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Item Helping Behaviour and Self-Esteem of the Helped in Inclusive Schooling:(KAD International, 2018-03) Joseph Reginard Milinga, Mwajabu K. PossiAbstract Despite the plethora of studies that have attempted to examine self-esteem in a variety of contexts, few studies have focused on investigating the self-esteem of students with visual impairments as a function of receiving help from their sighed peers within the context of inclusive schooling. Employing a qualitative approach, this study examines the ways sighted students assist their peers with visual impairments in an inclusive secondary school setting in relation to the self-esteem of the help-recipients. It does so, by highlighting the decision for seeking help and threat to self-esteem models. The findings have indicated that, sighted peers assisted their friends with visual impairments in a number of ways despite the fact that, some of the help-recipients were unsatisfied with the help given. Generally, students with visual impairments were comfortable seeking assistance from their sighted peers, with high self-esteem levels despite the concerns raised. Finally, discussions of these findings and recommendations are providedItem Perceptions of Giftedness and Talentedness by Students in Media and Public Relations Studies: Can Media Practitioners Play a Role?(Huria Journal, 2007-06) Possi, Mwajabu K.This paper discusses research results of the study on the role of journalists, public relations personnel and mass communicators in educating people about giftedness and talentedness. It begins by highlighting the definitions of giftedness and talentedness. The paper briefly presents the historical background of gifted and talented individuals. The study was conducted at the institute of Journalism and Mass Communication of the University of Dar es Salaam (IJMC). There were 97 participants whereby 64 (65.97%) were females and 28 (28.86%) were males. Five (5.15%) did not indicate whether they were males or females. The study indicate that many students thought tat giftedness and talentedness was a gift from God. The participants also indicated that media had a big role to play in awareness raising , educating people about the gifted and talented and their conditions in general. It was recommended among other things that media have to play a big role on sensitizing people about giftedness and talentedness.Item Helping Behaviour and Self-Esteem of the Helped in Inclusive(KAD International, 2018-03) Milinga and Possi, J. R and M.KDespite the plethora of studies that have attempted to examine self-esteem in a variety of contexts, few studies have focused on investigating the self-esteem of students with visual impairments as a function of receiving help from their sighed peers within the context of inclusive schooling. Employing a qualitative approach, this study examines the ways sighted students assist their peers with visual impairments in an inclusive secondary school setting in relation to the self-esteem of the help-recipients. It does so, by highlighting the decision for seeking help and threat to self-esteem models. The findings have indicated that, sighted peers assisted their friends with visual impairments in a number of ways despite the fact that, some of the help-recipients were unsatisfied with the help given. Generally, students with visual impairments were comfortable seeking assistance from their sighted peers, with high self-esteem levels despite the concerns raised. Finally, discussions of these findings and recommendations are provided.Item Corruption: A Psychological Perspective(The Open University Law Journal, 2007-12) M. K. PossiThe paper defines corruption, and presents the various types of corruption. Causes of corruption are provided by clearly stating that corruption results from among others, incompetence, greed, abuse of power, poor discipline, and low public awareness. Effects of corruption are presented among others as; denying people of their rights to access facilities and poverty. The paper clearly indicates that corruption is institutionalised in all arenas and asserts that there is corruption in politics, government, and private institutions. Some politicians give false promises so as to get in power. Tanzanians have witnessed people being sent to to court, or have their jobs terminated because of soliciting for or giving bribes. The use of public office for unofficial ends afflicts the economy, generates poverty, undermines goverment legitimacy, the Rule of Law as well as respect for the constitution. Such use of public office enhances incomptence and leads to lack of transparency and accountability. From the paper, one is given to understand that corruption affects the poor more than the rich. One obvious obervation is that corruption is like a heavy pollution that weights on people's spirits. Recommendations on how to minimize corruption are given as the way forward.Item Learner diversity in the classrooms: The Interplay of Language of(Malasian Journal of Educational Sciences (MOJES).., 2017-07) Possi, Mwajabu , Joseph MilingaThe research was conducted to look into learner diversity in inclusive classrooms focusing on language of instruction, gender and disability issues, and their implications for education practices. A qualitative research approach was used to obtain data addressing the research problem