in Dodoma Municipality involving a total number of 63 participants composed of 14 teachers (one male and 13 female), 13 parents (three male and 10 females) and 36 pre-primary school children (18 boys and 18 girls). The study employed three sampling techniques; purposive sampling to obtain pre-primar...
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...