Teachers’ Classroom Management on Students’ Academic Performance in National Examinations in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania.

Gregory, Alexander (2023) Teachers’ Classroom Management on Students’ Academic Performance in National Examinations in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study explored Teachers' classroom management on students’ academic performance in national examinations in public secondary schools in Tanzania, using the secondary schools in Bukoba District Council as a case study. The study employed a parallel convergent research design, with emphasis on mixed approach. It involved 78 respondents reached through questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis was done using SPSS where both descriptive statics and regression analysis techniques were applied. The findings indicated that the mostly commonly used class room management practices includes the use of stipulated school rules and regulations, creation of positive and friendly environment for teaching, giving feedback to students, correctly administer punishment in the classroom, apply collaborative instructional methods when teaching in the classroom. The findings also showed that there is a strong and positive relationship between classroom management practices and academic performance of the students. It was also seen that, there were strategies suggested by teachers which includes rewards and punishment to students, assigning responsibility to students, reward and encouragement to students and teachers (86%). In addition, Oral or written warning to students and teachers, corporal punishment to students and involving parents were also amongst the most favourite strategies. It was concluded that, the school academic performance is influenced by the best class management practices. It was recommended that, the school that seem to have low performance could learn from schools with the best class management strategies. Key words: Classroom management, performance, Bukoba district, teacher

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