Determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in Tanzania
This study explores the determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches at a public university in Tanzania. Employing a survey design, we analyzed data from administered closed-ended questionnaires to academic staff and students....
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| description | This study explores the determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches at a public university in Tanzania. Employing a survey design, we analyzed data from administered closed-ended questionnaires to academic staff and students. The research identified key factors influencing students' engagement with educational research paradigms, including educational background, access to resources, supervisory practices, and institutional culture. Findings revealed that there is no single factor that determines postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in universities. Rather, there are multitude of factors ranging from students’ background and interests, the influence of the supervisors and the institution, nature of research topics, the teaching of research methods, and peer influence. The study underscores the need for enhanced curriculum design and supervisory support to improve paradigm-specific knowledge and application. Implications for curriculum development and pedagogical practices are discussed to foster a more comprehensive and effective research environment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d3a6a3e920b342d196dbb6d421f225192025-08-20T03:30:43ZengElsevierSocial Sciences and Humanities Open2590-29112025-01-011110119710.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101197Determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in TanzaniaMoshi Amsi Mislay0Ahadi Mzumbwe Anania1Lecturers, University of Dar es Salaam School of Education, P.O Box 35048, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaCorresponding author.; Lecturers, University of Dar es Salaam School of Education, P.O Box 35048, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaThis study explores the determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches at a public university in Tanzania. Employing a survey design, we analyzed data from administered closed-ended questionnaires to academic staff and students. The research identified key factors influencing students' engagement with educational research paradigms, including educational background, access to resources, supervisory practices, and institutional culture. Findings revealed that there is no single factor that determines postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in universities. Rather, there are multitude of factors ranging from students’ background and interests, the influence of the supervisors and the institution, nature of research topics, the teaching of research methods, and peer influence. The study underscores the need for enhanced curriculum design and supervisory support to improve paradigm-specific knowledge and application. Implications for curriculum development and pedagogical practices are discussed to foster a more comprehensive and effective research environment.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291124003942Research paradigmResearch approachPostgraduate studentsEducational researchThesesDissertations |
| spellingShingle | Moshi Amsi Mislay Ahadi Mzumbwe Anania Determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in Tanzania Social Sciences and Humanities Open Research paradigm Research approach Postgraduate students Educational research Theses Dissertations |
| title | Determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in Tanzania |
| title_full | Determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in Tanzania |
| title_fullStr | Determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in Tanzania |
| title_full_unstemmed | Determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in Tanzania |
| title_short | Determinants of postgraduate students' awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in Tanzania |
| title_sort | determinants of postgraduate students awareness and utilization of educational research paradigms and approaches in a public university in tanzania |
| topic | Research paradigm Research approach Postgraduate students Educational research Theses Dissertations |
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