Effectiveness of Internal School Quality Assurance Practices on Public Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in Geita District Council, Tanzania.

Levy, Michael (2025) Effectiveness of Internal School Quality Assurance Practices on Public Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in Geita District Council, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Despite efforts to boost academic performance, many public secondary schools in Tanzania still face weak quality assurance and poor student results. This study explored the effectiveness of Internal School Quality Assurance practices on the public secondary students‟ academic performance in Geita District Council, Tanzania. A qualitative approach using a phenomenological research design was employed. The sample of 29 participants comprising school heads, ISQA team members, teachers, Ward Education Officers, District Secondary Education Officers, and District Quality Assurance Officers. Data were collected through focus group discussions,interviews, and document reviews. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data. The findings revealed that ISQA practices significantly contributed to improved student outcomes by enhancing teacher development, supporting curriculum implementation and increasing student engagement. However, several challenges limited their effectiveness, such as overcrowded classrooms, insufficient teacher training, limited time for ISQA activities. The study affirmed that ISQA practices enhance students‟ academic performance by promoting accountability, improving teaching and learning and enabling effective monitoring and evaluation in schools. Based on the findings, the study recommends that external school quality assurance officers conduct regular visits and provide training to ISQA teams. It also suggests that future researchers replicate the study in other regions to allow comparative analysis and broader insights into ISQA practices. Keywords: Internal School Quality Assurance, Academic Performance, and Public Secondary Schools.

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