| dc.creator |
Msamada, Dunstan N |
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| dc.date |
2019-08-18T08:39:03Z |
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| dc.date |
2019-08-18T08:39:03Z |
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| dc.date |
2013 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2022-10-20T14:15:39Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2022-10-20T14:15:39Z |
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| dc.identifier |
Msamada, D. N. (2013). Prospects and challenges of prisoners in accessing education through open and distance learning system: The case of two prisons in Mbeya region, Tanzania. Dodoma: The University of Dodoma. |
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| dc.identifier |
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/754 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/754 |
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| dc.description |
Dissertation (MA Education) |
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| dc.description |
The purpose of this study was to investigate and document the experience of
prisoners in accessing education. Specifically, the study examined the prospects and
challenges of prisoners in accessing education through Open and Distance Learning
(ODL) programme. Two prisons in Mbeya region were selected as a population of
the study. The purposive sample of the study constituted of 39 respondents including
prison learners, prison officers, programme coordinators, facilitators and a resident
tutor. Data were collected through interviews, Focus Group Discussion,
questionnaires and documentary reviews. They were then analysed using a
qualitative approach and supplemented by quantitative approach. Qualitative data
were subjected to content analysis whereas quantitative data were analysed through
numbers of respondents
The findings show that Prisoners in two prisons in Mbeya are eager and ready to
engage in education. Being up to date and hopeful of employment are some
motivators that influence prisoners to join in the programme. Despite the availability
of ODL programme that helps prisoners to access education, it has not yet been given
the priority it requires. The study recommends that, the government and prisons
managerial part should put more emphasis on prisons‘ education and make sure they
provide enough fund and other teaching and learning materials. |
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| dc.publisher |
The University of Dodoma |
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| dc.subject |
Mbeya region |
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| dc.subject |
Tanzania |
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| dc.subject |
Open Distance Learning |
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| dc.subject |
ODL |
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| dc.subject |
Prisoners |
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| dc.subject |
Education accessibility |
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| dc.subject |
Prison Challenges |
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| dc.subject |
Prison prospects |
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| dc.subject |
Education barriers |
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| dc.subject |
Education obstacles |
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| dc.subject |
Distance learning |
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| dc.subject |
Online learning |
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| dc.subject |
Learning systems |
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| dc.title |
Prospects and challenges of prisoners in accessing education through open and distance learning system: the case of two prisons in Mbeya region, Tanzania |
|
| dc.type |
Dissertation |
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