Abstract:
This study examined the influence of the Secondary Educational Improvement Project
(SEIP) on educational outcomes in three (3) Senior High Schools in the Brong Ahafo
region. Specifically, the study examined the effects of SEIP on enrolment, its
influence with regards to academic performance, the challenges facing its
implementation and factors essential to its effective implementation. Using a
sequential explanatory design, primary data was collected in two phases using semistructured
questionnaire and interview guide. Simple random sampling was resorted
to in the selection of the three schools. Purposive sampling was used to select 143
beneficiary students and 1 District SEIP Coordinator whereas census sampling was
used to select 3 SEIP Coordinators. Criterion sampling technique was resorted to in
the selection of 42 qualified teachers. In all, 189 respondents were sampled. The
analysis was done using econometrics techniques to establish the effects of the SEIP
programme on educational outcomes. The study revealed that the SEIP policy does
not have a significant effect on both academic performance and enrolment. The study
revealed the lack of means for verifying the authenticity of socio-economic
background of beneficiaries and lack of a proper accountability system. The study
concluded by noting that although the results are not consistent with prior
expectations, the findings reflect the fact that SEIP started in 2014 and thus it is too
early to see its effects. However, the study noted that these results may point to the
fact that SEIP alone cannot deliver on important educational outcomes. There is the
need to carefully look at the design of future similar SEIP-like programs to
encompass other factors that might affect educational outcomes. Among other things,
the study recommended a rigorous system of selecting students who are really in
need. Also, the study recommended regular monitoring and evaluation from the
national office.
Description:
A THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
AND MANAGEMENT, FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES,
SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY
OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT DEGREE