Assessing the Role of Alternative Learning Classes in Reducing Out of School Children in Zanzibar
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2019-12
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THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to examine how ALCs implement their role in
reducing out of school children in Zanzibar. It was guided by five specific objectives.
The first was to find out nature of ALCs, secondly to examine the role of alternative
learning classes, thirdly to examine achievements, fourthly to examine barriers facing
ALCs and lastly to suggest ways of overcoming the barriers. The study was conducted in
North „A‟ district which involves Kinyasini, Mkwajuni and Kibeni primary schools. The
study used qualitative approach whereby districtive design was used, thematic content
analysis used for data analysis. There were 36 respondents who selected purposively,
officers, head teachers, class teachers, students of ALCs and regular class teachers who
receive students from these classes. The findings showed there were mixed children in
ALCs. However, the study found that there were lacks of implementation for some roles
including supervision and mobilization of society since Shehas did not play their role
effectively and some head teachers rejected the ALCs in their schools. Also, low
cooperation and poverty are among the barriers for these classes. The study
recommended that there are needs for the government to insist the stake holders and
implementers of ALCs to agree these classes to work effectively. More effort is needed
in cooperating with the parents to solve the problem of children to make them coming to
school. Also should improve the economic level of the society to raise their life standard
to reduce poverty so as to afford school facilities for their children.
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Alternative Learning Classes, Out-of-School Children
Keywords
EDUCATION, ALCs