Authors : Clementine Fuime; Dr. Solomon Wachara Omer

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 9 - September

Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/4r4phted

Scribd : https://tinyurl.com/mr563uyp

DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24SEP1330

Note : A published paper may take 4-5 working days from the publication date to appear in PlumX Metrics, Semantic Scholar, and ResearchGate.

Abstract : This study was set to find out the training needs of Ward Education Officers` in ensuring Quality Education in Tanzania. It mainly focuses on determining WEO`s supervisory training needs that will enable them to ensure quality education provisions in schools in Mkuranga District, highlighting the challenges that WEO's face while carrying out supervision of schools and establish the remedial measures to the identified challenges WEO's face in Mkuranga District. The study sample comprised of 26 informants made up of 25 WEO`s and 1 District Education Officer (DEO). A concurrent transformative mixed method approach was applied because each method of data collection complements each other. Questionnaires and interview guide questions were used to collect data from the respondents. The reliability of quantitative data was established through Cronbach- Alpha where by (r=0.828 for WEO`s questionnaire) while reliability for qualitative data was established through trustworthiness. Quantitative data was analyzed by using descriptive analysis to generate frequency, means and percentages by using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 Computer while Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and presented in words by verbatim quotations. The study concluded that, WEOs are facing the challenges that hinder their ability to provide effective supervision for ensuring quality education in schools. Such major challenges include lack of training, inadequate resources and lack of cooperation from the community in which they work. WEOs are in dire need for training in order to enable them supervises school for ensuring quality education. The study therefore recommends that, the program designers plan for supervising training to the WEOs either before being appointed or the inset training if they want WEOs to fit into there jobs. Also WEOs should only be selected among teachers who have the knowledge of education management and supervision.

Keywords : WEO, Quality Education, Training.

References :

