Author: Samuel Kyama

The Role of Phonics Instruction in Developing Early Reading Skills in Public Primary Schools in Ikungi District, Tanzania

The Role of Phonics Instruction in Developing Early Reading Skills in Public Primary Schools in Ikungi District, Tanzania

Weru Clement & Milka OtienoSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: weruclement@gmail.com Abstract: This study explores the role of phonics instruction on early reading skills in public primary schools in Ikungi District, Tanzania, emphasizing the critical role it plays in fostering literacy among young learners. Phonics instruction, which teaches the relationship between sounds and letters, has been…

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A Review of the Influence of ‘Interactive Read Aloud’ on Standard one Pupils’ Vocabulary Growth and Critical Thinking in Public Primary Schools in Tanzania

A Review of the Influence of ‘Interactive Read Aloud’ on Standard one Pupils’ Vocabulary Growth and Critical Thinking in Public Primary Schools in Tanzania

Weru Clement & Dr. Otieno MilkaSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: weruclement@gmail.com Abstract: Early childhood is a critical stage for language and cognitive development, with vocabulary growth and critical thinking being key components for long-term academic success. This study examined the influence of interactive read-aloud on vocabulary acquisition and critical thinking among Standard One pupils in…

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Assessment of the Guidelines Followed in the Use of Capitation Grants and Their Influence on Management of Secondary School in Arusha District Council, Tanzania

Assessment of the Guidelines Followed in the Use of Capitation Grants and Their Influence on Management of Secondary School in Arusha District Council, Tanzania

Rehema H. KaziriLosinoni Secondary School, ArushaEmail: rehemakaziri123@gmail.com Christine Elisante MnjokavaSt. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Arusha.Email: cmnjokava@yahoo.com Abstract: The study assessed the guidelines followed in the use of capitation grants and their influence on management of secondary school in Arusha District Council. Specifically, the study highlighted the guidelines followed in the allocation and the use…

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Challenges to Fee-Free Education Implementation in Advanced Level Schools: Insights from Dodoma City Council, Tanzania

Challenges to Fee-Free Education Implementation in Advanced Level Schools: Insights from Dodoma City Council, Tanzania

Fredrick Mwakisambwe & Elizabeth MsokaSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: mwakisambwefredrick@gmail.com Abstract: The study explores the internal impediments encountered by schools in implementing fee-free education. The study was carried out in Dodoma City Tanzania. The study employed a qualitative technique. Data were collected via in-depth interviews, observation and through documentary reviews. A purposive sampling method was…

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Effects of Professional Development Programmes on Teachers’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Arusha City, Tanzania

Effects of Professional Development Programmes on Teachers’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Arusha City, Tanzania

Doricas E. SakaniNaura Secondary School, Arusha.Email: dsakani29@gmail.com Kennedy Omondi OtienoSt. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Arusha.Email: omondiken2016@gmail.com Abstract: The study investigated the effects of professional development programmes on teachers’ performance in public secondary schools in Arusha City. Specifically, the study assessed factors that influence effectiveness of professional development programmes and possible ways of improving the…

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