Effectiveness of School-Based Academic Camps in Improving Learner‘s Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Karagwe District, Kagera, Tanzania.

Alfred, Deo (2023) Effectiveness of School-Based Academic Camps in Improving Learner‘s Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Karagwe District, Kagera, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess effectiveness of school-based academic camps in improving learner‘s academic performance in public secondary schools in Karagwe district, Kagera, Tanzania. The study used a mixed methods research approach supported with convergent parallel research design. The study used convenience, stratified random and purposive sampling techniques to select the sample size of 201 (1 DSEO, 10 WEOs, 10 HoSs, 10 parents, 100 students and 80 teachers). Data collection methods were questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were coded, analyzed and interpreted in tabular forms while qualitative data were thematically analysed. Findings show that, the ways used in school-based academic camps to promote student‘s performance include, provision of meals and accommodation to students, and provision of mentorship about examinations. In regard to the effectiveness of the ways used in school-based academic camps to promote student‘s performance, findings have shown that, they promote students‘ attendance and learning, provide self-motivation to students. On stakeholders‘ perceptions on the ways used in school-based academic camps in improving students‘ performance, findings have indicated that, stakeholders perceive that, school-based camps facilitate the completion of subjects‘ topics and improve communication skills among students. Based on the findings, it is recommended that, the government and schools should not be left alone to facilitate these school-based academic camps. Key word: Effectiveness, school-based academic camps, learner, academic performance, public secondary schools

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