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Exploring The Teachers’ Views On Use Of Mobile Phones For Teaching And Learning: A Case Of One Secondary School In Sumbawanga Municipality, Tanzania., Evance Misonge Nov 2019

Exploring The Teachers’ Views On Use Of Mobile Phones For Teaching And Learning: A Case Of One Secondary School In Sumbawanga Municipality, Tanzania., Evance Misonge

Master of Education

Over a decade, mobile phone technology has been expanding Worldwide and Africa in particular. In Tanzania like other countries, mobile phones have taken their position among the Millennial and Generation Z who are learners in secondary schools, colleges, and Universities. The main use of mobile phones in these cohorts is basically communication and Internet searches. Due to this popularity, there is a need to explore how teachers view this group of mobile phone users in relation to the use of Mobile phones in teaching and learning. This study seeks to explore the views of teachers on the use of mobile …

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Exploring The Practices Of Assessment For Learning In The Classroom: A Case Study Of Five Secondary Schools In Rungwe District Mbeya, Tanzania., Rajabu Shafii Nov 2019

Exploring The Practices Of Assessment For Learning In The Classroom: A Case Study Of Five Secondary Schools In Rungwe District Mbeya, Tanzania., Rajabu Shafii

Master of Education

Assessment for learning (AfL) is an essential part of everyday classroom instructional practice as it can be applied as a pedagogical approach to improving students learning. There is an agreement among scholars about the influence of AfL in enhancing students‟ learning and achievements when it is practiced during instruction in secondary education. However, there are inadequate studies in Tanzania exploring the extent to which secondary school teachers practice AfL to increase learners' performance. This study aimed to investigate the practice of AfL in secondary schools‟ classrooms in Tanzania. Previous studies have shown that there is a gap between teachers' perception …

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Enhancing Students’ Speaking Skills In An Esl Classroom Through Debate: An Action Research, Oryono Joseph Duke Nov 2019

Enhancing Students’ Speaking Skills In An Esl Classroom Through Debate: An Action Research, Oryono Joseph Duke

Master of Education

Debate is a strategy which when used in teaching and learning, facilitates a better command of the English language by equipping learners with speaking skills in the very context they learn and live. Further, debates simplify the teacher‟s teaching task by engaging the class in active learning through group participation. This study set to explore how debate could be used to enhance the speaking skills of ESL learners in a rural public primary school. The study adopted an action research design. Multiple methods were used to collect data from purposely selected samples that consisted of 2 teachers of English and …

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Investigating How Parental Involvement Influences Learning Outcomes Of Their Children In Early Childhood Education In Taita Taveta County, Aithophel Mzumbi Mwaisaka Nov 2019

Investigating How Parental Involvement Influences Learning Outcomes Of Their Children In Early Childhood Education In Taita Taveta County, Aithophel Mzumbi Mwaisaka

Master of Education

Parental involvement is very essential in children’s learning at school and it should not be overlooked. For effective learning to take place, teachers, parents and all other education stakeholders should work collaboratively. Parents are supposed to provide their children with all the required materials for learning either at home or at school. At home, parents should provide a suitable learning environment for their children by helping them in carrying out homework assignments and also by making sure that they have scholastic materials like books and pens. It is also the responsibility of parents to provide basic needs for their children. …

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The Role Of The School Principal In The Implementation Of Education Reforms, Esther Mumbua Mbondo Nov 2019

The Role Of The School Principal In The Implementation Of Education Reforms, Esther Mumbua Mbondo

Master of Education

This study sought to investigate how school principals implement education reforms in Kenya. It focused on the main roles of school principals in the implementation of national education reforms, the factors that support them during the implementation, and the challenges that hinder them and the strategies they devise to mitigate the challenges. The study adopted a qualitative approach a case study design. It used a purposively selected sample of 18 participants from two secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. Data for this study was gathered by individual interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis. Study findings show that the school …

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Investigation Of Learners’ Engagement In Assessment For Learning Practices In The Context Of Large Classes, A Case Study In One Primary School In Agago District Northern Uganda, Grifin Lengomoi Nyeko Nov 2019

