Papers by Perpetua kalimasi
Open Book Publishers, Oct 24, 2023
Journal of Adult Education in Tanzania
The study aimed at examining the challenges affecting the provision of adult education toward soc... more The study aimed at examining the challenges affecting the provision of adult education toward social sustainability. The study was conducted at the Institute of Adult Education in Morogoro Campus where fifty adult learners, four adult education teachers and one administrator were involved as respondents. Respondents were obtained by using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. A mixed research approach with a sequential explanatory design was employed. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, document review and observation. The collected data were analysed through thematic content analysis and descriptive statistics. The findings of the study show that the provision of adult education toward social sustainability was challenged by several factors, such as insufficient funds, shortage of time for studies, lack of political will, language barrier, family problems, and contextual misinterpretation of the term adult education. These findings implies that apart ...
Currently, both the practice and research of Nordic popular adult education seem to be conditione... more Currently, both the practice and research of Nordic popular adult education seem to be conditioned by competition on their own markets. The popular adult education organizations in Finland have developed perhaps even more than in other Nordic countries into subcontractors of the education – or lifelong learning and national innovation – system that is controlled and resourced within the national and regional framework, called adult education. Universities and researchers, on the other hand, are fighting on the transnational publishing and financial markets. It seems that both the autonomic research and the autonomic popular adult education and the organizations of citizens, are in danger of turning into a tool for promoting national business economic and innovation activities. (Ahonen et al 2013, cf. Berman 2012.) Do the interests of either party support research that critically analyses the conditions, practices and experiences of popular adult education reality, or do they in fact...
American Journal of Education and Learning, 2019
The purpose of this study was to determine the development of the ability to manage any situation... more The purpose of this study was to determine the development of the ability to manage any situation in life from implemented instructional models in Tanzania higher education institutions. The study adopted the longitudinal design. The study used a questionnaire to collect data in phase I and Phase II. Data were analysed using Yehs Index of Perception (YIP). A total of 183 student respondents participated in phase I and 70 respondents participated in phase II. Two institutions running undergraduate programmes using two different implemented instructional models, the Elusive Competence-Based Model (ECBM) in institution M2, and the Elevated Traditional Model (ETM) in institution D were included. The ECBM showed growth of the ability to manage any situation whereas the ETM showed deterioration. Respondents in institution M2 had low YIP scores in phase I and II; however, they had gradual improvement. In contrast, respondents in institution D had medium YIP scores in phase I and II; however, they showed deterioration although they remained with medium YIP score. Consequently, Tanzania studied higher education institutions graduates seem to complete the undergraduate education cycle without developing their ability to manage any situation in life beyond medium YIP score. This study concludes that the implemented instructional models do not develop the ability to manage any situation beyond Medium YIP score. To improve the YIP scores, the study recommends professors to find mechanisms that make students fully participate in whatever learning process strategy.
American Journal of Education and Learning, 2019
In recent years, the requirement for students to shoulder responsibility for learning has been co... more In recent years, the requirement for students to shoulder responsibility for learning has been conceived as one of important attributes of a student or a graduate. This attribute is assumed to be developed through the application of competence-Base Model (CBM) in higher education as opposed to the application of the Traditional Model (lecture to seminar model) practiced in higher education for centuries. Given the importance of shouldering the responsibility for learning among students, particularly, in developing lifelong learning attitude among students, it was thus vital to study to understand whether or not the instructional models designated to operate or the implemented instructional models developed the important feature among undergraduate students. This study adopted a longitudinal study design. This study had a sample size of 183 respondents in phase I and a sample size of 70 respondents in phase II. Further, the study used questionnaire to collected data in two consecutive semesters to year one undergraduates. The Elusive Competence-Based Model (ECBM) and the Elevated Traditional Model (ETM) were instruction models in operation at the time of this study. The ECBM resulted in gradual deterioration of students' responsibility for learning whereas the ETM resulted in gradual development of students' responsibility for learning toward a positive direction. The study concludes that the use of seminars in an effective way contributes in promoting responsibility for learning among undergraduate students.
This book is the outcome of the 20 th anniversary conference of the 'VET&Culture'-Network, which ... more This book is the outcome of the 20 th anniversary conference of the 'VET&Culture'-Network, which took place in Tampere, Finland. It had two topics, myths and brands and historical development in vocational education, bringing together researchers from all over the world. Through discussions within the network and subsequent editorial work, a set of papers was selected and further developed into this publication. They show that a cultural perspective adds substantially to the understanding of how vocational education has been enacted in various historical periods, and that the dominating concepts of models and systems need to be questioned and reframed. We express our gratitude to all who contributed to making this publication possible, especially Mr.
Journal article by DR Perpetua Kalimasi & Nsikwa Chisalala submitted at Uongozi Journal of Manage... more Journal article by DR Perpetua Kalimasi & Nsikwa Chisalala submitted at Uongozi Journal of Management and Development Dynamics Vol. 27(1) (2016) 34- 84
business management review, 2018
This article aims to assess the trend of entrepreneurial education within the formal education sy... more This article aims to assess the trend of entrepreneurial education within the formal education system through reflecting on the link between the national strategies and practice in Tanzanian formal education curricular. The article adopted the Fayolle’s teaching model for entrepreneurship education, focusing on the ontological and educational levels. Methodologically, the Tanzanian framework for entrepreneurship training has been analysed along with some national policies and curricular. Theoretical and empirical literature has also been systematically reviewed. Analysis of reviewed documents indicates a variation in the terms of the extent in which entrepreneurial education has been incorporated in different levels and kinds of formal education system. While there are noticeable initiatives to promote entrepreneurial education in higher education, primary and secondary levels entrepreneurial education strategies have been minimal in practice. The article concludes that the Tanzani...
