Assessing Social Economic Factors Influencing Illiteracy among Primary School Pupils: A Case of South District of Zanzibar

Abu, Kassim Mtoro (2025) Assessing Social Economic Factors Influencing Illiteracy among Primary School Pupils: A Case of South District of Zanzibar. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study titled assessing social-economic factors influencing illiteracy among primary school pupils. The study used descriptive research design. The researcher used questionnaire, observation and interview methods used during data collection. The findings of this study found matrimonial conflicts were the leading factor causing illiteracy among primary pupils. In addition, selection of specific tools for teaching and professional development identified to be a leading method used by teachers to reduce illiteracy among pupils. Moreover, community sensitization is the leading role of social workers in the reduction of illiteracy among pupils. The study concludes that many people are not aware of the causing factors of illiteracy. Most of the teachers are not aware of illiteracy level within their school. The study recommends community sensitization, and to capacitate teachers in primary schools. Keywords: Illiteracy, Primary School, Social and Economic, Pupils.

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