Education Office Research Articles

Effect of Teachers Attitudes towards Teaching on Students’ Performance in Mathematics Subject in Public Day Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Case of Huye District

The study investigated how teachers' attitudes toward teaching influenced students' academic progress in mathematics in a public secondary school in Huye District. Specifically, the research identifies the teachers' attitudes toward teaching that could influence the achievement of pupils in Mathematics-related subjects in public day secondary schools in Huye district. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study used a combined method approach to collect both quantitative and qualitative data to examine how teachers' attitudes influence their teaching practices in Mathematics. Purposive and random sampling were applied to select sectors, schools, and participants, allowing for systematic data collection and analysis on teachers' attitudes and their influence on students’ performance. The target population for this study was 200, including 3 sector educational officers, 5 head teachers, 25 mathematics teachers and 167 Mathematics students; and the Yamane method was used to calculate a sample size of 134 respondents including 2 sector educational officers, 3 Head teachers, 15 teachers and 114 students. Primary data sources included surveys, while secondary data came from observation and interview methods. This study used purposive, stratified and simple random sampling procedures to create a sample group of respondents. The research collected and analyzed data using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Content analysis helped with qualitative data analysis, while quantitative data was presented in SPSS Version 21.0 utilizing statistical methods such as descriptive (frequency, percentage, imply and deviation from the mean) and inferential statistics (correlational and regression analysis). For the study objective, the results show that 76.3% strongly agreed that teachers' communication skills, 69.3% strongly agreed that effective goal-setting, 64.9% strongly agreed that lesson preparation, 61.4% strongly agreed that lesson preparation, 78.1% strongly accepted that professional commitment, and 68.0% highly agreed that adaptability and flexibility reflect my teachers' attitudes toward teaching. 64.9% strongly agreed that early arrival in class during the teaching lesson reflects the teachers' attitudes toward teaching. The study found a strong positive correlation between exams, test results, and factors like interpersonal skills, goal-setting, lesson preparation, and professional commitment, which all contributed to improved student performance. The researcher concluded that early attendance and communication skills of teachers were also linked to positive educational outcomes, with tests enhancing performance across subjects. With a p-value below 0.05, the study showed that active class participation boosts effectiveness. Recommendations included improving teacher attitudes towards math, enhancing confidence, making Math enjoyable, investing in teacher training, providing resources and encouraging community involvement in Math careers. Regular follow-ups and ongoing professional development for teachers were also advised.

Interpretation and Translation: How an Education Policy Is Distorted and Reoriented by Official Education Systems

Interpretation and Translation: How an Education Policy Is Distorted and Reoriented by Official Education Systems

Covid-19 pandemic and its economic and psychological impacts on Saudi workers: An empirical study in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial economic and psychological impact on workers in Saudi Arabia. The objective of the study was to assess the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on the financial and mental well-being of Saudi employees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Purpose: The COVID-19 epidemic has resulted in significant economic and societal ramifications. Current study indicates that the pandemic has not only precipitated an economic crisis but has also given rise to several psychological and emotional crises. This article provides a conceptual examination of how the pandemic impacts the economic and mental health conditions of Saudi workers, based on contemporary Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) models. Method: The current study employed a qualitative methodology and utilized a sample survey strategy. The data was gathered from Saudi workers residing in major cities of Saudi Arabia. The samples were obtained from professionals such as managers, doctors, and engineers, as well as non-professionals like unskilled and low-skilled laborers, who are employed in various public and private sectors. A range of statistical tools, including Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Pearson’s Correlation, Factor analysis, Reliability test, Chi-square test, and regression approach, were employed to analyze and interpret the results. Result: According to the data, the pandemic has caused a wide range of economic problems, including high unemployment and underemployment rates, income instability, and different degrees of pressure on workers to find work. Feelings of insecurity (about food and environmental safety), worry, dread, stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns have been generated by these challenges. The rate of mental health decline differs among demographics. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has universally affected all aspects of our lives worldwide. It resulted in an extended shutdown of educational institutions, factories, offices, and businesses. Without a question, it has profoundly transformed the work environment, professions, and lifestyles of billions of individuals worldwide. There is a high occurrence of poor psychological well-being among Saudi workers. However, it has been demonstrated that both economic health and mental health interventions can effectively alleviate the mental health burden in this population.