Industry and Higher Education, 2016
This qualitative case study explores the integration of entrepreneurship education (EE) across th... more This qualitative case study explores the integration of entrepreneurship education (EE) across the curricula in two public universities in Tanzania. Based on Shapero’s model of the entrepreneurial event, the feasibility and desirability of EE in the selected universities are analysed. In-depth interviews and document analysis were used for data collection. The findings show that cross-curricula EE remains limited, largely because its implementation does not fit the pedagogical needs of some disciplines. However, the study highlights the significant role of donor support in enhancing the feasibility of fostering EE across the curricula.
American Journal of Education and Learning, 2019
The purpose of this study was to explore norm (standard) instructional models for institutions an... more The purpose of this study was to explore norm (standard) instructional models for institutions and professors, implemented instructional models and factors which resulted in implemented instructional models 1. This study used a case study research design, specifically multiple case study design. This study used observation, semi-structured interviews and documentary review to collect data. This study involved nineteen professor participants. In this study, data analysis was aided by the ATLAS.ti. Software. The Competence-Based Model (CBM) and Moderated Traditional Model (MTM) were norm instructional models in the two studied higher education institutions. Moreover, the CBM was the norm instructional model for professors in the two institutions. The institutions were the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy (MNMA) and the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). The implemented instructional models were Elusive Competence-Based Model (ECBM) or Mild Traditional Model (MiTM), the Elevated Traditional Model (ETM) and the Concentrated Competence-Based Model (CCBM). A number of factors contributed to implemented instruction models. Three main factors were indentified, namely poor economic conditions, poor instructional culture and inappropriate professor's professional intuitions and qualities. Two norm instructional models were identified, but their implementation was inadequate; the inadequate implementation was attributable to aforementioned factors. The study recommends pilot implementation of educational innovations before their scaling.
This study explores the role of universities as well as their strategies and extent to which entr... more This study explores the role of universities as well as their strategies and extent to which entrepreneurship education is fostered in terms of policy frameworks, the curriculum and stakeholders" perceptions of entrepreneurship education. The study was guided by the question: "How do universities in Tanzania foster entrepreneurship education in different fields of study?" Shapero"s entrepreneurial event model has been adapted to analyze the feasibility and desirability of entrepreneurship education in a university-wide curriculum. This is a case study of two public universities in Tanzania: the University of Dar es Salaam and Mzumbe University. In-depth interviews were conducted with lecturers across disciplines at the selected universities. Some officials from relevant government © © U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f P Pr re et to or ri ia a ii DECLARATION I, Perpetua Kalimasi Kilasi, declare that this thesis, entitled: "The Role of Higher Education in Promoting Entrepreneurship Education: The Case of Selected Public Universities in Tanzania", is my own work and is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Pretoria. It has not been submitted for any other degree at any other university. The sources that I used have been acknowledged. ……………………………….. P. Kalimasi Kilasi Date…………………………. © © U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f P Pr re et to or ri ia a © © U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f P Pr re et to or ri ia a © © U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f P Pr re et to or ri ia a © © U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f P Pr re et to or ri ia a vi ABBREVIATIONS BBA-Bachelor of Business Administration CoET-College of Engineering and Technology DANIDA-Danish International Development Agency
This Master’s Thesis is carried out as a part of the education at the University of Agder and is ... more This Master’s Thesis is carried out as a part of the education at the University of Agder and is therefore approved as a part of this education
This article aims to assess the trend of entrepreneurial education within the formal education sy... more This article aims to assess the trend of entrepreneurial education within the formal education system through reflecting on the link between the national strategies and practice in Tanzanian formal education curricular. The article adopted the Fayolle's teaching model for entrepreneurship education, focusing on the ontological and educational levels. Methodologically, the Tanzanian framework for entrepreneurship training has been analysed along with some national policies and curricular. Theoretical and empirical literature has also been systematically reviewed. Analysis of reviewed documents indicates a variation in the terms of the extent in which entrepreneurial education has been incorporated in different levels and kinds of formal education system. While there are noticeable initiatives to promote entrepreneurial education in higher education, primary and secondary levels entrepreneurial education strategies have been minimal in practice. The article concludes that the Tanz...
_____________________________________________________ Abstract This paper aims to explore student... more _____________________________________________________ Abstract This paper aims to explore student's pathways to post-secondary education in terms of trustworthiness of relevant information about university education, working life and respective successful transitions. It is anchored on the boundary crossing conceptual framework to explain the gap existing between secondary school, college and working life choices. Using a case study design, a list of questions collected during 2016 TCU exhibition at Mzumbe pavilion has been analysed and reveals a range of information gap amongst prospective university applicants. In addition, by reviewing relevant literature on students' transition, analyzing relevant documents, this paper offers an understanding of initiatives used by various stakeholders to prepare students for higher education and working life and associated challenges. The review of literature and documents reveal that there are no clear coordinated strategies across stakeholders with regard to preparing students for post-secondary education and career progression on the one hand and there are insufficient welfare
_____________________________________________________ Abstract This paper aims to explore student... more _____________________________________________________ Abstract This paper aims to explore student's pathways to post-secondary education in terms of trustworthiness of relevant information about university education, working life and respective successful transitions. It is anchored on the boundary crossing conceptual framework to explain the gap existing between secondary school, college and working life choices. Using a case study design, a list of questions collected during 2016 TCU exhibition at Mzumbe pavilion has been analysed and reveals a range of information gap amongst prospective university applicants. In addition, by reviewing relevant literature on students' transition, analyzing relevant documents, this paper offers an understanding of initiatives used by various stakeholders to prepare students for higher education and working life and associated challenges. The review of literature and documents reveal that there are no clear coordinated strategies across stakeholders with regard to preparing students for post-secondary education and career progression on the one hand and there are insufficient welfare
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