Contribution of School Quality Assurance Services on Public Secondary Schools’ Academic Achievements in Nyamagana District, Tanzania

Abstract

This study investigated the views of stakeholders on the contribution of school quality assurance services to the academic achievements of public secondary schools in Nyamagana district, Tanzania. It employed a qualitative research approach with a
descriptive research design. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used
to select a sample of 40 respondents, including School Heads, Head of School Quality
Assurers, School Academic Coordinators, and students. Data collection tools included interviews and focus group discussions. The findings indicated that school quality assurance services contribute to improved academic performance among students in public secondary schools. It was reported that implementing quality assurance enables a consistent assessment of teaching and learning strategies, enhances accountability among teachers and school administration, provides professional development opportunities for teachers, fosters a better learning environment, and provides positive feedback to teachers. It was concluded that SQA services are necessary to facilitate consistent assessment of teaching and learning strategies that contribute to improved academic performance among students in public secondary schools. The study recommends that government and public secondary schools should prioritize quality assurance services to enhance students'
academic performance in public secondary schools.