RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

The study aimed to assess the contribution of Geography teachers’ use of Computer applications on students’ achievement in Tanzania. The study employed a qualitative approach and a single case study design to gain deeper information from the informants. Twelve (12) secondary school teachers teaching geography subject in four public secondary schools were employed as a sample together with Twenty (20) secondary school students studying geography subject. Qualitative data collected from interviews conducted with the key informants were analysed thematically by considering six steps: familiarization with the data, generation of initial codes, searching for themes, reviewing themes, refining themes, and writing-up process. The results revealed that, Geography teachers use Computer applications to prepare classroom activities, to actual teaching, making evaluations and to convert complex concepts into simple ones to make the students understand. The study concludes that using Computer applications by Geography teachers simplifies teaching and assists students to participate effectively in the learning process. It is recommended that teachers should use Computer applications when teaching their students. Schools should have adequate Computer applications facilities with teachers' training to achieve their students' educational improvement in Geography. Moreover, the government should ensure the usefulness of Computer applications in secondary school education to encourage teaching and learning and realise students’ achievement.

computer applications, geography subject, public secondary schools, student academic achievement