Administrative roles of school management committee (SMC) and performance of UPE schools in Chelekura sub-county schools. A cross-sectional study.
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https://doi.org/10.51168/1wzbky03Keywords:
School Management Committee, UPE performance, administrative role, Chelekura Sub-County, Pallisa DistrictAbstract
Background.
Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Uganda was introduced to improve educational access, quality, and learner outcomes. This study examined the influence of SMC administrative roles on the performance of UPE schools in Chelekura Sub-County, Pallisa District.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were collected from upper primary school teachers, learners, head teachers, and school management committee members using self-administered questionnaires and interview guides. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis, and quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, coefficient of determination, and chi-square were used in data analysis.
Results
Males constituted 61% of respondents, most were aged 40-49 years (49%), and 42% had served for 4-6 years. Descriptive statistics indicated strong agreement that SMCs actively execute administrative duties, with mean scores ranging from 4.11 to 4.78. Administrative roles demonstrated a strong positive correlation with school performance (r = 0.960, p < 0.01). Chi-square results further confirmed a significant association between administrative functions and academic outcomes (χ² = 268.071, p < 0.05). Regression analysis revealed that administrative roles significantly predicted UPE school performance (β = 1.149, p < 0.05), contributing substantially to the overall variance explained (Adjusted R² = 0.943).
Conclusion
There is a positive relationship between the administrative role of the School Management Committee (SMC) and the performance of UPE schools. The administrative role is the most important aspect of the SMC in ensuring the academic performance of government aided schools in the district.
Recommendation
School management committee capacity should be enhanced by the local government to improve on their administrative role.
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