Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Economic Teachers’ Self-Efficacy: The Moderating Role of Background Characteristics

Authors: Bernard Yaw Sekyi Acquah (University of Cape Coast, Ghana) and Doris Dziedzorm Agbo (University of Cape Coast , Ghana) Abstract: The study examined the moderating role of teacher background characteristics on the influence of emotional intelligence on the self-efficacy of Economics teachers in senior high schools. The model testing correlational research design was employed […]

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Internal Quality Assurance and Challenges Inhibiting its Effectiveness in Public Primary Schools: A Case of Chato District, Tanzania

Authors: Luhemeja Dome Ng’hoboko (The Open University of Tanzania) and Karoli John Mrema (The Open University of Tanzania) Abstract: This paper set out to examine teachers’ perception on internal quality assurance in public primary schools and challenges inhibiting its effectiveness in Chato District, Tanzania. It used Case study design and involved the sample of 88

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Learners’ Perspectives on Support Services in Distance Learning at the Institute of Adult Education

Authors: Justine G. Mbwambo (Institute of Adult Education, Tanzania) and Subiri Katete (Institute of Adult Education, Tanzania) Abstract: This study sought to explore learners’ perspectives on support services in distance learning at the Institute of Adult Education in Tanzania. The study used the explanatory sequential mixed method design to capture respondents’ perspectives on quality of

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The Role of Educational Psychologists in the Education of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in Zimbabwe

Author: James Maizere, PhD (TTC Kabarore, Rwanda) Abstract: This study focused on the role of Educational Psychologists in the education of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing (d/DHH) children at a school in Harare Metropolitan Province in Zimbabwe. The study employed a qualitative approach, an interpretive paradigm and a narrative research design. The study’s population comprised

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Techniques Used in Teaching Practical Skills to Lower Secondary School Students in Kondoa, Tanzania

Authors: Sophia Said Semle (The State University of Zanzibar) and Aley Soud Nassor, PhD (The State University of Zanzibar) Abstract: This study sought to explore techniques used in teaching practical skills to lower secondary school students in Kondoa District, Tanzania. The purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select 20 students and 10 teachers

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Teachers’ Perception on the use of Computer in Teaching and Learning: A Case of Secondary Schools in Nyagatare District, Rwanda

Author: Sadate Murekezi Abstract: The study sought to establish teachers’ perception on the use of computers to facilitate teaching and learning in Nyagatare District, Rwanda. The study was descriptive in nature. The target population was 74 teachers from which 53 participated in the study through filling a questionnaire. The study revealed that participating teachers appreciated

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Influence of Primary School Head Teachers’ Instructional Leadership on Teachers’ Professional Practices in Musanze District, Rwanda

Authors: Nirere Jeannette (University of Rwanda), Philothere Ntawiha, PhD (University of Rwanda) and Jean Leonard Buhigiro, PhD (University of Rwanda) Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of head teachers’ instructional leadership on teachers’ professional practices in primary schools of Musanze district in Rwanda. The study employed the correlational research design.

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Synthesis of Attitudes and Opinions of Enthusiasts on Self-Directed Language Learning with Online Language Resources

Authors: Dunlop Ochieng, PhD (The Open University of Tanzania) and Godson Robert Mtallo (College of Business Education, Tanzania) Abstract: This study synthesized the attitudes and opinions of language enthusiasts engaged in self-directed language learning through online resources. Enthusiasts include those who have learned languages online or have a keen interest in the mode, whether formally

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Motives and Consequences of Premarital Cohabitation Practices among University Students in Iringa Municipality, Tanzania

Authors: Selina Krisostom Uhega (University of Iringa, Tanzania), Dorothy Lubawa, PhD (University of Iringa, Tanzania) and Mariana Mhewa, PhD (Mkwawa University College of Education) Abstract: This study was done in order to establish motives and consequences of premarital cohabitation practices among university students in Iringa Municipality through qualitative research approach and phenomenological research design. Snowball

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Influence of Social Structure on Participation of Women in Public Credit Programs in Tanzania

Authors: Siriel Mchembe (Institute of Finance Management, Tanzania), Harrieth Mtae (The Open University of Tanzania) and Mato Magobe (The Open University of Tanzania). Abstract: This study investigated about the influence of social structure on participation of women in public credit programs in Tanzania, using the analytical cross-sectional design. The study had the population of 1,156,714

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