The Impact of Accounting Information System Implementation on the Quality of Financial Report Results of the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of Buleleng Regency

The Quality of Regional Government Financial Reports is an assessment related to the level of conformity of reporting in regional financial management for each budget period. The quality of Regional Government Financial Reports can be seen from the opinion submitted by the Financial Supervisory Agency as the party that examines and assesses the Regional Government Financial Reports. This study aims to test the influence of the Regional Financial Accounting System and human resource competence on the quality of Regional Government Financial Reports. This study includes quantitative research. The sample in this study were employees at the Education, Youth, and Sports Office according to the criteria. The results of this study are that the Regional Financial Accounting System affects the quality of Regional Government Financial Reports.

Assessing the Effectiveness of TVET Training in Enhancing Youth Employability: A Case Study of Kisumu County, Kenya

Abstract: TVET offers opportunities to equip youth with industry-relevant skills, bridging the gap between education and employment. However, challenges such as inadequate funding, outdated curricula, limited access to modern equipment, and negative perceptions hinder its potential. This study assessed the effectiveness of TVET training in enhancing youth employability n Kisumu County, Kenya. Social learning theory and Human capital theory were adopted. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study targeted a population of 20,857 consisting of 20,814 TVET students, 42 Heads of TVET institutions and 1 County Education Officer in Kisumu County Government. The sample size was 379 determined using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) formula. Sampling was conducted by means of disproportionate stratified random sampling. Structured questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data. Data analytical methods were content analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics. Linear relationships between variables were determined using Pearson`s Correlation analysis method. The correlational coefficient for youth employment was=0.57 implying a moderate positive relationship between TVET training and youth employability. Government as policy-maker was recommended to institute regular reform for reviewing the existing TVET curricula in order to incorporate feedback from students and adapt to emerging dynamics of demographic dividends. The Government should increase funding, resources for TVET Institutions: The government should allocate more financial resources to TVET institutions to enhance infrastructure and support the development of industry-relevant programs and strengthen industry partnerships and collaborations between TVET institutions and industries to ensure that training programs are aligned with current labor market demands.

Analisis perhitungan dan pelaporan Pajak Penghasilan Pasal 22 atas pengadaan barang pada Dinas Pendidikan Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Utara berdasarkan PMK Nomor 59/PMK.03/2022

The North Sulawesi Province Regional Education Service is one of the government institutions that plays an important role in the collection of taxes on behalf of the government. In the current year, this third party is required to withhold, deposit, and report the tax owed on a monthly basis or during the relevant tax period. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the calculation and reporting of Income Tax Article 22 at the Regional Education Office of North Sulawesi Province, based on PMK Number 59/PMK.03/2022. This research employs a qualitative descriptive analytical method based on the results of interviews with several research informants. The findings indicate that the North Sulawesi Province Regional Education Service adheres to the applicable regulations in calculating Income Tax Article 22. However, there are discrepancies in the reporting process, whereby the reporting is submitted to BKAD (Regional Financial and Asset Agency) and not directly to KPP Pratama.

Evaluation of Planning for The Completion of Nine Years of Compulsory Basic Education

This study focuses on the evaluation of the planning of 9-year compulsory basic education in East Lombok Regency, with the main objective of assessing the effectiveness of planning oriented to minimum service standards (MSS). This education planning is considered important in addressing the gap in access to education and improving the quality of basic education at the regional level. The research hypothesis is that the proper implementation of MSS in basic education planning can significantly improve access and quality of education and reduce illiteracy rates in the region. This research method combines qualitative and quantitative approaches through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation, involving stakeholders such as education officials, school principals, and community leaders. This study found that the planning structure and products have included an in-depth analysis and appropriate budget allocation, but budget challenges and community support are aspects that need to be improved. The discussion of the research results emphasizes the importance of involving the community more actively and strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration to optimize the planning and implementation of basic education. Overall, this study makes a significant contribution to understanding the complexity of basic education planning in the region and offers recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of SPM implementation, which can play a role in improving the quality of education and reducing educational disparities in East Lombok Regency.

