discussion, as well as some responses obtained through questionnaire. This combination of instruments contributed to record what was intended to record as well as to measure what implied to measure. 3.8 Ethical Dimensions (2000) note that, ethical issues are likely to be raised by social scientists et al. from the kinds of problems investigated with regards the methods used to obtain data. They explain further that, each stage in the research sequence may be a potential source of ethical problems. Such ethical issues depend on the extent to which the willingness and collaboration of the participants are guaranteed, promise of confidentiality, and thorough discussion on potential consequences of their involvement in a particular study. A research clearance letter by the Vice Chancellor, The Open University of Tanzania (Appendix E) was used to introduce the researcher to the Regional and Districts authorities in the three regions (Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Coast). Responsible officers in the said regions and districts were requested for permission to allow the researcher to collect data from their schools. Copies of the questionnaire and FGD guide prepared for research purpose were attached with the letter for showing the nature of data required from the schools. Also, the purpose of this study was made clear to them that, it was only for fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Education at The Open University of Tanzania. The researcher discussed with the responsible officers in the regional and districts offices, heads of schools, as well as respondents about the intention and benefits of the study. This was aimed at informing them that, as education stakeholders, they
discussion, as well as some responses obtained through questionnaire. This combination of instruments contributed to record what was intended to record as well as to measure what implied to measure. 3.8 Ethical Dimensions et al. (2000) note that, ethical issues are likely to be raised by social scientists from the kinds of problems investigated with regards the methods used to obtain data. They explain further that, each stage in the research sequence may be a potential source of ethical problems. Such ethical issues depend on the extent to which the willingness and collaboration of the participants are guaranteed, promise of confidentiality, and thorough discussion on potential consequences of their involvement in a particular study. A research clearance letter by the Vice Chancellor, The Open University of Tanzania (Appendix E) was used to introduce the researcher to the Regional and Districts authorities in the three regions (Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Coast). Responsible officers in the said regions and districts were requested for permission to allow the researcher to collect data from their schools. Copies of the questionnaire and FGD guide prepared for research purpose were attached with the letter for showing the nature of data required from the schools. Also, the purpose of this study was made clear to them that, it was only for fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Education at The Open University of Tanzania. The researcher discussed with the responsible officers in the regional and districts offices, heads of schools, as well as respondents about the intention and benefits of the study. This was aimed at informing them that, as education stakeholders, they
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