District Education Office Research Articles

Teaching and Learning Strategies in Inclusive Public Primary Schools in Tanzania

This study assessed on effective implementation of inclusive education in enhancing quality education in public primary schools in Karagwe district. Specifically, this study aimed at assessing the teaching and learning strategies applied in inclusive public primary schools in Karagwe district. The study employed a mixed method approach and was guided by behaviourism theory. Respondents were sampled by purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques. The target population included teachers, head teachers, Primary District Education Officer, Ward Education Officer, District Special Education Officer, and Quality Assurance Officers. The sample size was comprised of 76 respondents. Data was gathered through the use of questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and thematic analysis were used to analyse the data. The study's findings discovered that the teaching strategies applied in inclusive public primary schools in Karagwe district are mainly lecture method, group discussion and questions and answers. The study recommends that inclusive education course should be taught in the teacher’s education curriculum. It further recommends that in-service teachers should get inclusive education trainings to enhance their awareness about inclusive education.

The Effect of Work Discipline on Employee Performance which is Mediated with the Work Environment at the Education Department of the Hulu Sungai Utara District

The purpose of this study is to analyze and interpret the influence of Work Discipline mediated by the Work Environment on Employee Performance at the Education Office of Hulu Sungai Utara Regency. This research is quantitative research. The data sources are questionnaire and observation data. The sampling method in this study was determined by stratified proportional random sampling using a formula developed by Slovin. The data analysis technique used to test the hypothesis is path analysis, t test (t-test) and sobel test (sobel test). Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that there is an insignificant effect of Work Discipline on Employee Performance at the Hulu Sungai Utara Regency Education Office, there is a significant influence of the Work Environment on Employee Performance. The results of the calculation of the sobel test work environment are able to mediate the effect of work discipline on performance at the Hulu Sungai Utara District Education Office.

Development of Mail Archive Management Information System at Lombok Tengah District Education Office

The Mail Archive Management Information System at the Lombok Tengah Education Office was created for the effectiveness and efficiency of storing or managing incoming mail archives and outgoing mail archives at the Education Office. Management of mails that still use the manual method, namely by storing mail archives on folders, makes frequent errors in storage such as: loss of mails, tearing of mails and so on, as well as errors in recording and the duration of data searching. This Mail Archive Management Information System was designed and built using the waterfall method and MVC (Model View Controller) as the programming method, this information system is web-based, created using the PHP framework, namely CodeIgniter, HTML, Javascript, and CSS. As for the server, it uses a default Codeigniter local server. The management of the mail archives generated by the system is able to speed up the data searching process and is able to monitoring the amount of incoming mail, outgoing mail and the number of users using the system.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MULTIFACTOR EVALUATION PROCESS METHOD FOR THE ELIGIBILITY OF PROVIDING ADVANCED TEACHER PROFESSIONAL ALLOWANCES AT THE EDUCATION OFFICE OF ASAHAN REGENCY

The teacher certification program is a way to improve the quality of teachers so that the quality of education is increasing. Where the performance appraisal process for each certification teacher is carried out every six months, namely by providing a report that is assessed by the teacher certification/standardization worker team, where the teacher performance appraisal report is still carried out in file collection and archived so as to allow for inaccuracies in the data and values ​​given so that it This will affect the selection of teacher certification eligibility. The method used in this research is the MFEP method which is one of the methods of decision support systems. This method was chosen because it is more efficient than other methods included in the completion of Multi Attribute Decision Making (MADM). Utilization of MFEP requires a relatively shorter calculation time. Based on this, in selecting the feasibility of providing teacher professional allowances or teacher certification, it is necessary to build a decision support system design for the feasibility of providing advanced teacher professional allowances at the Asahan District Education Office. The results obtained are the highest preference score of 4,435 named Siti Khairani Butar-Butar and the results of the system implementation can help performance in the selection of certification teachers. So it can be concluded that this system can provide convenience in obtaining assessment results effectively on a decision support system for the feasibility of providing advanced teacher professional allowances at the Asahan District Education Office.

