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The purpose of this study was to examine the typology factors which are influencing
students’ attitudes towards Science and Technology subjects. The study was guided by
the specific objectives which are social factors, science teachers and school
administration and the National influence of students’ attitudes towards science and
technology subjects. In Nzega district, there are over 42 secondary schools. They are
categorized as community schools, and private ownership schools.
The method used in this study was that of a descriptive survey research approach. The
study was conducted in Nzega district, Tabora region, Tanzania and involved five
community secondary schools. The total number of students in the five sampled schools
was one hundred (100) which are in form three and form four. The science teachers in
these schools were ten (10), five (5) heads of school and one district education officer.
The purposive sampling was used to select 100 (1.02 %) students out of 9809. The
sample size for the study was hundreds100 (1.02%) students, ten (10) science teachers,
five (5) heads of school and one district education officer. It is from these data will be
analyzed.
The data for this study was collected using questionnaires and structured interview.
Students and science teachers were given questionnaires where the heads of school and a
district education officer were given an interview in depth so as to obtain more
information. The findings were presented in summary using frequency distribution
tables/bar charts, pie charts and histograms. The study found that students desired to
study science and technology subjects if there is availability of science teachers,
functional laboratories, science equipments and conducive environments in schools. |
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