Authors : Dr. Mariano Rodrigues; Dr. Godfrey Buleque; Adissone Macatange; Mercia José Beve

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun114

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Abstract : This study was designed to analyze the impact of school infrastructure on the quality teaching in suburban schools in Quelimane district. The physical deficiencies related to insufficient classrooms, precarious sanitary facilities, lack of running water and inadequate teaching materials contribute for low achievement and attendance rates of the students. Qualitative and quantitative method was the used as methodological approach in this study was used. Data collection included applied surveys of 420 students and 78 teachers, as well as semi-structured interview was used for 18 school principals and 12 community stakeholders. On the other hand, report analysis, observation approach for 20 suburban schools and descriptive statistical were used in order to achieve the required goal. The results indicate significant deficit in more than 60% of school infrastructures visited, such as: lack of adequate facilities, increased rates of absenteeism, grade repetition, a negative impact on teacher motivation and pedagogical performance. It is concluded that infrastructural improvement is a necessary condition for raising the quality of education. Besides this, an integrated intervention on physical rehabilitation, teacher training, provision of materials and community participation is recommended as priorities to be taken into consideration within the framework of public policies.

Keywords : School Infrastructure; Teaching Quality; Education; Suburban School.

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