Investigation Of Learners’ Engagement In Assessment For Learning Practices In The Context Of Large Classes, A Case Study In One Primary School In Agago District Northern Uganda, Grifin Lengomoi Nyeko

Master of Education

Assessment for learning is the vital instrument in education practices for assessing, monitoring and evaluating learners‟ performance. The study provides an investigation on the different methods used to engage learners in assessment as it plays importance roles to enhance learners‟ performance. The study besides, seeks to establish challenges teachers experience during engagement of learners in assessment. The study used a qualitative case design to investigate the problem. The participants in this study include head teacher, teachers and the learners, who provided data needed for the study. An open semi-structured interview question was done with the head teacher, lesson observation guide …

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The Role Of Peer Mentoring In Influencing The Teaching Practices In Secondary Schools: A Case Study Of Millennial High School In Kampala, Uganda, Ibrahim Mutebi Nov 2019

The Role Of Peer Mentoring In Influencing The Teaching Practices In Secondary Schools: A Case Study Of Millennial High School In Kampala, Uganda, Ibrahim Mutebi

Master of Education

Peer mentorship is currently considered to be an effective means of continuous professional development for teachers in schools. It is believed to enhance teaching practices in schools because it facilitates an environment where peers willingly support and learn from each other. However, to create a culture that enhances reciprocal learning and peer scaffolding, there is need for a paradigm shift in what stakeholders believe about teachers capabilities in enhancing each other’s teaching practices within the school context. The belief that peer mentoring creates a thriving teaching practice and motivated teachers informed this study which explored how peer mentorship influences teachers’ …

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G&C Teachers’ Preparedness For The Provision Of Guidance And Counselling Services In Public Secondary Schools In Kenya: A Case Study Of Three Public Secondary Schools In Taita Sub-County, Constance Wasai Nyambu Nov 2019

G&C Teachers’ Preparedness For The Provision Of Guidance And Counselling Services In Public Secondary Schools In Kenya: A Case Study Of Three Public Secondary Schools In Taita Sub-County, Constance Wasai Nyambu

Master of Education

Guidance and counselling in schools is vital in promoting holistic development of learners. However, for guidance and counselling to be effective and perform its intended positive role, the preparedness of the G&C teachers must be accorded high importance. This study aimed at establishing the preparedness of the G&C teachers in the provision of G&C in public secondary schools in Taita sub-county, Kenya. It also sought to assess the training levels of the G&C teachers as well as establishing the challenges they encounter. The study employed a qualitative approach, a case study of three secondary schools. The sample comprised of 5 …

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Artificial Intelligence In Higher Education, Hamis Juma Nov 2019

Artificial Intelligence In Higher Education, Hamis Juma

Master of Education

This study adopted an action research methodology to explore how Artificial Intelligence enhances learning in higher education. AI is the technology that makes the ICT devices to solve cognitive tasks as a human would have done by using realtime data. Such a giant leap in digital technologies has changed the way people learn. In the study, baseline data showed there is a potential of using Artificial Intelligence in teaching and learning, henceforth, an intervention with Artificial Intelligence tool Grammarly was introduced in the class. During the intervention in this study, Grammarly was used in the teaching and learning and later …

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Bring Your Own Device (Byod): Engaging High School Students In A Photovoice Project On School Health Promotion Using Their Own Smart Devices In Nakuru North Of Nakuru County, Kenya, Francis Wacieni Mureithi Nov 2019

Bring Your Own Device (Byod): Engaging High School Students In A Photovoice Project On School Health Promotion Using Their Own Smart Devices In Nakuru North Of Nakuru County, Kenya, Francis Wacieni Mureithi

Master of Education

The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative has in the recent years gained popularity globally where smart devices have become the bridge to close the digital divide in ICT integration in schools, enhanced individualized learning and expanded collaborations. Despite its proven efficacy in transforming learning and teaching, efforts to shift to BYOD is still very slow in developing countries. This is due to negative perceptions of stakeholders, among several other factors; teachers and parents do not trust that students can remain focused on education and be self-disciplined when using their smart devices in public schools in Kenya. The purpose of …