1. AB, R., Lubis, M., Purba, S., & Milfayetti, S. (2022). Strategies To Increase The Competence Of School Supervisors In The Department Of Education Implementation Unit (UPTD) II In Peudada District, Regency Bireuen. International Journal Of Humanities Education and Social Sciences (IJHESS). DOI:10.55227/ijhess.v1i6.164
2. Aina, T., & Akinsola, M. (2022). Challenges Faced by Ward Education Officers in School Supervision: Insights from Nigeria. African Journal of Educational Management, 25(1), 30-45.
3. Alam et al.(2021) Academic Supervision for Improving Quality Education in Primary Schools of Bangladesh: Concept, Issues and Implications. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies 14(4): 1-12, 2021; Article no.AJESS.64858, ISSN: 2581-6268
4. Alex,H and Mwila,P.M(2021) Effectiveness of Administrative functions in promoting students’ academic achievement: A Case of Community secondary schools in Missenyi District, Tanzania. International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (IJLLC), Vol-1, Issue-3
5. Ally, J, Dr. Koda, M.G, and Prof. Ogoti, E (.2022) Ward Education Officers’ Roles in Supporting Heads of School in Managing Public Secondary Schools in Hai District, Tanzania
6. Arthur,J and Lekule, C. S (2020). Effectiveness of Ward Education Officers’ Supervision in Promoting Quality Education in Secondary Schools in Tanzania. https://ijisrt.com/assets/upload/files/ IJISRT20FEB444_ Edited.pdf.pdf
7. Azzahra, N., & Safira, L. (2022). The Importance of Financial Management and Entrepeneurship Competencies for School Principals. . DOI: 10.35497/555486.
8. Becker G (1975): Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education, Second Edition; NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH NEW YORK: NBER Volume ISBN: 0-226-04109-3 Volume URL: http://www.nber.org/books/beck75-1 Publication.
9. Calimlim, A.R L (2021). Training Needs in Supervision Article in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) • July 2021
10. Charles and  Mkulu (2020)Management Challenges Facing School Administrators and Pupils’ Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Sengerema District Mwanza, Tanzania Journal of Humanities and Education Development (JHED) ISSN: 2581-8651  Vol-2, Issue-3, May – Jun 2020 https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/jhed.2.3.5 https://theshillonga.com/index.php/jhed
11. Chiwamba, S. V., & Kigobe, J. (2022). Challenges Encountered by School Heads in Carrying out Instructional Supervisory Activities in Public Secondary Schools in Lindi RegionTanzania. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, June, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2022/v29i430704
12. Christopher,E, Osaki, KM and  Makundi,C (2024).  Effect of school supervision in improving learning effectiveness in public secondary schools in Ilala municipality Dar ES Salaam region Tanzania.  International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation,  Volume: 05,Issue: 01.
13. Cilliers, J. and Habyarimana, J. (2023). Tackling Implementation Challenges with Information: Experimental Evidence from a School Governance Reform in Tanzania. RISE Working Paper Series. 23/142.  ttps://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-RISE-WP_2023/142
14. Cilliers, J. and Oza, S. (2020). The Motivations, Constraints, and Behaviour of Tanzania’s Frontline Education Providers. 2020/023. https://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-RISE-RI_2020/023
15. Christopher Yao Dewodo, Prince Edem Dzakpasu & Ambrose Agbetorwoka. (2020) Perception of Teachers on Instructional Supervision at Basic Schools in Hohoe Municipality of Ghana. American Journal of Education and Information Technology. Vol. 4, No. 1, 2020, pp. 33-40. doi: 10.11648/j.ajeit.20200401.15
16. Feleshi Secilia, & Prospery M Mwila (2022)School Quality Assurance Recommendations and Teacher Efficacy in Public Secondary Schools in Ilemela Municipality, Tanzania,Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies 30 (2), 62-74, 2022
17. Feyisa,L.B  and Edosa,K.C. (2023) Instructional Leadership Practices and Challenges: The Case of Primary School Principals in Liban Jawi, Woreda of West Shoa Zone. Hindawi. Education Research International,Volume 2023, Article ID 3439653, 11 pages;https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3439653
18. Gocayeva, G. (2023). Scientific and methodical bases of the new evaluation process in higher schools. InterConf. https://DOI:10.51582/interconf.19-20.03.2023.011
19. Kedir A.H (2023) School Based Instructional Supervision Practices And Challenges In Government Secondary Schools Of West Hararghe Zone, Oromia Reginal State Ethiopia Haramaya University, 2023
20. Kimaro, A. (2024). Innovations in Education: Learning from Global Trends. Tanzanian Journal of Educational Research and Development, 14(1), 112-126.
21. Kimoleta, W. R. (2016). The contribution of ward Education co-ordinators on raising Education quality in primary schools in Kilombero district, Tanzania. Unpublished Master dissertation, The Open University of  Tanzania.
22. Kiilu,S.N, et al (2023)  Strategies for Enhancing Instructional Supervision to Improve Education Quality in Public Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Makueni County, Kenya,  African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, April, 2023, Vol 7, No. 3.
