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Exploring The Factors Influencing Parental Involvement In Early Childhood Education In Masasi District, Tanzania., Azam Saidi

Master of Education

Pre-school years builds foundation or baseline for child’s growth, development and learning. For children to develop holistically they need parents’ care and support. Parental involvement in children’s affairs is very crucial because parents are the first teacher (educator) to children. The purpose of this study is therefore to investigate the factors that determine the extent of parental involvement in their young children’s education, as influenced by’; socio-economic status of a family, parents’ level of education, religious awareness of parents, parents’ awareness or perception on the value of ECE, as well as parents’ inadequately involved by teachers. The study was guided …

Attitude Of Secondary School Students Towards Physics Subject: A Case Of A Secondary School In Moshi Municipality, Erick Makange

Master of Education

This study examined Secondary School students’ attitude towards Physics subject by assessing the factors associated with such attitude. Qualitative research approach with case study design was adopted. The study had four questions; What are the positive factors that affect student’s attitude towards Physics? What are the negative factors that affect student’s attitude towards Physics? What are the effects of the negative attitudes of students towards Physics? To what extent are these factors affecting the attitude of the students towards Physics? The study sample size comprised of two teachers (academic teacher, and Physics teacher) who were purposively sampled; and 12 form …

Exploring Students’ Difficulties In Solving Mathematical Word Problems: Case Of A Private Secondary School, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania., Kiyombi Edward

Master of Education

This study was about exploring students’ difficulties in solving mathematical word problems. To do this a case study was designed and data were collected using questionnaire, interview and data analysis in order to obtain qualitative and quantitative data. Twenty-three secondary school students from a private school completed a questionnaire in form of a test and this provided general information about difficulties students face when solving word problems. After this, six students, three boys and three girls who performed better in one section and low in another section were selected and collaborate in an interview in order to get in depth …

Effectiveness Of Teacher Performance And Appraisal Document (Tpad) Use As A Curriculum Supervisory Tool In Improving Teacher Performance Competencies. A Case Study Of A Primary School In Taita-Taveta County, Kenya., Duncan Mwarimbo Mwae

Master of Education

This study investigated the effectiveness of Teacher Performance and Appraisal Document (TPAD) use as a curriculum supervisory tool in Voi Sub-County public primary school in Kenya. The study focused on achievement of TPAD objective of improving teacher performance competencies. This study was guided by four major objectives: examining the activities involved in the implementation of TPAD; describing the teachers‘ perceptions of TPAD use; investigating the strengths and weaknesses of TPAD use in dispensing its supervisory roles and eventually suggesting strategies that can make TPAD more effective. The study utilized qualitative approach and case study design which involved multiple data collection …

Exploration Of Students’ Conceptual Understanding Of Trigonometric Functions, Stedius Salivatory Bernado

Master of Education

This study was an exploration of students’ conceptual understanding of trigonometric functions as this is the basis of their trigonometric skills. Trigonometric skills are very important skills needed in fields such as architecture and engineering. The link between facts, skills and conceptual understanding is therefore very important for students who wish to pursue such careers. A qualitative design was used in the study. Twenty five students studying in a public secondary school, were selected from among those taking PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) in form six. The data was collected using a questionnaire in form of a test and interviews. …

Investigating The Role That Multimodal Pedagogy Can Play In Improving The Teaching And Learning Of English Language In A Resource Constrained Rural Kenyan Public Secondary School: Action Research., Veronica Atieno Okoth

Master of Education

Resource constrained rural public schools in Kenya still make use of discourses and pedagogies that are traditional and teacher centered, and not factoring in learner participation in the learning process. This leads to students’ minimal performance. These classroom practices become a hindrance for the learners to develop their higher order thinking abilities. Language and literacy teaching and learning requires pedagogical variety for learners to make meaning. Using observation, interview, focus group discussion and reflection notes, this Participatory Action Research, through intervention sought to understand the role that multimodal pedagogy can play in improving the teaching of English in a form …

Exploring Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices In Delivering Early Childhood Curriculum Content In The Classroom, Winfrida Jacom Mrope

Master of Education

Teachers’ pedagogical practices are potential in improving teaching and learning outcomes. In the early years, one of the factors leading to proper child development and learning is the pedagogical practices used during child’s school life. Pre-primary education is a crucial stage where a child’s personality, physical, talents and mental ability are identified and developed; therefore teachers have to put in place relevant pedagogical practices. The purpose of the study was to explore the types of pedagogical practices used by teachers in delivering the curriculum content in the preprimary classrooms. Understanding the reasons why teachers use particular teaching practices helps to …

