Pre-primary education in Tanzania: Observations from urban and rural classrooms |
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Authors: | Lyabwene Mtahabwa Nirmala Rao |
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Institution: | 1. College of Education, The University of Dodoma, P.O. Box 523, Dodoma, Tanzania;2. Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | This study examined the relationship between pre-primary educational policy and actual practice in Tanzania. Policy relevant to pre-primary education was analyzed and 15 pre-primary lessons from two urban and two rural schools were videotaped. Although the national educational policy specifies the same standards for pre-primary education regardless of location, there were considerable differences across schools. Compared to urban classes, rural ones had considerably less space, larger group sizes, less favorable teacher/pupil ratios, fewer instructional resources and less qualified teachers. Teacher professional qualifications appeared to influence the quality of classroom interaction more than the physical setting and resources. |
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Keywords: | Preschool education Educational policy Tanzania |
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