Friday, May 31, 2013
Matokeo kidato cha sita yatoka
Thursday, May 30, 2013
MATOKEO MAPYA YA KIDATO CHA NNE YAMETOKA!
Baraza la mitihani linapenda kuwataarifu kuwa matokeo mapya ya kidato cha nne yaliyopangwa upya yametoka.
Unaweza kuangalia matokeo hayo hupitia:LINK 1: http://196.44.162.25/csee2012/
LINK 2: http://196.44.162.33/csee2012/
LINK 3: http://
LINK 4:http://www.necta.go.tz/
Effective Communication Skills
The Importance of Communication
In a survey conducted by the Katz Business School at the University of Pittsburgh, organizations rated communication skills as the most important factor used in selecting their management staff. The study found that oral and written communication skills were important in predicting job success, as was the ability to communicate well with others in the workplace.
A University of Pittsburgh study found that the most important factor in selecting managers is communication skills.
This makes sense when you think about it. If you can communicate well, you can get your message across to others in an effective way and they then have accurate instructions to complete their assigned tasks. If you are not able to communicate well, the messages you send get lost in translation. Communication breakdowns result in barriers against your ability to develop both professionally and personally. Even though communications skills are so important to success in the workplace, there are many individuals who find these skills to be a stumbling block to their progress. They struggle to convey their thoughts and ideas in an accurate manner, making it difficult to progress and nearly impossible to lead well.
However, there is hope for anyone who finds communicating to be difficult. These skills can be practiced and learned. It takes learning about how communication works, how to communicate exactly what it is you want to say, what mode of communication is best, and what factors are influencing the ability for you to send and receive messages with acumen.So if we look at communication from another angle, it involves the perception of the information as much as the delivery of that information. In other words, we can define communication as the art and
process of creating and sharing ideas. Effective communication depends on the richness of those ideas. In order to be effective at communicating, there are a number of skills that you can rely. Which skill you choose will depend upon your situation, the recipient of your communication, and the information that you need to convey.
What Are Communication Skills?
Imagine you are on one side of a wall and the person you want to communicate with is on the other side of the wall. But there’s more than the wall in the way. The wall is surrounded by a moat that is filled with crocodiles and edged by quicksand. These barriers could be things like different cultures, different expectations, different experiences, different perspectives, or different communication styles, to name just a few. Communication skills are the tools that we use to remove the barriers to effective communication.
You might experience only one of these barriers at a time, or you might find yourself facing them all. Getting your message to the other person requires that you recognize these barriers exist between you, and that you then apply the proper tools, or communication skills, to remove those barriers preventing your message from getting through. Of course, communication is a two-way street. The person on the other side of those barriers will also try to send messages back to you.
Your ability to understand them clearly could be left to a dependence on their ability to use communication skills. But that’s leaving the success of the communication to chance. Instead, you can also use your own communication skills to ensure that you receive messages clearly as well.
Finally, there isn’t only one point in your communication with another person at which you have to watch out for barriers. To be successful at communicating, it’s important to recognize that these barriers to communication can occur at multiple points in the communication process.
Call for content for the ICT4ag conference now open!
The ICT 4 Agriculture conference
will be taking place in Kigali, Rwanda from 4-8 November 2013 to look
into the future of ICTs for agriculture. KINU is a partner of the ICT4ag
conference. This conference is not just for policy makers, people in
public sector or “ICT people”. We are interested in showcasing and
sharing projects that are community initiatives.
For information www.ict4ag.org
Agenda
The agenda for the ICT4Ag conference is still being developed.
However, to give you a flavour of what is on offer, here is an outline of what you can expect:
However, to give you a flavour of what is on offer, here is an outline of what you can expect:
4 November: Plug
and Play Day – Discover and experience innovation, m-apps, web2.0 and
social media pro in an informal environment and … let the hackathon
begin!
5 – 7 November: Main conference (with an unconventional twist);
7 November: International awards ceremonies
8 November: Field visit(s)
This is your chance to have your
say in how to establish a dynamic and enabling environment where ICTs
for agriculture (farming, fisheries and livestock) can flourish. Be part
of the debate as we discuss topics such as ICTs and value chains,
advocacy and policy development, and assessing the impact of ICTs.
Do you have stories, case studies
or solutions on ICTs and agricultural and rural development that you
would like to share with a global audience? Will your contribution to
the ICT4Ag conference teach and inspire? If so, then we would like to
hear from you.
Call for content for the ICT4ag conference now open! The deadline is June so be sure to sign up early! Information on the categories can be found here:
Plug & Play day
As a precursor to the ICT4Ag
conference, Plug and Play Day offers participants a valuable and very
practical insight into the latest technological developments in the
field of ICT for agriculture.
