Utilisation of Educational Management Information Systems (EMIS) for Enhancing Effective School Management: A Case Study of Schools of Excellence in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda.

Paul, Harerimana Jean (2020) Utilisation of Educational Management Information Systems (EMIS) for Enhancing Effective School Management: A Case Study of Schools of Excellence in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda. ["eprint_fieldopt_thesis_type_phd" not defined] thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of Educational management information systems (EMIS) on school management. The study adopted the positivism paradigm, and a descriptive survey design. The study used questionnaire, observation sheet, and documentary analysis techniques for data collection. Findings revealed the high availability of EMIS infrastructure and its accessibility, with limitations of low and slow provision of internet, duplication of data due to use of multiple systems, and staff sharing User right. The study also found that schools used EMIS in school management activities with areas of improvement in delays of approvals and use of data in audit. The study established a positive relationship between use of EMIS and effective school management. However, the findings revealed challenges met in the EMIS implementation including low internet connection, lack of EMIS Strategic development Plan, limited access to EMIS, and lack of regular EMIS technical support, Training, and user guide at school level. It was recommended to staff to avoid sharing user right for security purposes. Schools to avail strong internet, provide EMIS experts to school staff, and organised follow-up activities. It was therefore recommended to Ministry of Education to link data from various EMIS systems to avoid duplication and ensure quality of data, and to urgently develop EMIS Strategic development Plan. The Practical contribution of the study includes the provision of information to the school managers about EMIS resources; enlightenment on ways forward to minimise challenges; and sharing the best practices of EMIS implementations. Keywords: Educational Management Information System (EMIS); Schools of Excellence; School financial and non-financial Management.

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