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Student Teachers' Experiences As Mentees During The Teaching Practice In Rwanda, Joseph Njiku

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Teaching practice is an integral part of teacher education that provides teacher trainees an opportunity to merge theory and practice. This study investigated eight student teachers' mentorship experiences during teaching practice in secondary schools in Rwanda. Respondents were interviewed toward the end of their teaching practice. The cognitive apprenticeship theory guided the study. Qualitative data were collected and analysed deductively based on the themes identified in the literature and suggested by the theory. Findings indicate that all students were paired off with mentors, had the opportunity to observe and be observed by their mentors, and appreciated the mentoring process they …

Investment In Teacher-Education Versus Teacher-Educational Research For Effective Teacher-Professional Learning, Nipael Mrutu, Esther Kibga, Aladini Hoka, Peter Kajoro, Fredrick Mtenzi, Hamis Nkota, Tage Biswalo

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

Purpose: This systematic research paper provides a comprehensive review of studies and literature on three terms i.e., teacher education, teacher professional learning and teacher education research more specifically in the context of the Tanzania education system. One of the most important aspects identified in teacher education in recent years is teacher educational research despite being yet overlooked. Teacher educational research creates a better juncture through which a gap between teacher education and teacher professional learning is bridged and the two present well with one another.

Methodology: The analysis used 45 articles related to the three aspects, published in ten …

Addressing The Social Loafing Problem In Assessment Practices From The Perspectives Of Tanzania’S Pre-Service Teachers, Joseph Reginard Milinga, Ezelina Angetile Kibonde, Venance Paul Mallya, Monica Asagwile Mwakifuna

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Recent developments of higher teacher education in Tanzania have witnessed high student enrolments necessitating change of an emphasis from individual assessment to group-based assessment practices. In this context, informed by the constructivist philosophical perspective, this article reports on the pre-service teachers’ voices regarding the prevalence, impacts and counteractive strategies of social loafing. The pre-service teachers are drawn from one higher education institution in Tanzania that serves as a case study. It draws on qualitative data collected from a sample of purposively selected undergraduate pre-service teachers. The study found social loafing tendencies to be commonplace and with far-reaching consequences amongst students …

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 …

Investigating Approaches That Inform Methods Teachers Use While Teaching Essay Writing – A Case Of A Public Secondary School In Taita-Taveta County, Kenya., Audrey Rita Shiyayo Osore

Master of Education

Writing is a complex language skill that influences the process of thinking and learning. Essay writing has a significant impact on the achievement of students not only in English but also other subjects that are examined in English. Teachers of English have a pivotal role in effective development of essay writing skills among students. Literature shows teachers’ knowledge and skills in integrating the strengths of product, process and genre approaches to teaching writing skills is indispensable in nurturing competent essay writers. That is why this study sought to find out what approaches informed methods teachers used while teaching essay writing. …

The Integration Of Learners With Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties In Mainstream Primary School Curriculum: An Examination Of Teachers And Teaching Challenges In Mombasa County, Kenya, Kennedy Chege Njuguna

Master of Education

The study was conducted to investigate the integration of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) learners in mainstream primary schools curriculum in Mombasa County in Kenya with focus on the examination of teachers practice and teaching challenges. The study has reviewed Kenya’s milestones in realising the Millennium Development Goals and the Education for All goals with regard to the integration of learners with EBD in mainstream curriculum and the educational provision for children with EBD in Kenya. A case study design involving a mainstream school was adopted. Data was collected using interviews, observations and document analysis, which was then systematically coded …

Secondary School Mathematics Teachers’ Utilization Of Professional Development Programs In Kenya, Josephine Kerubo Nthiwa

Master of Education

The role of professional development is to provide teachers with knowledge and skills to improve both instructional strategies and learning outcomes in terms of examination results. Although secondary school mathematics teachers in Kenya have attended professional development (IN-SET) in SMASSE and other programs, the examination results in mathematics at the KCSE has not significantly improved. This study explored how teachers of mathematics in secondary schools utilise knowledge and skills gained in professional development programs (PD) in the teaching and learning process and the challenges that hinder effective implementation of the strategies gained. The study sought for evidence that PD gains …