Influence of Teaching and Learning Resources Provided by BOM on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools of Kisii Central Sub County, Kenya

Despite interventions by policymakers and implementers in instituting BOM so as to ensure the delivery of quality education in Kenya, performance in some schools has remained poor. According to the Sub County director of education, Kisii has witnessed very poor performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination over the years. To address the situation, the Kisii Central County Education office conducted workshops to capacity-build the BOM members from the entire County in relation to their roles in schools. It was for this reason that the study was to establish the influence of board of management practices on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools of Kisii Sub County. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population consisted of 53 public secondary schools in Kisii Central Sub County with 53 principals, 391 teachers, 689 members of the Board of Management, and 14,776 students. The sample size comprised 44 secondary school principals, 44 assistant teachers, 42 students and 248 members of the Board of Management. This constituted a total sample size of 378 respondents. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires as well as through interview schedules for the BOM members. A pre-test of the instruments was conducted in three schools using 38 respondents constituting 10% of the study sample. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency counts, the mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation) by employing SPSS version 21.0 and excel computer packages. Qualitative data was organized into themes, and categories as they emerged from the field and presented in narrative form. The analysis of results revealed that teaching and learning resources, staff recruitment and incentives positively and significantly influence the academic performance of students in secondary school. The study recommended that in order to improve the academic performance of students in secondary schools, the BOM should ensure that they provide enough teaching and learning materials to schools to guarantee the performance of students in their academics, recruit competent teachers to improve the teacher-student ratio which is a necessary measure in improving the performance of students in academics, establish the most appropriate method of appreciating teachers and students so as to motivate them to work positively toward improving the academic performance of students

Efektivitas E-ABK: Analisis Beban Kerja di Dinas Pendidikan Kota Surabaya

This research examines the effectiveness of E-ABK (Workload Analysis) in the Surabaya City Education Office. The aim of this research is: To find out how effective E-ABK is in the Surabaya City Education Office. The research method in this study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research. This research wants to discuss the effectiveness of E-ABK (Workload Analysis) in the Surabaya City Education Office which consists of 5 indicators, namely Efficiency, Adequacy, Evenness, Responsiveness and Accuracy. This research uses primary data collection techniques in the form of observation, documentation and interviews, while secondary data uses the results of previous research with different loci. The research results show that the use of E-ABK (Workload Analysis) is in accordance with 5 indicators, namely Efficiency: Based on the data sources obtained, it is very supportive in assisting the process of filling in crew members. ASN employee resources that support the implementation of E-ABK can be said to be efficient if all ASN are able to understand the filling flow and complete it on time. ; Adequacy: The organization of regional apparatus in the Education Service has been carried out in accordance with the applicable mechanism, namely an analysis of workload on the organizational structure. The policy for structuring regional apparatus organizations in the Education Department has met the adequacy criteria. This can be seen from the fact that the organizational structuring policies implemented have met the needs of the city government organization itself. ; Alignment: By equalizing the workload, you can create a fairer and more equitable work environment where all employees can give their best. ; Responsiveness: Increasing responsiveness can increase efficiency, reduce waiting time, increase customer satisfaction, and increase employee morale. ; and Accuracy: The accuracy of the number of employees needed in the Surabaya City Education Department can be seen through the existing number which will later be determined and matched between the existing E-ABK and the existing number of employees currently. The implementation of E-ABK (Workload Analysis) for Employees at the Surabaya City Education Office has been going smoothly. Even though the infrastructure and human resources are available and sufficient, there are still some employees who still do not fully understand how to fill out E-ABK. To increase employee competency, regular outreach and training regarding the use of E-ABK is needed.

