Education Office Research Articles

Examining the Perceived Roles of Educational Planners in Shaping Pupils' Academic Performance in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania

This study examines the roles of educational planners in shaping pupils' academic performance in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania. The study aims to address two main specific objectives namely identifying strategies employed for enhancing pupils’ academic performance and assessing the challenges faced by educational planners in achieving the goals. An interpretive paradigm guided the study, using a qualitative approach with an exploratory case study design. The target population included 2600 teachers and 37 educational officers in Dodoma municipality. However, from the total population of 2637 only 15 participants were purposively sampled to participate in the study. Data were analyzed using content analysis with the aid of Atlas.ti software; and ethical approval was granted by the Directorate of Research, Publications, and Innovation at the Open University of Tanzania. The findings revealed that the strategies employed by educational planners to improve pupils' academic performance include curriculum development and implementation, teacher training and professional development, resource allocation and infrastructure development, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, policy evaluation and implementation, and promoting equity and inclusion. Despite these efforts, several challenges hinder the effectiveness of these strategies. These challenges include economic constraints, inadequate resources, demographic factors, socio-cultural influences, technological gaps, and the need for enhanced teacher capacity building. In conclusion, while educational planners in Dodoma Municipality have implemented strategies aimed at improving academic outcomes, significant challenges remain. Addressing these barriers is essential for sustainable improvement. The study recommends aligning the curriculum with local contexts, expanding teacher training opportunities, particularly in modern pedagogies, and increasing community involvement in educational planning. Additionally, it is crucial to address resource allocation and infrastructure disparities, particularly in rural areas, to ensure that all pupils benefit from improved educational opportunities.

Challenges and Approaches to Overcoming Educational Barriers in a Distance Learning Environment

The purpose of this study was to identify and assess the specific challenges faced by incarcerated students in a distance learning environment and to explore effective strategies for managing their academic endeavors. The study intentionally selected twelve incarcerated inmates who were currently enrolled in various educational programs. The data were acquired through the process of conducting audio-recorded interviews, which were then transcribed verbatim by a proficient transcriber. The author employed an interpretive paradigm to examine the data and derive significant conclusions. The findings demonstrated that the amalgamation of resilience and determination had a crucial role in empowering students to overcome the barriers impeding their education. In addition, students have employed controlled internet access in prisons and the incorporation of technology-enhanced learning alongside traditional classroom teaching as essential methods to properly manage their academic studies. These strategies prioritize the need to enhance the accessibility of educational resources and support networks within prisons in order to enhance the educational accomplishments of incarcerated individuals. The study's findings suggest that it is crucial to make practical and policy changes in order to effectively meet the specific needs of incarcerated students engaged in remote learning programs. Typical barriers include (i) restricted technology access, (ii) limited finances, and (iii) the challenge of staying focused in a distracting setting. Notwithstanding these challenges, the participants shown exceptional tenacity and resolve, utilizing diverse tactics to effectively handle their academic pursuits. The success of these individuals was influenced by several key variables, such as the assistance provided by prison education officers, the capacity to effectively employ restricted technical tools, and the self-discipline to establish organized study routines.

Quality Management Based on Education Report Cards at the Education Office

This study aims to analyze quality management based on education report cards in the Education Unit at the Education Office with the main focus: (1) the achievement of education report cards, and (2) the design of quality management forms. This research focuses on quality management based on education report cards. The research subject is carried out purposively by considering that the subject is the principal to carry out his duties as a managerial in the educational unit which is his main task. This research method uses a qualitative method. The results of the study show that the achievement of education report cards from 14 UPT State High Schools is in the good category and will increase from 2023 to 2024, although some dimensions such as literacy and numeracy still require intervention. The results of the design of the form of quality management based on the education report card in this study include: analysis of report cards, goals, needs, development, implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation. Suggestions are given to teachers to continue to develop themselves and to school principals to use this management model in planning and implementing education report cards. Suggestions for School Supervisors as school partners to continue to oversee the process and evaluation of the implementation of education report cards in schools. Keywords: quality management model, education report card, needs database

Only as a last resort: perceptions of police among gender, sexual and relationally diverse (GSRD) BDSM/kink participants

