Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania

The aim of this research is of limited scope; it intended to examine how secondary school teachers experience the implementation of the competency-based curriculum in Tanzania. The study employed a descriptive case study design where eight participants provided in-depth data through face-to-face int...

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Main Author: Muneja, Mussa Simon
Other Authors: Van den Berg, Geesje
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2016
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Online Access:Muneja, Mussa Simon (2015) Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19940>
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19940
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-199402016-04-16T04:08:56Z Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania Muneja, Mussa Simon Van den Berg, Geesje 373.190967826 Competency-based education -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region Curriculum change -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region Education (Secondary) -- Curricula -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region High school teachers -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region -- Attitudes The aim of this research is of limited scope; it intended to examine how secondary school teachers experience the implementation of the competency-based curriculum in Tanzania. The study employed a descriptive case study design where eight participants provided in-depth data through face-to-face interviews, non-participant observation and document analysis. The in-depth data was gathered in natural school settings, an aspect which enhanced the study’s validity. After transcribing the interviews, an open coding process was undertaken and a theme comparison approach applied. The findings indicated that the participants had a limited understanding of the curriculum: they were happy in their teaching profession regardless of competence-based curriculum challenges; they were experiencing multiple challenges, the key ones being lack of participation in curriculum design and implementation; lack of quality text books and lastly, they were not motivated to implement the competency- based curriculum. The study concludes by providing relevant recommendations to various stakeholders including the teachers themselves, the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE), the Ministry of Regional Administration and Local Government (MORALG). Curriculum and Instructional Studies M. Ed. (Curriculum Studies) 2016-02-17T10:59:15Z 2016-02-17T10:59:15Z 2015-11 Dissertation Muneja, Mussa Simon (2015) Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19940> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19940 en 1 online resource (x, 95 leaves)
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Competency-based education -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region
Curriculum change -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region
Education (Secondary) -- Curricula -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region
High school teachers -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region -- Attitudes
spellingShingle 373.190967826
Competency-based education -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region
Curriculum change -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region
Education (Secondary) -- Curricula -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region
High school teachers -- Tanzania -- Arusha Region -- Attitudes
Muneja, Mussa Simon
Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania
description The aim of this research is of limited scope; it intended to examine how secondary school teachers experience the implementation of the competency-based curriculum in Tanzania. The study employed a descriptive case study design where eight participants provided in-depth data through face-to-face interviews, non-participant observation and document analysis. The in-depth data was gathered in natural school settings, an aspect which enhanced the study’s validity. After transcribing the interviews, an open coding process was undertaken and a theme comparison approach applied. The findings indicated that the participants had a limited understanding of the curriculum: they were happy in their teaching profession regardless of competence-based curriculum challenges; they were experiencing multiple challenges, the key ones being lack of participation in curriculum design and implementation; lack of quality text books and lastly, they were not motivated to implement the competency- based curriculum. The study concludes by providing relevant recommendations to various stakeholders including the teachers themselves, the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE), the Ministry of Regional Administration and Local Government (MORALG). === Curriculum and Instructional Studies === M. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
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title Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania
title_short Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania
title_full Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania
title_fullStr Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania
title_full_unstemmed Secondary school teachers' implementation of the competency-based curriculum in the Arusha Region, Tanzania
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