Efficacy of McGovern–Dole Teacher Training Program: evidence from teachers’ perceptions on improved Literacy among school-age children
1 Bukore Primary School, Kunzugu, Bunda 31507, Tanzania
2 Faculty of Education, Mwenge Catholic University, Longuo A, Ushirika wa Neema, Moshi 25205, Tanzania
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Received: 14 Apr 2025 / Accepted: 4 Jun 2025 / Published: 4 Jun 2025
Abstract
A summative evaluation study examined the efficacy of the McGovern–Dole Teacher Training Program in improving literacy among school-age children in Bunda District, Tanzania. A convergent design under a mixed-methods approach led to the CIRO evaluation model. The sample was obtained through systematic and stratified random and purposive sampling techniques to select 131 respondents. Research experts carried out validation. Pilot testing was conducted in two schools, followed by an estimation of the reliability of Likert-type items through Cronbach’s Alpha with a coefficient of 0.839. The trustworthiness of qualitative instruments was established through peer debriefing and triangulation. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze the data. Teachers were found to have positive perceptions of the program and believed that it has equipped them with skills and competencies that improve the literacy of school-age children. Teachers’ positive perceptions meant that the goal of improving literacy was achieved to a high extent. This study recommended rewards for teachers to foster literacy in school-aged children.
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Kasanga, A.; Mbua, F.M. Efficacy of McGovern–Dole Teacher Training Program: evidence from teachers’ perceptions on improved Literacy among school-age children. taeae 2025, 1, 2.
Kasanga A, Mbua FM. Efficacy of McGovern–Dole Teacher Training Program: evidence from teachers’ perceptions on improved Literacy among school-age children. International Journal of Educational Assessment and Evaluation. 2025; 1(1):2.
Kasanga, Adam; Mbua, Fortunatus M. 2025. "Efficacy of McGovern–Dole Teacher Training Program: evidence from teachers’ perceptions on improved Literacy among school-age children." taeae 1, no. 1: 2.
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