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Ibrahimu Nzima

School of Education

Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies

Biography

Ibrahimu Nzima is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam. He holds a PhD in Educational Sciences. His teaching and research interests focus on curriculum development and instruction, teacher education, social science education methods, and classroom research. He has extensive knowledge of the education sector in Tanzania, as well as international and comparative education issues, including competence-based curricula. He participated in various activities related to curriculum development for different levels of education and in-service teacher training through the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE). He has served as a member of the National Technical Committee that oversaw the review of curricula at the basic and teacher education levels in Tanzania in 2023. He also serves as the Coordinator of Teaching Practice and Practical Training at the School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam.

Research Interest

  • Curriculum development and implementation research
  • Policy-curriculum alignment at different education levels
  • Teacher education,
  • Social science education methods, and
  • School-based research.

Contacts

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Projects

  • Implementation Research on the Satellite and INSET Models for Improved Equitable Access and Quality Early Learning in Tanzania.
  • Served as a member of the National Technical Committee that oversaw the review of curricula at the basic and teacher education levels in Tanzania in 2023.
  • Awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Minister of Education and Vocational Training as a recognition of my contribution to the review of curriculum at the basic and teacher education levels in Tanzania.

Publications

  1. Mbunda, A.S., Nzima, I., Kimaro, A. (2025). Teacher Professional Development: Study Leave Criteria as a Barrier to Qualification Upgrading for Public Primary School Teachers in Tanzania. Papers in Education and Development Journal, 42 (2), 144-165. https://dx.doi.org/10.56279/ped.v42i28
  2. Mbunda, A.S., Nzima, I., Kimaro, A. (2025). Impressive and dissuasive management practices in teacher professional development.  Experience from public primary school teachers upgrading professional qualifications in Tanzania. Social Science & Humanities Open, 11, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101368
  3. Mashaza, L. G., Bhalalusesa, E., & Nzima, I. (2024).Constraints and mitigative strategies in the teaching and learning of environmental education in teacher colleges in Tanzania. Papers in Education and Development Journal, 42 (1), 102-122. https://journals.udsm.ac.tz/index.php/ped/article/view/6556
  4. Dismas, S., Nzima, I., & Kimaro, A. (2023). Competence-based Curriculum in Tanzania: District School Quality Assurance Officers’ Understanding and Practice. International Journal of Educational Reform, https://doi.org/10.1177/10567879231217458
  5. Levina, P. P., Maro, W., & Nzima, I. (2021). Professional Socialisation of Early Career Secondary School Teachers in Tanzania. Papers in Education and Development, 39(2) 60-79. https://journals.udsm.ac.tz/index.php/ped/issue/view/541
  6. Nzima, I. (2018). Tutors’ interpretations of competence-based curriculum (CBC) in Tanzania: Implications for practice in teacher education. Papers in Education and Development, 36(1), 12-21. http://journals.udsm.ac.tz/index.php/ped/issue/view/385