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This study was about the impact of Equip-Tanzania on primary school teachers’
professional development to develop teaching and learning materials in Kongwa
District. The study was guided by four objectives: First, to explore teachers’
perceptions about professional development on preparation of teaching and learning
materials in primary schools. Second, to identify opportunities for professional
development under EQUIP-T on preparation of teaching and learning materials in
primary schools. Third, to investigate the challenges of professional development
under EQUIP-T on preparation of teaching and learning materials in primary
schools. Fourth, to examine the measures that can improve professional development
under EQUIP-T on preparation of teaching and learning materials in primary
schools.
The study employed a case study design, the mixed approach and cross-section
research design. A total of 89 respondents were purposefully selected because they
have insight and in-depth understanding of the topic of interest, from 22 schools
found in 22 wards of Kongwa District. The respondents were: 44 primary school
teachers, 22 heads of primary schools, 22 ward education coordinators and 1 district
education officer; who were all purposefully selected. Data were collected through
interviews, observation and questionnaires. The findings of the study revealed the
following: poor planning of EQUIP-T and poor teaching/learning environment, the
need for interaction between teachers, materials and other stake holders, the
challenges facing EQUIP-T such as shortage of education materials, poor
infrastructure, limited time of teaching, and poor management and coordination of
the programme. The researcher suggests that the government should improve the
professional development under EQUIP-T on preparation of teaching and learning
materials in primary schools |
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