PENDIDIKAN DAN JARINGAN SOSIAL KANAK-KANAK TIADA KEWARGANEGARAAN DI SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN PULAU MABUL, SEMPORNA SABAH

Nowdays, education of stateless children in government schools not stranger to Malaysia because of the Reject Zero Policy that was introduced by the Malaysian Ministry of Education in 2018. To see how stateless children are educated in government schools, this article uses social networks as analysis unit to see how the social network that occurs in the inclusion of children without citizenship in national education, especially at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Mabul, Semporna. This study uses a qualitative approach by providing in-depth interview as a research method for data collection at the end of January, 2022 until the beginning of April, 2022. The results of this study found that the social network that occurs in the entry of stateless childrenin in national school is relationshps between individual with organization. This is because parents who represent stateless children manage their child's admission to the national schools by meeting and through the teachers at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Mabul including the principal, the Semporna District Education Office, the Sabah State Education Department and the head village of Pulau Mabul. The social network that exists through the organization is very helpful for stateless parents to facilitate the management of their child's entry into national education. Therefore, this article will discuss how social networks occur in the admission of stateless children in national schools.

The Influence of Transformational Leadership Style and Work Discipline on Job Performance among Maros District Education Office Employees

This study aims to analyze the effect of transformational leadership style and work discipline on the work performance of employees of the Maros District Education Office. This study uses a descriptive approach (descriptive research) and an explanatory approach (explanatory research). The population in this study was 120 employees, and the sample was 92 people. The sample technique used was stratified proportional random sampling. The analysis technique used was multiple regression analysis through the SPSS 25 program. The results showed that leadership style variables, especially charisma, individual consideration, and intellectual stimulation, had a positive but not significant relationship to employee performance, and work discipline had a positive and significant relationship to employee achievement.

Web-Based Geographic Information System Design In Madrasah In The North Area Of Tangerang District

Many madrasah under the auspices of the Tangerang Disctrict Education Office are scattered and the public does not know where the madrasah are. So that mapping is needed to find out the distribution of these madrasah. The development of residential areas and the increasing number of residents raises several problems, including inadequate school capacity, lack of access points to schools, incomplete supporting facilities and so on. Conditions like this can disrupt the stability of education services in the northern region of Tangerang Disctrict. With the development of the world of information today makes a lot of convenience, one technology that is currently being developed is the Geographic Information System (GIS). The information system regarding school mapping is a combination of GIS and web technology, allowing the information to be visualized into the web so that it can be accessed by the wider community without any time and place limits. This system was built using the Google Maps API to display a map of the location of madrasah in the northern area of ??Tangerang district. Spatial data for madrasah was obtained from the Tangerang District Education Office. The results of the trial of the Geographic Information System application in the Northern area of ??the Tangerang Disctrict, have provided information to the community and the Education Office about mapping madrasah in the Northern Region of Tangerang Disctrict.

Evaluation of Professional Development Programmes for Art Teachers in Kwahu-South District Senior High Schools in Ghana

The present study aimed to identify and describe the Professional Development Programmes available for Art Teachers in the Kwahu-South District Senior High Schools and to evaluate how authorities in the Kwahu-South District, organize Professional Development Programmes for Art teachers in the Senior High Schools. Qualitative and evaluation research designs were used. The population for the study consisted of 260 teachers at Kwahu-South District Senior High Schools. The population consisted of Heads of these schools, the Art and Culture Coordinator and the Human Resource Manager (HRM) at the Kwahu-South District education office. Out of the 260 population, only 32 were sampled for this study. Interviews, document analysis and focus group discussion were the instruments used in collecting the data. At the end of the study, it was realized that further studies, workshops, conferences and in-service training are the most common form of Professional Development Programmes that are available to teachers. The other Professional Development Programmes such as coaching, symposium, job rotation and seminar were the least and less attended programmes mentioned among the teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that the government and education stakeholders reconsider PD programmes in their action plans.

