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    An appraisal of physical education curriculum implementation: a Comparative Study of Public and Private Secondary Schools in Dar es Salaam Region
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2007) Peter, Josephat
    The present study sought to compare implementation of Physical Education (PE) curriculum between public and private secondary schools in Dar es Salaam Region. Six secondary schools (three public and three private) were surveyed for the study. The sample included 361 students and 18 teachers. Employed data collection methods included questionnaires, interviews, checklist documentary review and observation. Research findings revealed that • PE is taught optional, optional-compulsory, compulsory-optional or not taught at all in both public and private secondary schools; • In both public and private secondary schools, there is inadequate provision of qualified PE teachers, equipment, facilities and PE books; • The allotted PE time in public schools was 40 minutes per period taught twice a week, while in private schools it was 35 minutes per period taught once in a week; and • The teaching of other subjects and remedial classes were found in conflict with the allotted PE periods in both public and private schools, something that led to moderate use of the allotted PE time for PE classes. In conclusion, the present study deduced that PE is a statutory requirement in secondary schools but its implementation varied between public and private schools and within them. In light of the findings from the study, it was recommended that the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training should emphasize and insist on the teaching of PE as a compulsory and examinable academic subject in all secondary schools. Moreover the Tanzania public, particularly policy makers, parents, and children, must be sensitized and made aware on the importance of PE programs.