Tag: Language

Content and Language Integrated Learning at Advanced Level in the Humanities Departments: A Case Study of Three High Schools in Shurugwi District, Midlands Province in Zimbabwe

Content and Language Integrated Learning at Advanced Level in the Humanities Departments: A Case Study of Three High Schools in Shurugwi District, Midlands Province in Zimbabwe

Erick Nyoni & Munashe MakaraMidlands State Universit\yEmail: nyonie@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: Integrating content and language in learning different subjects helps English as a Second Language Learners (ESL) develop Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) that empowers learners to cognitively engage in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Integrating content and language also develops the necessary literacies for learners to…

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Assessing the Impact of Language Use on Financial Management Practices in Zimbabwean Schools: A Study of Kwekwe District

Assessing the Impact of Language Use on Financial Management Practices in Zimbabwean Schools: A Study of Kwekwe District

Stephen Njini – Midlands State UniversityThokozani Eunice Kunkeyani – Malawi Adventist UniversityThomas Edwin Buabeng Assan – North West UniversityBurman Musa Sithole – University of BotswanaHazel Ngoshi – Midlands State UniversityEmail: kunkeyanithoko@gmail.com/ stephennjin@gmail.com Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the linguistic accessibility of financial management policies and practices in documents in Zimbabwe’s education…

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Influence of Language of Instruction in Enhancing Students’ Acquisition of Knowledge in Secondary Schools in Arusha City Council, Tanzania

Influence of Language of Instruction in Enhancing Students’ Acquisition of Knowledge in Secondary Schools in Arusha City Council, Tanzania

Kennedy Omondi Otieno – Coordinator Postgraduate Studies Research & PublicationsSt. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), ArushaEmail: omondiken2016@gmail.com Loishiye Lengaram Saiteu – Assistant Lecturer, Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)Email: loishiyesaiteu@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated the influence of language of instruction on academic performance of students in secondary schools in Arusha City Council, Tanzania. Objectively, the study…

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Teachers’ Perspectives on the Use of Rhymes in Teaching English as a Second Language at Early Childhood Development Level in Gweru Rural District Primary Schools of Zimbabwe

Teachers’ Perspectives on the Use of Rhymes in Teaching English as a Second Language at Early Childhood Development Level in Gweru Rural District Primary Schools of Zimbabwe

Emely Muguwe, Nomatter Manzunzu & Angela MutonganavoFaculty of EducationDepartment of Educational Foundations, Primary Education & PedagogyMidlands State University, ZimbabweEmail: muguwee@staff.msu.ac.zw/ manzunzun@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: The paper explored teachers perspectives on the use of rhymes in the teaching of English as a second language at ECD level in Gweru rural district primary schools. A mixed methods approach in…

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Integration of Cross-Cutting Concepts in English Language Teaching: An Assessment of Secondary School Teachers’ Awareness in Tanzania

Integration of Cross-Cutting Concepts in English Language Teaching: An Assessment of Secondary School Teachers’ Awareness in Tanzania

Sophia J. Laiser, * Tumaini University Makumira, Arusha, Tanzania. Dr. Apolo Mugyenyi, Tumaini University Makumira, Arusha, Tanzania. *Corresponding author: laisersophia@gmail.com Received March 5, 2018; Revised April 4, 2018; Accepted April 13, 2018 Abstract: This study sought to assess English language teachers’ awareness in integration of cross cutting concepts into the English language teaching curriculum. The…

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Perception of Teachers on Challenges Facing the Use of English as Medium of Instruction in Tanzanian Secondary Schools: A Case of Karatu District, Tanzania

Perception of Teachers on Challenges Facing the Use of English as Medium of Instruction in Tanzanian Secondary Schools: A Case of Karatu District, Tanzania

Naisujaki Sephania Lyimo, PhD* Lecturer, Arusha Technical College, Tanzania and Sophia John Laiser, Lecturer, Tumaini University Makumira, Tanzania *Corresponding author: naiviebe@yahoo.com Received November 29, 2018; Revised December 12, 2018; Accepted December 16, 2018 Abstract: The paper discusses challenges of language of instruction on Students academic performance of Secondary Schools in Karatu District, Tanzania. The study…

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