Exploring The Role Of Open Distance Learning In Improving Teachers Professional Development, Dickson Owuor Alai

Master of Education

This study examined the role of open distance learning (ODL) on professional development (PD) of public primary school teachers in Kisumu West Sub County, Kenya. Specific objectives were to assess the contribution of ODL on acquisition of in-depth subject content knowledge, the contribution of ODL on acquisition of pedagogical skills, and the contribution of ODL on the acquisition of leadership skills of student teachers. Jean Piaget’s (1970) theory of learning was used to guide the study. The study adopted a qualitative case study design on a sampled population of 20 ODL programme student teachers and alumni who were instructing class …

The Role Of Parents And Community In The Management Of Student Discipline In A Secondary School, Eyotaru Patricia

Master of Education

The need to improve education quality continues to dominate education policy discourse in Uganda. Good education is not only about physical inputs but also about effective parental and community involvement in children‘s learning and behavior management. This study examined: the roles of parents and community involvement in the management of student discipline and the challenges faced in a bid to involve them in the management of student discipline in a secondary school in Offaka Sub County, Arua District. In this study a qualitative approach was adopted which employed face to face interviews, focus group discussion and document analysis as the …

Influence Of Consumer Involvement In Tourist Information Search: Application Of Economics Of Information Theory In A Destination, Peter Judca Mkumbo

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In the modern digital world, it is increasingly challenging for destination marketers to design integrated marketing communication (IMC) strategies. The spectrum of information sources has become broader, serving for wider market interests. The importance of information in the modern world is increasing exponentially, and the tourism industry is traditionally information intense. There is an endless list of information outlets, and it is impossible to be present in all the information platforms. The spectrum of outlets includes old-school prints like magazines and newsletters on the one hand, while on the other hand there are modern advanced Web 2.0 technologies like social …

Influence Of Secondary Science And Mathematics (Sesemat), Programme In Teaching And Learning Mathematics In Lower Secondary Schools. A Case Study Of One School In Uganda., Gule Saidi

Master of Education

This study aimed at exploring the influence of SESEMAT training programme in teaching and learning mathematics in lower secondary school. The study was intended to find how SESEMAT graduates were applying the knowledge and skills learnt from the SESEMAT training programmes in teaching and learning mathematics. The study was conducted at one secondary school located in Yumbe district in Uganda. The study employed qualitative case study design using three objectives. The general objective was to investigate the Influence of SESEMAT training programme in teaching and learning mathematics. Data collection was done using interviews, observation methods and document analysis. The respondents …

Exploring The Practices In Developing The 21st Century Soft Skills In Secondary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Study Of A Public Secondary School In Arusha Region, Ulrick T. Passian

Master of Education

This study found out child labour in Uganda as a multi-dimensional challenge that deprives children of their childhood opportunities including right to quality education. It is a manifestation of extreme household poverty and socio-cultural practices making it to some extend invisible to detect and report. Government of Uganda accordingly, developed Legal Frameworks to combat the vice through Employment Act (2006), the National Action Plan (2012), and child labour policy (2006). These frameworks among other things allow children to do light work under the supervision of an adult and making education as a principle occupation of every child in Uganda. However, …

Examining The Impact Of Child Labour On Learning Achievements In Uganda: A Case Study Of Two Primary Schools In Yumbe District, Aluma Swali

Master of Education

This study found out child labour in Uganda as a multi-dimensional challenge that deprives children of their childhood opportunities including right to quality education. It is a manifestation of extreme household poverty and socio-cultural practices making it to some extend invisible to detect and report. Government of Uganda accordingly, developed Legal Frameworks to combat the vice through Employment Act (2006), the National Action Plan (2012), and child labour policy (2006). These frameworks among other things allow children to do light work under the supervision of an adult and making education as a principle occupation of every child in Uganda. However, …

Assessing Peer Coaching Practices In Improving Teacher Professional Development: A Case Study Of Two Community Primary Schools In Moshi District Council: Kilimanjaro Region, Adria Calist