ABSTRACT Those who engage in BDSM (bondage/discipline, domination/submission and sadism/masochism) activities may experience rare injury, physical/sexual assault, consent violation, etc. However, prior negative experiences with police coupled with the stigmatisation and in some country’s criminalisation of BDSM, may deter kink practitioners from seeking police assistance if needed. This may be increasingly true for Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) kink-involved individuals (e.g. LGBTQ+). Using mixed methods and an intersectionality and minority stress model framework, we surveyed 623 international self-identified BDSM participants, to explore their perceptions of police. Overall, GSRD participants (e.g. transgender) had greater negative perceptions of police inside and outside of BDSM-contexts compared to non-GSRD participants (e.g. cisgender, heterosexual). Within BDSM-contexts, participants felt that police were poorly educated about BDSM, viewed BDSM dynamics (e.g. dominant/submissive) negatively, did not take reports of consent violations seriously, and should play a minor role in kink communities. While some participants said they would contact police if there was evidence a severe crime was committed, they still expressed concerns and hesitancy. These included fears of judgement, discrimination, not being taken seriously and outing. Others explained a lack of trust in police and therefore would never seek police assistance, or only as a last resort. Nevertheless, participants recognised the existence of a poor relationship between police and kink communities, and a need to improve the relationship. Specific areas where BDSM/police relationships can be improved are discussed, including the use of collaborative officer education initiatives and on-going and future revisions to existing legal frameworks internationally.

Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Pendidikan Pemuda dan Pelatihan Olahraga Kabupaten Karawang

This study was conducted with the aim of knowing the partial and simultaneous influence between work discipline and work environment on the performance of employees of the Karawang Regency Youth Education and Sports Office. The method used in this research is quantitative method. The study population consisted of 80 employees of the Karawang Regency Youth Education and Sports Office, using a saturated sample sampling technique, where the entire population became the research sample. Data analysis was carried out using the Validity Test, Reliability Test, Normality Test, and Hypothesis Test using the t Test (Partial) and F Test (Simultaneous). The results of this study indicate that there is a partial influence between work discipline and the work environment of the Service with a t table value (7.386> 1.991). There is also a partial influence between the work environment and employee performance with a t table value (2.629> 1991). In addition, the level of employee performance is jointly influenced by work discipline and work environment. This can be seen from the calculated F value (59.873> 2.72.) The magnitude of the influence of work discipline and work environment on employee performance at the Youth and Sports Education Office is 60.9%.

The Role of Transformational Leadership in Enhancing Teacher Motivation and Managing Change in Secondary Schools in Kigamboni Municipality

This study explores the role of transformational leadership in enhancing teacher motivation and managing change in secondary schools within Kigamboni Municipality, Tanzania. The research aims to investigate the relationship between transformational leadership practices and successful change implementation, assess its influence on teacher motivation and performance, and evaluate the challenges faced by transformational leaders. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 105 respondents, including teachers and education officers, through surveys, interviews, and document reviews. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between transformational leadership and effective change management, mediated by school culture and stakeholder support. Recommendations include leadership training programs and strategic stakeholder engagement to ensure sustainable improvements in educational outcomes.

New profit models for property management in the post-pandemic era: A study on consumer attitudes towards community value-added services.

The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in 2020, has had a tremendous impact on various industries and the daily lives of the general populace, thereby contributing to increasing uncertainty in business competition. Property management enterprises, despite witnessing a mostly stagnant expansion and enhancement of their existing operations, have, owing to the unique nature of their services, continued to experience a relatively positive competitive environment. Notably, the recent emphasis in property management companies has been on the development of value-added services at the community level, which represents a critical avenue for securing a competitive edge by addressing consumer demands. This study, grounded in the ABC theory and the theory of planned behavior, seeks to analyze consumer attitudes towards the provision of value-added services by property management firms, including facets such as community healthcare services, community lifestyle amenities, community educational offerings, and personalized services. Moreover, the study delves into the mediating role played by satisfaction with fundamental property management services. The empirical findings emphasize the significant enhancement in consumer receptivity to property management firms' value-added services, particularly in the domains of community healthcare, lifestyle amenities, education, and personalized services. In addition, it highlights the indirect effect of property owners' contentment with essential property management services on their perspectives concerning the delivery of value-added services by property management firms. The implications of these research conclusions bear significant relevance for organizations engaged in offering such services.

