The Role Of Local Government Authorities (LGAS) In The Decentralised Secondary Education Delivery: A Case Of Dodoma Municipality

ABSTRACT

The study was intended to examine the role of LGAs in the decentralized secondary education delivery a case study of Dodoma Municipality. It was guide by three specific objectives which are: to evaluate the extent of implementation of LGAs in improving decentralized secondary education delivery in Dodoma Municipality, to examine the impacts of LGAs in improving decentralized secondary education delivery in Dodoma Municipality and to analyze challenges facing LGAs in decentralized secondary education delivery in Dodoma Municipality The study employed sample size of 100 respondents so as to obtain pertinent and reliable information concerning to the study whereby probability and non probability sampling were applied to get this sample. Besides, social survey and personal interview were used as method of data collection. Furthermore; questionnaire and interview guide was employed to acquire primary data. Eventually, data analysis was employed both qualitative and quantitative; whereby SPSS Version 21 employed. The results from the findings indicate that, insufficient teachers affect LGAs in the decentralized secondary education delivery, since teachers play a great role to the education delivery of the students. Also the findings shows that LGAs has not free from obstacles which also hinder its implementation include political interference, lack of fund, insufficient budget, and lack of full autonomies. Eventually, the findings unveil that there are achievements of LGAs since its establishment including the increasing of ward secondary schools, influence community participation and improve school inspection. Basing on the findings from this study it suggested that; LGAs in decentralized secondary education delivery should be given full mandate so as to implement all intended objectives in the study area. Government should hire sufficient teachers especially mathematics and science subject teachers in the study area. By doing so will ensure improvement of students academic performance especially in mathematics and science subjects. Community members should participate fully in decentralized secondary education delivery in the study area. The involvement of community members will ensure availability of quality education and improve student‟s academic performance in the study area.