ABSTRACT
This study focused on the influence of education stakeholders on secondary school
students‟ enrollment in science subjects. Specifically, the study aimed to examining
stakeholder‟s views on the decline of students‟ enrollment in science subjects, to
find out if there was school-parent cooperation in encouraging students‟ enrollment
in science subjects and to propose possible strategies for increasing students‟
enrollment in science subjects in ordinary secondary schools. The study employed
mainly qualitative approach with some elements of quantitative approach with
cross-sectional survey design. A total of 73 respondents were involved in the study.
Open-ended questionnaire, closed-ended questionnaire and semi structured
interviews were used for data collection.
The findings from the study indicate that selection of science subjects is not from
students‟ own interests but majority of students are influenced by the school
administrations while few students are influenced by parents, relatives and peers in
selecting subjects combinations. Also, the study found that higher cost of learning
materials including books, shortage of science teachers, absence of libraries and
laboratory facilities were the main reasons for lack of interest in students to opt for
science subjects.
The study concluded that students‟ interest in sciences would be raised by equipping
schools with laboratories, science teaching and learning materials and competent
teachers. It is recommended that the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training
should make sure that there are adequate educational facilities and resources (both
human and financial resources) in ordinary level secondary schools.
William, D (2021). The Influence Of Education Stakeholders On Secondary School Students’ Enrollment In Science Subjects: A Case Study Of Dodoma Municipality In Tanzania. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-education-stakeholders-on-secondary-school-students-enrollment-in-science-subjects-a-case-study-of-dodoma-municipality-in-tanzania
William, Dr. "The Influence Of Education Stakeholders On Secondary School Students’ Enrollment In Science Subjects: A Case Study Of Dodoma Municipality In Tanzania" Afribary. Afribary, 25 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-education-stakeholders-on-secondary-school-students-enrollment-in-science-subjects-a-case-study-of-dodoma-municipality-in-tanzania. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
William, Dr. . "The Influence Of Education Stakeholders On Secondary School Students’ Enrollment In Science Subjects: A Case Study Of Dodoma Municipality In Tanzania". Afribary, Afribary, 25 Apr. 2021. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-education-stakeholders-on-secondary-school-students-enrollment-in-science-subjects-a-case-study-of-dodoma-municipality-in-tanzania >.
William, Dr. . "The Influence Of Education Stakeholders On Secondary School Students’ Enrollment In Science Subjects: A Case Study Of Dodoma Municipality In Tanzania" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-education-stakeholders-on-secondary-school-students-enrollment-in-science-subjects-a-case-study-of-dodoma-municipality-in-tanzania