Factors affecting the effectiveness of remedial work policy in selected secondary schools in Kasempa district.

The aim of the study was to explore the factors affecting the effectiveness of remedial work policy in selected secondary schools in Kasempa District of North western Province of Zambia. Despite the existence of localised remedial work policy in schools and the emphasis on the need for sustained remedial work for learners whose academic achievement fell below acceptable levels, academic achievement remained low in secondary schools of Kasempa District, as evidenced by results in the National Examinations at grades 9 and 12 levels. A descriptive case study design along with qualitative methodology and a bit of quantitative methodology were used to collect and analyse the data. Through the use of social systems theory, both the external and internal factors affecting the effectiveness of remedial work policy were explored. Among the internal factors that were explored included: Government and school policies on remedial work, teacher preparedness and ability to prepare a variety of teaching and learning activities, and the headtThe aim of the study was to explore the factors affecting the effectiveness of remedial work policy in selected secondary schools in Kasempa District of North western Province of Zambia. Despite the existence of localised remedial work policy in schools and the emphasis on the need for sustained remedial work for learners whose academic achievement fell below acceptable levels, academic achievement remained low in secondary schools of Kasempa District, as evidenced by results in the National Examinations at grades 9 and 12 levels. A descriptive case study design along with qualitative methodology and a bit of quantitative methodology were used to collect and analyse the data. Through the use of social systems theory, both the external and internal factors affecting the effectiveness of remedial work policy were explored. Among the internal factors that were explored included: Government and school policies on remedial work, teacher preparedness and ability to prepare a variety of teaching and learning activities, and the headteacher characteristics and support to remedial work. On the other hand, external factors explored included parental monitoring of learners’ school work, parental guidance and checking on homework, home environment and parental support to learners’ education. Other factors explored that affected effectiveness remedial work in schools included heavy teaching loads, lack of coordination and clear policies on remedial work. Teacher commitment, teacher motivation, teacher experience and teacher preparedness were also explored as factors affecting remedial work effectiveness. The study closed with recommendations to carry out similar studies throughout the country and compare the findings, as well as make further research on how remedial work affected performance in both public and private schools in Zambia.eacher characteristics and support to remedial work. On the other hand, external factors explored included parental monitoring of learners’ school work, parental guidance and checking on homework, home environment and parental support to learners’ education. Other factors explored that affected effectiveness remedial work in schools included heavy teaching loads, lack of coordination and clear policies on remedial work. Teacher commitment, teacher motivation, teacher experience and teacher preparedness were also explored as factors affecting remedial work effectiveness. The study closed with recommendations to carry out similar studies throughout the country and compare the findings, as well as make further research on how remedial work affected performance in both public and private schools in Zambia.

Grantor dc:publisher

The university of Zambia

Year dc:date.issued

2019

Author dc:creator

• Musongole, Lastone

Language dc:language.iso

en

Repository record dc:identifier.uri

https://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/8949

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dspace.unza.zm:123456789/8949