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Investigation Of Pupils’ Understanding Of Division Operation Of Fractions In Tanzanian Primary School, Wilfred Oscar Nov 2019

Investigation Of Pupils’ Understanding Of Division Operation Of Fractions In Tanzanian Primary School, Wilfred Oscar

Master of Education

Division of fraction comprises two multi-meaning concepts, division and fraction, which makes teaching and learning of division of fractions to be done more procedurally than conceptually. The purpose of this study was to inverstigate pupils’ understsnding of division of fraction in primary level. For this purpose both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used under case study design. A sample of 132 pupils from standard six were involved in the study. Data was collected through written test and interview. All 132 pupils did the test but the interview comprise 12 pupils, 4 pupils from each stratum namely; high achiever, low achiever, …

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An Investigation Into How Teachers Support Learners Reading In Grade One: A Study Of A Selected Primary School In Kenya, Kisumu County, Nyando Sub-County, Felix Okoth K'Ochuka Nov 2019

An Investigation Into How Teachers Support Learners Reading In Grade One: A Study Of A Selected Primary School In Kenya, Kisumu County, Nyando Sub-County, Felix Okoth K'Ochuka

Master of Education

Reading is very important as it helps the learners to interpret information. Its foundation in young learners enhances their understanding of other subjects as well. It is for this reason that teachers should ensure that learners in grade one are taught how to articulate words well and be in a position to read. In order for reading to be meaningful to these learners, teachers should make it real and meaningful by using relevant resources when teaching so that learners can easily master them. The objective of this study was to find out which materials teachers use in teaching reading in …

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Exploring Teaching And Learning Of Chemistry Concepts: A Case Study Of A Secondary School In Kenya, Beatrice Adhiambo Okech Nov 2019

Exploring Teaching And Learning Of Chemistry Concepts: A Case Study Of A Secondary School In Kenya, Beatrice Adhiambo Okech

Master of Education

The purpose of this study was to explore teaching and learning of chemistry concepts in the secondary schools in Kenya. The study adopted a paradigm where a qualitative research approach and a single case study were used. The study was done in a secondary school in Kisumu County, Kenya. The study used face to face interviews with teachers and students as primary research instrument while classroom observations and document analysis supplemented the interviews. The findings reveal that although five strategies were used for teaching and learning of chemistry concepts, there are those that learners preferably enjoy and like when used …

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An Exploration On How Teen Mothers Cope With Mothering And Schooling, Maxphiler Jepkosgei Rotich Nov 2019

An Exploration On How Teen Mothers Cope With Mothering And Schooling, Maxphiler Jepkosgei Rotich

Master of Education

Adolescent pregnancy and motherhood have been given considerable attention in the Kenyan education system. Much attention , research and funding is dedicated to teen pregnancy prevention and abstinence –only education, yet many teens still become pregnant each year. Nevertheless, the Kenyan re-entry policy of 1994 allows these learners to continue with their education amidst other factors determining the completion of their studies. The purpose of this study was to find out how teen mothers cope with the demands of going to school and at the same time being mothers of their own children. Specifically, this study took an in depth …

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The Use Of Multimodality In The Teaching And Learning Of Imaginative Composition In A Form Two Secondary School Classroom –An Action Research, Philemon Righa Mwanguwe Nov 2019

The Use Of Multimodality In The Teaching And Learning Of Imaginative Composition In A Form Two Secondary School Classroom –An Action Research, Philemon Righa Mwanguwe

Master of Education

Various technological, cultural and social changes continue to shape how communication and meaning is delivered in classrooms. Due to these changes, language is no longer the preferred mode of communication, representation and meaning making. Hence, there is an increasing demand for educational content to be delivered using different modes. Further, the new ways of learning have compelled education practitioners to re-think their pedagogical choices and practices in order to cater for the learning needs of all the learners in class. Due to this, multimodality has attracted immense scholarship in the educational circles. Through this scholarship, many scholars have indicated how …

