Perceptions of Primary School Pupils on the Value of Education as a Determinant to Sustained Learning Motivation
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Date
2021-02-05
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MUST Journal of Research and Development (MJRD)
Abstract
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.
Description
This Journal Article was Published by Mbeya University of Science and Technology in 2021