Use Of Multimedia In The Teaching And Learning Of Poetry In English In A Public Secondary, School In Migori County, Kenya: An Action Research, Monica A. Odhiambo

Master of Education

The modern technological innovations are reshaping the educational landscape, influencing the pedagogical practices in today’s classrooms. In the 21st century, it is irrelevant to insist on conventional methods of teaching, which perpetuate teacher-centered pedagogy and use of print-based materials as the primary resources to facilitate the teaching and learning process. Consequently, teachers are rethinking the way they should teach vis-a-vis the way their students should learn. Multimedia has become one of the popular technological tools used to improve the teaching and learning process. The use of multimedia presentations offer students differentiated avenues to access curriculum content in their own preferred …

Exploring Use Of Teaching Aids In The Teaching And Learning Of Mathematics In Secondary Schools In Uganda Maracha District, Badaru Florence

Master of Education

The research to explore the use of teaching aids in the teaching and learning of mathematics in a secondary school in Uganda maracha district. The study tried to find out how secondary school teachers are using teaching aids to teach mathematics. The researcher employed a qualitative research approach and used case study research design as research methodology. The researcher used interview and focus group discussion techniques to collect data on the mentioned topic in `Yi`ba secondary school in Maracha district. From this sampled school, the researcher recruited six participants (mathematics teachers) selected purposively from the population of teachers in the …

A Study To Explore Classroom Factors Influencing The Teaching And Learning Of Mathematics In Secondary Schools: A Case Of A Secondary School In Tanga Region Tanzania, Lola Selele Kamaghe

Master of Education

Mathematics has been a subject whereby much effort has been directed for a number of years for the aim of improving students‟ achievements. However the improvements seem to be catching up slowly. Efforts such as increasing the number of teachers and learning materials like books by the government have not succeeded to change the trend of performances. Although several studies have been conducted coming up with various recommendations still their implementation is a challenge. This study aims to find out what can be done in classrooms to improve achievement in mathematics. The study approach was qualitative because it aimed at …

Examining The Teaching Of Reading In Early Years Classes: Case Study Of One Government School In Mpwapwa District, Matteo Elias Mwita

Master of Education

Reading is a crucial aspect of literacy development of early classes years. Studies have shown that if the reading basics are not taught to a child at early stages it is unlikely to learn them later in life. This study sought to examine the teaching of reading in early years classes in Nguvumali Primary Shool in Mpwapwa District. It explored the methods teachers used to teach reading and their impact in enabling children to read. The study employed a qualitative case study approach. The core participants in the study were seven teachers of standard one and two who were purposively …

Teaching And Learning Effects In The Context Of Free Education Policy In A Community Secondary School: A Case Of Moshi Municipality- Tanzania, Frank Elimringi Mshiu

Master of Education

In 2016, the government of Tanzania launched FEP in all public secondary schools where it paid TZS 20,000 per annum for each student in a community secondary school. This study examined teaching and learning effects in the context of FEP. The study used qualitative approach and a case study design. The study was done in one community secondary school in Moshi Municipality in Northern part of Tanzania. Data was collected from school administrators, teachers and students through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussion, observation and document analysis. Data was analyzed qualitatively by initially transcribing and identifying codes, which were later, organized …

Investigating Teacher Educators’ Application Of Active Teaching And Learning: A Case Of Belgian - Teacher Training Education Project At A National Teachers’College In Arua, West Nile-Uganda, Drani Ronald Bileah

Master of Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate teacher educators’ application of active teaching and learning in initial teacher preparation in one NTC in Uganda. It explored how teacher educators perceived ATL, the strategies they used for engaging learners in teaching and learning and the facilitating factors and challenges as teacher educators were applying ATL. The study employed a qualitative case study with multiple data gathering methods, namely, In-depth structured face-face interview, FGD, lesson observation and document analysis with academic staff and student teachers. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select seven academic staff, one BTC staff, one library staff …

The Use Of Multimedia In Teaching And Learning Of Difficult Chemistry Practical Concepts, In One Secondary School In Homabay County In Kenya, Chrispine Ochieng Odindo