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Exploring The Use Of Assessment For Learning In Mathematics Teaching And Learning: A Case Study Of One Secondary School In Temeke Municipal Dsm, Tanzania, Selemani Said Mdee Nov 2019

Exploring The Use Of Assessment For Learning In Mathematics Teaching And Learning: A Case Study Of One Secondary School In Temeke Municipal Dsm, Tanzania, Selemani Said Mdee

Master of Education

This study explored the use of assessment for learning (AfL) in mathematics teaching and learning in one of secondary schools in Temeke Municipal in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. The study was guided by four subsidiary questions which are: to what extent teachers clarify learning intention and share criteria for success to students and what techniques teachers use to elicit evidence of learning. The other questions were, how secondary school learners are activated as an instructional resource for one another during teaching and learning and finally, what are the methods secondary school teachers use to provide feedback that moves learning forward. …

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The Management Of Teaching And Learning Resources By Teacher Leaders: A Study Of A Public Primary School In Moshi Municipality, Tanzania, Amoni Sifuni Mrutu Nov 2019

The Management Of Teaching And Learning Resources By Teacher Leaders: A Study Of A Public Primary School In Moshi Municipality, Tanzania, Amoni Sifuni Mrutu

Master of Education

This study investigated how teacher leaders source and manage teaching and learning resources in a public primary school. The study explored the challenges encountered and the strategies teacher leaders used to overcome the management of teaching and learning resources in the context of overcrowded classrooms at Ukunonze public primary school in Moshi municipality-Kilimanjaro. In addressing this purpose, the researcher used a qualitative case study approach to investigate a public primary school. Research participants were the headteacher, academic mistress, seven subject coordinators, and eight subject teachers. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured one on one interviews, focus group discussions and document …

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Investigating The Factors That Influence The Enrollment Of Children With Physical Disabilities In Inclusive Primary Schools, Gloria Nduhukire Nov 2019

Investigating The Factors That Influence The Enrollment Of Children With Physical Disabilities In Inclusive Primary Schools, Gloria Nduhukire

Master of Education

The study aimed at investigating the factors that influence the enrollment of children with physical disabilities in inclusive primary schools in Mitooma District Uganda and it was carried out in two government-aided inclusive primary schools. The study participants were two head teachers, two class teachers, one community development officer at town council level and four parents of the two families identified children with physical disabilities within the same town council. The schools were selected purposively because of convenience to the researcher and the children identified are in the locality of these schools to have rich information about the topic. The …

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Exploring How Primary School Teachers Integrate Children’S Ideas In Science During Teaching And Learning: A Case Of One Primary School In Arua District, Draleku John Jay Milsome Nov 2019

Exploring How Primary School Teachers Integrate Children’S Ideas In Science During Teaching And Learning: A Case Of One Primary School In Arua District, Draleku John Jay Milsome

Master of Education

The focus of this study was to establish whether and how primary school teachers integrate children‟s ideas in science during science lessons. Primary pupils are motivated to learn if science lessons are connected to their experiences. World wide, there is a general trend of loss of interest in sciences among students, partly because teaching and learning processes are disconnected from the pupils‟ daily experiences. If planning and implementation of science lessons do not incorporate children‟s ideas in science, conceptual misunderstanding will continue, leading to poor results in sciences. In this study two teachers were selected by purposive sampling, and 12pupils …

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Investigating How Play Is Used To Develop Oral Language In A Pre- Primary School In Taita Taveta County, Edita Wanyika Mghendi Nov 2019

Investigating How Play Is Used To Develop Oral Language In A Pre- Primary School In Taita Taveta County, Edita Wanyika Mghendi

Master of Education

Children have been known to have a natural desire for play. Curriculum designers have borrowed this idea and they have recommended learning of children through play. Oral language development is paramount in the early childhood curriculum stage. Scholars advocate the use of play in the development of oral language for young children. This is because play stimulates children to use oral language. It is in this pursuit that I developed an interest to learn how play is used to develop oral language in a pre-primary school in Taita Taveta County. The study adopted a qualitative case study design. Data was …

