Category: Volume 6. Issue. 4
Lecturers’ and Students’ Experiences about Using MOODLE in Mathematics Modules during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Lecturers’ and Students’ Experiences about Using MOODLE in Mathematics Modules during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Amina Urwibutso – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS)Alphonse Uworwabayeho – University of Rwanda-College of EducationInnocent Muhire – University of Rwanda-College of EducationEmail: urwibutsoamina@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated lecturers’ and students’ experiences in using Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE) in mathematics modules during the COVID-19 pandemic at…

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Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening among Women of Child-Bearing Age in Thyolo District, Malawi

Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening among Women of Child-Bearing Age in Thyolo District, Malawi

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Rosie Litta Panulo – Preventive Health Department, Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Makwasa, Malawi.Victor P. Nkungula – Basic Sciences Department, Malawi Adventist University, Malamulo College of Health Sciences, Makwasa, MalawiKingsley Lungu – Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Chichiri, Blantyre, Malawi.Email: panulorosie@yahoo.com Abstract: Cervical cancer is a major…

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Effects of Virtual Laboratories on Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Biology in Selected Secondary Schools of Rwamagana District, Rwanda

Effects of Virtual Laboratories on Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Biology in Selected Secondary Schools of Rwamagana District, Rwanda

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Diane Uwitonze and Gabriel NizeyimanaAfrican Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science, College ofEducation, University of RwandaEmail: uwitodiane@yahoo.fr/ tunize09@gmail.com Abstract: The main purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of virtual laboratories on students’ conceptual understanding of biology with an emphasis on the foetal developmental process. Quasi-experimental design under…

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Management Challenges Facing Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program in Delivery of Quality Education in Bariadi District, Simiyu Region, Tanzania

Management Challenges Facing Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program in Delivery of Quality Education in Bariadi District, Simiyu Region, Tanzania

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Salaganda Izengo and Clara RupiaSt. Augustine University of TanzaniaEmail: izengosalaganda@gmail.com/kokubela55@gmail.com Abstract: This research identified management challenges facing Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program (SEQUIP) in provision of quality education in Bariadi District. The research engaged a mixed research approach with convergent parallel research design. General system theory developed by Ludwig Von Bertalanffy in 1950s guided this…

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Does Stakeholders’ Security Planning Influence Security Management Outcomes? Empirical Evidence from Public Secondary Schools in Mandera County, Kenya

Does Stakeholders’ Security Planning Influence Security Management Outcomes? Empirical Evidence from Public Secondary Schools in Mandera County, Kenya

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Abdi Haji Daud, Dr. Ruth Thinguri and Dr. Mary MugweDepartment of Educational Management and Curriculum StudiesMount Kenya University, Nairobi – KenyaEmail: risanhaji@gmail.com Abstract: Mandera County in Kenya is bordering Ethiopia and Somalia. These places have been continuously attacked by Al Shabaab radicals from Somalia and the Ethiopian pastoralists practicing cattle stealing. Safety of the instructors…

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Contribution of Extracurricular Activities on Students’ Retention: A Focus on Public Secondary Schools in Bariadi District, Tanzania

Contribution of Extracurricular Activities on Students’ Retention: A Focus on Public Secondary Schools in Bariadi District, Tanzania

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Evance Yintore and Dr. Chrispina LekuleSt. Augustine University of TanzaniaEmail: yintoreevance.ey@gmail.com; chrispina.lekule@saut.ac.tz Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which extracurricular activities contribute to student retention in public secondary schools. The study employed a mixed research approach, and a convergent parallel design. Closed and open-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interview guide and…

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Assessment of Managerial Strategies in Fostering Students from Transhumant Communities to Participate in Secondary Education

Assessment of Managerial Strategies in Fostering Students from Transhumant Communities to Participate in Secondary Education

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Joel William and Dr. Sophia John LaiserDepartment of EducationTumaini University, Makumira, TanzaniaEmail: williamjoel515@gmail.com/laisersophia@gmail.com Abstract: The study assessed the managerial strategies in fostering students from transhumant communities to participate in a formal education. The study employed the mixed method approach with descriptive design and a sample of 46 research participants. Descriptive and Thematic analyses were used…

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Integrating Human Capability Approach in Gender on Health Seeking Behavior in Kenya

Integrating Human Capability Approach in Gender on Health Seeking Behavior in Kenya

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Dymphenia K. Otwori, Peter Gutwa Oino & Samson BarongoSchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development StudiesKisii University. KenyaEmail: dkwambokac@gmail.com Abstract: Globally, different models towards enhancing access to healthcare to all human populations have been implemented with varying degrees of success. However, studies on the effects of gender on health-seeking behavior, especially…

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Women and Leadership in Education Agencies in Tanzania: Empirical Study on Challenges Facing Women Education Leaders

Women and Leadership in Education Agencies in Tanzania: Empirical Study on Challenges Facing Women Education Leaders

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Zaujia Shemahonge and Winfreda MalingumuThe Open University of TanzaniaEmail: zaujiashemahonge@yahoo.com Abstract: This study focused on the challenges facing women education leaders in education agencies in Tanzania. The study employed a qualitative research approach with case study design as a method of inquiry. The study employed purpose sampling technique to obtain 15 participants from various education…

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Fostering Critical Thinking Skills: The Case for Academic Communication Skills Learning at Women’s University in Africa

Fostering Critical Thinking Skills: The Case for Academic Communication Skills Learning at Women’s University in Africa

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Dr Mildred Shingirirai NyamayedengaWomen’s University in Africa, ZimbabweEmail: mildrednyamayedenga@gmail.com Abstract: The aim of the study is to establish how the Communication Skills course assist s undergraduate students at Women’s University in Africa (WUA) to enhance critical thinking skills. The current study adopts a qualitative research, approach which is hinged on the interpretivist paradigm. The study…

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