An Investigation of the Role of Local Government in Improving Quality of Education in Public Secondary Schools in Ukerewe District
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of local government in improving
the quality of education in public secondary schools in Ukererwe district. A mixed
research approach which adopted triangulations design was used for this study. Data was
collected through interview and questionnaires both open and closed ended. The
participants included teachers, heads of schools, district secondary education officer,
district executive director Council chairperson of the council and parents. A total of 153
respondents were involved in this study. The findings showed that the local government
in Ukerewe is making some efforts in improving quality of education. The efforts include
close follow-up of what is happening on the schools and purchasing learning materials.
The study also found out that community response to the local government efforts is low.
Likewise, the study found out that the local government in Ukerewe is encountering some
challenges in improving quality of education. Among the challenges are: political
influence, poor participation of community in improving infrastructure, economic
constrain of the community, shortage of science teachers, inadequate teaching and
learning materials as well as school infrastructures particularly laboratories and libraries.
The study recommends that the local government in Ukerewe should increase funding for
the improvement of the learning environment; hire more science teachers and give
motivation to teachers. The school management should be close to parents so as to be
able to get assistance. The community should participate in education development at
their areas and politicians should also use their power to mobilize the community to
participate in education development.
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Local Government