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    Factors affecting students’ academic performance in development studies in selected higher institutions of learning in Tanzania
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009-09) Abdulla, Kheir; Hassan
    This study examined the factors affecting students’ performance in selected Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions specifically the State University of Zanzibar and the Institute of Finance Management. Different methods were used in collecting the data including literature review, interviews and questionnaires. The data were analysed by the use of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The analysed data are presented in the form ofdescriptions, histograms, tables and figures. The study showed that most of the respondents (about 90 percent) agreed that there were several problems that affected students’ performance in development studies though their views differed depending upon their institution. Factors which influenced poor performance in Development studies in Higher Learning Institution included economic background ofthe learners, poor methods of teaching, poor knowledge of the learners concerning development studies (awareness), teachers’ knowledge and competence (mastering the discipline), teachers commitment, poor teaching and materials and modern tools, poor teaching environment, students efforts and commitment in studies, poor governmental and institutional support and many others. All ofthem were reckoned as the major constraints retarding the student’s performai~ce in Development studies in the selected higher learning institutions. The study recommended that the government should place equal status to Development Studies like other subjects in the in University curriculum. Again, government financial supports for the department of development studies by providing adequate subsidy. This, in turn, will go along way in preparing a good environment for the learners the learning, thus helping the learners to socialize life, as it was supported by Jean Dewey in learning by doing in wivw.bgsu.edu/departlnent/acs/1890/dewey Insisting that school should help student’ learn to live and work cooperatively with others but Nyerere, as quoted in xiv (Kassam,Y. 1999) emphasis that student should become self-confidence and cooperative and develop critical and inquiring minds. More over, l~owledge of the teacher and competency should be taken in to accoulits here the Universities and the Ministry concerning Higher education should help their teachers to have an opportunity to extend their knowledge inside and outside the country, teachers becoming up to date and ready especially in teaching development studies hence to motivate the learners to perform well. Lastly, the study also recommends higher students effort student themselves should bear in mind that studying at higher learning institution is not a simple task, students should be hardworking, putting more effort, submissive, committed and prepared, since studying in higher learning needed enough time to learn and searching, all would help the students to perform well.
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    Factors affecting students’ academic performance in development studies in selected higher institutions of learning in Tanzania
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009-09) Abdulla, Kheir; Hassan, Tanzania
    This study examined the factors affecting students’ performance in selected Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions specifically the State University of Zanzibar and the Institute of Finance Management. Different methods were used in collecting the data including literature review, interviews and questionnaires. The data were analysed by the use of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The analysed data are presented in the form ofdescriptions, histograms, tables and figures. The study showed that most of the respondents (about 90 percent) agreed that there were several problems that affected students’ performance in development studies though their views differed depending upon their institution. Factors which influenced poor performance in Development studies in Higher Learning Institution included economic background ofthe learners, poor methods of teaching, poor knowledge of the learners concerning development studies (awareness), teachers’ knowledge and competence (mastering the discipline), teachers commitment, poor teaching and materials and modern tools, poor teaching environment, students efforts and commitment in studies, poor governmental and institutional support and many others. All ofthem were reckoned as the major constraints retarding the student’s performai~ce in Development studies in the selected higher learning institutions. The study recommended that the government should place equal status to Development Studies like other subjects in the in University curriculum. Again, government financial supports for the department of development studies by providing adequate subsidy. This, in turn, will go along way in preparing a good environment for the learners the learning, thus helping the learners to socialize life, as it was supported by Jean Dewey in learning by doing in wivw.bgsu.edu/departlnent/acs/1890/dewey Insisting that school should help student’ learn to live and work cooperatively with others but Nyerere, as quoted in xiv (Kassam,Y. 1999) emphasis that student should become self-confidence and cooperative and develop critical and inquiring minds. More over, l~owledge of the teacher and competency should be taken in to accoulits here the Universities and the Ministry concerning Higher education should help their teachers to have an opportunity to extend their knowledge inside and outside the country, teachers becoming up to date and ready especially in teaching development studies hence to motivate the learners to perform well. Lastly, the study also recommends higher students effort student themselves should bear in mind that studying at higher learning institution is not a simple task, students should be hardworking, putting more effort, submissive, committed and prepared, since studying in higher learning needed enough time to learn and searching, all would help the students to perform well.
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    The perception of lecturers and students on the impact of Tanzania Swahili language policy on Tanzanian students’ academic performance in Ugandan Universities: a case study of Kampala International University
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-09) Ismail, Saidi
    The study set out to investigate impact of early language of instruction (LOl) (Swahili or English) on latter Tanzania students’ performance in ~ ~ universities particularly in Kampala International University. Language & ~ instruction was approximated by whether respondent attended model or local school. Performance was measured by students assessment of whether Excellent, good, fair or poor.The aim/purpose of the study was to assess what has been the impact of Tanzania Swahili language policy on Tanzania students’ class performance in foreign Universities especially in KIU. The specific objectives were to review the (English and Swahili) LOl in primary school in Tanzania, to determine Tanzanians class performance in higher institutions of learning at KIU and to establish the relationship between the LOl and class performance. The study was conducted by cross-sectional survey, data being collected using Questionnaire and Interview during the academic year 2006/2007, a sample of 150 students convenient selected and 50 Iectures(46 convenient and 4 from heads of faculties purposely selected) from population of Tanzania students and Lecturers in 2006/2007 academic year. The data was analyzed using chi-square of goodness of fit and percentage distribution techniques. The study established that LOl accounting for 4.84% the Swahili language policy has a negative impact on Tanzanian class performance. This makes the Tanzanian students to employ extra efforts in studying due to language barriers in order to compete with other students from different nationalities. Generally the Tanzania class performance was good. The study concludes that Swahili language policy has negative relationship with class performance explaining the latter by 4.84% while other factors like education materials, teaching method; teacher quality, curriculum explained the remaining 95% of Poor Class performance at University. The study recommend that in the short term measure the KIU Management should organize a meeting with Tanzania students to discuss what should be done to solve the language problem. In the long-run, either the government of Tanzania should start to implement English as LOl from pre primary schools to post schools. Second and the strongest one the Tanzania government should change the system and start using Swahili from pre primary up to University level and alongside to teach English as a subject by trained qualified teacher.
