St John’s University of Tanzania Book of Abstracts 2012 - 2018 ST JOHN’S UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND CONSUTLANCY Page iii St John’s University of Tanzania: Book of Abstracts 2012-2018 BOOK OF ABSTRACTS 2012-2018 St John’s University of Tanzania: Page iv Book of Abstracts 2012-2018 PREFACE Page v St John’s University of Tanzania: Book of Abstracts 2012-2018 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This book would not have been completed to this standard without the voluntary work of the following colleagues: Mr. Meja Kindimbo and Prof Philemon Lyoka for digging deep in the ten years old student archives. Prof Cyril Rubagumya and Dr. Safari Mafu for editing the English language and flow. Mr. Martine Jackson Kusekwa for type setting into a print version of the book manuscript. St John’s University of Tanzania: Page vi Book of Abstracts 2012-2018 INTRODUCTION This thematic presentation of abstracts per faculty/school presents a selection of empirical studies of Masters’ cohort who graduated from 2012 to 2018 at St John’s University of Tanzania. In general, the book shows areas much studied, least studied and forgotten areas too. It should serve as one of the reference sources for both students and dons towards gaining insights on research and how to use research towards transformation of our dynamic society. Page vii St John’s University of Tanzania: Book of Abstracts 2012-2018 Table of Contents PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................................................ v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ................................................................................................................................................. vi INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. vii FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION .......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. CURRICULUM & TEACHING ........................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Assessment of the implementation of competence based curriculum of Kiswahili subject in Public Primary Schools: A case Study of Kongwa District Council, Tanzania ......................................................3 Assessment of the use of ICT in teaching and learning in higher learning institutions: A case study of St John’s University of Tanzania and the University of Dodoma in Dodoma city, Tanzania .........................4 The usability of tablets in teaching and learning of biology: A survey of Christian Social Service Commission secondary schools ...................................................................................................................5 Assessment of Geography textbooks’ contribution to students’ academic performance in Dodoma City public secondary schools, Tanzania .............................................................................................................6 The Role of extracurricular activities on students’ development of entrepreneurship skills in Dodoma higher learning institutions, Tanzania ..........................................................................................................7 Tutors’ perceptions on the implementation of Competence- Based Curriculum in teaching ICT in Tanzanian Teachers’ Colleges .....................................................................................................................8 Examining teachers’ and students’ perception on learner centered approach in History subject: A case of Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania. .................................................................................................................9 Pedagogical innovations and students’ academic performance in the geography survey topic in Mbeya Rural District Secondary Schools, Tanzania. .............................................................................................10 Strategies of English language teachers in overcoming challenges of Learner-Centred Approach in Tanzanian Secondary Schools: The Case of Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania. ........................................11 The impact of overcrowded classrooms on the teaching and learning process in Tanzania Primary School ...................................................................................................................................................................12 The quality of a pre-primary education in the context of Big Results Now (BRN) programme in Tanzania: A case of selected Pre-Primary Schools in Dodoma Municipality ...........................................13 Challenges facing science teachers in teaching and learning in public and private Secondary Schools in Tanzania: The case of Dodoma Municipality ............................................................................................14 St John’s University of Tanzania: Page viii Book of Abstracts 2012-2018 Contribution of competence based curriculum on students’ performance in mathematics. The case of selected Schools in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania ................................................................................15 Utilization of text books by Primary School teachers for effective teaching and learning in Masasi, Tanzania .....................................................................................................................................................16 The impact of improving subject pedagogy through lesson study approach in Tanzania: A study of selected Secondary Schools in Moshi Rural District .................................................................................17 Use of electronic presentation in two Higher Learning Institutions in Central Tanzania ..........................18 Teacher’s pedagogical practices in the teaching of information and communication technology in Tanzania private schools: The study of Dodoma Municipality .................................................................19 Implementation of competence based curriculum in Secondary Education in Tanzania: Knowledge, practice and challenges ..............................................................................................................................20 Challenges facing instructors teaching English subject in public secondary schools: A case study of Dodoma municipality, Tanzania ................................................................................................................21 The influence of extra-curricular activities on students’ academic performance in Secondary Schools: A case of Tabora Municipality, Tanzania ......................................................................................................22 Effects of curriculum change on teaching and learning process in Tanzania Primary Schools: The Case of Ukerewe District. .......................................................................................................................................23 Secondary School teachers' attitude towards competency based instructions ...........................................24 Preparation and use of lesson plans by Primary School teachers in Sumbawanga Ward, Tanzania .........25 Examination of the appropriateness of centralized pattern curriculum planning in the context of Tanzania: A case of Kasulu district ...........................................................................................................26 ICT use and learning achievement in Dodoma Secondary Schools, Tanzania. .........................................27 Exploring teachers’ use of instructional planning and girl students' academic performance in science subjects at primary school level: A case of Dodoma municipality, Tanzania ...........................................28 Theory and practice of Pre-Primary School teacher preparation: A case of selected Teachers' Colleges and Pre-Primary Schools in Dodoma Region, Tanzania ............................................................................29 Public Pre-Primary School teachers' creativity in improvisation and use of instructional materials in teaching and learning in Chamwino District, Tanzania .............................................................................30 Theory and practice of Primary School teacher preparation in Tanzania: a case study of Dodoma Region ...................................................................................................................................................................31 Assessment of the application of participatory teaching methods in inclusive primary school classrooms in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania ...........................................................................................................32 Page ix St John’s University of Tanzania: Book of Abstracts 2012-2018 Perceptions of Primary School teachers regarding curriculum change and its effect on students’ academic performance in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania ......................................................................................33 The contribution of block teaching practice in shaping student teachers' perception of the teaching profession: A case of higher learning institutions in Dodoma, Tanzania ..................................................34 Learner Centered Approach in science teaching in Tanzania: The gap between ideal and actual practice in Morogoro Municipal