P. Mwila

Managing for Learning: Head Teachers' Communication, Leadership, and Labour Relations in Ubungo Public Primary Schools, Tanzania

Effective headship coordinates instruction, people, trust, and organizational conditions, yet evidence from Tanzanian public primary schools remains limited. This study examined the perceived influence of head teachers' managerial practices on teaching and learning in Ubungo District. Its main objective was to assess h...

Influence of Self-Talk Strategies on Students’ Mathematics Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Dar es Salaam City Council, Tanzania

Mathematics performance remains a significant concern in secondary education, partly because students’ negative thoughts, mathematics anxiety, low confidence, and fear of failure may reduce their participation and persistence in mathematical tasks. This study examined the influence of self-talk strategies on students’...

Implementation of Delegated Leadership Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania

Secondary schools require leadership arrangements that distribute managerial and supervisory work beyond the head of school. This study examined how delegated leadership was implemented in Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania. The article focuses on assessing the implementation of delegated leadership practices. A mixed-me...

Teacher Support and Availability in School Guidance for Personal Goal Pursuit among Primary School Pupils in Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania

School guidance is expected to help primary pupils navigate pressure, wellbeing concerns, and aspirations, yet Tanzanian provision remains constrained by classes, teacher workload, and limited specialist personnel. This study explored school guidance and personal goal pursuit in Kinondoni Municipality. Its main objecti...

Positive Attitudes, Constrained Practice: School-Level Support and Chemistry Teachers’ ICT Integration in Mkuranga District, Tanzania

Digital education reforms in Tanzania are expanding, yet secondary schools face gaps in infrastructure, training, connectivity, and technical support. This study examined whether school-level support and infrastructure shaped chemistry teachers’ attitudes toward information and communication technology (ICT) integratio...

Strategies for Enhancing ICT Access and Instructor Support in Adult Education Centres in the Coastal Region of Tanzania

The increasing demand for digital learning and lifelong education has intensified the need for effective information and communication technology (ICT) integration in adult education centres, particularly in developing countries where access to educational technology remains uneven. In Tanzania, adult education centres...

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The Impact of Socio-Cultural Practices on Girls' Learning Experiences: A Case of Public Secondary Schools in Kisarawe District, Tanzania

Socio-cultural practices continue to significantly influence girls' learning experiences, often shaping their academic performance in both positive and negative ways. Traditional practices, language challenges, and social interaction dynamics play a key role in the educational outcomes of female students. This study in...

Career Guidance and Self-Efficacy among Secondary School Students in Ilala Municipality, Tanzania: A Qualitative Case Study

Secondary school students face complex education-to-work transitions, yet career guidance in Tanzanian public schools remains irregular and under-resourced. This study examined how career guidance shapes self-efficacy among secondary school students in Ilala Municipality. Its main objective was to assess the contributi...

Teachers' Community Involvement in Fee-Free Basic Education in Tanzania: A systematic Literature Review

Teachers' community involvement has increasingly been recognized as a critical factor in the successful implementation of Fee-Free Basic Education (FFBE), particularly in developing countries where educational reforms require strong collaboration among schools, families, and local communities. This study systematically...

ICT Integration and Teaching Effectiveness in Public Primary Schools in Bagamoyo District, Tanzania

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly recognised as a catalyst for improving teaching effectiveness and students' learning outcomes. Despite Tanzania’s investments in digital education through policy reforms, teacher training, and ICT infrastructure, effective classroom integration remains cons...