Volume 59, Issue 326, February 2023

Challenges hindering effective implementation of sciences, maths and ICT in secondary schools in Tanzania

K A Nihuka

Senior Lecturer, Department of Science & Maths Education, St. Joseph University in Tanzania

ABSTRACT

This study investigated challenges that still hinder effective implementation of sciences, maths and ICT subjects from head of schools' perspective despite recent significant investments in secondary schools in Tanzania. The study used quantitative descriptive survey design where quantitative data from a sample of 275 head of schools drawn using random sampling technique from public and private secondary schools in 15 regions were collected using structured questionnaire. Analysis using SPSS have revealed that over 80% of the head of schools experience the following 4 most critical challenges that hinder effective implementation of sciences, maths and ICT subjects in their secondary schools; shortage of teachers, shortage of laboratory technicians, shortage of laboratories and shortage of facilities. According to the head of schools, the challenges hinder not only effective implementation of sciences, maths and ICT subjects in the schools but also negatively affect students learning and academic outcomes. Appropriate conclusions and recommendations are suggested based on the findings and experience from the schools.

Keywords: STEM, Sciences, Maths, ICT, Education & Secondary Schools

Discovery, 2023, 59, e23d1022

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Published: February 2023