Delegation Of School Duties And Its Impact On Students Academic Performance In Zanzibar: A Case Of Micheweni District

ABSTRACT

This study was set out to determine the impacts of delegation of school duties on students‟ academic performance in Zanzibar, taking a case study of Micheweni District. It aimed to examining the extent to which school heads at Micheweni District delegate school duties to their subordinates, challenges associated with the delegation process and the essentials of delegation process in improving students‟ achievements. The study used qualitative approach in data collections and analysis. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaire and focus group discussion. The study revealed, that to a large extent school heads around Micheweni District delegate school duties to their teachers. However, they encounter a number of challenges including understaffing, lack of authority and teaching lord. It was revealed that some school heads do not give their subordinates authority to fully perform the duties of the superiors. The study concludes that effective delegation of school duties is the most important managerial aspect in improving students‟ academic performance. The study recommends that the Government, through Ministry of Education and Vocational Training in Zanzibar, should provide trainings to school heads and teachers so that they are aware of the importance of delegation as a managerial aspect.