Master of Education

The performance of learners in science in Kenyan Secondary schools has been consistently low over the years. Chemistry being one of the science subjects has continued to perform poorly compared to the other science subjects (Biology and Physics). Practical work is important for effective learning of Chemistry. However, certain practical concepts due to their nature and their difficulty for instance being poisonous, explosive and harmful limits teachers’ ability in conducting experiment. The initial findings of this study indicated that teachers preferred approach to use in teaching and learning such concepts remains teacher-centered pedagogy which disengages students from learning. The purpose …

Exploring The Effectiveness Of Teachers’ Use Of Descriptive Feedback In The Teaching And Learning Of English Language: A Case Of A Selected Secondary School In Luwero District, Central Uganda, Akwang John Robert

Master of Education

This study investigated the effectiveness of teachers’ use of descriptive feedback in the teaching and learning of English language. Effective descriptive feedback is an invaluable means of helping students understand what they need to achieve their learning goals. Three research questions examined the nature of the teachers’ descriptive feedback practices, its importance and the factors that determined teachers’ use of descriptive feedback in their classrooms. A qualitative approach with a case study design for the study. The sample consisted of seven secondary school teachers of English language and six Senior Three students in from one secondary school in Luwero District, …

The Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) In Teaching And Learning Advanced Mathematics In Southern Tanzanian Secondary Schools: A Case Of One Secondary School, Noel Ponera

Master of Education

The ICTs policy in Tanzania was introduced in order to accelerate educational developments by the application of Information and Communication Technologies and so increase the quality of education in all levels of education. Some efforts were done to provide Information and Communication Technologies facilities to different schools so that they were exploited in academics. The aim of this study therefore was to explore the use of Information and Communication Technologies in advanced mathematics instructions in southern Tanzanian secondary schools specifically in Ruvuma region. The study looked at Calculating Devices, that is, the use of scientific calculators, computers and computer packages …

Investigating The Impact Of Sesemat Program On Teaching Of Biology At O-Level In Uganda: A Case Of Two Secondary Schools In Arua District, Anziku Debo Phanuel

Master of Education

SESEMAT is an in-service training program for teachers of science and mathematics in secondary schools in Uganda. It was introduced following the persistent poor performance of learners in the science and mathematics subjects in national examinations in the last two decades. Poor teaching methodologies were identified as one of the contributing factors leading to the poor performance. Therefore, the main objective of the program is to build the capacity of science (biology) and mathematics teachers so as to improve the teaching and learning of these subjects thereby resulting in an improved performance of learners in national examinations managed by Uganda …

Exploring Community Primary Teachers’ Experiences In The Generalist Based Teaching Subject Allocations. The Case Of Two Schools In Newala Urban, Ahmad Awadh Mussa

Master of Education

The approaches to allocating subjects to primary school teachers in Tanzania have been affected with the changes in the systems of instruction between the generalist and specialist systems. While the prevailing approach to subject allocations is based in the generalist system, the presence of both specialist and generalist teachers in schools have made those teachers experience varying associated feelings, challenges, and ways to address those challenges. This study explores these experiences of teachers by first creating an understanding, strengths and weaknesses of each system before examining teachers’ views regarding the more ideal approach to subject allocations. Data was collected using …

Exploring Teachers Roles On Students’ Learning: A Case In A Government Aided Secondary School In North Western District In Uganda, Osman Swalleh

Master of Education

Students’ learning is of great concern to the parents and to all stakeholders in a country. This is why Uganda government puts in a lot of resources to ensure that students are given education that will equip them with relevant skills that will make them productive citizens. However, students’ learning within the country has never been the same and within districts their learning varies from school to school leading to fluctuating academic performance of students. This study therefore explored teachers’ roles on students learning in one government aided secondary school in North Western district of Uganda. The main research question …

Investigating Provision Of Feedback By Chemistry Teachers In Facilitating Learning In Classroom Interaction: A Case Of Rural Secondary School In North – Western Uganda, Moro Moses