Master of Education

A number of efforts have been made by the government to ensure that there are professional development (PD) initiatives to improve the way teachers teach and ultimately raise the performance standards of learners. Teacher Professional Development (TPD) is therefore conducted as a strategy to help teachers find new ways of solving challenges they face in the teaching and learning process. On the other hand, TPD is conducted while introducing new projects in education such as changes made in curriculum or implementation of new curriculum. After teachers attend these PD workshops they get back to the stations to start implementing what …

Exploring The Use Of Drama In The English Language Classes, Florence Kambura Marundu

Master of Education

The ever changing world of the learner, the sway of developing technologies and the shifting demands of the world of work has amplified the need for powerful teaching. The 21st century teaching requires interactive, learner centered techniques that transform content knowledge into powerful, yet adaptive forms that can address the lofty demands of the modern classroom. The blame for the low linguistic competences among Kenyan school leavers has often been directed at the poor choices of teaching methods. This study, therefore, explored the use of drama as a learner centered method in the English language classes. It adopted a qualitative …

Examining Language Used In Science Instruction In Pupils’ Conceptualization Of Science Ideas In Secondary Schools: A Case Study Of One Tanzanian Public Secondary School, Alnaji Iddi

Master of Education

Language used in science instruction is regarded as a carrier of the science content to be delivered in the classroom. For the content to be implicit to students the language used in science instruction needs to be simple and understandable to learners during the instruction. The study was aimed at examining the language used in science instruction in conceptualization of science ideas. The study employed qualitative methodology using a case study design. The study involved three form one science teachers (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) of one secondary school who were purposefully selected. Data were collected using direct classroom observations, one-on-one …

Exploring How Teachers Are Assisted By Tie To Cope With Teaching And Learning Process During The Transition Period Of Curriculum Change, Godfrey Emeran Mishomari

Master of Education

Teaching during the transition period of curriculum change is a very challenging activity. Teachers need to be assisted by Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) through the intended curriculum, manifested curriculum as textbooks and supported curriculum such as teacher’s guides on one hand and through provision of continuous professional development on the other hand. This should be done in order to improve their teaching efficiency on the intended curriculum and the implemented curriculum during this period and far much better improving learner’s performance as an attained curriculum by the students. This is pivotal if we are to improve the quality of …

Exploring Strategies That The Language Teachers Used In Supporting Learners With Reading Difficulties: A Case Study In Kisuta Primary School In Ojolla Zone-Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya, Aluoch Alice Schafer

Master of Education

The study aimed at exploring the strategies that language teachers used to support learners with reading difficulties in Kisuta Primary School. The data for this study were collected through interviews, observations, document analysis and focus group discussion. The aim, therefore, was to identify, analyse and describe the strategies that the language teachers’ used to support learners with reading difficulties; the language teacher’s perceptions about learners with reading difficulties and the challenges these teachers faced when supporting learners with reading difficulties. The researcher used qualitative case study approach to understand the strategies that these teachers used to support learners with reading …

Understanding Environmental, Health And Economic Activity Interactions Following Transition Of Ownership In Gold Mining Areas In Tanzania: A Case Of Private To Public, Sophia Rhee, Elias Charles Nyanza, Madison Condon, Joshua Fisher, Theresia Maduka, Anja Benshaul-Tolonen

Faculty Scholarship

Mining is an important source of revenue for many developing countries, however, the social, environmental and economic impacts of mining are often poorly monitored. The recent transition of a gold mine in Western Tanzania—from large-scale gold mine under private, multinational ownership, to medium-scale public and national owned mine with limited life length offers a prime opportunity to understand the implications of changes in ownership and scale on the local economy and community well-being. We conducted 44 semi-structured interviews with community members in four villages adjacent to the mine site. We find that the local economy and public service provision contracted …

The Impact Of Foreign Aid On Extreme Poverty: A Case Study Of Liberia’S Development Complexities (1980-2018), Roosevelt Seedee

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Many countries in West Africa, including Liberia, remain trapped in extreme poverty and dysfunctional social services amid continued increase in foreign aid. This study examines complexities influencing decisions of government donors in determining the kind of development assistance needed in Liberia and nation states in West Africa. This research explains the ways in which aid perpetuates poverty instead of alleviating it using interdisciplinary research approaches. Although aid is critical to Liberia’s development agenda, aid implementation faces numerous challenges because of extant poverty and rampant corruption.

