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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
social sciences
Pre-primary education in Tanzania: Observations from urban and rural classrooms
International Journal of Educational Development, Volume 30, No. 3, Year 2010
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Description
This study examined the relationship between pre-primary educational policy and actual practice in Tanzania. Policy relevant to pre-primary education was analyzed and 15 pre-primary lessons from two urban and two rural schools were videotaped. Although the national educational policy specifies the same standards for pre-primary education regardless of location, there were considerable differences across schools. Compared to urban classes, rural ones had considerably less space, larger group sizes, less favorable teacher/pupil ratios, fewer instructional resources and less qualified teachers. Teacher professional qualifications appeared to influence the quality of classroom interaction more than the physical setting and resources. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Mtahabwa, Lyabwene
Tanzania, Dodoma
The University of Dodoma
Rao, Nirmala
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
Statistics
Citations: 49
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.ijedudev.2009.10.002
ISSN:
07380593
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Locations
Tanzania