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The Impact of Field-Based Practical Training on Job Performance in Tanzania: Perspectives From Students and Work Supervisors

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  • Ramadhani Marijani
  • Jesper Katomero
  • Asha Hayeshi
  • Justine Kajerero

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This study assessed the impact of field-based practical training on job performance in Tanzania from students’ and work supervisors’ perspectives. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire from 1,617 undergraduate, diploma ad certificate students from the seven colleges of The University of Dodoma and 67 interviews held with work supervisors of 56 host institutions. The results of the study indicate that there is a significant relationship between the level of education and the application of knowledge at the workplace ( p  

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  • Ramadhani Marijani & Jesper Katomero & Asha Hayeshi & Justine Kajerero, 2023. "The Impact of Field-Based Practical Training on Job Performance in Tanzania: Perspectives From Students and Work Supervisors," SAGE Open, , vol. 13(4), pages 21582440231, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:13:y:2023:i:4:p:21582440231218809
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440231218809
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