Improvising History Teaching Materials in Tanzania Secondary Schools: Lessons from the PITA Project in Arusha, Meru District Council
Abstract: This study investigates how History teachers in public secondary schools within Meru District Council, Arusha Tanzania, improvise teaching and learning materials amid resources constraints. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research involved observations, questionnaires, and document reviews in three schools under the PITA Project. Findings reveal that teachers, often with students' participation, create visual, environmental, and digital teaching materials using locally available resources. Despite innovative strategies, challenges such as limited funding, time constraints, and storage issues persist. The study underscores the necessity of both improvised and ready-made materials and recommends greater community and technological involvement in material preparation.
Keywords: History education, improvisation, Tanzanian secondary schools, teaching materials, PITA Project
How to Cite?: Rose Munisi, Philemon Mtoi, Joachim Kawishe, "Improvising History Teaching Materials in Tanzania Secondary Schools: Lessons from the PITA Project in Arusha, Meru District Council", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 776-784, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26209122012, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26209122012