Thesis Chapters by Ally A Ndale
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The general objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of teachers’ classro... more ABSTRACT
The general objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of teachers’ classroom management practices in mathematics classes of teaching hearing impaired pupils. The study was conducted at Chuda Primary School for the Deaf, in Tanga City.
Classroom observation was conducted in four selected classroom teaching mathematics for hearing impaired students. The classrooms were standards I, IV, VI and VII. Four researchers one in each classroom conducted the observation guided by the same observation protocol prepared in a form of a checklist. The specific variables that were observed were classroom physical environment, teaching and learning materials, assistive devices, intangible environment and; teaching and learning strategies. These were also defined as crucial aspects of classroom management practice in this study.
Through the questionnaire a total of N=23 respondents that is n=11 teachers teaching mathematics to the hearing impaired students; and n=12 hearing impaired students learning mathematics also responded to a questionnaire question that sought to find out their suggestions on enhancing classroom management practices in their school. Observed data and closed questions were and analyzed quantitatively while the open-ended question from the questionnaire was analyzed qualitatively employing the phenomenology approach were thematic content analysis is used.
Generally the major findings from the observations showed that most of the aspects of classroom practice observed favored the learning of mathematics among hearing impaired students and therefore quite effective. However, teaching and learning materials especially books were rated low. Assistive devices were also rated low. Teachers’ suggestions on enhancing classroom practice fetched six categories. Most teachers grouped themselves more in three categories namely……..Students suggestions created seven categories of which most students housed themselves into….
Several suggestions have been offered. However, the major suggestion provided in this study is that…………….
Papers by Ally A Ndale
Ndale A.A. and Amos O. (2025) Influence of Regular Teacher Development Programmes on Implementing Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools, Morogoro Municipal, Tanzania, British Journal of Education, Vol.13, Issue 5, 48-63, 2025
This study examines the influence of regular teacher professional development programs on impleme... more This study examines the influence of regular teacher professional development programs on implementing inclusive education in public primary schools in Morogoro Municipal, Tanzania. The study also assesses how continuous professional development affects their ability to accommodate and engage students with diverse educational needs within mainstream classrooms. To this end, the study adopted the Social Learning Theory, proposed by Canadian-American psychologist Albert Bandura in 1977. This theory posits that learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling, influenced by factors such as attention, motivation, attitudes, and emotional conditions to frame the analysis. A convergent research design under a mixed research approach was utilized, employing both probability and nonprobability sampling techniques to select respondents Data were collected from five (5) Heads of Schools (HoSs) and fifty (50) Teachers using interview guides and questionnaires. The study found that professional development for teachers plays a crucial role in promoting effective inclusive education practices, curriculum development, and student achievement. However, the study also highlighted a limited understanding of how these practices are implemented and interact within the school settings to support inclusive education. The hypothesis test indicated a significant momentous relationship between teacher professional development programs and the implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools. The study concluded that school administrators should focus on improving this professional development to enhance inclusive education practices. The study also resolved that effective professional development and inclusive education practices jointly create a supportive school environment that improves teaching and learning outcomes for all students. Therefore, the study recommended that the Ministry of Education and PORALG organize capacity-building programs for HoSs and teachers, focusing on inclusive education skills and effective implementation strategies.
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Thesis Chapters by Ally A Ndale
The general objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of teachers’ classroom management practices in mathematics classes of teaching hearing impaired pupils. The study was conducted at Chuda Primary School for the Deaf, in Tanga City.
Classroom observation was conducted in four selected classroom teaching mathematics for hearing impaired students. The classrooms were standards I, IV, VI and VII. Four researchers one in each classroom conducted the observation guided by the same observation protocol prepared in a form of a checklist. The specific variables that were observed were classroom physical environment, teaching and learning materials, assistive devices, intangible environment and; teaching and learning strategies. These were also defined as crucial aspects of classroom management practice in this study.
Through the questionnaire a total of N=23 respondents that is n=11 teachers teaching mathematics to the hearing impaired students; and n=12 hearing impaired students learning mathematics also responded to a questionnaire question that sought to find out their suggestions on enhancing classroom management practices in their school. Observed data and closed questions were and analyzed quantitatively while the open-ended question from the questionnaire was analyzed qualitatively employing the phenomenology approach were thematic content analysis is used.
Generally the major findings from the observations showed that most of the aspects of classroom practice observed favored the learning of mathematics among hearing impaired students and therefore quite effective. However, teaching and learning materials especially books were rated low. Assistive devices were also rated low. Teachers’ suggestions on enhancing classroom practice fetched six categories. Most teachers grouped themselves more in three categories namely……..Students suggestions created seven categories of which most students housed themselves into….
Several suggestions have been offered. However, the major suggestion provided in this study is that…………….
Papers by Ally A Ndale