23. Komba, A. A. L., & Mwandanji, M. (2019). "The Role of Ward Education Officers in Supervising the Implementation of Education Policies in Primary Schools in Tanzania." Journal of Education and Human Development, 8(1), 1-9.
24. Makiya, R, Mnyanyi, C. and Ngirwa, C. (2022). Quality Assurance Strategies in Enhancing Learning Achievement among Public Primary Schools in Arusha Region, Tanzania. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences EAJESS March-April 2022, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 48-57;ISSN: 2714-2132 (Online), 2714-2183 (Print). Published by G-Card .DOI: https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2022v03i02.0158
25. Mamabolo, M., Malatji, K., & Mphahlele, L. (2022).  The role of supervisors in the implementation of the Integrated Quality Management System in schools. South African Journal of Education.
26. Mamo,T.R & Nigussa,G( 2019) The Practices and Challenges of Internal School Supervision: The Case in East Wollega Secondary Schools International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies. ISSN 2520-0968 (Online), ISSN 2409-1294 (Print), March 2019, Vol.5, No.3.
27. Mbawala & Hermanto ( 2021) Education Supervision and The Challenges Faced by Supervisors in Implementing Their Responsibilities in Tanzania DOI: 10.17977/um025v8i12023p1.
28. Mduma, E., & Mkulu, D. (2021). Influence of Teachers' Professional Development Practices on Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Nyamagana District, Mwanza - Tanzania. International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences. DOI: 10.22161/ijel.
29. Misnani, M., Harto, K., & Annur, S. (2023). Implementation of the Duties and Functions of Supervisors of Islamic Religious Education at the Senior High School Level in Palembang City May 2023AL-ISHLAH Jurnal Pendidikan 15(2):1687-1695. DOI:10.35445/alishlah.v15i2.3032
30. Mkonongwa, L. (2021). “Ward Education Officers’ Perceptions of their Training Needs in School Supervision in Tanzania.” Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 34(2), 55-67.
31. Mohammed, A.S (2023) The Relationship Between School Supervision and School Improvement-Perception of Parents and Teachers in Ashanti Mampong Municipality. University Of Education Winneba, Faculty of Educational Studies, Department of Psychology and Education
32. Mligo, E. S. (2018). “Challenges facing Ward Education Officers in the implementation of education policies in Tanzania.” Journal of Education and Practice, 9(12), 56-62.
33. Mwinyipembe, M.M. and Orodho, J.A. (2014). Effectiveness of Quality Assurance and Standards Officers’ School Supervisory Roles in Enhancing Students’ Academic Performance in National Examinations in Nakuru District, Kenya: Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org; ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.5, No.16, 2014
34. Nkonkonya et al (2022) School Improvement and Support Officer as Curriculum Leader in Pru East  District- Ghana: Roles, Challenges, and the Way Forward .Journal of Positive School Psychology http://journalppw.com 2022, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1337–1351
35. Ogunode, N.J, Kingsley, E and Olatunde-Aiyedun,T.G (2023). Staff Training in Schools. Journal of Innovation in Volume: 1 Issue: 3 Year: 2023 .Educational and Social Research ISSN: 2992-894X | http://journals.proindex
36. Omari, J.Y. and Malengo, F.A. (2023). The Impact of Ward Education Officers on Improving Primary School Students’ Academic Performance in Lushoto, Tanzania. International Journal of Research and innovation in social science (IJRISS) ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS |Volume VII Issue II February 2023 Publications ltd. London.
37. Osiesi, P.M. (2023) Assessment, Evaluation, and Monitoring of Teaching and Learning in Nigeria Primary Schools: Challenges and Implications for Teachers:  Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ISSN: 2685-4252 (Online) and ISSN: 2685-0540 (Print) Vol. 5, No. 1.
38. Ruddle, N., Jagmag, M. Casey, K. Medardi, D. and Sutoris, P. (2020). Impact Evaluation of Education Quality Improvement Programme in Tanzania: Endline Qualitative Technical Report.
39. Tarimo, P and Lekule, C.(2024) Effect of Instructional Supervision on Education Quality in Secondary Schools in Kahama District, Tanzania.East African Journal of Education Studies 7 (1), 216-230, 2024
40. Terra,T and Berhanu,E(2019) Practices and Challenges of Instructional Supervision in Government Secodary Schools of Wolaita Zone. Journal of Education and Practice,Vol.10, No.13.
41. Thomas, L. (2015). Ward Education Coordinators’ Supervisory Skills and Their Effectiveness in Supervising Secondary Schools Management: A Case of Rombo District. Unpublished PhD dissertation, The University of Dodoma, Tanzania.
42. United Republic of Tanzania. (1995). Education & Training Policy. Dar es Salaam: Ministry of Education & Culture.
43. United Republic of Tanzania. (2017). School Quality Assurance HandBook. Minister for Education, Science and Technology. Dar es Salaam.
44. U-Sayee, C., & Adomako, E. (2021). Supervisory practices and challenges faced by senior high school principals in Greater Monrovia, Liberia: implications for quality education. Heliyon, 7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.