The Role of Teachers’ Resource Centres on Improving Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools: A Case of Temeke Municipal Council.

Kanuya, Barakaeli (2023) The Role of Teachers’ Resource Centres on Improving Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools: A Case of Temeke Municipal Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study investigated the role of TRCs on improving pupils‟ academic performance in primary schools in Temeke Municipal Council. The study was guided by four objectives, namely: to identify support provided by TRCs to enhance teachers‟ skills and knowledge in teaching practice; to assess availability and adequacy of teaching and learning resources provided by TRCs; to explore strategies established by TRCs to influence pupils‟ academic performance and; to identify problems facing TRCs and affecting their ability to support primary schools. The study employed mixed research approach. 76 respondents included sixty teachers, from six primary schools, two Ward Education officers (WEOs), six Head teachers, two TRCs Coordinators, four TRCs tutors and two TRCs librarians participated. For triangulation purpose, questionnaire, interview, observation and documentary review were used as basic instruments of data collection. Findings of the study indicated that TRCs played significant role in supporting teachers in improving pupils‟ academic performance of primary schools through provision of teaching and learning resources and teachers‟ professional development programmes. Further findings indicated TRCs faced several challenges such as inadequate financial and material resources, negative attitudes among teachers and low support. In order to enhance performance and contribution of TRCs, the study recommends that the government and stakeholders to actively support existing TRCs by supplying adequate financial and material resources. Furthermore, WEOs and head teachers have to encourage and prepare supportive environment for teachers to participate in TRCs activities. Keywords: Teacher resource centres (TRCs), academic performance, and primary schools.

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