school facilities and students’ enrollment in selected secondary schools in Ilemela district, Mwanza Tanzania
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2012-04
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
Abstract
The study explored “School facilities and Student enrolment in selected public and private secondary schools. The study was carried out in Ilemela District, Mwanza Tanzania in ten selected secondary schools. The study objectives were to: determine the profile of respondents in terms of age, gender, education qualification and working experience; to determine the level of school facilities, to determine the level of students’ enrolment; and to establish whether or not there is a significant relationship between the school facilities and students’ enrolment. The study used a sample of 169 respondents, using self-administered questionnaires. The study utilized descriptive survey research design, in particular descriptive correlation, Data were analyzed using percentage distribution, means and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The findings of the study indicated that all respondents (Teachers and administrators) were in the age range of years 21 -50 years and above. Majority of the respondents were male (63.3%) compared to female (36.3%), the findings also revealed that majority of the teachers were Bachelor’s Degree holders (47.5%). The level of school facilities is high with an overall calculated mean of (2.67). The level of students’ enrolment is high, overall mean (133.7). The level of school facilities and level of students’ enrolment are significantly correlated (Sig value = 0.000). It was recommended that the Government, Civil societies and Non-Government Organizations should continue sensitizing parents about the importance of sending their children to school.
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A thesis presented to the college of higher degrees and research Kampala international university Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment for the award of master’s degree in educational management and administration.
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Students’, School Facilities, Enrollment, Secondary Schools, Ilemela district, Mwanza