Public Services At the Minahasa District Education Office

The aim of this research is to find out and describe public services at the Minahasa Regency Education Office. This research uses qualitative methods, with the process starting from data collection, data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions. Research informants namely; Head of General and Civil Service Subdivision, General and Civil Service Staff, General and Civil Service Staff, and Teachers. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and documentation techniques. Data validity checking techniques include the degree of trust, transferability, dependency and certainty. The analysis was carried out using several indicators, namely; 1). Administrative requirements, 2). Systems, mechanisms and procedures, 3). Completion Time, 4). Costs, and 5). Service Complaints Media. The research results show; 1) Administrative requirements have not been maximized because they have not complied with the applicable SKP; 2) Systems, Mechanisms and Procedures: Not yet optimal because even though they comply with the SOP, there are still delays; 3).Completion Time; Not yet appropriate because delays often occur; 4). Management Fees; It is appropriate that there are no fees for processing promotions; 5). Complaint Media Service. Not yet optimal because only a suggestion box is available, not utilizing existing social media/technology.

Organizational Culture in Improving the Performance of State Civil Apparatus at the Minahasa Regency Education Office

This research aims to analyze and describe Organizational Culture in improving the performance of civil servants at the Education Office of Minahasa District. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with 4 informants. Data collection involves observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings indicate that, based on the research, the performance improvement of civil servants in the Education Office of Minahasa District (Department of Elementary and Junior High School Development) has been successful due to the competence of the Head of Department in providing clear instructions, guiding staff through motivation, setting an example of exemplary behavior, imposing sanctions and warnings when necessary, and conducting supervision over the staff.

Effectiveness of Public Services at the Regional Education Office of North Sulawesi Province

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of employee salary management services at the North Sulawesi Provincial Education Office. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with data collection techniques through interviews, documentation and observation. This research focuses on the Effectiveness of Public Services at the Regional Education Office of North Sulawesi Province. Data collection techniques include; observation, interviews, and documentation. The research results show that: 1) Suitability and Efficiency of Service Process: Practices in the field are not in accordance with Standard Procedures, causing slow completion and unclear information. 2) Service Quality and Employee Engagement: Employees are less responsive and efficient, with slow responses and unsatisfactory solutions. 3) Facilities and Infrastructure: Lack of facilities, including limited service space and technical problems such as slow computers and unstable networks.

Factors that influence the use of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) clinics by people living with HIV/AIDS in MSM group

Introduction: The VCT Clinic service program is one of the early detection efforts to find out whether someone has been infected with HIV or not through Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT). Risky sexual behavior with HIV/AIDS is the MSM group. This study aimed to determine the factors that influence the utilization of VCT services in the MSM group. Research Methodology: This study is a type of quantitative research with an approach using a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study were all HIV/AIDS sufferers who were undergoing ARV treatment at the Kendari City Hospital in 2023, totaling 349 people. Data were analyzed using SPSS to determine the frequency distribution and the chi-square statistical test to determine the variables' relationship. Result: The results showed a relationship between knowledge and the utilization of VCT clinics by the MSM group with a closeness level of 0.517, which indicated a moderate closeness of the relationship. There was a relationship between actions and the utilization of VCT clinics by the MSM group with a closeness level of 0.343, which indicated a weak closeness of the relationship. There is a relationship between family support and the use of VCT clinics by the MSM group, with a closeness level of 0.262, indicating a weak closeness of the relationship. There is a relationship between social support and the use of VCT clinics by the MSM group, with a closeness level of 0.300, indicating a weak closeness of the relationship. Conclusion: The analysis results show a significance value of <0.05, meaning there is a relationship between knowledge, attitudes, actions, social support, and family support with the use of VCT clinic services. Suggestions: It is hoped that the Kendari City Health Office will make policies in carrying out HIV/AIDS prevention activities, especially for the MSM group, by maximizing socialization about HIV/AIDS in hotspots where the group carries out activities. In addition, it is coordinating with the Education Office to provide education and socialization to students and the community to limit and avoid factors that cause risky sexual behavior.

인천광역시교육청학교지원단에 대한 교원의 인식 및 요구사항 분석

This study aimed to analyze teachers' perceptions and demands for school support focused on Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education School Support Center. A self-reported survey was conducted among elementary and secondary school educators (principals, vice principals, and teachers) within the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education. A total of 653 participants responded to the survey. The results of this study were as follows. First, 62.56% of respondents prioritized the reduction of unnecessary works commonly assigned to all schools as the primary meaning of school support. Only 21.57% of respondents reported having experience with school support center. Those with experience expressed general satisfaction and positive outcomes from the support received. However, more than half of those (78.43%) without experience in receiving support were unaware of the existence or role of school support center. Second, teachers generally demanded human resource support and administrative assistance from school support center. The desired works varied depending on their position, such as homeroom teachers, department heads, and (vice) principals. Based on these findings, this study suggested policy implications to explore the development of school support center.

