The impact of monitoring and evaluation on the performance of Upper Primary School Teachers in Mbala District of the Northern Province in Zambia
Date
2016
Authors
Namfukwe, Isabel
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University of Zambia
Abstract
This study main focus was on the establishment of the extent to which monitoring and
evaluation influences the performance of upper primary school teachers in selected schools
in Mbala District of the Northern Province in Zambia. The objectives of the study were to:
assess whether teachers at upper primary school level in Mbala District understand
monitoring and evaluation, to ascertain whether monitoring and evaluation is well
coordinated in Mbala District, ascertain the extent to which Monitoring and Evaluation has
improved teacher performance, establish challenges faced by school administrators and
Standards Officers in carrying out monitoring and evaluation, suggest measures to improve
how monitoring and evaluation can influence school performance.
The mixed method approach using an embedded mixed design was used. It combined
quantitative and qualitative techniques of data collection and analysis. The sample
comprised teachers and head teachers of selected schools, Education Standards Officers at
District and Provincial Education Offices. Data was collected through questionnaires and
interview guides. Qualitative data was analysed thematically. The statistical package for
social sciences (SPSS version 20) was used to generate descriptive statistics such as
frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations.
The findings of the study revealed that monitoring and evaluation influences the
performance of upper primary school teachers towards improving teaching and learning.
Teachers understood monitoring and evaluation as evidenced through acceptance of advice
for making improvements in their work performance. Monitoring and Evaluation was well
coordinated in the district through upward and downward reporting system. Challenges
faced were inadequate teaching/learning materials, poor staffing, lack of transport, poor
funding. Measures to improve monitoring and evaluation include provision of
teaching/learning materials, improve staffing, availing transport, and improve funding.
In conclusion, monitoring and evaluation influences the performance of upper primary
school teachers towards improving teaching and learning. Teachers understood monitoring
and evaluation. Coordination was through the upward and downward reporting system.
Administrators faced challenges such as inadequate teaching/learning materials, poor
staffing levels, lack of transport and poor funding. Measures include provision of
teaching/learning materials, improve staffing, availing transport, improve funding. The
study recommends that government should commit its resources towards the Directorate of
Standards and Curriculum for effective monitoring and evaluation of education. Further
research in the entire country is suggested to establish the impact of Monitoring and
Evaluation on the performance of upper primary school teachers so as to have more
conclusive and reliable evidence of the extent to which Monitoring and Evaluation
influences the performance of upper primary school teachers.
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Keywords
Primary School Teachers-Rating of-Mbala, Zambia , School Management and Organization