Part of the problem in Liberia is not solely the failure of aid to meet …

Adolescent Sexual And Reproductive Health In The Gambia., Sandhya Lohani

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Adolescence is a crucial period in human development. Knowledge and awareness about when to have children, when to have sex, and use of contraceptives impacts the chances of teenage pregnancy and risk of sexually transmitted diseases. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors related to age of sexual debut, teenage pregnancy, and use of contraceptives in the Gambia. This study also compares the data with 2014 survey research conducted in the Gambia. The total study population were 50 adolescents aged 13-21 years from Bafuluto and surrounding communities in the Gambia. Among 50 respondents, …

Community Forestry Frameworks In Sub-Saharan Africa And The Impact On Sustainable Development, Lalisa A. Duguma, Joanes Atela, Alemayehu N. Ayana, Dieudonne Alemagi, Mathew Mpanda, Moses Nyago, Peter A. Minang, Judith M. Nzyoka, Divine Foundjem-Tita, Cécile Ngo Ntamag-Ndjebet

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Community based forest management (CBFM) has been implemented in Africa since the 1980s. Three main objectives, which are currently part of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), underlie the formation of CBFM. They are (1) enhancing community engagement in forest management, (2) reducing rural poverty, and (3) promoting forest resources conservation. We examine CBFM frameworks in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and CBFM schemes’ contribution to selected sustainable development goals relevant to the forestry sector. Five SSA countries, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda, and Tanzania were chosen for the study because of their long-term engagement in CBFM. The analysis was based on desk review …

The Journal Of Conventional Weapons Destruction Issue 22.3 (2018), Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Editorial: Landmine Free 2025? | Feature: Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Mine Action | in the Spotlight: South and Central Asia | Research and Development

Enhancing Humanitarian Mine Action In Angola With High-Resolution Uas Im, Inna Cruz, Luan Jaupi, Shadrack Kassanga Njamba Sequesseque, Olivier Cottray

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The peaceful use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) increases significantly when their cost and complexity are reduced. Fully autonomous, ultralight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are now commercially available. There are numerous UAS applications in humanitarian mine action (HMA), environmental research and survey, and urban infrastructure management and maintenance.

Predictors Of Glucose Control In Children And Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: Results Of A Cross-Sectional Study In Khartoum, Sudan, Zainab Taha, Zeinab Eltoum, Sidiga Washi

All Works

© 2018 Zainab Taha, Zeinab Eltoum, Sidiga Washi. BACKGROUND: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a rapidly growing problem in Sudan as well as other African countries. Children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes have previously been found to have poor glycemic control. Strict glycemic control reduces the incidence and progression of chronic complications. AIM: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with glycemic control among children and adolescents. METHODS: The study was a health-centre based descriptive cross-sectional study. Data on socioeconomic, demographic, disease history, and diabetes-specific variables was obtained. Glycemic control was assessed by measuring glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1C). …

Backpack Pcr: A Point-Of-Collection Diagnostic Platform For The Rapid Detection Of Brugia Parasites In Mosquitoes, Weam I. Zaky, Francesca R. Tomaino, Nils Pilotte, Sandra J. Laney, Steven A. Williams

Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Access To Online Databases: Predicate For Faculty Research Output, Mercy A. Iroaganachi, Roland Izuagbe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the role of access to online databases as the basis for faculty research output in six universities (comprising two each of federal, state and private) in two Southwestern states in Nigeria. A descriptive research design guided the study. Multistage sampling procedures including purposive, stratification, randomization as well as proportionate sampling techniques were employed to select 339 faculty members who provided the data for the study. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Of the 339 copies of the questionnaires administered, 89 per cent were retrieved fully completed and found usable. The research questions that guided the …

A Total Factor Productivity Analysis Of A Container Terminal, Durban, South Africa., Asanda Isaac Zangwa

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Compliance And Enforcement For The Exclusive Economic Zone Fisheries Management In The United Republic Of Tanzania, Christian Alphonce Nzowa

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

“Pure Water” Sale And Its Socio - Economic Implications In Nigeria., Muhammad Bello Muhammad, Muhammad Tasiu Dansabo

Journal of Environmental Sustainability

The study aim to show the gradual acceptance of buying water in the open market across Nigeria. The commoditization of water is most manifest in the boom of packaged water, especially the ones in sachets popularly called ‘pure water’. The initial position of the government was to ignore the industry as part of the informal economy. After considerable concerns were raised on public health grounds that water merchants were selling ‘pure gutter’ instead of ‘pure water’, the government, through the National Agency for Food and Drugs Control (NAFDAC) intervened to regulate standards. Proprietors of packaged water are expected to apply …