A Review of Characteristics and Experiences of Decentralization of Education

Ramli Basri ,Juma Saidi Mwinjuma ,Azimi Hamzah ,Suhaida Abdul Kadir

doi:10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.3n.1p.34

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Abstract

This paper scrutinizes decentralization of education with reference to some countries around the world. We consider discussion on decentralization to be complex, critical and broad question in the contemporary education planning, administration and politics of education reforms. Even though the debate on and implementation of decentralization education can result from differences in ideological and philosophical backgrounds (McGinn & Welsh, 1999), in this scrutiny we begin by theorizing the concept, provides dimensions and goals of decentralization and demonstrate how decentralization has been implemented in some countries. Finally, conclusion is assumed in this debate as a summary and a conduit to further discussion and investigation of educational decentralization. Keywords : education decentralization, devolution, delegation, deconcentration, school management, school financial management, school committee

Highlights

Decentralization of education has been implemented in many countries besides its complexities in conceptualizing the terminology
It implies that delegation in education takes place at different levels and the power delegated to officials varies consistent with level of decentralized authority
The survey revealed that in all six countries necessary education decisions about curriculum, routine school management, and organizational matters were narrowly ever decentralized so as to reassure local community involvement in decision making (Naidoo, 2002). These findings suggest that there is lack of suitable structures and frameworks necessary for supporting a thorough education decentralization

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A Review of Characteristics and Experiences of Decentralization of Education

Juma Saidi Mwinjuma (Corresponding author) Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. Suhaida bte Abd. Kadir Department of Science & Technical Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Azimi Hamzah Department of Professional Development & continuing Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Ramli Basri Department of Foundation Studies, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Introduction

Conceptualization and Rationale

Deconcentration

Devolution

Delegation

Goals of Decentralization of Education

Political Goal

Administrative Goal

Financial Goal

Conclusion