Master of Education

Learners’ responses in the classroom offer avenues for teachers to intervene in form of feedback. They convey a lot of desirable knowledge yet sometimes contrary to the established scientific concepts in chemistry. Teachers in a way to derived meaning out these responses use various assessment strategies so as to harmonize these differences in concepts. The study investigated provision of feedback by chemistry teachers in classroom interaction at lower secondary (S.1 and S.3) classes in a government grant aided mixed secondary school in North – Western Uganda, Koboko District. The study in particular sought to understand the types of feedback provided …

The Role Of Teacher Mentoring In Enhancing Teaching Practices Of Beginning Teachers In Selected School In Kotido District, Uganda, Achayo Susan

Master of Education

The mentoring support beginning teachers experience during their early years in the teaching profession, play key role in enhancing the beginning teachers’ teaching practices. The transition beginning teachers’ experiences from student teacher to established teacher often fill them with challenges as well as positive experiences. This study explored the role of teacher mentoring in enhancing teaching practice of beginning teachers in the primary schools in Uganda. A qualitative research approach and phenomenological design were used to explore how teacher mentoring practice in primary schools enhances teaching practices of beginning teachers as well as the factors that facilitate and affect teacher …

Exploration Of Mathematics Tutors’ Provision Of Formative Feedback To Student Teachers: Case Of A Government Teachers’ College In Tanzania, Wambura Marwa

Master of Education

Formative feedback plays a vital role on improving students’ learning abilities and modifying learning behaviours. Teacher education programme must provide an opportunity to the teachers to recognize the significance of formative feedback and incorporate it in their practice (Heritage, 2007). In this sense tutors in teachers in pre service teacher education are professionals who could ensure that student teachers develop relevant knowledge and skills in relation to formative feedback. This study aimed at exploring if and how mathematics tutors provide formative feedback to student teachers in one government teachers college in Tanzania. Four data collection methods were employed; interviews, observation, …

Investigating Teachers Practices On The Use Of Audio Visual Aids In Teaching Of English Language In A Public Secondary School In Tanga Municipality, Magnus Hyera

Master of Education

The use of audio visual aids in teaching of English language in secondary schools should be understood as necessary aids that has an impact on students’ learning. Audio visual aids are well understood as rich sources for teaching English language. However, the role of the teacher in using these resources needs not to be emphasized. The study sought to investigate teachers’ practices on the use of audio visual aids in teaching of English language in public secondary school in Tanga municipality. Case study design was used to investigate the phenomenon. The sample of the study consisted of two teachers and …

Teacher Preparation For Teaching English In Secondary School Classes In A Teacher Preparation College In Southern Tanzania, Gervace Anthony

Master of Education

The increase of learner from diverse linguistic backgrounds in today’s classrooms makes teacher education important for teaching these learners. For this case teachers are crucial in making sure that these learners acquire English language basic skills which are important for them in the whole learning process as almost all the subjects in secondary schools are being taught in English except Kiswahili subject. The situation calls for well prepared English teachers to help English language learners who are in transition from using Kiswahili as the medium of instruction to English language. Thus, the study sought to find out how pre-service English …

Development Of Information And Communication Technology In Education In Tanzania: How Is Duce Playing Its Role?, Josta L. Nzilano, Ayoub C. Kafyulilo

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This paper presents the ICT integration situation in Tanzania, and the efforts that are being made by the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), as a teacher training institution, to have ICT integrated in the education system at the college and country at large. Over 60 articles and reports were gathered and read in the process of writing the paper. However, through rigorous review of each article only 35 were found to match best with the goal of this study. Results from literature indicate that technology integration in the country was still at an infant stage. Most educational …

Teacher Education And School Improvement: A Case Study From Pakistan, Anil Khamis, Shahida Jawed

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

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Partnerships In Educational Development, Iffat Farah, Barbara Jawrski

Books

This book is about the development of one institution and its developmental work in education in South and Central Asia and in East Africa: The Institute for Educational Development (IED) at the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Karachi, Pakistan.

It's a product of the 10 years of development. It had been hoped to complete it for the 10-year celebrations, but as with other aspects of the IED, it kept on growing. This volume tries to provide an account of development from a number of perspectives, such as historical, chronological, issues-based and honestly critical.