The Use of Learner-Centered Approach and Materials in Teaching and Learning Social Science Subjects in Tanzania Secondary Schools
- August 15, 2019
- Posted by: RSIS
- Category: Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue VIII, August 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186
Dr. Nashir A Kamugisha
Lecturer: Muslim University of Morogoro-Tanzania
Abstract
Purpose: The main aim of this study was to motivate and raise interest of social science students and teachers in the use of learner centered approach and materials biased in Practical Geography topics, field research techniques in particular. Specifically, the study intended to assess the available challenges on teaching and learning social science subjects with the use of learner centered approach. And then came up with possible solution through designing materials reflecting competence based.
Methodology: Quasi-experimental design was employed. Then, both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed during data collection and analysis. The sample of the study included two secondary schools. One as an experimental, which was a boarding school, and the second as controlled which was day school, the two schools were purposively selected.
Findings: The study revealed that the material designed and the approach used in the experimental school motivated the students in learning. Also, indicated that students of the experimental school showed considerable change in performance in the post-test compared to the students of the control school.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended; the government to consider social science teachers in the programs related to teachers’ professional development and improvement in case of any curriculum reforms. Team teaching should be encouraged so that teachers who are acquainted with the application of learner-centered approach could help those who are not. Furthermore, the study recommended other researchers use lessons from this study to improve teachers’ knowledge and skills on the use of learner-centered approach.
Keywords: The learner-Centered Approach (LCA), The teacher-Centered Approach (TCA), and Innovative Instruction Scenario