Research on the New Era’s Road for Reforming School Sports Instruction

Background: The emphasis on holistic development in school has significantly changed in recent years, placing equal emphasis on academic success and physical and mental well-being. This change has led to a critical analysis of the teaching of sports in schools, which has historically placed a strong emphasis on competitive and performance-oriented goals. Growing worries about the health, involvement, and general development of students highlight the need for reform in school sports instruction. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine and assess current reform efforts in school Sports instruction in light of the emerging educational paradigm. Finding workable solutions to raise the standard of sports instruction, increase student engagement, and promote a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to physical education are the goals. Method: Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys. Information was gathered from a wide range of educational institutions' instructors, students, and policy officials. Analyzing survey data on existing sports curriculum, instructional strategies, and student attitudes toward physical education comprised the quantitative component. In-depth interviews were a part of the qualitative component, which aimed to provide insights into the difficulties and achievements faced by reforming schools. Findings: The study presents a number of important conclusions: First, the necessity of switching from conventional, competition-focused models to more inclusive and diversified sports programs that accommodate a range of interests and ability levels is becoming increasingly apparent. Second, the incorporation of contemporary pedagogical strategies that encourage higher levels of engagement and enjoyment—like cooperative learning and student-centered activities—marks effective reforms. Third, there are still issues like scarce resources and opposition to change, but creative solutions and helpful legislation have made progress toward getting past these obstacles. Overall, the study emphasizes how crucial it is for educators to continue their professional development and how systemic support is required to maintain successful reforms in the teaching of sports in schools. This study offers insightful information to stakeholders, educators, and policymakers that want to improve.

Studying and Promoting Knowledge on Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management: A Case Study in Banhan Upper Secondary School and Surrounding Schools in Hongsa District, Xayaboury Province, Lao PDR

The investigation took place at Banhan upper secondary school in the Hongsa district of Xayaboury Province. It spanned a duration of 12 months and involved providing TOT training on managing reused and recycled waste to 35 students and teachers at the school. Additionally, 48 trash bins were supplied and set up across 7 schools and 3 related offices. A school received a trash bin to collect recyclable waste that was set up for the students' practice. The findings presented that 94.71% with understanding index 1.24 SD of the students and teachers were displayed a good understanding and comprehended the project's activities, with 83.47% with sastisfacting index 0.77 SD expressing satisfaction. Only a small fraction, less than 5.29%, struggled with waste management and required further enhancement of their knowledge and skills. The waste collected from 10 locations comprising schools and offices underwent 8 rounds of 2 months collection. In total, 1,121.2 Kg of waste was disposed of, averaging 280.3 Kg per mounth. The waste output in schools increased due to the growing number of students and educators. Banhan upper secondary school accounted for the highest waste quantity output at 49.7 Kg/month (17.73%), followed by Monk lower secondary school at 36.2 Kg/month (12.91%), and Nasan primary school at 33.8 Kg/month (12.06%) and the least amount of waste was generated by the district office of Education and Sports only 13.7 Kg/month (4.89%) representively. The quantity of 4 categories of waste revealed that the burnable waste promoted largest quantity 149.9 Kg/month (4.99 Kg/day), connected by compost waste 71.4 Kg/month (2.38 Kg/day), Reusable waste 60 Kg/month (2 Kg/day) and harmful waste 2 Kg/month (0.07 Kg/day). Waste in a day per person was calculated from populalation of the institution in 8h a day (working day), result shown that district office of Natural Resource and Enviroment has a high significant in quantity of waste 0.0351 Kg (35.1 g)/person/day. Then, Phonchan primary school 0.0221 Kg (22.1 g)/person/day and Nasan primary School 0.0205 Kg (20.5g)/person/day, the lowest quantity of waste was Hongsa upper secondary school 0.0012 Kg (1.2 g)/person/day. Nevertheless, the primary emphasis of this research was on the quantities of waste can be reuse, aiming to enhance awareness among academic staff, teachers, and students. The goal is to ensure comprehension, discourage indiscriminate disposal of garbage, and promote waste reduction through practices such as reuse and recycling.

Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Seleksi Peserta Lomba Karnaval Murid TK Di Kabupaten Pidie Menggunakan Metode Multi Objective Optimization On The Basic Of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) Berbasis Web

Kindergarten is an example of an educational sector that has been impacted by advances in computer technology. One of the most important parts of a kindergarten is student assessment and the creativity of school children. In one kindergarten there are dozens of students and each has different creativity values. However, there are problems at the Pidie Regency Education Office in assessing the process of determining the selection as the best participant to take part in the kindergarten student carnival competition in Pidie Regency. This writing will discuss the design of a decision support system using the Multi-Objective Optimization On The Basis Of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) method to select participants in the kindergarten student carnival competition in Pidie Regency. The aim of this research is to assist the Pidie District Education Office in making decisions by evaluating and ranking existing alternatives so that it is easier to determine which kindergarten student participants can take part in the carnival competition. The programming language used in designing this application is PHP using the CodeIgniter framework and HTML. For display using CSS3, namely using the Bootstrap and Jquery framework. The database uses MySQL. The tools and editors used are XAMPP for Windows, and Microsoft Visual Studio Code. The final result of this system is to provide a recommendation output ranking participants from the largest alternative value to the smallest. With this system, the Education Department will be helped and made easier in determining competition participants.

학부모와 교원의 경험을 통해 살펴본 학부모 학교참여의 실태와 쟁점: 서울특별시 초등학교를 중심으로

The main purpose of this study was to explore the current status and key issues of parental participation in school by analyzing the experiences of parents and teachers. To achieve this, focus group interviews were conducted with parents, teachers, and school managers from six elementary schools under the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. The results of the study are as follows. First, a gap existed between parents' and teachers' expectations regarding parental participation in school. Second, for both parents and teachers, parental participation in school was seen as a supportive activity for school education. Third, differing understandings and interpretations were observed among school members concerning the degree of parental participation and communication. Fourth, it was found that parents' participation in school was significantly influenced by parent association executives, school managers, and teachers. Fifth, participants recognized the positive aspects of parental school participation as a meaningful indicator of its educational benefits. Based on the results of this study, discussions and tasks for fostering parents' autonomous participation in schools were presented.

SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR CHEMISTRY EDUCATION AND PUPILS LEARNING OUTCOMES IN CHEMISTRY SUBJECT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY DAY SCHOOLS IN RWANDAA CASE OF RUTSIRO DISTRICT

This research examined students learning results in chemistry courses in public higher-day schools in Rwanda as well as the creation of infrastructure for chemistry education in those schools. In particular, the study defined the infrastructure development for chemistry education in Rwandan public secondary day schools, examined the impact of this infrastructure development on students chemistry learning outcomes, and ascertained the correlation between the two. The study used both qualitative and quantitative techniques in a mixed-methods approach. A total of 662 respondents, comprising 175 instructors and 483 pupils in Rutsiro District, 1 District Director of Education, 1 District Education Officer, and 2 Sector Education Inspectors, were the studys target population. Using Slovins formula, the researcher calculated the sample size of 249 respondents. A pilot study was taken into consideration, and questionnaires and documentation research procedures were employed as instruments of data collecting. Respondents were selected by purposive selecting for district education officials and random sampling for students and instructors. SPSS version 21 was used to evaluate the data, and conclusions were drawn from the responses provided by the participants. Regarding the first objective, the findings show that: 95.3% of respondents either strongly agreed or agreed that the chemistry education infrastructure in public secondary schools is well-developed and used effectively 90.5% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that facilities and the infrastructure required for chemistry education are available for learning and teaching chemistry subjects in public secondary schools and 85.7% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that chemistry teachers in public secondary schools are properly trained to use laboratory equipment in conducting scientific experiments in chemistry subjects. Regarding the second goal, the study finds that 98.2% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that your schools chemistry students now learn more in their classes due to the laboratories and equipment that the schools have developed for chemistry education 82.1 percent strongly agreed or agreed that having well-functioning schools has improved students attention to chemistry concepts and 85.2 percent strongly agreed or agreed that students now have more access to chemistry-related educational resources and materials because of the development of schools infrastructure for chemistry education. Since the p-value for the third aim, which is the creation of school infrastructure for chemistry teaching, is less than 0.05, the results have a positive significance for students learning outcomes in chemistry. The development of chemistry education infrastructure in Rwanda is crucial for students learning outcomes. Recommendations include establishing well-equipped laboratories with modern equipment, ensuring safety measures, designating classrooms for chemistry education, stocking the school library with relevant resources, building a central science laboratory, providing teacher training, collaborating with educational authorities to develop a curriculum aligned with international standards, and establishing a system for assessing students progress in chemistry. These measures will help improve the countrys chemistry education infrastructure and support students in achieving better learning outcomes. The researcher suggested that the next study should focus on addressing gender disparities in chemistry education strategies to promote gender equity in public secondary schools.

