The Effects of Fee Free Education Policy in Public Secondary Schools Academic Performance: A Case of Kisarawe District.

Mwinuka, Grace Clarence (2023) The Effects of Fee Free Education Policy in Public Secondary Schools Academic Performance: A Case of Kisarawe District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of fee free education policy (FFEP) on public secondary schools academic performance in Tanzania. The study used snowballing sampling to obtain 150 respondents where as descriptive research design as well as mixed approach (qualitative and quantitative approaches) wasemployed in the study. Primary data were collected through questionnaires and interview guides while secondary data were collected through documentary review. Findings of the study indicated that the policy has increased access to education, improved students’ examination performance, improved transition rate and it has reduced the burden parents had in paying tuition fees to their children. The study further observed that FFEP has become one of the efforts of the country to implement the Education for All (EFA) philosophy. On the other hand, the findings indicated that there are some challenges associated with the implementation of the policy including congestion of students and food shortage. The study argues that the policy should not be taken as a political panacea rather an effort of Tanzania to increase access of education to all people regardless of their financial status; whether rich or poor.In ensuring commitment of teachers and heads of schools to implement FFEP in schools, the study recommends that the working conditions should be improved through remunerating teachers properly, building houses for teachers, ensuring transport for students and teachers, establishing sanitary services, ensuring in-service teachers training, and availing them with teaching resources. Also, the study recommends that community participation should be increased to minimize challenges in school related activities in the implementation of FFEP. Key words: Fee free, Education, Learning, Environment, Quality education.

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