An Investigation of Stakeholders’ Understanding of issues related to 2014 Education and Training Policy at the implementation level in Bukombe District.

Sungura, Matatizo Francis (2023) An Investigation of Stakeholders’ Understanding of issues related to 2014 Education and Training Policy at the implementation level in Bukombe District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study aimed to investigate stakeholders’ understanding on issues related to 2014 education and training policy at the implementation level in Bukombe District. The study was guided by three research questions which enabled the researcher to formulate the research tools. The questions were; to what extent do educational stakeholders understand the education policy? What are the experiences of the stakeholders in implementing of 2014 education policy? And how ETP 2014 is related to other policies and guidelines in the education sector and public services in general? A qualitative research approach was employed to obtain data from the sample of 113 study participants including 6 Primary Education Officers, 3 Ward Education Coordinators, 6 Head of Schools, 51 Classroom Teachers and 40 members of the school committee. Questionnaires, interviews, and observations were used to collect data. The study findings revealed that respondents have varied understanding on education policy which is implemented under the ETP of 2014 specifically fee�free education. The study indicated that majority of the respondents have enough experiences in implementing 2014 education and training policy. The study revealed that, in order to achieve and provide quality education there is need of integrating education system with various developmental programs. The study recommends that, policy plays a vital role in the successful implementation of any educational system. Therefore, ETP 2014 should consider the development of an effective policy which will bring together all the concerned stakeholders and bodies so as to implement a successful realization of the policy. Keywords: Stakeholders’ understanding, 2014 education and training policy, Bukombe District

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