Formulasi Pemenuhan Standar Pelayanan Minimal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Berdasarkan Regulasi Permendikbud 32 Tahun 2018 Di Kabupaten Lamongan

Indonesia's quality human development starts with Early Childhood Education (PAUD). PAUD development has entered the stage of national quality standardization in 2015–2025. However, PAUD still faces problems with participation and equitable access. This study aims to describe (1) how to determine PAUD target candidates who are entitled to receive PAUD SPM assistance, (2) determine the proportion of budget allocations for fulfilling PAUD SPM which is the responsibility of local governments, and (3) procedures for compiling reports on the implementation and achievement of PAUD SPM.
 The research data was collected through a qualitative approach. The key informants were the Head of the PAUD Division of the Lamongan Regency Education Office, the Head of the Family Social Protection and Security Section of the Lamongan Regency Social Service, and the Section Head of the Social Welfare and People's Welfare Section of the Lamongan Regency Bappeda. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation. The data collected were analyzed through comparative descriptive analysis techniques.
 The results of the study indicate that (1) the determination of PAUD Target Students who are entitled to receive PAUD SPM Assistance requires data, including (a) a List of Names of PAUD Education Unit Students available at the District Education Office, (b) List of Names of Children aged 5-6 year the Poor Group available at the District Social Service. Determination of the proportion of the budget allocation for the fulfillment of the PAUD SPM which is the responsibility of the Regional Government. Determining the Proportion of Budget Locations for Fulfillment of SPM PAUD requires a collection of data, including (a). List of Prospective Students Recipient of PAUD SPM Assistance, (b) List of Profiles of all PAUD Unit Names, and (c) List of PAUD Educators and Education Personnel. Preparation of Reports on the Implementation and Achievement of PAUD MSS. In the preparation of reporting on the implementation and achievement of the PAUD SPM, it is the end result of a series of activities for the implementation of the PAUD SPM. From the results of mapping the needs for fulfilling the SPM PAUD, a strategy for fulfilling it is realized in a program of activities in the current fiscal year or the following fiscal year.
 Lamongan Regency should continue to improve the quality of PAUD according to Permendikbud 32 of 2018. Education policy observers and educators of Human Resource Management courses in the field of education can refer to the results of this study for further development.

Challenges to Attainment of Secondary Education Curriculum Objectives in Preparing Students for Industrialisation in Nyamagana District, Mwanza, Tanzania

This study specifically explored the challenges that hinder the attainment of secondary education curriculum objectives towards preparing students for industrialisation in Nyamagana District, Mwanza, Tanzania. The study employed a mixed research method under a convergent parallel design. A sample size of 119 was drawn from a population of 44,448 using both probability and non-probability sampling. The sample included 47 teachers, 64 students, 5 heads of schools, 1 ward education officer, 1 district education officer, and 1 school quality assurance. Questionnaires were used to collect data from students and teachers, while an interview guide was used in data collection from the heads of schools, the school quality assurance, the ward education officer, and the district education officer. The tools were obtained through a pilot study and the correlation coefficient of 0.81 demonstrated that the instruments were reliable for data collection. Quantitative data collected was coded using descriptive statistics with the help of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 20, and then presented in tables, figures, frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data was analysed thematically and presented in narratives. The study found that the attainment of curriculum objectives in preparing students for industrialisation is hindered by inadequate use of ICT tools and computers, poor medium of instruction, inadequate teachers, and shortage of school infrastructure. Therefore, the study recommends that the government should reform the curriculum, strengthen the media of instruction, invest in science and technology, improve school infrastructure, and introduce entrepreneurship and technical subjects to secondary schools.

