Tag: Media

Usage of Social Media Platforms and Their Influence on the Education of Adolescent: A Study of Public Secondary Schools in Arusha City, Tanzania

Usage of Social Media Platforms and Their Influence on the Education of Adolescent: A Study of Public Secondary Schools in Arusha City, Tanzania

Lucia MvungiLosirway Secondary School, Arusha.Email: mvungilucia12@gmail.comKennedy Omondi OtienoSt. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Arusha.Email: omondiken2016@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated usage of social media platforms and their influence on the education of adolescents in public secondary schools in Arusha City. Specifically, the study examined the extent of social media usage among adolescent in relations to their…

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The Use of Digital Media in the Development of Arithmetic Skills in Lower Primary in Tanzania

The Use of Digital Media in the Development of Arithmetic Skills in Lower Primary in Tanzania

Ambwene Nazarius Kilungeja, Theresia Julius Shavega & Janeth KigobeThe Open University of TanzaniaEmail: Kilungejaambwene@gmail.com Abstract: This study explored the use of digital media (videos, digital games) in the development of arithmetic skills (number identification, addition, subtraction) in a lower primary (standard one and standard two) in Tanzania. The hypothesis assumed a statistically significant linear relationship…

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The Role of Media in Reducing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Dodoma Schools in Tanzania

The Role of Media in Reducing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Dodoma Schools in Tanzania

Epiphan Frances Mwashiuya & Zawadi Richard JumaSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: epiphanf3@gmail.com Abstract: Corporal punishment in schools has become one of escalating problematic global human rights issues. Nevertheless, the number of studies worldwide media had been reported to reduce corporal punishment in schools. However, in Tanzania, especially in Dodoma City, the contribution of media in…

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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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