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Challenges Facing Supervisors and Students in the Process of Writing Theses/Dissertations under ODL: Experiences from The Open University of Tanzania
No full textThis paper discusses problems facing supervisors and students in writing dissertations/theses. The paper refers to the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) as the case study. Data were collected using formal meetings, questionnaire administration and documentary analysis. The data from the questionnaire were analysed by the help of the Scientific Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) while the qualitative data were analysed through content and thematic analysis. The paper established that communication, supervisorstudent relationship, access to literature, plagiarism, and poor writing skills among some students are some of the key challenges facing students and supervisors in writing dissertations/theses at OUT. The paper recommends that communication between students and supervisors need to be strengthened through both parties abiding by professionalism. Strengthening the use of progress reports and arrangement of supervision seminars more frequently would minimize problems related to miscommunication. Students are encouraged to maximally utilize online sources of literature. The use of internet would also reduce unnecessary delays of supervisors’ feedback. The Open University of Tanzania needs to revise payments for supervisors so that supervisors are motivated to timely accomplish their tasks
The Influence of Climate Change on Migration Drivers in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
No full textThis paper takes forward the knowledge frontiers regarding the influence of climate change on migration by answering the question why people do outmigrate in the semi arid areas of Tanzania. The paper explores ways in which climate change influences migration decisions among communities in very specific local scales with reference to Shinyanga District. The study is descriptive in nature. Data was collected through interviewing key informants, household survey, field observation and documentary review. Perceptions indicate that climate change manifests through erratic rains hence unpredictable seasonality; decreased storm size, reduced wet season, and prolonged dry season. Temperature is on a rising trend, and wind speed is on the increasing side. Frequent crop failure, reduced water resources, degraded soils, reduced fish resources, outbreak of non-common pests and diseases, disappearance of some animal and tree spices and reduced pasture all negatively impact the agricultural economic system, in turn, this compromises the community's social system. Search for more fertile land, pasture, waged labour in nearby villages and search for jobs in towns are some of the identified reasons for outmigration in response to the challenges posed by climate change on the agricultural economic system. The paper informs policy on the urgency of proper action against climate change and related stresses in the country. Food relief programmes and transformation of the agricultural economic system are highly recommended to support adaptation to climate change in the study area. The study also recommends facilitation of research work which thrusts to excavate the social, economic and environmental implications of climate change forced migration in destinations
Alignment to Climate Compatible Development: A Content Analysis of the Tanzania National Energy Policy
No full textThis paper examines the extent to which the Tanzania Energy Policy 2015 aligns to Climate Development pillars. The study adopts an exploratory researchl design where the Tanzania National Energy policy of year 2015 is a major source of data. Content analysis is undertaken using an analytical framework developed after literature review. Findings indicate that the Tanzania national energy policy of year 2015 aligns partially to Climate Compatible Development pillars. The paper therefore calls upon a policy review to attain high alignment to Climate Compatible Development pillars.Key words: Climate compatible development, energy policy, renewable energy resources, adaptation, mitigation and developmentÂ
AN ASSESSMENT OF LEARNERS AUTONOMY IN SELF- MOTIVATION IN PURSUING STUDIES THROUGH ODL MODE
No full textThis study made an assessment of learner autonomy in motivating students to pursue studies through ODL mode in Kasulu District, Tanzania. A sample of 103 participants which comprised 84 ODL students and 19 ODL graduates based at The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) was used. The study deployed cross sectional survey research design where both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were employed. Data were collected through questionnaires administration and in-depth interviews with key informants. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistical numerical analysis with the help of SPSS computer programme version 16 while qualitative data were analysed through content and thematic analysis.  Overall, findings of the study revealed that ODL students in Kasulu District exercise autonomy in learning though they do not put much emphasis in setting shorter term goals pertaining to their studies. Moreover, learner autonomy motivates students to pursue studies through ODL mode in Kasulu District though there are some factors which hinder student‘s autonomy in learning. These factors include availability of study materials and assistance from tutors. The study thus recommends ODL institutions to assist students in setting shorter term goals pertaining to their studies and ensuring equal distribution of tutors with respect to their areas of specializations in line with opening learning centres that will address the issues of access and equit
Climate Change-Induced Migration: : Pre-Conditions Determining Out-Migration in Semi-Arid Areas of Shinyanga, Tanzania