Perceptions of Teachers Toward Headteacher’s Instructional Supervision on Preparation of Professional Documents in Rombo District Tanzania

This study aimed to investigate on perceptions of primary teachers toward headteacher’s instructional supervision on preparation of professional documents in public primary schools. System theory was used to guide this study. The target population of the study was one hundred and forty-two primary schools, one hundred and forty-two Headteachers, one thousand three hundred and twenty-two teachers and District Education Officer from Rombo District. in this study. This study adopted an embedded mixed methods design under mixed methods approach. Both probability and nonprobability sampling procedures were used to select sample which consisted of 130 respondents. Questionnaire and interview guide were used as data collection instruments in this study. To ensure content validity of instruments two experts from Mwenge Catholic University were consulted to review the instrument. Cronbach Alpha was used to assess stability and consistency of the Likert type items in questionnaire, the items scored a coefficient reliability of 0.87 and for qualitative data estimation of reliability was done through member checking. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and were presented in frequency tables, percentages and mean by the aid of SPSS version 27. The study showed that perceptions of teachers toward head teacher’s instructional supervision on preparation of professional documents to be positive. Therefore, the study concluded that majority of teachers’ perception to be positive on head teachers’ instructional supervision towards preparation of professional documents in public primary schools. The study recommended that, the government and other owners of primary schools should make sure that their teachers attend in-service training frequently so as to update their knowledge on preparation of professional documents. Learning is a continuous process teacher have to update their knowledge frequently so as to become better facilitators of pupils in their classroom.

Approaches Taken to Ensure Intellectually Impaired Pupils Receive Basic Primary Education at Patandi Primary School Meru District, Arusha Tanzania

The study focused on formative evaluation on Approaches Taken to Ensure Intellectually Impaired Pupils Receive Basic Primary Education at Patandi Primary School Meru District, Arusha Tanzania. This study was guided one evaluation question. This study employed case study design under qualitative research approach where non-Probability sampling techniques were employed. The evaluation study seeks to evaluate the approaches taken to ensure that intellectually impaired pupils receive basic primary education at Patandi primary school. The respondents of this question are the District Education Officer, the ward education officer, the project coordinator and teachers who teach the intellectual impaired pupils at Patandi Primary School. The instruments of collecting data included, Interview guide for teachers, Interview guide to the project coordinator, Interview guide for the District Education Officer (DEO), Interview guide for ward educational officer and observation guide for pupils. Document analysis guide was used to obtain more information about the school. The data was collected and coded, organized, analysed under qualitative approach, then the relevant information was extracted, interpreted and discussed. The evaluator provided the instruments to two lecturers of Mwenge Catholic University who are experts of evaluation from education field to check the extent to which the instruments reflect the evaluation questions and the problem ad their recommendations were considered. The evaluator employed triangulation method for all evaluation instruments to ensure consistence of the information provided by the respondents by making comparison of the information that will be provided. Piloting of instruments carried out in one primary school which offers special education for intellectually impaired pupils in Moshi Municipality. The respondents of the theme under question one are; District education officer, ward education officer, project coordinator and the all 4 teachers who teaches pupils with intellectual impairment. The approaches including announcements and assessment of a child individually and registering a child as a pupil of Patandi Special Education primary school in stage one, stage two or Autism. The conclusion of this study showed that the youngsters with mental disabilities should be enrolled to school to acquire education on basic knowledge that could help them in their daily life. The recommendations showed that Parents/Guardians should be educated on Intellectual impairments that is not caused by superstitions but it is health/intellectual problem of a child. The government should increase number of Special Needs Educational Teachers and motivate them.

Factors Contributing to Distributed Leadership towards the Excellence Rating of District Education Offices in Kelantan

Factors Contributing to Distributed Leadership towards the Excellence Rating of District Education Offices in Kelantan

Assessment of the Impact of School Inspections to Students’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools: The Case of Mvomero District

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of school inspection on students’ academic performance in primary schools in Mvomero District. The study used mixed research approach. The sample size of this study was 179 respondents that include 122 ordinary teachers, 1district educational officer, 10 district inspectors, 13 assistant district primary school educational officers, 8 ward educational officers and 25 head teachers. Questionnaires were used to collect information from ordinary teachers, interview was used to collect information from the primary school head teachers, ward education officers, district primary school education officers and the district school inspection officers. Observation was used by the researcher in the field to collect information by observing. Quantitative data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. The study found that inspecting of teaching and learning documents, students’ notes and marked exercises, students’ academic records, and providing feedback after inspection for improvements are used in assessing the process of school inspection in primary schools. The results further show that impacts of primary school inspection include improvement of academic performance of students, increase teachers’ accountability to their work of teaching, improve teacher-student academic relations, solve problems of teacher-students relation, and enhance proper use of teaching and learning resources.

