Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-2 | Issue-04 | 220-230
Original Research Article
Attitude of Secondary Teachers towards Learner Centered Approach in Hanang’ District-Tanzania
Beatrice Michael Simba, Evans Ogoti Okendo
Published : Aug. 30, 2018
Abstract
The study examined attitudes of secondary school teachers toward learner
centered approach in Hanang‟ District. This study used self-determination theory and
Meta cognition theory in theoretical review. The employed cross sectional survey
research design. The target population included all secondary school teachers, students
and academic masters in Hanang‟ District. The sample consisted 5 secondary schools,
20 teachers was sampled, 4 teachers from each sampled school, 60 students where 12
students and 1 academic teacher from each sampled school. This study used
questionnaires as research instruments. Test-retest reliability method was used to
calculate the coefficient of correlation by using Pearson product coefficient rule. The
study concluded that teachers were not using learner centered method since they tend to
use only group discussion method of learning which is not enough for teaching, learners
were interested in learner-centered methods that allowed students were in class for
discussion, debate, field trips and brainstorming while learner centered preferred by
teachers were role play, drama, class discussion and brainstorming. The
recommendations which can be made is the government should fund some learner
centered methods such as field trips and projects, the Ministry of Education and
vocational training through the school managers should encourage teachers to use the
preferred learner centered methods which do not need the use of a lot of resources. And
schools should provide and arrange activities in line with learner‟s interest.