Research Papers/Topics in Basic Education

Assessment Of Music Teaching Subject In Primary School: A Case Of Dodoma Municipal

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was do assess music teaching subject in primary school in Dodoma Municipality. The objectives of this research were to study syllabus needs and current practices, design few introductory lessons based on music active learning pedagogy, try them in classroom, perform a formative evaluation and evaluate its effectiveness by working with selected teachers in teaching and developing talent at primary level. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative appro...

Investigation On Effectiveness Of Use Of Few Available Resources In Primary Schools In Tanzania: A Case In Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region

ABSTRACT The study aimed at investigating effectiveness of use of few available resources in primary schools in Tanzania. It intended to make the teachers, students, and other stakeholders in education use few available educational resources effectively for better academic performance of the students and schools in general. The study explored the factors that led to some schools with few available educational resources to perform better in standard 7 national examinations while others perfor...

Rural And Urban Divides In Literacy Acquisition In Early Grades In Dodoma, Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study aimed examined rural-urban divide in literacy acquisition in early grades. Specifically, to examine the differences in literacy acquisitions between pupils from urban and rural backgrounds in Dodoma region;to assessed how home learning environments influenced children‟s literacy acquisitions in Dodoma; and to explored the hindrances for teaching and learning in grade one and two in both urban and rural primary schools in Dodoma. Mixed-method research approach under the c...

Assessment Of Re-Admission Policy For Mothering Students In Secondary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Of Mbeya City

ABSTRACT The major aim of the study was to assess the re-admission policy for mothering students in secondary schools in Tanzania. A total of 6 secondary schools were sampled, and 67 respondents were involved. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approach. The instruments of data collection included questionnaires, interview and documentary review. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically while quantitative data were analyzed and presented descriptively. The findings revea...

The Role Of Parent-Teacher Meetings In Improving Secondary School Students Academic Performance: A Case Of North “A” Unguja District, Zanzibar

ABSTRACT This study aimed at identifying the role of parent-teacher meetings in improving secondary school student‟s academic performance with reference to North “A” Unguja district in Zanzibar. Epstein Theory of Overlapping Spheres of Influence of 1996, and the System theory developed by Ludwig Von Burtalanffy in 1986 were employed in this study. In addition, the study employed a cross-sectional research design dominated by a mixed research approach. Also, the sample size of the study...

Assessing The Effects Of Childhood Maltreatment On Adolescents’ Academic Performance In Secondary Schools: A Case Of Geita District

ABSTRACT Specific and accurate understandings of the extent of childhood maltreatment and its effects on adolescents‟ academic performance in Tanzanian schools are crucial to inform policy makers and educators about children protection and treatment programs. This study assessed the effects of childhood maltreatment on adolescents‟ academic performance in secondary schools using both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Data were collected through questionnaire, interviews a...

Effectiveness Of Financial Management In Wardbased Community Secondary Schools In Ukerewe District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Decentralization of education sector aimed to establish a comprehensive management and administrative system at regions, districts, community and institutional level. Therefore, this study explored the effectiveness of financial management in ward-based community secondary schools in Ukerewe District of Tanzania. It employed a descriptive research design, whereby both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were used. A sample of 45 respondents, which comprised five heads o...

Effects Of Large Class Size On Effective Teaching And Learning Process In Public Primary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Of Shinyanga Municipality

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of large class size on effective teaching and learning process in public primary schools in Tanzania: The study was guided by the following objectives: to explore pupils, teachers, WECs and MEO conceptions of large class size, to identify challenges that faced teachers and pupils in large classes in primary schools and eventually suggest possible strategies for addressing challenges posed by large class size in public primary scho...

School Climate And Intention To Quit Teaching Profession Among Secondary School Teachers In Mtwara And Dodoma Regions In Tanzania

ABSTRACT Tanzania, as it is in other developing countries, has low teachers commitment. This cross sectional survey design study primarily sought to explore the relationship between school climate and intention to quit the teaching profession among secondary school teachers. The key argument is that there are different types of school climate in which teachers work and whether such climate has an influence on teachers‘ intention to quit the teaching profession. It was conducted in four dis...

Implementing Learner Centered Approach For Teaching Kiswahili Poems Writing Skills O - Level Tanzania: A Case Of Dodoma Municipality

ABSTRACT The study aimed at developing and implementing a learner centered approach for teaching Kiswahili poems writing skills in O-level secondary education. Specifically the study aimed to design and develop exemplary learner-centered lessons and materials for improving the teaching of Kiswahili poems writing to O- level secondary schools; to pretest the designed material in the real situation in a school; to undertake a formative evaluation of the learning process on the new designed les...

Examining Causes And Effects Of Rural Students Dropout In Secondary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Of Geita District

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to identify the causes and the effect of rural students’ dropout in selected secondary school in Geita District. The sampled school were 6. They were mixed day schools whose 30 students were selected from form two to form four. Further the study included 30 class teachers, 6 heads of school, 15 parents, 12 victims drop out, 6 WECs, and 1 DEO, a total of 100 sampled population. The data collection instrument used were questionnaires for class teachers a...

Exploring School Management Teams’ Skills In Managing Fee-Free Education School Funds In Dodoma City, Tanzania

ABSTRACT This dissertation reports the findings of assessment of school management team’s skills in managing fee-free education funds in public secondary schools in Tanzania. Dodoma City Council was used as a case study. Three specific themes formed the objectives of this study, namely the perceptions of SMT members on government school fee allocations practices in the implementation of FFE in secondary schools in Dodoma City Council, the skills used by SMTs in managing FFE school funds, a...

Determinants Of Career Choice Among Undergraduate Students With Physical Disabilities In Higher Education Institutions In Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study investigated the determinants of career choice among undergraduate students with physical disabilities in higher education institutions in Tanzania. The motive for undertaking the study was to understand the determinants factors influencing career choice for students with physical disabilities. The study had three objectives, namely to identify the influence of parents on making a career choice for students with physical disabilities in higher education institutions in Ta...

Challenges Facing Head Teachers In Implementing Free Primary Education Policy: A Case Study Of Zanzibar West District Unguja

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine challenges facing Head Teachers (HTs) in implementing Free Primary Education (FPE) policy in public primary school in Zanzibar West District Unguja. The study aimed at finding out roles of HTs in implementing FPE policy, challenges facing HTs in implementing FPE policy and strategies employed by HTs to overcome challenges. The study used cross-sectional survey design and was mainly qualitative supported by quantitative research approach. The d...

Influence Of Lanes Professional Development Programmes In Enhancing Numeracy And Literacy Skills In Tanzania: The Case Of Selected Primary Schools In Dodoma Municipality

ABSTRACT The study investigated influence of LANES professional development programmes in enhancing numeracy and literacy skills, in public primary schools in Dodoma Municipality in Tanzania. The study was based on the Andragogy learning theory which guided the study to understand the LANES influential level on teachers‟ competencies in improving numeracy and literacy skills to children; the extent at which learned LANES professional skills have enhanced children‟s literacy and numeracy ...


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