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Teachers’ Competence in English Language Teaching in Tanzanian Primary Schools

Teachers’ Competence in English Language Teaching in Tanzanian Primary Schools

Lucy RingoSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: lucyringo32@gmail.com Abstract: This study assessed the competence of teachers in teaching English in private English medium and public Kiswahili medium primary schools in Dodoma. The aim was to examine whether teaching practices aligned with the Tanzanian curriculum adopted in 2015, which emphasises quality education. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) served…

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Assessment of the Competence of Heads of Schools in Leadership and Vision Implementation towards Teachers’ Effective Teaching in Public Secondary Schools in Meru District Council

Assessment of the Competence of Heads of Schools in Leadership and Vision Implementation towards Teachers’ Effective Teaching in Public Secondary Schools in Meru District Council

John Pantaleo AweDepartment of Education, University of Dar es SalaamEmail: pantaleo.john2013@gmail.com Abstract: The study assessed the competence of heads of schools in leadership and vision implementation towards teachers’ effective teaching in public secondary schools in Meru district council. The study employed a mixed research approach alongside explanatory sequential design. Sample size of the study involved…

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Assessment of the Adequacy of Competencies Possessed by Teachers for Teaching Children with Vision Disturbances in Tanzania Primary Schools

Assessment of the Adequacy of Competencies Possessed by Teachers for Teaching Children with Vision Disturbances in Tanzania Primary Schools

Mgeni M. Mohamed – Patandi Teachers’ College of Special Needs Education Mugyenyi Apolo – Department of Education, Tumaini University Makumira, Tanzania Email: muhamedm.mgeni@gmail.com Abstract: This study aimed to assess teachers’ competencies in teaching learners with visual disturbances (LWVD) from teachers’ perspective and as experienced by learners in Ilala and Moshi Municipal Councils. A descriptive qualitative…

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Economic, Environmental and Cultural Contextual Perpetuators Hiking Truancy in Mwanga District Council Primary Schools

Economic, Environmental and Cultural Contextual Perpetuators Hiking Truancy in Mwanga District Council Primary Schools

Jonathan Luka & Romwald Joseph KairemboThe Open University of TanzaniaFaculty of Education,Email: lukaj50@yahoo.com Abstract: This study assessed the economic, environmental, and cultural contextual factors contributing to rising truancy in selected primary schools within Mwanga District Council. The study employed a mixed-method approach and a descriptive design, using multiple triangulated data collection methods. Semi-structured interviews and…

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Contribution of Teaching Practice Assessment Feedback on Enhancing Teaching Competence among Trainee Teachers in Arusha Region, Tanzania

Contribution of Teaching Practice Assessment Feedback on Enhancing Teaching Competence among Trainee Teachers in Arusha Region, Tanzania

Joyce NoahMonduli Teachers Training CollegeEmail: joycenoahmushi@gmail.com Paul Raphael KitulaSt. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), ArushaEmail: kitula07@gmail.com Abstract: This study was conducted to assess the contribution of teaching practice (TP) assessment feedback on enhancing teaching competency among trainee teachers in Arusha region. Specifically, the study investigated the influence of TP assessment feedback on enhancing competency among…

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Implementation of Universities and Colleges Teaching Practice towards Teaching Competence to Student- Teachers: A Case of Arusha Region

Implementation of Universities and Colleges Teaching Practice towards Teaching Competence to Student- Teachers: A Case of Arusha Region

Eva Samwel & Perida MgechaDepartment of Education, Tumaini University Makumira, TanzaniaEmail : evalaiser6@gmail.com/ peridamgecha@gmail.com Abstract: This study compares the implementation of teaching practice in universities and colleges towards improving teaching competence to student-teachers in Arusha Region. The study employed mixed approach in which convergent parallel design was applied. Simple random, homogeneous and snowball sampling methods…

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A Survey of Teacher-counsellors’ Competence in Using Selected Grief Counselling Approaches in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya

A Survey of Teacher-counsellors’ Competence in Using Selected Grief Counselling Approaches in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya

Dr. Grace Atemi Ondieki & Dr. Zacharia O. MokuaKisii University, KenyaCorresponding Author: gatemi@kisiiuniversity.com Received July 26, 2020; Revised July 28, 2020; Accepted July 30, 2020 Abstract: Grief is an occurrence which is emotive both to the client and the therapist. If it is not given a suitable approach, the client may be hurt instead of…

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Influence of Teacher-Counsellors’ Personal Experience with Grief on Their Current Grief Counselling Competence in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya

Influence of Teacher-Counsellors’ Personal Experience with Grief on Their Current Grief Counselling Competence in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya

Dr. Zacharia O. Mokua & Dr. Grace Atemi – Kisii University, KenyaEmail: ondieki.zachary@yahoo.com Received July 7, 2020; Revised July 17, 2020; Accepted July 15, 2020 Abstract: Teacher-counsellors are expected to offer grief counselling to grieving students despite the fact that they also encounter personal death related loss. This study was therefore undertaken to explore the…

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Competence and Competency Based Learning Curriculum for Greening Sustainable Development in Kenya: Challenges and Panaceas

Competence and Competency Based Learning Curriculum for Greening Sustainable Development in Kenya: Challenges and Panaceas

Dr. Areba George Ngwacho Kisii University, Kenya narebag@yahoo.com Received March 31, 2019; Revised June 29, 2019; Accepted June 30, 2019 Abstract: The Kenyan government, just like other countries, because of the impact of globalization, it has continued to reform education sector to respond to more emerging issues towards sustainable development. It is on this premise…

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The Influence of Instructional Media Use on Learners’ English Language Competence: A Case of Secondary Schools in Monduli District, Tanzania

The Influence of Instructional Media Use on Learners’ English Language Competence: A Case of Secondary Schools in Monduli District, Tanzania

Senior Lecturer of Curriculum and Teaching, University of Arusha – MA Student, University of Arusha *Corresponding author: ngussathe5th@gmail.com Received December 4, 2018; Revised December 5, 2018; Accepted December 5, 2018 Abstract: Effective learning involves abilities to recall facts as well as comprehension of ideas. While this is true in any subject matter, the learning of…

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