Dissertation (MA Education)
The study dealt with the perceptions of secondary school teachers and their students
towards the use of mobile phone for educational purposes in government ordinary
secondary schools in Kilosa district. The study was guided by two specific objectives
which were; to explore the perceptions of secondary school teachers and their
students towards the use of mobile phone for educational purposes in ordinary
secondary schools in Kilosa district, and to examine what measures have been taken
to address the challenges of mobile phone use for educational purposes.
Moreover, the study used qualitative research approach while employing cross
sectional survey as the research design in which data were collected through
interviews and focus group discussions. The sample was purposely drawn from two
government secondary schools in Kilosa district. The study involved 12 respondents
from two studied secondary schools namely Kidodi and Mikumi secondary schools.
The findings revealed that, secondary school teachers and their students are using
mobile phones at school for personal related activities where by very few teachers
and students are using for educational activities. Also, the findings revealed that
school administration perceive the use of mobile phones among students is
distraction. This implies that students are prohibited to use mobile phones at school
compound. Therefore, numerous numbers of measures have been taken to overcome
the challenges are like setting school bylaws, administering punishment and
providing education on better use of mobile phones. Basing on the findings of the
study, we recommended proper use of mobile phones for educational purposes in
secondary schools and encourage further research along the lines of the present
research.