Research Papers/Topics in Basic Education

Stakeholders’ Construction Of The Quality Of The Preprimary Education In Tanzania: Focus On Policy Discourse

ABSTRACT The discourse of quality in pre-primary education (PPE) programmes has gained prominence across the world and resulted into search for what it means as well as constituted from the stakeholders‟ understanding. This study explored the stakeholders‟ construction of quality of the PPE in Tanzania with special attention to policy as a discourse. The study was conducted in 15 public pre-primary schools of the Dodoma Urban District involving 21(two male and 19 female) PPE teachers, 10...

Stakeholders’ Perceptions On The Effectiveness Of Cost Sharing Policy In Public Universities In Tanzania: The Case Of Dodoma University

ABSTRACT This study examined the stakeholders‟ perceptions on the effectiveness of cost sharing policy in public Universities, a case of University Dodoma. The study employed a mixed approach where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. Further, the study employed a cross sectional research design in data gathering whereas the system theory by Ludwig (1968) and partnership model by Reddy (2002) guided the study. Data were collected from 116 respondents through questionnair...

Assessment Of Teachers’ Management On Students With Single Parent Care Towards Academic Performance In Secondary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Of Dodoma Municipality.

ABSTRACT The study intended to examine the Assessment of teacher‟s Management on students with single parent care towards academic performance in Secondary schools in Tanzania: A case of Dodoma Municipality. Specifically the study embrace to examine care and management provided by teachers and parents to student‟s with single parent in Dodoma municipality. Identify problems facing students with single parent care towards academic performance in Dodoma municipality and recommend policy op...

A Study Of Code Switching In Junior Secondary Physical Science Classrooms In Selected Schools In The Oshana Education Region

ABSTRACT  Namibia has a small population of about 2.1 million but about 30 languages are spoken. English was chosen as the official language although it is only a home language to about 1.9% of the population. Moreover, English was also selected to be the language of instruction from Grade 4 up to the tertiary level. Studies indicate that English proficiency is poor amongst most Namibian teachers as well as learners and that teachers sometimes resort to mixing English with mother tongue dur...

Influence Of Assistive Technology Utilization On Academic Performance Of Pupils With Disabilities In Tanzania’s Primary Schools

ABSTRACT This study investigated the influence of Assistive Technology Utilization on academic performance of pupils with disabilities primary schools in Dodoma and Dar es Salaam. The specific objectives of this study were to investigate on the availability and use of Assistive Technology Devices, relationship between Assistive Technology availability and academic performance, factors affecting Assistive Technology utilization, and to evaluate the perspectives of pupils with disabilities and ...

Exploring Perceptions And Educational Needs Of Grade 10 Learners At Risk Of School Failure

ABSTRACT This study deals with the perceptions and educational needs of learners at-risk of developing behaviours that may lead to school failure. Statement of the Problem: Namibian educators face ongoing pressure to improve student achievement at grade 10 level. This improvement depends on teachers’ and parents’ understanding of the educational needs of learners at risk of school failure. The purpose of this study is to investigate this understanding through the following research quest...

Types And Cause Of Reading Difficulties Affecting The Reading Of English Language: A Case Of Grade 4 Learners In Selected Schools In ongoing Circuit Of Namibia

ABSTRACT This study sought to identify the causes of reading difficulties affecting reading English among Grade four (4) learners in the Ogongo circuit in Namibia. It followed a mixed research design approach. To obtain a representative sample of the population of primary schools, purposeful sampling was used, selecting three teachers and 92 learners from three schools of the 14 schools in the circuit. Both qualitative and quantitative data was obtained from lesson observations and from read...

Challenges Of Learners With Multiple Disabilities In A Selected Special School In The Oshana Education Region

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges of learners with multiple  disabilities in a special school setting. In order to collect in-depth information, this  study followed a qualitative approach with an intrinsic case study design. Purposive,  criterion sampling procedures were employed to select the participants. The sample  consisted of thirty-three (33) respondents: a school principal, ten (10) teachers, three  (3) hostel matrons and nineteen (19) learners w...

Students’ Negotiation of Practice Education in Cccupational Therapy: A Case Study

Abstract There are persistent problems with the graduation rates of black Occupational Therapy students. The transition from classroom to the practice-based component of occupational therapy education is particularly challenging, and yet, very little research has been conducted on students’ learning in this area. This study explores learning processes in practice education as experienced by African language speakers studying occupational therapy in a relatively elite English medium uni...

Impact Of School Based In-Service Education And Training On Primary School Teachers’ Competence In Magu District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study assessed the impact of School-Based In-service education and training on teacher’s competence to support learners to acquire the intended competences in primary schools in Magu District. The study was underpinned by constructivist curriculum theory and outcome based evaluation model. The study sought to achieve three objectives: assessing and critically analysing the strengths and limitations of school-based INSET program, determining the behavioural changes among benef...

Secondary School Teachers’ Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards The Use Of Ict In Schools: A Case Of Coast Region In Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study investigated the secondary school teachers’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards the use of ICT in teaching and learning process. The study objectives included investigation of teachers’ knowledge on the use of ICT in teaching and learning in Tanzania secondary schools, exploring teachers’ attitudes toward the use of ICT in teaching and learning and examining teachers’ practice on the use of ICT in teaching and learning process.  The study employed qualitativ...

Perception Of Secondary School Teachers And Their Students Towards The Use Of Mobile Phones In Secondary Schools In Kilosa District

ABSTRACT The study dealt with the perceptions of secondary school teachers and their students towards the use of mobile phone for educational purposes in government ordinary secondary schools in Kilosa district. The study was guided by two specific objectives which were; to explore the perceptions of secondary school teachers and their students towards the use of mobile phone for educational purposes in ordinary secondary schools in Kilosa district, and to examine what measures have been tak...

Teachers’ Conception Towards The Use Of Social Networks As A Tool For Professional Development In Tanzania Government Secondary Schools: The Case Of Dodoma Municipality

ABSTRACT The current study sought to assess teachers‟ conception toward the use of social networks as a tool for professional development in Tanzania government secondary schools the case of Dodoma Municipality. Thus, the specific objectives of this study were to assess the influence of demographic characteristics on the use of social networks or as a tool for professional development. To assess  teachers conception on the available social networks opportunity that can support professiona...

Scholastic Achievement Of Learners With Disability: The Influence Of Organization Of Learning In The Inclusive Primary Schools

ABSTRACT This study investigated the organization of learning that led to the scholastic achievement of learners with disabilities in inclusive primary schools. The study involved seven purposely selected inclusive primary schools situated in Mtwara region. A total of  123 respondents were involved which included seven head-teachers, 21 teachers, 10 parents, six district education officers, 37 learners with disability and 42 learners without disability. The study employed both quantitative ...

Manifestation, Causes And Hideout Of Truancy In Community Secondary Schools Sumbawanga Municipality, Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study is about the manifestation of truancy in community secondary schools using selected secondary schools from Sumbawanga municipality. The study was predominantly qualitative in nature with some aspects of quantitative research approach. The study was guided by the Ecological System by Urie Bronfenbrenror 1979.The Theory that looks at human development as a complex system of relationships that influence an individual’s development process. The study involved the actual sam...


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