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Needs assessment for the development of educational interventions to improve quality of education: A case of Zimbabwean primary schools

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: This study sought to conduct a needs assessment as a preliminary study for developing a specific educational intervention, a School Self-Evaluation (SSE) framework for Zimbabwean primary schools. A qualitative research methodology was adopted where eighteen schools, thirty-six teachers, eighteen school administrators and three Education Officials took part in this study. Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data which were analysed through thematic content analysis. Findings indicate that there is no SSE framework for Zimbabwean primary schools and no meaningful SSE takes place. The study concluded that there is a need for an SSE framework for Zimbabwean primary schools if an effective evaluation of education quality is to be realised. The study recommends the Ministry of Education to develop an SSE framework for use in evaluating education quality in schools for its realisation and improvement.

Source: Social Sciences & Humanities Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2020.100020

Author: Elizabeth Garira

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Educational Assessment and Improvement

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500