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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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Using Discussion As A Teaching Technique To Improve Learners Oral Communication Skills In English Language Lessons: A Case Of A Rural Public School In Homa Bay County, Kenya, Linet Adhiambo Agele

Master of Education

This qualitative research study focused on the use of discussion as a teaching pedagogy to improve learners‟ oral communication in the elementary English language classrooms. The data was gathered from interviews with teachers and learners, lesson observations, various documents‟ analysis, oral tests and general observations and conversations. The findings indicated teachers‟ use of traditional methods of teaching, lack of immersion environment together with inadequate use of discussion, hindered the development of learners‟ oral communication skills in English. Other negative factors that emerged from the study were a lot of syllabus content and the use of written exercises in the English …

How The Politics Of Teacher Unions Affect Teacher Benefits, Derrick Okumu Odhiambo

Master of Education

This study investigated how the politics of teacher unions affect teacher benefits. The study sought to investigate the political strategies that teacher unions employ in order to fight for the benefits of teachers and the teachers’ awareness of these union activities. The study was carried out among teachers in public primary and secondary schools in Western Kenya in a county pseudonymized as New County. The respondents included classroom teachers in primary and secondary schools, school heads and principals as well as a teacher union official. This study adopted Dewey’s Pragmatic paradigm where workable methods are used for problem solving. A …

A Comparison Of Two Smart Cities: Singapore & Atlanta, Karen Johnston

Journal of Comparative Urban Law and Policy

This paper compares Singapore's top-ranked smart city strategy to Atlanta, Georgia, a city that does not make a top smart city ranking but boasts internationally recognized smart city projects.

Systematic Review Of Doppler For Detecting Intrapartum Fetal Heart Abnormalities And Measuring Perinatal Mortality In Low‐ And Middle‐Income Countries, Marya Plotkin, Benjamin Kamala, Jim Ricca, Linda Fogarty, Sheena Currie, Hussein Kidanto, Stephanie B. Wheeler

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Background: Using Doppler to improve detection of intrapartum fetal heart rate (FHR) abnormalities coupled with appropriate, timely intrapartum care in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) can save lives.

Objective: To review studies using Doppler to improve detection of intrapartum FHR abnormalities and intrapartum care quality in LMIC health facilities.

Search strategy: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Global Health, and Scopus were searched from inception to October 2018 by combining terms for Doppler, perinatal outcomes, and FHR monitoring.

Selection criteria: Selected studies compared Doppler and Pinard stethoscope for detecting/monitoring intrapartum FHR, or described provider and maternal preferences for FHR monitoring in LMIC …

Public Policy And The Sustainability Of Tanzanian Private Universities, Simon Lucas Taabu

Theses and Dissertations

There has been a surge of universities in general and private universities in particular in the last three decades throughout the world. This expansion has been unanticipated in some countries, but in others especilly in SSA expansion came as a result of public policy change. The current globalization movement can be attributed to most of the reforms taking place in higher education institutions although unique features have been observed in different contries and regions. This expansion has not been paired with resource increase and hence putting quality of education, accessibility, equality and quality issues into question. Scholars have expressed doubts …

Potential Causes Of Early Death Among Admitted Newborns In A Rural Tanzanian Hospital, Robert Moshiro, Jeffrey M. Perlman, Paschal Mdoe, Hussein Kidanto, Jan Terje Kvaløy, Hege L. Ersdal

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Background: Approximately 40,000 newborns die each year in Tanzania. Regional differences in outcome are common. Reviewing current local data, as well as defining potential causal pathways leading to death are urgently needed, before targeted interventions can be implemented

Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics and potential causal pathways contributing to newborn death and determine the presumed causes of newborn mortality within seven days, in a rural hospital setting.

Methods: Prospective observational study of admitted newborns born October 2014–July 2017. Information about labour/delivery and newborn management/care were recorded on data collection forms. Causes of deaths were predominantly based on clinical diagnosis. …

Reel Pleasures: Cinema Audiences And Entrepreneurs In Twentieth Century Urban Tanzania, Katie Young

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a book review of Laura Fair's Reel Pleasures: Cinema Audiences and Entrepreneurs in Twentieth Century Urban Tanzania.

Pédagogie Spiritaine D’Évangélisation En Tanzanie : Le Point Sur L’Éducation, Gerard Nnamunga

Horizons Spiritains

No abstract provided.

Pedagogia Espiritana Da Evangelização Na Tanzânia: Foco Na Educação, Gerard Nnamunga

Horizontes Espiritanos

No abstract provided.

Spiritan Pedagogy Of Evangelization In Tanzania, Gerard Nnamunga

Spiritan Horizons

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Forest Management And Stream Discharge In Mazumbai And Baga Ii Forest Reserves, Tanga Region, Tanzania, Shannon Duffy

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Deforestation is known to alter hydrology by reducing interception, transpiration and infiltration capacity, and increasing runoff which all leads to higher stream discharge. For rural Tanzanian communities, surface water resources are crucial for meeting basic needs, so the integrity of headwater catchments need to be maintained to ensure their reliability. The objectives of this study were to a) map the streams in the two forests because none currently exist and b) determine the effect of deforestation on discharge variability. Over fifteen days of data collection, this study analyzed variability of discharge and the degree of correlation between discharge and rainfall …

Predictors For Expired Co2 In Neonatal Bag-Mask Ventilation At Birth: Observational Study, Kari Holte, Hege Langli Ersdal, Joar Eilevstjønn, Monica Thallinger, Jørgen Linde, Claus Klingenberg, Rene Holst, Samwel Jatosh, Hussein Kidanto, Ketil Stordal

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Background: Expired carbon dioxide (ECO2) indicates degree of lung aeration immediately after birth. Favourable ventilation techniques may be associated with higher ECO2 and a faster increase. Clinical condition will however also affect measured values. The aim of this study was to explore the relative impact of ventilation factors and clinical factors on ECO2 during bag-mask ventilation of near-term newborns.

Methods: Observational study performed in a Tanzanian rural hospital. Side-stream measures of ECO2, ventilation data, heart rate and clinical information were recorded in 434 bag-mask ventilated newborns with initial heart rate <120 beats per minute. We studied ECO2 by clinical factors (birth weight, Apgar scores and initial heart rate) and ventilation factors (expired tidal volume, ventilation frequency, mask leak and inflation pressure) in random intercept models and Cox regression for time to ECO2 >2%.

Results: ECO2 rose non-linearly with increasing expired tidal volume …