Stakeholders’ Perception on Implementation of Education Policy in Tanzanian Primary Schools: A Case of Primary Schools in Msalala District.

Machege, Emmanuel (2025) Stakeholders’ Perception on Implementation of Education Policy in Tanzanian Primary Schools: A Case of Primary Schools in Msalala District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study examined stakeholders‘ understanding and experiences regarding the implementation of the Education and Training Policy (ETP) 2014 in Msalala District Council, with emphasis on its alignment with existing education guidelines. A case study design employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches was used, involving District Education Officers (DEOs), Ward Education Officers (WEOs), headteachers, and school committee members as key participants. The study aimed to assess stakeholders‘ understanding of the policy, evaluate their experiences in implementation, and analyze how the policy relates to current education guidelines. The findings revealed that most stakeholders understood ETP 2014 as a framework of principles guiding educational practices. The policy was recognized as the foundation for education implementation. Stakeholders demonstrated experience in implementing the policy through teaching, organizing teacher personnel, influencing compliance, and addressing government educational requirements. Despite this, the study identified challenges such as inadequate teacher recruitment and limited access to policy documents. The study recommends increased budgetary allocation for hiring new teachers, ensuring that all policy documents and guidelines are accessible to stakeholders, and encouraging individual efforts to understand the policy and its areas of application. Additionally, the research serves as a basis for further studies to examine whether similar levels of understanding and implementation experiences exist among stakeholders in other councils across the country. Key words: Stakeholders’ Perception, Education Policy, Primary Schools.

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