Full text linkThis paper examines processes that make migration possible among climate change affected communities in Shinyanga Rural District of Shinyanga region, Tanzania. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews were used to gather data. Whereas qualitative data was analyzed thematically, numerical data was analyzed descriptively. Findings show that short term migration, plays an important role in soliciting resources necessary for permanent migration. Further, climate change-induced migration in the study area involves the realization that the eco-system is no longer livelihood supportive. The migration process also involves identification of opportunities in destination prior to moving out from the original home. Finally, migrants need to solicit resources to cater for en route costs and for investing in destination. The study concludes that climate change impacts ignite the desire to migrate. However, for migration to happen there are multiple facets that need to be addressed. The study recommends improved access to information about opportunities available elsewhere for people in climate change affected areas
Resources Management and Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Ngorongoro Tanzania
Full text linkThe study aimed to establish the status of human-wildlife conflicts over resources in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. The study used a questionnaire and guiding questions to collect data. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical analysis and content analysis approaches. The findings indicate that Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) persists in the NCA. Wild animals exposed to harassment exhibited aggressive behaviors compared to others, and wild animals prowling at night predated all NCA-related domestic animals. Competition over resources between human beings, livestock, and wild animals causes HWC in the NCAA. In minimizing HWC, the villagers constructed strong fences around bomas and introduced zoning for grazing in some areas suitable for wild animals. The study concludes that the NCAA must continue providing conservation knowledge to the natives, promoting livestock predation compensation schemes, advocating building bomas using solid fences, and employing participatory treatment of WHC-related cases. The study recommends that natives in the NCAA area take precautions to avoid grazing their livestock in areas with a high degree of predation. In addition, relevant authorities should address rabid cases in the NCA
Resources Management and Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Ngorongoro Tanzania
Full text linkThe study aimed to establish the status of human-wildlife conflicts over resources in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. The study used a questionnaire and guiding questions to collect data. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical analysis and content analysis approaches. The findings indicate that Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) persists in the NCA. Wild animals exposed to harassment exhibited aggressive behaviors compared to others, and wild animals prowling at night predated all NCA-related domestic animals. Competition over resources between human beings, livestock, and wild animals causes HWC in the NCAA. In minimizing HWC, the villagers constructed strong fences around bomas and introduced zoning for grazing in some areas suitable for wild animals. The study concludes that the NCAA must continue providing conservation knowledge to the natives, promoting livestock predation compensation schemes, advocating building bomas using solid fences, and employing participatory treatment of WHC-related cases. The study recommends that natives in the NCAA area take precautions to avoid grazing their livestock in areas with a high degree of predation. In addition, relevant authorities should address rabid cases in the NCA
Women Farmers’ Characteristics and Perception towards Climate Change and Variability in Iringa District, Tanzania
Full text linkPerception is widely recognized to be a precondition for adaptation to climate change and variability. This study was conducted in the semi-arid part of Iringa District in Tanzania to establish association between women farmers’ characteristics and perception towards climate change and variability. A cross-sectional research design and multistage random sampling technique was used in selecting 385 women farmers. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software and content analysis respectively. Findings show that majority of women farmers in study area have perceived high perception on climate change and variability as indicated by increase in number of seasons without enough rainfall, poor distribution of rainfall during rain season, rainfall peak season ending earlier than normal and increases of temperature in the study area. The study also observed significant difference (P< 0.05) in perception between women farmers with less numbers of years in farming and those with more. Nevertheless, the study found existence of no significant difference (P>0.05) in perception between women farmers with different characteristics such as marital status, education level attained, household size, being household head and land size cultivated. The study concluded that differences in women farmers’ characteristics in the study area did not affect their perception toward climate change and variability. Therefore, the study recommends that, high level in perception on CC & V by women farmers in surveyed area should be taken as the stepping stone by the government and other development partners for setting up measures in helping women farmers to adapt to CC & V. Key words: Women farmer, perception, climate variability, climate change and adaptation
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