시·도 기초학력지원센터 설치·운영 방식에 대한 이해관계자 인식

Purpose: This study analyzes the installation and operation of local center for basic skills support, focusing on key issues. It addresses the adoption of private outsourcing versus direct management by educational authorities. Methods: Stakeholder perceptions of the operation of local center for basic skills support were analyzed using the frameworks of policy delivery structure, private sector involvement, and collaborative governance. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with education office officials, teachers, and private institution representatives directly involved in the centers' operations. Results: The research findings can be summarized as follows: First, effective cooperation between the central and local governments was crucial for implementing the basic academic support policy. Second, outsourcing to private institutions offered flexibility and expertise, while direct government management ensured consistency and accountability. Third, collaboration between the central government, local education offices, and private institutions was vital for improving basic academic skills and increasing policy effectiveness. Conclusion: This research offers significant insights into decision-making regarding the operational strategies of local center for basic skills support. By incorporating practitioners' experiences and perceptions, it provides practical recommendations for improving the delivery system to enhance basic academic support policies.

Mentoring the Development of Mental Health Systems in Schools

This community service program aims to provide assistance to guidance and counseling teachers who are expected to become pioneers of the school mental health system. The emergence of increasingly complex mental health problems in schools cannot only be handled in responsive and curative ways but also need to be accompanied by preventive efforts from the school. By using the paradigm of positive psychology and positive education through the PROSPER model, guidance and counseling teachers and schools in general are able to collect resources to build a mental health system in schools. The PROSPER model consists of seven components, namely positivity, relationships, outcomes, strength, purpose, engagement, and resilience. The partners selected for this community service are guidance and counseling teachers at junior high schools in the Karanganyar area under the auspices of the Karanganyar Regency Education and Culture Office. The number of participants who attended was 30 guidance and counseling teachers from both private and public schools in this area. The assistance carried out was carried out over a period of 3 months starting with initial coordination, provision of materials, workshops and assistance and monitoring. Initial coordination was carried out through the WhatsApp group media, then the provision of materials was carried out offline. This material provision activity was then continued with a workshop on preparing SOPs for implementing the PROSPER model. It is hoped that after participating in this program, target partners will have the capacity to develop mental health systems and implement them independently and sustainably. The outputs in this PkM include mandatory outputs, namely partner cooperation letters, IA scripts, print and social media publications, and PkM activity posters.

전북 IB 프로그램 운영학교 지원 방안

The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education is promoting various projects based on the ‘IB Program Operation Plan’ and this year’s 10 tasks ‘Expansion of the IB Program’. In order to promote more sophisticated projects, a detailed analysis of the actual needs of schools is needed. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to derive support measures for schools operating the Jeonbuk IB program. Face-to-face interviews and written consultations were conducted with 26 people, including IB school coordinators and administrators, and analyzed using a consensual qualitative research method. The categories of consensus and cooperative culture, teacher expertise, leadership and support, educational environmental foundation, and support from students and parents were identified as factors promoting the operation of IB program schools, and the burden of teachers, lack of consensus, and IB were identified as hindering factors. Misunderstandings, material and financial constraints, and differences in curriculum were identified. Policy suggestions to encourage these promoting factors and overcome inhibiting factors were presented in terms of establishing objectives, establishing an environment, creating a culture, and supporting learning according to the IB PSP category. The results of this study will increase practical understanding of schools operating the IB program and will be used as basic data for support measures at the education office level.

Evaluation of the quality of school spaces and identification of qualitative variables in primary schools

There is a growing awareness of the influence that the design of school space has on student physical and mental health. The aim of this article is to evaluate the quality of school spaces and determine the variables that are important for their users, using the case of public primary schools in the city of Oum El Bouaghi in Algeria. We propose the following hypothesis: ‘green garden, innovative school environment and ergonomics are qualitative variables of the school space that need to be taken into account to ensure the well-being of students.’ To demonstrate such a hypothesis, we used a quantitative approach, based on observation, analysis and a questionnaire survey carried out on school users. The results obtained from the fieldwork highlighted multiple conceptual problems in the studied schools. The qualitative variables suggested in the hypothesis reflect the worries, desires and inclinations of the users of the school space that should guarantee their personal and professional comfort. This research may challenge other Algerian researchers and education officials to reflect more on the current and future state of school facilities in order to make them more appropriate, according to the opinions of users and to guarantee their well-being.

