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VOL. 8, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Impact of administrative constraints on educational policy implementation in day secondary schools in Bauchi state, Nigeria
Authors
Fathiya Aminu Mohammed
Abstract
This research work
focused on the impact of administrative constraints and solutions to effective
implementation of educational policies in Day Secondary School in Bauchi State.
Three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated for the
study. A 34-item questionnaire titled; impact of administrative constraints on
educational policy implementation in Day Secondary Schools (IACEPIDSS) was
developed by the researcher. The population size of 66 principals and 132 vice
principals, and administered to the sample size of 59 principals and 103 vice
principals in Day Secondary School in Bauchi State using Krejcie and Morgan
Table. A descriptive survey research design was employed. The data collected
for this study were analyzed using mean scores and standard deviation. The
reliability of the questionnaire was tested using Cronbach’s alpha above 0.7
score. T- test, test of independence t sample was usedin testing null
hypotheses. The findings of this study uncovereda lot of problems which
constitute hindrances to effective implementation of educational policies in
Day Secondary School in Bauchi State. No significant differences was recorded
between the option of the principals and vice principals on the constraints at
p > 0.05. These constraints include: incessant political changes, bribery
and corruptions, poor monitoring and supervision of schools, lack of amenities,
lack of continuity in commitment to policy, inadequate fund, problem of record-
keeping, lack of physical infrastructures, inadequate personnel and
over-ambitious policy goals. Having identified the constraints, recommendations
were further made to help in solving these constraints. The researcher
recommended that government should provide adequate fund, regular maintenance
of school structures, the state government to provide necessary facilities for
adequate supervision and monitoring of schools, provide materials and equipment
in adequate quantity and in time, posting of permanent teachers to schools,
motivation of teachers in order to excellently contribute to the achievement of
the objectives of educational policies.
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Pages:15-19
How to cite this article:
Fathiya Aminu Mohammed "Impact of administrative constraints on educational policy implementation in day secondary schools in Bauchi state, Nigeria". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 8, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 15-19
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