商品簡介
The expansion of school systems through ongoing mass education reform in many developingcountries translates into not only increased school enrollments but also increased human andfi nancial resources at the school level. How these resources are managed is therefore central to thequest for quality and effi ciency. This book is an attempt to provide insights on how schools aremanaged in Uganda in terms of policy and practice.The book shows that Uganda's primary education reform program is anchored on a clearlylegislated policy framework that is supported by intensive provision of key inputs but is underminedby weak school management practices. This conclusion is based on an in-depth analysis of the policyevolution; the capacity of School Management Committees (SMCs), including their autonomy andparticipation in school-based management; support systems for SMCs and their functionality;benefi ciary participation in school governance and response to education; information availabilityfor accountability; and how schools are organized for learning.This book clarifi es the centrality of school-based management to education quality andeffi ciency, including the existing gap in policy with respect to benefi ciary representation onSMCs. A three-pronged approach to strengthen school-based management is also proposed forthe government to consider. This would include developing the capacity of SMCs, improving thefunctionality of support structures, and enabling a greater fl ow of information to benefi ciariesfor accountability.The results are of relevance to policy makers, government offi cials at the national and locallevels, and all actors in education, including head teachers, teachers, school managementcommittees, and parents.
