ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to support andragogy centred teaching and learning methods and outcomes in adult and non-formal education programmes in Dodoma city through designing adult learner supportive Photography-based Instructional Materials (PBIM) in Geography subject. This was a mixed approach developmental study guided by three objectives which were to (i) design the PBIM lessons, (ii) assess the practicability of designed lessons‟ materials and (iii) assess the effectivene...
ABSTRACT This study is about the influence of Artisanal and small scale mining on primary school pupils‘ learning achievement. It was conducted in Biharamulo District located in Kagera region. The respondents were head teachers, primary teachers, primary school pupils, and ASM leaders. The study employed a cross sectional survey design. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, documentary review and Focused Group Discussion. Data were presented and analysed through tables an...
ABSTRACT This dissertation is about the opportunities and challenges of the implementation of inclusive education facing pupils with disabilities in Tanzania public primary schools. The study was conducted in Igunga District to investigate the opportunities of pupils with disabilities in implementing inclusive education, explore the challenges facing pupils with disabilities in the implementation of inclusive education, and examine the strategies used to overcome the challenges facing pupils...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted to assess the testing practices in inclusive primary schools for pupils with disabilities in Tanzania. The study focused on four specific objectives; to examine the techniques of testing pupils with disabilities in inclusive schools, to investigate classroom environment and structure of testing pupils with disabilities, to explore behaviours of teachers in testing pupils with disabilities and to investigate problems facing teachers in testing pupils with disa...
ABSTRACT The study assessed the utilization of capitation grants in public primary schools in Iringa District. Specifically, it examined the disbursement procedures of capitation grant from Central Government to schools, to understand how capitation grants are utilized in schools, the study was extended into exploring the challenges facing school management in utilizing capitation grants and its implications to quality education and finally suggested strategies to rectify the situation. The ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine roles of heads of public secondary schools in teachers‟ professional development (TPD) at workplace in Tanzania, focusing on Kilombero district. The study had two research objectives; exploration/ examination of heads of secondary schools‟ roles; for TPD at workplace and ways of professional development of secondary school teachers at their workplace. The challenges faced by teachers and secondary school leaders due to professional develo...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the influence of teacher‟s knowledge and skills on Competence Based Assessment (CBA) practices on students' achievement in Commerce. The study also investigates teacher‟ assessment, behavior as well as to propose the best ways commerce could be taught following CBA. The sampled schools were seven. The study was a mixed research approach that used samples of 74 respondents; 7 academic masters, 13 Commerce teachers and 54 commerce students. Data were collec...
ABSTRACT This study addresses the issue of effectiveness of the training of head of schools that was provided to heads of secondary schools on June 2011. It examined the effect of a management training program on management effectiveness and efficiency in selected schools in Sengerema district. The theoretical framework of the study is behaviorists who assume that learning constitute an observable change of behavior after learning. They assume that learners or trainee must demonstrate what h...
ABSTRACT This study addressed the question of how Teacher Resource Centres are used as a strategy to create a community of learners among teachers in North Unguja Region. Creating a community of learners among teachers is understood to be a promising strategy towards teacher professional development. The study has been triggered by concerns on underutilisation of the facility on one side and extremely demand of TRCs on the other part. The study employed a case study design for its focus on a...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to design and tryout an effective approach to teach and develop reading skills that might assist learners to have enough skills in reading in Standard Two in primary schools. Only one school was involved in the study. The sample of the study constituted a total of 32 respondents including 2 teachers, one district education officer, a district schools inspector and 28 pupils. Data were collected through testing, interviews, observation and documentary review...
ABSTRACT This study explored the copping strategies among orphans in enhancing their academic achievements in Tanzania. The study was conducted in four public primary schools in Dodoma Municipality involving a total number of 133 participants composed of 32 teachers (20 female and 12 male), 96 orphans (46 boys and 50 girls) and 4 head teachers (1 female and 3 male) and 1 DEO. The study employed two sampling techniques; purposive sampling to obtain head teachers and DEO, and simple random sam...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at examining parents‟ participation in school development activities in six selected community secondary schools in Kilwa district, Lindi region, Tanzania. The study assessed the extent of parents‟ participation in school development activities in community secondary schools, sought to identify factors hindering parents‟ participation in school development activities and proposed ways to improve parents‟ participation in school development activities in comm...
ABSTRACT This study focuses on the plight of orphans and other vulnerable children in foster families and their access to education in Nyamagana Municipal Council. The specific objectives of the study were to explore foster family factors which enhance or inhibit OVC access to education, to find out strategies used by the OVC in dealing with difficulties in access to education and to investigate the role of the government and communities in providing care and support to OVC. The study employ...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which School management committees (SMCs) influence quality improvement of the overall school performance of primary schools in Shinyanga district. The study employed a qualitative approach using comparative case studies. A total of 75 respondents from three schools were purposely selected and involved in the study. The instruments used were semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and documentary review. Th...
ABSTRACT This study examined the Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning process in primary schools in Morogoro Municipal. The major objective was to investigate the application of ICT in teaching and learning processes in primary schools and suggest better approach for the effective application of ICT. The study employed a descriptive research design with quantitative and qualitative approaches. In this study, a total of 32 respondents from six...