Document Type
Article
Department
Institute for Educational Development, East Africa
Abstract
This study sought to investigate the role of school leadership and management in supporting teachers’ preparation and use of gender-responsive teaching and learning materials in pre and primary schools in Lindi region. The study employed a convergent research design within the framework of a mixed research approach. The findings revealed that, school leadership and management plays a significant role in supporting teachers’ preparation of gender-responsive schemes of work and lesson plans; significantly supports teachers in preparing gender-responsive teaching and learning aids; and significantly supports teachers’ preparation of gender-responsive lesson notes. Based on the findings, the study recommends for an adoption of a more structured approach to integrating gender-responsive pedagogical practices in teaching and learning; making gender-responsive material preparation a mandatory component of teacher training and supervision frameworks; ensure ongoing professional development for teachers, ensure sufficient instructional resources and clear guidelines on implementing gender-responsive teaching.
AKU Student
no
Publication (Name of Journal)
European Journal of Education and Pedagogy
DOI
10.24018/ejedu.2026.7.1.31032
Recommended Citation
Sungura, R. I.,
Mgullah, S. M.,
Mzelela, L. J.,
Amuli, A. J.,
Wango, N.,
Mtenzi, F.,
Maulid, M. J.,
Rarieya, J.
(2026). School Leadership and Management in Supporting Primary Teachers’ Preparation: Adoption of Gender-Responsive Teaching and Learning Materials in Lindi Region. European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, 7(1), 76-78.
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