Factors for The Academic Performance of Satellite Pre-Primary Schools in Kilwa District, Lindi Region Tanzania.

Amani, Rabeka (2023) Factors for The Academic Performance of Satellite Pre-Primary Schools in Kilwa District, Lindi Region Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed factors influencing effectiveness of satellite pre-primary schools in Kilwa district. Four specific objectives guiding the study were to: establish the influence of school leadership on provision of education, find out the influence of teaching and learning facilities on provision of education, determine the influence of social-cultural practices on provision of education and establish strategies of improving provision of education in satellite pre-primary schools in Kilwa district. The study, grounded in Contingency Theory, employed a descriptive research design. Data were collected from 76 respondents, including teacher volunteers, standard one teachers, head teachers, WEOs, Aga Khan Foundation staff, quality assurance officers and other teachers using questionnaires and interviews. Both qualitative and quantitative data were descriptively analysed, utilising means and standard deviations. Findings revealed that leadership practices, including planning, budgeting, and resource control, significantly impact academic performance in satellite pre-primary schools. Moreover, the provision of teaching and learning facilities, such as classroom construction, book procurement, and essential resources, plays a crucial role in influencing academic outcomes. Social-cultural practices, like enrolling school-aged children, were identified as additional factors influencing academic performance. The study suggests practical strategies for improving education in satellite pre-primary schools, such as raising societal awareness about their importance, ensuring an adequate supply of teachers through government employment, and involving parents in teacher remuneration. Recommendations stress the on going role of mother schools in planning, leading, and directing satellite schools. Key words: School leadership, Satellite pre- primary schools, social-cultural practices

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