Examination of the Factors Influencing School Leadership on the Provision of Quality Education in Shinyanga Municipality, Tanzania.

Joshua, Violeth Sharutiely (2025) Examination of the Factors Influencing School Leadership on the Provision of Quality Education in Shinyanga Municipality, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study examined the factors influencing school leadership on the provision of quality education in Shinyanga Municipality, Tanzania.. The study employed mixed methodology approach. It used sequential exploration design that involved a sample of 87 respondents. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics for quantitative data while thematic analysis was employed in qualitative data. The sampling strategies were simple random sampling technique and purposive technique. Methods of data collection were questionnaire, semi-structured interview and documentary review. The study findings were presented as per research objectives: First, school funding influenced school leadership on the provision of quality education through financing the availability of teaching and learning facilities. Second, the teachers training that influenced school leadership on provision of quality education were on the new curriculum, teaching skills and pedagogical approaches for science and mathematics subjects. Third, the study revealed that parent involvement in school planning and implementation influenced school leadership on quality education. The study concludes that school funding teachers training, and parent involvement influences quality education. The study recommends that school leaders and policy makers should focus on the factors that influence education quality. Keywords : Leadership ,school leadership, quality education, secondary education and management of educational quality.

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