An Investigation of the Impacts of Ward Education Officers in the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania.

Mtweve,, Benjamin (2025) An Investigation of the Impacts of Ward Education Officers in the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study explored the role and impact of Ward Education Officers (WEOs) in managing public secondary schools in Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, with three specific objectives: identifying WEOs' duties, assessing their impact on school management, and exploring challenges they face. Grounded in Transformational Leadership and Shared Decision-Making Theories, the study adopted a mixed methods approach and a convergent design. Data collection involved 57 teachers (using structured questionnaires with a Likert scale), 5 school heads, 6 WEOs, and 1 District Secondary Education Officer (DSEO) (through semi-structured interviews). Validity was ensured through expert-reviewed tools, triangulation, and probability sampling, while reliability was maintained via pre-testing and consistent procedures. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using SPSS, and qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Findings revealed that WEOs oversee key school operations such as implementing policies, monitoring academic activities, and facilitating communication between schools and education authorities. However, WEOs often prioritize managing primary schools, providing minimal supervision to secondary schools, which limits their impact. Key challenges included insufficient resources, overwhelming workloads, and limited authority. The study concludes that while WEOs play a significant role in public secondary school management, addressing challenges such as resource constraints, improved training, and better working conditions could enhance their effectiveness and broaden their contributions to the management of secondary schools. Keywords: Investigation, Ward Education Officers, Public Secondary Schools Management, Chamwino District.

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