Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of Preprimary Education Policy in Lindi Municipality Tanzania

This research assessed the factors influencing effective implementation of (PEP) in Lindi Municipality, Tanzania. This focused on the existence of pre-primary education, factors influencing implementation of PEP, Stakeholders participation in improvement of preprimary education and the solutions on what should be done to ensure effective implementation of the PEP in Lindi Municipality. A cross-sectional survey design was used to carry out the study. The primary data were collected by questionnaires, observation, documentary review and the interview guides. Purposive sampling was used for Educational Officers, Ward Education Coordinators, School Committee Members and Pre-primary school teachers whereas simple random sampling was applied to the Primary teachers. Questionnaires included structured and semi-structured questions administered through drop-and-pick method to the Primary teachers and Members of school committee. Observation checklists were used to help in establishing the conditions of the school’s infrastructures, facilities and equipments used to facilitate the programme. Data collected were organized and analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, Version 24) and Excel (2010) was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics. The study found that at least 40% of the schools do not run this education seriously as a result the outcome of this education is somehow doubtful, as well as the implementation of PEP.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

The Open University of Tanzania

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Kayonjo, Zuhura Athumani

• 370 Education

Language dc:language

en