ABSTRACT This case study was conducted in two primary schools in Bunda District. The general objective of the study was to examine the teachers‘ knowledge and adoption of inclusive education for children with intellectual impairments (CII). Primary data were collected from respondents through interviews, focus group discussions and Observation. Secondary data were obtained through documentary review. A total of 49 respondents were involved. Data interpretation and analysis was done qualita...
ABSTRACT This research looks at the stereotypical presentation of women in biblical related texts by John Milton and Wim Boswinkel as well as giving an account of the causes of women debasement in society, the reasons why women are accorded all sorts of negative virtues in these male-authored texts. It is noted how women are given a low profile by men and how they are at the peripheries of religious and cultural sectors. The authors of Erina, ‘Paradise Lost’, and ‘Samson Agonists’ man...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at exploring support services for Pregnant and Mothering Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Dodoma City. The main objective of the study was to explore support services for Pregnant and Mothering Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Dodoma City by using the specific objectives namely; firstly was to investigate the health services provided to pregnant and mothering students in Higher learning institutions; to investigate challenges facing pregnant and...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at assessing effects of fee free policy in ordinary public secondary education in Tanzania. The study was guided by the classical liberal theory of equal opportunity. The study used qualitative research approach with some aspects of quantitative research approach. It employed descriptive research design. The sample of this study consisted of 106 participants, where by 7 were head teachers, 35 were teachers, 1 education officer, 42 students and 21 parents. Participant...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the problems facing students in learning chemistry subject in community secondary schools in Kiteto District, in Tanzania. In this study mixed research approach was employed in exploring and analyzing the data. The study was guided by two theories namely, Constructivism Theory of Learning and Hierarchy of needs Theory. The study involved 79 respondents (64 students, 6 chemistry teachers, 4 academic teachers, 4 head of schools and 1 Distri...
ABSTRACT This study was designed to look at the influence of parenting styles on pupils‟ academic performance in Tanzania specifically primary schools in Dodoma City Council. The study was guided by Baumrind‟s theory of parenting style proposed by Diana Baumrind in 1967. It also employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods under interviews and questionnaires. Data were collected from 136 participants consisting of 4 head teachers, 4 academic teachers, 64 pupils and ...
ABSTRACT This study describes the process of Design and Testing of An Interactive Approach based on improving the Effective Teaching of Kiswahili Reading Skills for Standard One in Government Primary Schools. Specific objectives of the study were to; investigate students‟ ability in reading Kiswahili language letters, words and sentences; design and develop exemplary Kiswahili teachers guide and materials for improving reading skills to pupils; evaluate the pedagogical skills used by teach...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at designing a model for promoting effective parent-teacher cooperation towards preventing Premarital Sexual Practices (PSPs) among day secondary school students. Epstein‟s theory of parental involvement (Epstein, 1996) and the ecological system theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1994) guided this study in the process of data collection and interpretation. A mixed research approach of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches was used in the study to maximize the ...
ABSTRACT The current study, analyzed the English Language Curriculum for Ordinary Level Secondary Schools. The study primarily focused on the trends of improvement of English language Curriculum, taken since 1997 to the present. It also examined the implementation of current English Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for Ordinary Secondary Schools Further; the study identified some challenges encountered by English teachers, in the implementation of English CompetencyBased Curriculum. A total...
ABSTRACT This study focused on assessing the criteria for selection of teacher‟s for professional development in public secondary schools in Bunda District. The study was guided by Andragogy learning theory to understand the best criteria adhered in selection of secondary school teachers to participate in professional development, to examine the limitation to participation in professional development among secondary school teachers and to identify the practices that may enhance the quality...
ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of leadership styles on students‟ academic performance in public secondary schools in Mwanga District. The study specifically examined the leadership styles used by heads of schools in public secondary schools. This purpose was to determine the specific leadership style perceived by heads of schools to have positive impact on students‟ academic performance. In addition, challenges facing heads of schools in applying different leadership styles were...
ABSTRACT Tanzania has recently started using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning especially in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Despite the use of the internet available across the country, Open Education Resources (OERs) have come to solve the problem of deficit of learning, teaching and research materials. This study measured the use of OERs: exploring motivational aspects, challenges and its relationships with postgraduate’s students’ learning ...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to explore the stakeholders‟ conceptions on the implementation of fee - free education policy strategy in improving quality of education in public secondary schools in Tanzania particularly Kisarawe District. The study was guided by the following objectives: the stakeholders‟ conceptions on the contribution of fee-free education policy to the quality of education; determining the policy and legal frameworks supporting provision and achievement...
ABSTRACT Background: currently, there is a progressive increase of students with disabilities, particularly children with hearing impairment who need assistive technology to enhance their abilities in information management and communication in their daily life activities. Objective: this study was guided by four specific objectives including; to assess teachers’ conceptions on the use of assistive technology, to assess teachers’ competences on the use of assistive technology devices, to...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess developmental characteristics among children with special need in inclusive pre-primary schools. It was mainly guided by Cognitive Development Theory, Social-Cultural Theory of Learning and Montessori Theory. The study involved 5 inclusive pre-primary school‟s teachers and 20 children with special need (10 visual and 10 hearing) aged 5-6 years old. The participating teachers were purposively selected. Data were collected through observations...