from two inclusive secondary schools in Dar es Salaam region, Tanzania. A purposive sampling was used to obtain the schools, and research participants who were teachers and students. Open ended interviews, classroom observations, and focus group discussions were used in data collection. The findings have indicated challenges facing teachers in teaching mixed classes as well as students in such classes; especially those with disability. However, interactions between girls and boys were generally positive although the latter dominated in some classroom conversations. It is recommended that all teachers should be trained on how to handle students with special needs in particular and acquainted with general knowledge of learner diversity during initial-teacher training, and further enhanced through continued in-service trainings. Lastly, it is recommended that another study, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, be conducted using a bigger sample involving other types of participants with special needs; and that parents of children in special needs should participate in the proposed study.Item Challenges of Educating Students with Disabilities in(The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies., 2017) Maphie, E. I . and Possi , M. KAbstract: This qualitative research employed phenomenological approach to explore and establish challenges of educating students with disabilities (SWDs) in Tanzania secondary school inclusive education settings. A total of Sixty-one respondents including thirty-two students, sixteen teachers, six parents, four heads of schools as well as three DEOs were purposively selected and joined the study. The study leading question was; what are the challenges experienced by students with disabilities in secondary school inclusive education settings? The findings show varied challenges for SWDs in Tanzania secondary school inclusive education settings. They include academic, environmental, attitudinal and financial challenges In light of the study findings, recommendations have been given for the purpose of improving inclusive education in Tanzanian secondary schools. Future research directions in the field of inclusive education particularly in secondary schools are also recommended.Item Special and Inclusive Education in Tanzania: Reminiscingthe Past, Building the Future(EDUPU, 2017) Possi, MwajabuSpecial education was introduced in Tanzania Mainland in 1950 by the Church Missionary Society. Despite its long history in the country, not many policies have clearly stipulated the need for special and inclusive education. This paper succinctly and systematically evaluates various educational reforms and policies in Tanzania, and points out some successes and embedded challenges in the development of special needs and inclusive education in Tanzania. To analyze clearly the current situation of special and inclusive education in the country, the Peter’s model and cases of some identified schools for exceptional students are used. The analysis has indicated an evolution from special to integrated and later on to inclusive education, which has led to an apparent increase in the number of schools and subsequent relatively higher enrollment figures for children with special needs. Despite this evolution, Tanzania has a long way to go, when compared to other countries in effectively achieving the provision of education to exceptional individuals. Finally, towards a new era of special and inclusive education in Tanzania, various recommendations are offeredItem The Challenges in the Provision of Counselling Services in Secondary Schools in Tanzania(2010) Sima, Rebecca G.Item The Challenges in the Provision of Counselling Services in Secondary Schools in Tanzania(2010) Sima, Rebecca G.Item University-Community Research Partnership for Community Empowerment in Tanzania(2010) Sima, Rebecca G.This paper analyses the existing university–community partnership in research in Tanzania and proposes a bottom-top model instead of the traditional top-bottom approach which works with perceived needs of communities rather than real needs. Given their core missions, many universities assume that they achieve their missions, while communities do not appreciate universities’ contributions for the advancement of both. As universities grow and increase in number, communities have remained poor. The proposal in this paper is for universities to plan and conduct research using the bottom-top model where community members can participate in explaining their problems which they need to be researched for solutions.Item Characteristics of Counselling Seekers in Tanzania in the era of HIV/AIDS(2007) Sima, Rebecca G.Item Sharing Healing Secrets(2005) Sima, Rebecca G.; West, W.Item E-learning in higher education in developing countries: prospects and challenges(2004) Komba, Willy L. M.; Alphonce, N. R.Item Teacher Quality in Tanzania: Challenges and Opportunities(2009) Komba, Willy L. M.Item Revisiting Social Science Education for teachers(2013) Komba, Willy L. M.; Mays, T.Item Corruption and the Quality of Education in Tanzania. In Galabawa J. et al. (eds), The Quality of Education in Tanzania(2000) Komba, Willy L. M.; Komba, D.; Mosha, H.; Osaki, K.Item Social Studies in Tanzania. In Adeyemi, M (ed), Social Studies in African Education(Pyramid Publishing Ltd, 2000) Komba, Willy L. 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