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Teaching Science For Conceptual Change, An Action Research Of One Primary School At Sumbawanga Municipal, Tanzania, Deusdedit Sabin Nov 2019

Teaching Science For Conceptual Change, An Action Research Of One Primary School At Sumbawanga Municipal, Tanzania, Deusdedit Sabin

Master of Education

In 21st century, it is irrelevant to insist on the conventional method of teaching which perpetuates a teacher-centered approach and sees teaching as the transmission of knowledge instead of knowledge construction. Consequently, teachers are thinking about the strategies they should use to teach while in-cooperate pre-conception of learners in a lesson for learners to construct their own understanding. Therefore this Action research intends to look at the ways of helping teachers to teach science for a conceptual change in primary classes. Moreover, the reason for this study is manifested by the fact that most of the primary school teachers embrace …

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Ict In The Classroom: An Examination Of The Use Of Ict’S Among Student Teachers With Visual Impairment (Vi) In One Teacher’S College, Calvin Francis Nov 2019

Ict In The Classroom: An Examination Of The Use Of Ict’S Among Student Teachers With Visual Impairment (Vi) In One Teacher’S College, Calvin Francis

Master of Education

For the betterment of inclusive education practice for each and every available child, the presence and accessibility to ICT tools and resources must be ensured. This includes the inclusion on innovations and creations of ICT tools that accommodates the needs of special needs society. The innovated tools must be assistive in a way that, may help on reducing social gape between impaired and regular people. The study setup was descriptive qualitative methods which preferred purposive sampling concerning with VI. The data collection technique was interviews and observation and only one document analysis. The collected information was transcribed, coded and analysed …

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The Effects Of Sheng On The Acquisition Of Speaking And Writing Skills Of English Language. A Case Study Of A Secondary School In Kenya, Cecilia Nangeni Bilishi Nov 2019

The Effects Of Sheng On The Acquisition Of Speaking And Writing Skills Of English Language. A Case Study Of A Secondary School In Kenya, Cecilia Nangeni Bilishi

Master of Education

Sheng as a language of the youth is an indication of societal growth and group identity; on the other hand, for educators and scholars, they are of the opinion that its spread has negative effects on the students in Kenyan schools. Since Sheng is dominantly spoken by the youth, it influences the acquisition of other languages. The purpose of the study was to gain an understanding of the effects of Sheng on the acquisition of speaking and writing skills of English in Machakos County. Secondary School students were the target of the study, they are the speakers mostly affected by …

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Exploring The Secondary School Students’ Experiences In The Learning Of Logarithms In Form Three Class; A Case Of A Secondary School In Homa Bay County, Kenya., Jared Odhiambo Magero Nov 2019

Exploring The Secondary School Students’ Experiences In The Learning Of Logarithms In Form Three Class; A Case Of A Secondary School In Homa Bay County, Kenya., Jared Odhiambo Magero

Master of Education

Mathematics is a core subject in the Kenyan education system, since it is the backbone of STEM and equips the citizens with computational skills as an ingredient for vision 2030. Logarithms as a topic in mathematics is widely used in sciences, calculus and in various careers such as in computer programming, Richter scale for earthquakes and many more. However, many learners still find challenges when tackling logarithms questions in mathematics papers in K.C.S.E. exams. It is against this backdrop that my study explored on the secondary students experiences in the learning of logarithms in form three class; a case of …

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Examining The Implementation Of School Feeding Program In A Context Of Fee-Free Education Policy To Support Early Childhood Learning: A Case Of Two Primary Schools In Iringa Municipality, Tanzania, Hamis Pintson Nkota Nov 2019

Examining The Implementation Of School Feeding Program In A Context Of Fee-Free Education Policy To Support Early Childhood Learning: A Case Of Two Primary Schools In Iringa Municipality, Tanzania, Hamis Pintson Nkota

Master of Education

This study examined the implementation of school feeding program in the context of fee-free education policy to support early childhood learning. Two public primary schools were examined in terms of policy framework, source of funding, institutional capacity, design and modality of implementation and involvement of community. The study employed a qualitative research approach and a case study design which focused on an in-depth exploration of the phenomenon. The study collected research data through the use of semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and semi-structured observation. Furthermore, the interview data were recorded by using a mobile phone and handwritten in a notebook. The …