Secondary school teachers code of ethics in Ethiopia: implications for policy and practice

This study investigated the implementation level of teachers' code of ethics in secondary schools in Ethiopia. A descriptive survey research design with quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed. The study participants were 404 teachers, 289 students, 10 principals, and 5 district education office experts. Data was collected by means of questionnaires and interviews. The quantitative data was analyzed by using percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation, and independent samples t-test and the qualitative data through thematic analysis technique. The findings indicated that teachers implemented the code of ethics regarding students, colleagues, and the teaching profession at a high level; however, their commitment was low to the parents and the community domain. The study also revealed that gender, age, and teaching experience affected the implementation level of teachers' code of ethics in the three dimensions. Based on the results, it is recommended that concerned bodies need to: pay due attention to ethics courses in the initial teacher training programs; design and implement different mechanisms that can increase teachers’ intrinsic motivation and commitment to their code of ethics; frame a clear, detailed, and executable code of ethics, and institutionalize continuous community awareness program about teachers and the teaching profession as it will help them to maintain their interest in and commitment to their profession and thereby help them practice their code of ethics more effectively.

THE EFFECT OF PERCEPTED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT, MOTIVATION AND JOB SATISFACTION ON EMPLOYEES' ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT (CASE STUDY AT THE KENDAL REGENCY EDUCATION AND CULTURE OFFICE)

ABSTRACT
 This study aims to identify the effect of perceived organizational support, motivation and job satisfaction on employee organizational commitment at the Kendal District Education and Culture Office. Employee organizational commitment is very important to avoid bad things such as the phenomenon of employees often leaving work during working hours, decreasing performance, increasing the number of employees who are not present, arriving late for work hours, and returning home earlier than normal working hours . This research is descriptive and causal research. The method used is a quantitative method with SPSS tools for processing data obtained by researchers. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis. The total population is 104 employees with sampling technique using saturated sampling or census. The results showed that: 1) Perceived Organizational Support had a positive and significant effect on Organizational Commitment because the beta value was 0.243 and the significance was 0.018 <0.05; 2) Motivation has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Commitment because the beta value is 0.490 and the significance is 0.000 <0.05 and; 3) Job Satisfaction has no effect on Organizational Commitment because the beta value is 0.067 and the significance is 0.586 > 0.05.
 Keywords: Perceived Organizational Support , Motivation, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment

IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN STANDAR PELAYANAN MINIMAL PENDIDIKAN SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA DI KABUPATEN BANYUMAS

This research entitled "Implementation of Minimum Service Standards for Junior High School Education in Banyumas Regency". This research based result the achievement of MSS Junior High School in Banyumas Regency which is still low, especially the availability of facilities and infrastructure and the availability. Therefore, the need for research on the implementation of MSS policy of junior high school education based on the implementation theory of Van Meter and Van Horn. The purpose of this research is to analyze and describe how the implementation of policy of minimum service standard of junior high school in Banyumas Regency. This research used qualitative research method. The technique of selecting informant used purposive sampling technique. Methods of data collection used interview, observation, and documentation. The result obtained shows that implementation of SPM education has not been implemented maximally according to the theory Implementation of Van Meter and Van Horn policy. This is evidenced by the unavailability of standard and target of MSS policy and the absence of SOP made by Banyumas District Education Office. human resources in terms of competence less support, financial resources usage not maximal, least communications, bad attitude executor, and least support from external environment.

The Alchemy of Coaching: Psychological Capital as HERO within Coaches' Selves.

