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    Perceptions of Primary School Pupils on the Value of Education as a Determinant to Sustained Learning Motivation
    (MUST Journal of Research and Development (MJRD), 2021-02-05) Sumbizi, Enerico John and Kyando, Newton M
    Globally, value of Education is gaining heightened attentions. What counts as values of Education are the benefits gained from Education in wide sphere of life: political, economical and socially. However, for society to benefit from Education, Post-primary Education opportunities should be provided to the majority. This paper investigates Primary School pupil’s perceptions on the value of Education as motivation to participate in learning process. Increased opportunity to access Secondary Education in Tanzania has not been well taped by the community members despite available schools in proximities. Little is known about learner related factors for youth failures to participate in Secondary Schooling whereas opportunities are available. A cross-section survey design study was conducted in the Katavi region, Mpanda in Tanzania to investigate stakeholders' perceptions of the value of Post-primary Education as a motivational factor for children to engage in learning. A sample of 286 participants was selected through simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected using questionnaires, focused group discussions, and interview guides. The analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Version 20 and Excel 2007. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation results were presented using tables and graphs. The study reveals that 73% of respondents supported that Post- primary Education is valuable nowadays,42% indicated that Secondary Education promote social recognition and 40% indicated that Secondary Education is a ladder to higher learning, professionalism and better life. However, the study revealed that unemployment and low-quality Education has a negative influence on Primary School pupils to actively participate in the lifelong learning process. It was concluded that the value of Education from a community perspective creates negative feedback to children on the decision to engage in the learning process. The study recommends that, stakeholders should collaborate with the government to improve the quality of Education that will prepare the youth well.