Date of Award

2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

First Advisor

Dr. Fortidas Bakuza.

Department

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

Abstract

This research delves into the pivotal role of education officers in implementing early childhood education within Bukoba Municipality. The comprehensive findings unveil the multifaceted responsibilities of these officers, including the identification of children for enrollment, the establishment of conducive learning environments, and the efficient allocation of human resources. Acknowledging challenges such as inadequate classrooms and teachers, the study emphasizes the complexities associated with delivering quality pre-primary education in the region.

Additionally, the research underscores the significance of in-service training, school visits, data collection, and the integration of science and technology in supporting education officers' roles. It sheds light on challenges arising from resource constraints, insufficient policies, and technology-related issues, emphasizing the imperative for collaborative endeavors to surmount these obstacles and enhance the overall education system.

The research concludes by emphasizing the indispensable contribution of education officers, illuminating their challenges, including a scarcity of teachers and issues related to daycares transforming into unauthorized learning institutions. Notably, the shortage of teachers significantly impacts the quality of education, necessitating a holistic approach involving policy adjustments and collaboration made the use of one-on-one interviews inevitable.

In light of these findings, recommendations are put forth, advocating for the provision of adequate resources, classrooms, teachers, and training to empower education officers in effectively executing early childhood education programs. Prioritizing in-service training, school visits, and embracing technology emerges as crucial for supporting education officers. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders, encompassing the government, education entities, and society, are deemed imperative to overcome challenges. Policy reforms are urged to address issues such as teacher scarcity, unauthorized learning institutions, and problems related to feeding programs. This study underscores the necessity for a comprehensive approach, involving all stakeholders, to tackle the challenges facing early childhood education in Bukoba Municipality

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