Financial Resources Generation Strategies for Enhancing Competence-Based Education: A Case of the ELCT Northern Diocese Secondary Schools in Hai District, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Maria Richard; Rose Munisi

Maria Richard Tumaini University Makumira
Rose Munisi Tumaini University Makumira

Keywords: Financial Resources, Strategies, Competency-Based Education, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Northern Diocese (ND)

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The study aimed to explore the strategies that are used in the generation of financial resources for enhancing Competence-Based Education in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Northern Diocese (ND) secondary schools in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region. The social constructivism theory and the Bottom-up theory guided the study. A qualitative research approach with a case study design was adopted, involving a sample size of 31 participants. Data collection methods involved: Interviews, questionnaires, observation, and documentary review. The obtained data were analysed Thematically. The findings revealed that the financial generation strategies, such as; introduction of school projects, teaching agriculture as a subject, increasing the number of students enrolment, provision of guidelines for payment of school fees, and the contribution from the ELCT ND head office, were useful for supporting the implementation of Competence-Based Education. The study concluded that the financial resources generation strategies are effective in supporting Competence-Based Education. The study recommended Heads of school to prepare a plan for project expansion, which will result in the generation of more funds for supporting the provision of quality education. Further research is recommended to investigate the influence of financial literacy among students in solving real-life challenges

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