This is a true hands-on experience with demonstrations and in-depth
sessions by prestigious application providers and experienced
practitioners. Test drive the latest m-apps, Web2.0 and social media
tools and discover how you can make them work for you.Plug & Play day content call now open:http://www.ict4ag.org/en/agenda/pre-conference-events.html
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Gap year ideas: volunteering in Tanzania
MICATZ is a non-profit organization specializing in arranging volunteering in Tanzania. Working with local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) participants in a volunteering program have a unique opportunity to learn about the culture, people and language of the country while making great use of their skills in a worthwhile capacity. Participants from many different countries are adults aged 18 years plus. Their genuine desire to be effective volunteers, friendly and sociable attitudes and independence enable them to undertake meaningful jobs that make a real difference in Tanzanian society.
About Tanzania
Tanzania was formed in 1964 when the newly independent countries of Zanzibar and Tanganyika merged. Bordered by Uganda and Kenya to the north, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia lie to the south. Burundi, Rwanda and the Congo are to the west. Among the east coast islands, which include Pemba and Mafia, the island of Zanzibar is a popular tourist destination.
With a total surface area of 886,037 square kilometers, Tanzania’s landscape is diverse and its people are warm, friendly and welcoming. Visitors can enjoy the picturesque and peaceful beaches around Zanzibar and find that, in a matter of hours, they can be exploring ancient ruins, climbing the misty slopes in the Southern Highlands or trekking through barren landscapes with a Masai warrior guide.
Travelers have many options here and the northern safari circuit, which has many restaurants and hotels, has sealed main roads, so http://www.micatz.org/safari-info/tanzania-safari-itineraries/ are worth exploring.
About the volunteering program
On the first and third Monday of every month a new program begins. Participants arrive at Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) the previous Sunday and are driven either to the coordinator’s house or to volunteer quarters. The first few days are spent getting to know the area and being briefed about Tanzania’s local customs and way of life. Information about the Swahili language and the country’s religions and cultures helps volunteers to get a clear picture of their new environment.
Work options
There are many different kinds of volunteer work available, depending on participants’ interests and areas of expertise. With a focus on healthcare, volunteers can take on a medical or healthcare internship, or work with a HIV/AIDS Project. Those interested in education can opt for teaching English in a women’s project or work at the English boarding school. Orphanages always have need of voluntary help and the Pamoja Project and the Legal Aid Project specialize in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and the legal and international human rights issues pertaining to widows and orphans of men who have died from AIDS/HIV.
Food and accommodation
Volunteers in Tanzania are placed in accommodation in shared rooms in volunteer houses, and sometimes with host families. Sanitary facilities tend to be shared with other volunteers and it is worth noting that the showers are not always hot. Tanzanian food is delicious and includes seafood and vegetarian dishes, as well as chicken and other meats.
Program costs
Volunteering costs depend on the length of the program and range from 400 dollars for two weeks up to 900 dollars for 12 weeks. This fee includes the airport pick-up and introduction days (although not for the boarding school), accommodation and board during the entire stay. Volunteers are supplied with a manual and have the assistance of a locally based coordinator.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Commission Form IV describes the proposed 130
Commission of Inquiry into the Decline Rate Test Performance of National Form Four in 2012, has made 130 recommendations, one seeking review of curricula of education.
Speaking to The Citizen yesterday, the Chairman of the Commission, Professor Burn said Praise the demanding curriculum of primary schools to teachers' colleges also be questioned again.
The commission was set up by Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda February 23, this year to investigate the source of 65.5 percent of students get a grade of zero on the exam in 2012.
He said the proposal will be submitted to the Prime Minister after the commission finished its work on June 15 this year.
"The proposal for the results and then canceled reorganization is only one among many. Until now we have developed more than 130 proposals and work still continues, "said Professor Burn.
He is usually a curriculum that changed after finishing his round one, so the commission has recommended a review of all curricula which depleted rotation. This cycle is seven years for primary, secondary and four for two to form five and six.
"The secondary curriculum may be reviewed after four years from its effective date, the Secondary of 'Based competence' (quality check) was adopted in 2006, until now already has completed its cycle and these results derive from this curriculum.
The Commission has proposed to all curricular renewal also be questioned from that of primary schools to teachers' colleges, "he said.
About books, the Commission has proposed to be addressed in a simple way to use technology to ensure availability rather than waiting until the publication and then forwarded to the students.
"You can talk to the phone companies have to put books on the system (the system) and they began their race to be the student who reads will receive a gift," he said, adding.
"You can also talk to a company like Citizen newspaper and give them to the page they can publish a book a month and school ziambiwe zinunue one copy per month which will be Sh30, 000 for each school and the problem will go away books."
Said another proposal is to be reviewed by various education laws are and their implementation as well as ensuring power forwarded to the Local Government level.
Deletion of Results
Referring to the cancellation of the results, Professor Burn said in its investigation, the commission did not have any trouble on the composition and correction of examinations.
"That is why we proposed a reorganization of classes, will happen is changed only by regulations adopted last year by using the previous years," he said.
