Management of the Existing School Facilities for Students’ Active Learning: A Case of Ilemela Ward, Ilemela District
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The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the quality of
facilities on the educational environment in primary and secondary schools located in
Ilemela ward, Ilemela district.
Methodologically, the study used mixed methods design in which both qualitative
and quantitative data were collected. Data collected from the field were subjected to
statistical test using ―Statistical Package of the Social Sciences/Computer Parkage
(SPSS/PC)‖ where percentages, means, standard deviations and tables/pie charts were
carried out. To achieve the goal of education as related to the quality of facilities on
the educational environment in primary and secondary schools located in Ilemela
ward, the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, in co-operation with the
government, should consolidate the renovation, expanding and building new
educational facilities and proper handling of teachers to avoid turnover in order to
ensure smooth running of the schools. Quality educational facilities in the current
modernized world are not an option but a must because evidence of educational
purpose for preparing students is presented in the educational objectives of Tanzania.
The participants for the study consisted of teachers and school heads in six primary
schools and two secondary schools. The questionnaires were collected from 115
teachers/head teachers and head masters. The researcher discovered that relevant
buildings should be renovated and new ones which are modern elected. Besides, the
teachers should be cared and provided with conducive environment for effective
provision of education in public secondary schools. The researcher discovered that
good facilities in school contribute to smooth running of school on each headmaster,
create commitment to the teaching profession and insures unlimited success in the
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nation. According to the findings, such environment is not fully provided by public
primary/secondary schools in order to cope with the world of competition. Since
private secondary schools are succeeding, the government secondary schools could do
the same and changes all over the country are most likely. However, the facilities are
inadequate. Besides, the school heads are incapable to change the existing situation.
As such, the government needs to screen and evaluate its policies and implement the
best ones to bring changes.
The work of drilling students, managing and leading the school as well as mental
development, should be given first priority in every school through a motivated staff.
Besides, lack of modern facilities to some extent is contributing to the poor
performance of students.
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School Facilities: Active Learning