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    State violation of educational rights and the academic performance of senior secondary school students (12th year class) in Eritrea, 2OO3~ 2010
    (Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Science, 2012-08) Kidane Tinsheom, Mihreteab
    Violations on the provisions on rights to education are held worldwide in different forms. These violations are held both at school level and national level, and their impacts on the academic performance of students are credibly serious. In most studies, the effects of school, teacher, student and parent level factors on student achievement have been given more attention. However, the state, as in the case in Eritrea, as duty bearer and primary protector of the right to education, should be also viewed to affect the academic performances of students at national level. Students were deprived of their rights to available, accessible, acceptable and adaptable education provision in the country. Students of 12th year class were adversely affected their general aUitudes, emotions and focuses towards their study systematically within school environment, which in return triggered to poor academic performances. The major reason for all these educational crimes committed by state government is the lack of good governances in the country. This conclusion came to reality through the use of both case studies approach backed by narrative and descriptive analysis of data collected through primary and secondary sources, with the former receiving the pride of the study. Research instruments were administered to collect primary source data through questionnaire, an in-depth Interview, and focus group discussion. The study made use of secondary sources of data mainly from various internet websites, and printed documents.
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    Stress levels, health seeking behaviors and academic performance among students of Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda.
    (Kampala International University.College of Humanities and social science, 2018-05) Ibrahim, Zaharadeen Garga
    The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between stress levels, health seeking behaviors and academic performance among students of Kampala International University (KIU) Kampala, Uganda. The study was guided by three stated objectives: To determine the relationship between stress levels and academic performance among students; To examine the difference between the levels of stress experienced among male and female students; To establish relationship between health seeking behaviors and academic performance among students. The study used descriptive correlational research design with quantitative approach. The population of the study was 10923 students ~population, Slovene’s formula for selection of the sample size was used. The drawn sample size was 386. Data was analyzed in SPSS version 22.0. The findings of the study revealed that there is significance negati’ e relationship between stress levels and academic performance. Findings also revealed that there is no significance difference between the stress levels experienced among male and female students. The study found that there is a significant negative relationship between health seeking behaviors and academic performance. It was concluded that there is a relationship between stress levels, health seeking behaviors and academic performance. Based on the study findings, the following recommendations were made. The university management and other stakeholders (DSA and DS) should ensure that students engage in adequate sports, social and recreational activities in order to cope and manage their stress levels to improve academic performance. The lecturers, as veIl as school authority (DAA, DVC AA and DSA) should collaboratively guide students on how to develop and improve their academic performance and ensures that the learning atmosphere is conducive for the students in order to reduce stress levels among students, there should be maintained gender balance in academic, social, recreational and sport activities in the university. It was also recommended that university management (DAA, DVC AA and DSA) and lecturers should encourage students to engage in proper health seeking behaviors in order to promote their health, cope with stress and in turn achieve good academic performance.
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    Stress levels, Health seeking behaviors and academic performance of University students. A case study of Kampala International University (KIU), Uganda.
    (Kampala International University, 2018) Zaharadeen Garga, Ibrahim
    The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between stress levels, health seeking behaviors and academic performance among students of KampalaInternational University (KIU) Kampala, Uganda. The study was guided by three stated objectives: To determine the relationship between stress levels and academic performance among students; To examine the difference between the levels of stress experienced among male and female students; To establish relationship between health seeking behaviors and academic performance among students. The study used descriptivecorrelational and case studyresearch design with quantitative approach. The population of the study was 10923 students ‘population. Slovene’s formulafor selection of the sample size was used. The drawn sample size was 386. Data was analyzed in SPSS version 22.0. The findings of the study revealed that there is significance negative relationship between stress levels and academic performance. Findings also revealed that there is no significance difference between the stress levels experienced among male and female students. The study found that there is a significant negative relationship between health seeking behaviors and academic performance. It was concluded that there is a relationship between stress levels, health seeking behaviors and academic performance. Based on the study findings, the following recommendations weremade.The university management and other stakeholders (DSA and DS) should ensure that students engage in adequate sports, social and recreational activities in order to cope and manage their stress levels to improve academic performance. The lecturers, as well as school authority (DAA, DVC AA and DSA) should collaboratively guide students on how to develop and improve their academic performance and ensures that the learning atmosphere is conducive for the students in order to reduce stress levels among students, there should be maintained gender balance in academic, social, recreational and sport activities in the university. It was also recommended that university management (DAA, DVC AA and DSA) and lecturers should encourage students to engage in proper health seeking behaviors in order to promote their health, cope with stress and in turn achieve good academic performance.