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Exploring The Challenges Faced By Teachers In The Teaching Of Mathematics In Large Classes: A Case Of A Secondary School In Kisumu County, Kisumu West Sub-County In Kenya, Benjamin Agalo Oyoo Nov 2019

Exploring The Challenges Faced By Teachers In The Teaching Of Mathematics In Large Classes: A Case Of A Secondary School In Kisumu County, Kisumu West Sub-County In Kenya, Benjamin Agalo Oyoo

Master of Education

It is unclear as to what specific number of learners in a particular classroom would qualify a class to be called a large class. The manner in which teachers handle classes that have few students may not be the same as how they would handle large classes. This implies that as the number of learners increase in a given class, the increase would in most cases come with challenges that may affect the quality of teaching and learning in such classrooms. Mathematics, being one of the most important subjects in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) category of subjects, needs …

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Exploring The Role Of Teacher Leadership For School Improvement: A Case Study Of A Public Secondary School In Homa Bay County In Kenya., Tobias Ogweno Gor Nov 2019

Exploring The Role Of Teacher Leadership For School Improvement: A Case Study Of A Public Secondary School In Homa Bay County In Kenya., Tobias Ogweno Gor

Master of Education

Teacher leadership is a concept whose practice has been found to contribute to school improvement yet it has not been given the emphasis it deserves particularly in the Kenyan context. For schools to ensure effectiveness and improvement then there is the need for redirecting and refocusing school leadership to teacher leadership from the heroic leadership that has existed for quite some time. This qualitative research sought to explore how teacher leadership contributes to school improvement in the Kenyan context. The study employed a qualitative case study design in one public secondary school in Homa Bay County in Kenya. The study …

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To Investigate Approaches Teachers Utilize In Supporting Kiswahili Composition Writing In Secondary Schools: A Case Study Of Taita Taveta County., Mary Mghoi Mwandashi Nov 2019

To Investigate Approaches Teachers Utilize In Supporting Kiswahili Composition Writing In Secondary Schools: A Case Study Of Taita Taveta County., Mary Mghoi Mwandashi

Master of Education

Writing is one of the four skills in language learning which helps students to develop a set of intellectual and motivational plans. In the second language, learning how to write requires additional ability and time. This means that teachers have to motivate students to develop good writing skills by providing instruction in the writing process. Literature shows that most native speakers find it difficult to learn writing skills and therefore for second language learners it can be harder. In Kenya Kiswahili is a second language to many and therefore students have to be scaffolded in composition writing using relevant approaches …

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Investigation Of Wellbeing Of Preschoolers In Shared School Environment, Hamza Shabani Nov 2019

Investigation Of Wellbeing Of Preschoolers In Shared School Environment, Hamza Shabani

Master of Education

Tanzania as a member of the international community is in the implementation of various conversion which advocates for the wellbeing of children at home and the school environment. This study investigated the wellbeing of preschoolers in a shared school environment at Kiomboi district Singida- Tanzania. The study employed a qualitative approach and case study designed in which interview, observation and document analysis were used as a tool of data collections. Two primary schools were involved in this study where respondents were two preschool teachers, one quality assurer and two heads of school were interviewed during data collection. Data revealed that …

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Key Competencies For Teacher Leadership Practice, Vivian Maikweki Nov 2019

Key Competencies For Teacher Leadership Practice, Vivian Maikweki

Master of Education

The achievement of the organizational goals is significantly hinged on the competencies of its human resource. Schools therefore seek to have competent teachers who possess the right competencies to bring about school improvement as well as improved student outcomes. Teachers who successfully initiate school improvement take up leadership roles and possess the right competencies to execute their teacher leadership roles. This study sought to find out how the key competencies of teacher leadership practice are manifested. The study adopted a mixed methods approach where multiple tools were used to collect data using questionnaires from 118 teachers and 3 Interviews s, …

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