Social Integration and Development of Boy Child in Kenya

Over the years, so much emphasis has been placed on raising girls to higher levels that society has forgotten about the boy child. At the time, society in Africa and particularly in Kenya was content with the boy child's position and unconsciously focused on the girl child to the alienation of the boy. The callous disregard for boys has caused a ecline in their development and performance and caused an identity crisis. Consequently, a significant majority of the African boychild have grown into ysfunctional adults. The main objective of this research was to evaluate the role of social integration on the development of boy child in Kenya. The study used an explanatory research design. The target population unit of analysis was all the 3,500,000 students, 113,200 teachers, 10,463 principals, 3,400,000 parents, 14 heads of mental health hospitals, 129 heads of prisons, and 47 county education officers respectively in Kenya. Stratified-Systematic sampling and purposive sampling were used to identify a sample size of 1,682 respondents selected using the Krejcie and Morgan Table formula. The findings revealed a statistically significant positive moderate correlations between responsibilities (r= 0.11, p<0.05), relationships (r=0.12, p<0.05), and mentorship (r=0.33, p<0.01) with boy child development suggest that these factors not only independently contribute to development but also interact synergistically to establish a robust framework for social integration. The findings from this study offer valuable insights for policymakers and implementers in addressing critical gender disparities and enhancing the development and performance of boys. This has broader implications for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Africa Vision 2050, and Kenya Vision 2030.

Local Curriculum in Nepal: Problems and Challenges in Development and Implementation

The purpose of this article is to identify the issues and challenges seen in development and implementation of local curriculum. For this, as primary data, the education officers of the municipality, including the members of the local curriculum development committee, the principals and the teachers of the schools where the curriculum is Implements were taken as sample. The data is analyzed using descriptive style and qualitative research design. Secondary data is also used to fulfill the needs of this research. The challenges seen in curriculum development and implementation are mainly the lack of development of institutional mechanism and capabilities, the lack of competent and skilled human resources in local body, lack of commitment, lack of competent teachers, parents’ obsession with English language, not being able to explain its importance to parents’ others stakeholders, lack of trained teachers, absence of a body providing technical support required for curriculum development at the local level. Similarly, after development and writing the textbook, the publishers don’t want to print or publish it so the municipality has to print it with its own budget, just like that there is not any mechanism to monitor in school after implementing local curriculum etc are the issues and challenges of development and implementation of local curriculum.

The impact of using artificial intelligence techniques in improving the quality of educational services/case study at the University of Baghdad

The utilization of artificial intelligence techniques has garnered significant interest in recent research due to their pivotal role in enhancing the quality of educational offerings. This study investigated the impact of employing artificial intelligence techniques on improving the quality of educational services, as perceived by students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Baghdad. The study sample comprised 379 male and female students. A descriptive-analytical approach was used, with a questionnaire as the primary tool for data collection. The findings indicated that the application of artificial intelligence methods was highly effective, and the educational services provided to students were of exceptional quality. The results also showed a strong correlation (correlation coefficient of 0.719) between the use of artificial intelligence techniques and the quality of educational services. This correlation was statistically significant at a confidence level of 99%. The impact of artificial intelligence techniques and their dimensions on the quality of educational services is highly significant at a confidence level of 99%. This suggests that artificial intelligence technologies play a major role in enhancing the quality of educational services. The study emphasizes the importance of creating technologically advanced classrooms equipped with modern devices and equipment to enhance the learning experience and provide an advanced educational environment. It also highlights the significance of effectively addressing students’ complaints and grievances through technical means, such as electronic communication platforms, social media platforms, technical support via the Internet, and smartphone applications. These measures are essential in providing high-quality educational services.

Enhancing Community Participation in Government-Funded School Projects in Morogoro Region

The study investigated the strategies for enhancing community participation in government–funded school project in Morogoro region. The study used case study research design to determine the strategies from a total sample of 23 comprising of 10 Head Masters, 1 Ward Councillor, 2 Ward Educational Officers and 10 School Board Chairmen. Semi-structured interviews were used in collecting data which were then analzyed using thematic analysis. The study found that, early community involvement in project design ensures educational initiatives are more relevant, effective and sustainable. Community contributions in constructing classrooms and laboratories, supported by government funding, enhance the academic environment and promote practical learning opportunities, particularly in science. Furthermore, engaging the community in supervising and securing school projects strengthens accountability and fosters a sense of ownership, improving long-term project sustainability. The study recommends that government-funded school projects should actively involve community members from the outset to reflect local needs, encourage participation in building educational facilities through various contributions, provide clear guidelines for overseeing projects, maintain ongoing community engagement for security and upkeep, and implement training programs to enhance management and collaboration skills among school and community leaders.