The Influences of School Quality Assurers on the Academic Performance: A Case of Misungwi District Council.

Makesi, Nyamtondo (2024) The Influences of School Quality Assurers on the Academic Performance: A Case of Misungwi District Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study examined the influence of school quality assurers on the academic performance of pupils in primary schools in Misungwi District. The objectives were to identify internal quality assurance practices, determine external quality assurance practices, and examine their effects on pupils’ academic performance. A mixed-methods approach with a convergent parallel design was employed, involving 86 respondents. Data were collected through interviews, non-participant observation, and document review. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The findings revealed that internal quality assurance practices included regular curriculum review, continuous professional development, collaboration among teachers, and consistent monitoring and evaluation. External practices comprised school inspections, accreditation processes, partnerships with external stakeholders, and regular professional training. Both internal and external quality assurance practices were found to positively influence academic performance by improving teacher effectiveness, increasing pupil engagement, enhancing accountability and transparency, and boosting teachers’ motivation and morale. The study concludes that internal and external quality assurance practices are interlinked and collectively enhance pupils’ academic performance in primary schools. It recommends that policymakers and education stakeholders strengthen awareness and implementation of effective quality assurance systems to sustain academic improvement. Keywords: quality assurance, internal practices, external practices, academic performance

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