The complex nature of coaching challenges instructional coaches (ICs) professionally as it requires them to deal with not only teachers’ resistance, acceptance and expectation but also adhere to the complex and multifaceted roles that they are bearing. Psychological capital (PsyCap) has been upheld as an effective construct for defending against stress, negative emotions and burnout among educators. This phenomenological study explores ways in which PsyCap was experienced by Malaysian instructional coaches (ICs). Data were gathered from face-to-face interviews with seven instructional coaches purposefully selected from six different District Education Offices (DEOs) throughout Malaysia. Extracted from participants’ own words and through the exploration performed, PsyCap was experienced by the participants through a sense of responsibility, positive resources and work commitment. This study highlights the importance of PsyCap as inner positive psychological resources that aided instructional coaches in their practice of coaching. In addition, this study suggests future research recommendations towards implementing PsyCap developmental training with another group of instructional coaches.

Evaluation of the Implementation of the Ideal Online Learning System in Frontier, Outermost, and Disadvantaged Regions (3T)

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of an ideal online learning system that has been designed using the ADDIE model in the 3T (Front, Outermost, & Disadvantaged) area in East Sumba Regency. This research method uses descriptive qualitative. This research was conducted at SDI Waingapu 2 and SMP Negeri 1 Waingapu. The subjects of this study were teachers, students, parents, and principals of SDI Waingapu 2 and SMP Negeri 1 Waingapu, as well as the East Sumba Regency Office. Data collection techniques in this study used interviews, questionnaires, observation, and document studies. The data analysis technique is qualitative data analysis which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that the Ideal Online Learning System for East Sumba Regency has been implemented by SDI Waingapu 2 and SMP Negeri 1 Waingapu following the Guidelines for the Ideal Distance Learning System in East Sumba Regency by the Education Office, both by students, teachers, parents, school principals, as well as the East Sumba District Education Office. However, obstacles still hinder the implementation of online learning, such as unstable internet connections and teacher skills in utilizing learning technology. The ideal online learning system that has been developed is then used as consideration for policymakers to improve the quality of education in East Sumba Regency as one of the Disadvantaged, Frontier, and Outermost regions.

Application of Learner-Centered Methods in Developing Reading Skills Among Standard I and II Pupils in Hanang District, Tanzania

This study investigated the application of learner-centered methods in developing reading skills among standard one and two pupils in the Hanang District, Tanzania. The study was guided by social cultural theory developed by levy- Vygotsky of 1896 to 1934. The study adopted a convergent design under the mixed method research approach. The target population of the study consisted of all public primary schools in the Hanang district, whereby Purposive and Simple random sampling techniques were used to sample 57 respondents, including the 18 head teachers, and 38 teachers. Interviews guide was conducted for the District Education Officer and the head teachers, while questionnaires was administered for teachers and an observation guide was used to observe classroom teaching among standard one and two pupils primary schools in Hanang district., The content validity of the instruments was determined by giving the instruments to the research experts from Mwenge Catholic University, while the reliability coefficient was calculated using Cronbach’s Alpha. Quantitative data were analyzed using means, frequencies, and percentages and presented in table form with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The qualitative data were summarized, coded, analyzed, and presented in narration form according to the themes generated from the research questions. Finding indicates that LCM was applied in developing reading skills and most of the teachers, heads of schools and district education officers agreed that teachers apply LCM in teaching and learning process though some methods are not applied due to different challenges like lack of enough skills about certain method example the use of simple word cards most teachers can not differentiate between simple word cards and wall words, also some teachers did not apply LCM because of lack of resources and facilities especially the use of audio clip in teaching and learning because many schools in Hanang district lack electicity.The study concluded that LCM is applied in developing reading skills though there are still some challenges need to be considered so that LCM can be effectively applied by the teachers in developing reading skills. Study recommends that number of classroom should be added so that the number of pupils can balance so that LCM can be effectively applied, also the study recommend that in-service training should be conducted so teachers can update their skills in application of LCM.