ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of sex education in improving students’ healthy sexual behaviours in Tanzania, based on experience from Bahi district Dodoma. The specific objectives were: to assess factors that influence the effectiveness of sex education programmes in terms of students’ knowledge on healthy sexual behaviours; to evaluate the relevance of the available sex education programmes in achieving students’ healthy sexual behaviours; and to exami...
ABSTRACT The need to explore the Vakwangali traditional clothing as an inspiration for designing fashion clothing arose from acquired knowledge and understanding that intersections exist between traditional clothing and fashion design. It also began from observations that while such intersections seem to have resulted in the development of fashion clothing from traditional clothing among, for example, Ovaherero and Aawambo of Namibia, it is puzzling as to why the same have not occurred among...
ABSTRACT This study was set out to determine the impacts of delegation of school duties on students‟ academic performance in Zanzibar, taking a case study of Micheweni District. It aimed to examining the extent to which school heads at Micheweni District delegate school duties to their subordinates, challenges associated with the delegation process and the essentials of delegation process in improving students‟ achievements. The study used qualitative approach in data collections and ana...
ABSTRACT One of the basic social functions is to maintain amicable social groups. In order for social groups to attain this goal, adults use different strategies to raise children. This study, therefore, examined teachers and parents‟ strategies for development of a caring disposition among young children in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania. The research design adopted was a cross-sectional descriptive survey and samples of 20 purposively selected respondents were involved to obtain data. The...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to investigate issues that lead to declining students‘ performance in arts subjects in community secondary schools in Shinyanga Municipality despite the large number of teachers. The study was mainly qualitative in design involving case studies supported by some elements of quantitative data. The study was under pinnedon Omari‘s conceptual frame work for quality assurance in order to make connection of the quality assured in community school in...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the prospects and challenges of hearing impaired pupils in Tanzania: experiences from English language learning in primary schools in Dodoma. Three objectives guided the study included: exploring possible opportunities of learning English language for hearing impaired pupils in schools, assessing the effectiveness of modes of instruction used in teaching and learning English language to pupils with hearing impairment, and identifying challenges faced by teach...
ABSTRACT Worldwide Statistic provides that, women are underrepresented in school leadership positions. This study sought to investigate factors influencing women access to secondary school leadership positions in Tanzania. The study objectives were: to examine the nature and type of obstacles preventing female teachers from holding secondary school leadership positions; to find out the gender-based challenges facing female school heads in the management of secondary schools, and to analyze t...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the administration of the School Feeding Programme at two primary schools in Windhoek, Namibia. The study aimed at finding out how administration is being carried out, the attitudes of the teachers towards the School Feeding Programme and the challenges that the schools are facing with the implementation of the programme. In addition, the study looked at how the schools are coping with their challenges and the suggestions they had towards pro...
CT This study investigated the specific literacy difficulties experienced by fourth graders who previously received instruction in the mother tongue (Otjiherero) at the lower primary phase and at the time of the study, had transitioned to the upper primary phase where they receive instruction in English. The mixed method design was used to collect data. Teachers’ data were collected through open-ended questionnaires, establishing the kinds of reading instructional methods they are familiar ...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by senior secondary school learners when preparing science fair projects in the Omusati educational region, Namibia. The study provided answers to the following research questions:1). What are the challenges faced by secondary school learners in the Omusati Educational Region when preparing science fair projects? 2). what are the science teachers’ perceptions of the challenges faced by learners when preparing sc...
Abstract This study investigated the Namibian learners and teachers’ perceptions regarding the English Second Language (ESL) writing activities in selected schools of the Windhoek. It aimed at addressing seven major questions that were pertinent in understanding the significance of ESL writing activities in the lives of the participants. These questions looked at the perceptions of ESL learners and teachers regarding the level of enjoyment and usefulness of ESL writing activities, competenc...
Abstract Sexual abuse amongst learners with hearing impairment should be a matter of great concern to all those who are involved in working with the hearing impaired. This study aimed at finding preventive strategies to protect learners with hearing impairments from sexual abuse. The results showed that such strategies were lacking at home, at school, at the hostel as well as in the larger society. Data collected through questionnaires showed that parents were unable to discuss sexual matters...
Abstract This research study is a content analysis of the sections on Namibian history of the Namibian Secondary School History Textbooks that were prescribed for use in schools for the period 1991 – 2008. Altogether eleven textbooks were studied. The study sought to establish the relevance of the textbooks in how far they promote reconciliation, inclusiveness and respect for diverse views in terms of their pedagogy and the way they portray Namibian history. A brief historical background on...
ABSTRACT It is believed that “those who master English are likely to reap many academic, social and professional benefits” (Tella, Indoshi & Othuan, 2011, p. 809). Conversely, poor performance of learners in some countries, including Namibia, where English is the medium of instruction, has been attributed to low proficiency in English. Studies have also shown that there is often misalignment between what is intended to be taught in the classroom and what is actually taught. Therefore, the...
ABSTRACT Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is basically the surgical removal of foreskin of the penis. This is done for many reasons. However, cultural, religious and medical reasons are the most paramount for Male Circumcision (MC) around the world today. Needless to say, since the three randomized controlled trials on male circumcision in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa proved that VMMC can reduce the HIV transmission by at least 60%, this has become the main reason for MC, especial...