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The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of income generating activities
on teaching and learning environment in public secondary schools in Moshi
Municipality, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. The study was guided by innovation
theory and it used convergent parallel research design under mixed research approach.
Data were collected through interview, observation, questionnaire and documentary
review. Quantitative data were analysed through the descriptive statistics with the help
of the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) and presented through tables,
graphs and charts. Qualitative data were analysed through thematic analysis and
presented through quotations and narratives. The study revealed that there are different
income generating activities in public secondary schools in Moshi Municipality which
include school shops, poultry farming, crop farming, stationeries, horticulture and
school canteens. Also, the income generating activities that were managed well
contributed to the development of teaching and learning environment in public
secondary schools. The study revealed that the schools faced different challenges which
hinder the effective operation of some income generating activities, thus leading to poor
contribution to the teaching and learning environment. Furthermore, the study found out
that motivation to students and teachers, the investment of enough capital, the allocation
of enough time for income generating activities and the provision of training in all
aspects of income generating activities were important strategic measures for the
improvement of teaching and learning environment. The study concludes that despite
the presence of income generating projects in schools, if not well managed, they will
not contribute to the teaching and learning environment. The study recommends that
teachers and students should be provided with knowledge and skills on how to manage
income generating activities in schools to render their effectiveness. |
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