Abraham Daniel Mollel is an Assistant Lecturer in Science Education at the University of Dar es Salaam. His academic and professional work is dedicated to advancing physics education, ICT in teaching, STEM pedagogy, and curriculum development. He is particularly committed to integrating 21st‑century teaching technologies to enhance inquiry‑based learning and foster innovation in science classrooms across Tanzania and beyond.
Born in Meru District, Arusha, Mr. Mollel pursued his Bachelor of Science with Education (Physics and Mathematics) at the University of Dodoma, graduating in 2017. He later earned a Master of Education in Physics Education from the University of Rwanda in 2022, under the African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS).
Before joining the University of Dar es Salaam in 2023, Mr. Mollel accumulated five years of teaching experience at institutions such as Green Bird Education Institution and Bukingwaminzi Secondary School in Simiyu Region. His teaching career provided a strong foundation in pedagogy and classroom innovation, preparing him to mentor future educators at the university level.
As a researcher, Mr. Mollel has contributed to publications on physics education, ICT integration, and STEM teaching methodologies. His scholarly work emphasizes the role of digital tools, simulations, and curriculum innovation in improving science learning outcomes. He continues to explore how modern technologies and interdisciplinary approaches can transform science education to meet the demands of the 21st century.
Physics Education, ICT in Education, STEM Teaching and Learning and Curriculum Development in STEM
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Mollel, A. D., Minani, E., Munezero, V., & Ngayinteranya, J. (2022). Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning and Students Electricity Concepts: A Case of Secondary Schools in Arusha, Tanzania. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 3(2), 139-145.
Mollel, A. D., & Minani, E. (2022). Computer-supported collaborative learning on enhancing interactive active classroom: a case of Arusha City Secondary Schools. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 19(3), 2-19.
Uwambajimana, S., Minani, E., Mollel, A. D., & Nyirahabimana, P. (2023). The impact of using PhET simulation on conceptual understanding of electrostatics within selected secondary schools of Muhanga District, Rwanda. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, 3(2), 1-9.
Wakumire, R., Nkundabakura, P., Mollel, A. D., Nazziwa, C., & Wakhata, R. (2022). Impact of project-based learning on students’ critical thinking skills in kinematics in Mbale district, Uganda. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 3(3), 160-170.