ONLINE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS: IMPACT AND PERCEPTION

The aim of this research is to examine how online learning affects students' academic achievement. Online learning is expanding quickly at all levels of official education, including the university level. This study at one of Bandung, Indonesia's private university seeks to ascertain the impact of online learning on students' perceptions and academic achievement. All current participants in the Accounting Study Program make up the study's population. The class of 2018-2022 members of Accounting Study Program who are currently enrolled in or have completed the Auditing course make up the sample for this study. Purposive sampling is the sample selection technique employed, while the research approach used is explanatory research. Using the T and F tests, multiple regression analysis, and SPSS, the study hypothesis is tested. According to the sample technique, questionnaires were given out to 113 students. Additionally, interviews were conducted to find out what students thought of online learning, both positively and negatively. The study's findings indicated that online learning has an impact on academic achievement. Although most students have positive perceptions of online learning, there are some negative ones as well. However, the university can address these negative perceptions by correcting the relevant errors.

Evaluation of the Validation Process of Prospective Recipients of Educational Scholarships on the Siaplah Platform: A Case Study at The West Kalimantan Provincial Education and Culture Office

This study aims to evaluate the validation process of prospective recipients of educational scholarships through the Siaplah platform implemented by the West Kalimantan Education and Culture Office. The research methods used in this study are Business Process Improvement (BPI) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Because BPI can evaluate in aligning processes with organizational goals and strategies. In the context of this research, BPI can assist the West Kalimantan Education and Culture Office to ensure that the scholarship validation process supports the achievement of organizational goals related to education. Meanwhile, FMEA is used to identify potential risks, failures, and weaknesses in the validation process. Through this analysis, research can identify critical points in the process that could lead to failures or problems. So the FMEA can be improved by giving a score on each risk and impact. Research results: Business process recommendations for prospective PBP recipients are made based on the design of business process improvement that has been carried out using the Business Process Improvement (BPI) method. Some activities have changed, activities that have been added to activities that have been removed. From the results of simulations carried out on the current business process (as it is) and business process recommendations (to be), it was found that the increase in time analysis reached 02.8% in the business process of prospective PBP recipients, 1.44% in the implementation of the business of prospective PBP recipients, and 1.55% in the business evaluation of prospective PBP recipients.

Extensiveness of Teachers’ Workload in Determining the Acquisition of Kiswahili Reading Skills Among Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Tanga City Council, Tanzania