He said in previous years the placement of bridges was the result of the examination is based on how they are and then worthy to be compared with previous years.
"If you see that in a previous lesson ended this, then you see a performance this year then you decided to become a grade A lianzie certain color, it is recommended."
"What happened last year, all subjects were placed on a bridge without considering how the performance was. So we see that these students have studied in similar conditions to those of previous years, there is no reason to kuwabadilishia regulations. "
source: The Citizen
Tume ya Kidato cha IV yatoa mapendekezo 130
Tume ya Kuchunguza Kushuka kwa Kiwango cha Ufaulu wa Mtihani wa Taifa wa Kidato cha Nne mwaka 2012, imetoa mapendekezo 130, mojawapo ikitaka kupitiwa upya kwa mitalaa ya elimu nchini.
Akizungumza na Mwananchi jana, Mwenyekiti wa Tume hiyo, Profesa Sifuni Mchome alisema likitaka mitalaa ya shule za msingi hadi vyuo vya ualimu itazamwe upya.
Tume hiyo iliundwa na Waziri Mkuu, Mizengo Pinda Februari 23, mwaka huu kuchunguza chanzo cha asilimia 65.5 ya wanafunzi kupata daraja la sifuri kwenye mtihani wa mwaka 2012.
Alisema mapendekezo hayo yatawasilishwa kwa Waziri Mkuu baada ya Tume kumaliza kazi yake Juni 15 mwaka huu.
“Pendekezo la kufutwa kwa matokeo na kisha kupangwa upya ni moja tu kati ya mengi.Mpaka sasa tumeandaa zaidi ya mapendekezo 130 na kazi bado inaendelea,” alisema Profesa Mchome.
Alisema kwa kawaida mtalaa unabadilishwa baada ya kumaliza mzunguko wake mmoja, hivyo tume hiyo imependekeza kupitiwa upya kwa mitalaa yote ambayo imemaliza mzunguko.Mzunguko huu ni miaka saba kwa elimu ya msingi, minne kwa sekondari na miwili kwa kidato cha tano na sita.
“Mtaala wa sekondari unaweza kupitiwa upya baada ya miaka minne tangu kuanza kutumika kwake, huu wa Sekondari wa ‘based competence’ (kuangalia ubora) ulianza kutumika 2006, mpaka sasa tayari umemaliza mzunguko wake na haya matokeo yametokana na mtalaa huu.
Tume imependekeza mitalaa yote itazamwe upya kuanzia ile ya shule za msingi mpaka vyuo vya ualimu,” alisema.
Kuhusu vitabu, Tume imependekeza kuangaliwa kwa njia rahisi ya kutumia teknolojia kuhakikisha vinapatikana badala ya kusubiri mpaka vichapishwe na kisha kupelekwa kwa wanafunzi.
“Unaweza ukaongea na makampuni ya simu kuwa waweke vitabu kwenye system (mfumo) yao na wakaanza mashindano kuwa mwanafunzi atakayesoma sana atapata zawadi,” alisema na kuongeza.
“Unaweza pia kuongea na kampuni ya magazeti kama Mwananchi ukawaambia watoe ukurasa wachapishe kitabu fulani kwa mwezi mzima na shule ziambiwe zinunue nakala moja ambayo kwa mwezi itakuwa Sh30,000 kwa kila shule na tatizo la vitabu litakwisha.”
Pendekezo jingine alisema ni kuangaliwa upya kwa sheria mbalimbali za elimu jinsi zilivyo na utekelezwaji wake pamoja na kuhakikisha madaraka yanapelekwa kwenye ngazi za Serikali za Mitaa.
Kufutwa kwa Matokeo
Akizungumzia kufutwa kwa matokeo hayo, Profesa Mchome alisema katika uchunguzi wake, tume hiyo haikuwa na shida yoyote juu ya utungaji na usahihishaji wa mitihani.
“Ndiyo maana tukapendekeza kupangwa upya kwa madaraja, kitakachofanyika ni kubadilishwa tu kwa kanuni iliyotumika mwaka jana na kutumia ile ya miaka ya nyuma,” alisema.
Alisema kwa miaka ya nyuma upangaji wa madaraja ulikuwa unazingatia matokeo ya mitihani jinsi yalivyo na kisha kuyafananisha na miaka ya nyuma.
“Ukiona kuwa mwaka uliopita somo fulani matokeo yake yalikuwa hivi, basi unaangalia na ufaulu wa mwaka huu kisha mnaamua kuwa daraja A lianzie alama fulani, hicho ndiyo kilichopendekezwa.”
“Kilichofanyika mwaka jana, masomo yote yaliwekwa kwenye daraja fulani bila kuzingatia jinsi ufaulu ulivyokuwa. Kwa hiyo sisi tukaona kwa kuwa wanafunzi hawa wamesoma kwenye mazingira sawa na yale ya miaka ya nyuma, hakuna sababu ya kuwabadilishia kanuni.”
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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