Contributions of the Acquired Literacy and Numeracy Education Support (Lanes) Professional Development Skills on Enhancing Literacy Skills to STD I and II Pulils in Tanzania

Sumbangan Penguasaan Program Sokongan Pendidikan Literasi dan Numerasi (LANES) dalam Kemahiran Pembangunan Profesional untuk Meningkatkan Kemahiran Literasi kepada Murid Darjah I dan II di Tanzania

Abstract

The study investigated the contribution of learned literacy and numeracy Education Support Programme (LANES) Teacher Professional Skills on Enhancing STD I and II Pupils' Literacy Skills in Tanzania. Andragogy Learning Theory guided the study in order to understand the impact of learned LANES teacher professional skills on enhancing STD I and II pupils' literacy skills specifically the extent to which the learned LANES professional skills enhanced children’s reading and writing competence. The study consisted of 100 pupils from 10 primary schools, 20 Standard I and II teachers, 10 head teachers and 1 District Education Officer. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to generate and analyse the data.  The study revealed that LANES training has made a great contribution to improving teaching and learning of literacy skills. Teaching methodology such as interacting with the learner as using instructional aid during lessons as well as perceptions of positive changes in general teaching practices was improved. Moreover, the pupil's performance in reading and writing tasks were good. Averagely, 76% of STD I & II pupils were able to confidently read and write the tasks was given in a specified time. From these findings, the training proved to have a positive contribution and improved pupils’ competence in reading and writing country wise. The study recommends that the government and other agencies should provide regular training to teachers as appropriate measures in updating their skills and knowledge for the improvement of pupils’ literacy skills.