The study investigated the extensiveness of teachers’ workload in determining the acquisition of Kiswahili reading skills among public primary school pupils in Tanga City Council, Tanzania. The study employed a convergent design under mixed methods research approach to collect both quantitative and qualitative data simultaneously and compare the results to obtain a more complete understanding of the research problem. The study targeted 80 public primary schools, 80 head teachers, 264 Kiswahili subject teachers, 24 Ward Education Officer and 1 City Council Primary Education Officer. Both probability and non-probability sampling techniques were employed to obtain respondents who participated in this study. The study involved 8 public primary schools, 8 head teachers, 88 Kiswahili reading skills teachers, 8 WEO and 1 CCPEO. Data were collected using questionnaires, and interview guide. Data collection instruments were validated by Mwenge Catholic University research experts. A pilot study was conducted in two public secondary schools. The reliability of questionnaires for Likert scale items was determined using Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient where reliability coefficient r= 0.892 for Kiswahili subject teachers questionnaire was obtained. The reliability for qualitative data was established through peer debriefing and triangulation. The study adhered to research ethical principles throughout the research process. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics particularly using frequencies, percentages and mean with the aid of SPSS Version 22. The study concludes that due to their overwhelming responsibilities, teachers find it challenging to give students timely and insightful feedback on their reading progress. Teachers find it challenging to plan and implement enjoyable reading activities that would greatly enhance their pupils Kiswahili reading skills. Teachers are unable to give each pupils the individualized support and attention they need to improve their reading skills in Kiswahili, leaving them with little time and energy. The study recommends that heads of public primary schools can support teachers in working less by making sure that teachers have enough time to plan, organize, assign reading tasks, and help pupils who are failing with learning. The administration of public primary school should make sure that the school has enough teaching and learning resources for Kiswahili reading instruction.

Preparedness of Public Primary Schools in Tanzania for Educational Reform Implementation: A Case of Mbulu Town Council

This study was conducted to assess the preparedness of public primary schools in Mbulu Town Council, Tanzania for the implementation of educational reforms. The study employed a convergent design within a mixed-methods approach, utilizing questionnaires administered to teachers and interviews conducted with head teachers and ward education officers. Findings indicate that teachers are somewhat prepared for reform implementation, with engagement in self-directed learning and awareness of educational reforms. However, challenges such as inadequate teaching and learning resources were highlighted, including shortages of classrooms and books. Ward education officers, trained on the reforms, have been instrumental in disseminating knowledge to teachers. Overall, while there is moderate preparedness, addressing resource inadequacies and providing comprehensive training is essential for successful reform implementation in public primary schools. The study recommends consistent provision of resources and comprehensive training programs to enhance readiness and ensure uniform implementation of reforms.

Implementation of Human Resource Management at SMAIT Al-Fityan School Gowa, Gowa Regency

This study aims to analyze the planning, implementation, and supervision of Human Resource Management (HRM) at SMAIT Al-Fityan School Gowa, Gowa Regency. A qualitative approach with phenomenological methods is used to collect data through interviews, observations, and documentation from related parties. The results of the study show that MSDM planning involves several stages, such as recruitment through meetings, distribution of pamphlets, file collection, interviews, probationary periods, and announcements. The selection is carried out in two stages: administration and interview. Orientation lasts from a probationary period to basic and advanced training for six months. The placement of educators is adjusted to their expertise in teaching, communicating, mastering technology, and management. Training and development are divided into general and religious training. The implementation of MSDM in this school runs systematically and structured, especially in recruitment, selection, orientation, placement, as well as training and development of educators. Supervision is carried out by school principals, directors, education offices, and international supervisors (intertek). The implication of this study is the importance of more attention from the foundation, especially on continuous professional training and development, to improve competence and innovation in teaching methods. Thus, educators can increase competence, job satisfaction, and better career development opportunities

The Strategies for Involving Community in Sustaining Government-Funded School Projects in Morogoro Region

The main objective of the study reported in this study was to determine the strategies for involving community in sustaining government-funded school projects in Morogoro region. The study used case study research design to determine the strategies from a total sample of 23 comprising of 10 headmasters, 1 ward councillor, 2 Ward educational officers and 10 school board chairmen who were selected using interviews (Semi-structured Interview) and documentary review were technique. Both interviws guide and open ended questionnare were used for collecting qualitative data which were then analzyed using thematic approach which allowed identification of key themes and patterns that emerged from the participants' perspectives on the community engagement strategies. Findings have revealed that community involvement in government- funded school projects is critically low in Morogoro region despite the recognized importance of community engagement in enhancing educational outcomes and project sustainability. It is therefore suggested that the formed project committee members should play a vital role in enhancing community ownership, fostering buy- in, and ultimately contributing to the successful achievement of project objectives.