The Role of School Inspectors in Enhancing Academic Performance of Secondary Schools in Newala Town Council.

Mtinika, Said (2024) The Role of School Inspectors in Enhancing Academic Performance of Secondary Schools in Newala Town Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed the role of school inspectors in enhancing academic performance of secondary schools in Newala Town Council. The study aimed to: examine teachers’ perceptions on school inspectors’ behaviors in schools; examine the ways of school inspectors in enhancing students’ academic performance; explore characteristics of school inspections that contribute to the improvement of the educational quality of schools. The study was grounded in Scientific Management Theory. It employed descriptive research design and mixed methods to collect data through questionnaires and interviews. Data were collected from 85 respondents and school Documentary review. The findings revealed that teachers held positive perceptions on school inspectors’ behaviours (e.g. inspecting schools every academic year, providing advice on how to improve teaching and cooperating with teachers to improve students learning) in schools. It was also revealed that school inspectors enhance academic performance in the following ways: providing advice to teachers, providing recommendations, making follow ups and supporting teachers in enhancing students’ academic performance. Moreover, continuous monitoring and checking of classroom activities were the characteristics of school inspection which enhance the educational quality of schools. The study recommended school inspectors to maintain professionalism when inspecting schools and also demonstrate how to teach topics that are more challenging to teachers. Keywords: School Inspection, Continuous Monitoring and Improved Education Quality.

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