Purpose This study aims to obtain stakeholder perceptions of secondary education quality in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research approach was used by conducting interviews. Data were purposively collected from a sample of 15 education stakeholders in Sokoto State, and analyzed to extract major themes using the NVivo software program. Findings The results of the interviews suggested that high-quality education is defined by the following seven dimensions that fell under a systems-based framework: the provision of adequate instructional materials, the provision of educational infrastructure, imparting the “right” knowledge, meeting education “yardsticks”, provision of teacher support and welfare, creating a conducive learning atmosphere and availability of high-quality teachers. Research limitations/implications The research is confined to the Sokoto State only. Although the findings may be applicable to other states of the Nigerian federation, the qualitative research design limits generalization beyond the present data. The research has methodological limitations in that only a qualitative approach was used in obtaining and analyzing the data. Practical implications This study presents dimensions of, and a definition of, secondary education quality, as perceived by education stakeholders in Sokoto State, Nigeria. This systems-based definition could be useful to the government in re-designing its educational plans and ensuring quality in secondary education programs. Once fully applied in the educational system, issues of low-quality education and graduation of unprepared students can be addressed more systematically. The goal of admitting more competent school leavers into tertiary institutions could also be pursued actively. Other social challenges, such as juvenile delinquency, can likewise be addressed. The study draws attention of those responsible for education provision in Nigeria to look inward to focus on those dimensions that need prompt and urgent improvements so that education quality can be ensured for a better society. Originality/value This study provides a systems-based framework of educational quality to guide school improvement efforts in Nigerian secondary schools that reflect values of regional stakeholders. This study demonstrates an easy-to-apply method for deriving educational quality indicators with stakeholder involvement. The dimensions obtained are supported by theory and the literature discussed.
The purpose of this study is to examine the relevance of stakeholders in education policy implementation. This become necessary for the fact that despite efforts of most countries in contemporary world of not only trying to ensure that quality education is received, but of making education accessible to all, the aim has not been adequately achieved due to ineffective implementation of the education policies and lack of relevant stakeholder's involvement as the government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility of education provision. Using qualitative research approach, 15 respondents were purposively interviewed and the result analyzed using Nvivo software. The findings indicated that education stakeholders have significant role to play in policy implementation which is categorized into two themes (i.e. total commitment and supporting the school system). It is therefore, recommended that stakeholders should be allowed full participation in education provision; ISSN 2377-3294 2017 2 government should as well provide sound measures of effective implementation so that collaboratively quality education could be ensured. Journal of Public Management Research
Perumahan golongan berpendapatan rendah dibangunkan untuk memastikan setiap isi rumah mendapat akses kepada perumahan yang mencukupi, berkualiti dan mampu dimiliki. Namun, isu kemampuan golongan berpendapatan rendah mendapatkan akses perumahan masih sukar kerana golongan ini amat terdedah kepada pengaruh pasaran ekonomi semasa. Oleh itu, kajian ini menjelaskan bentuk intervensi polisi, intervensi polisi dari aspek pembiayaan perumahan di negara terpilih, intervensi polisi dalam penyediaan perumahan awam, dan intervensi polisi perumahan untuk golongan berpendapatan rendah di Malaysia. Isu kemampuan memerlukan kerangka nasional yang melibatkan kerjasama semua pihak bermula dari kerajaan pusat, negeri, pihak berkuasa tempatan berlandaskan koordinasi yang menyeluruh seiring objektif yang sama dari semua pihak selain isu kemampuan ini memerlukan masa panjang untuk ditangani. Polisi yang dibentuk seharusnya lebih fleksibel dan responsif untuk menangani keperluan dan kehendak segmen isi rumah yang pelbagai.
Purpose -For this research, the concept of sustainability had been divided into two different perspectives which include the financial sustainability performance (economics aspect) and non financial sustainability performance (environment and social aspect).Design/methodology/approach -A survey method was employed due to the reason that it is the most appropriate research design to obtain personal and social facts, beliefs, and attitude on a large scale. Since the data of analysis is done at the company level, the unit of analysis for this research is the construction stakeholder's organization.Findings -The result of this study shows that the adoption level of financial sustainability is better than non financial sustainability.Originality / value -This paper attempts to identify the current level of sustainable construction performance among the Malaysian construction stakeholders.
The Malaysian labour market traditionally experiencing a shortage of skilled human resources. Labour shortages in the country, especially in the technical fields have resulted in more foreign engineers were recruited in many areas, especially those that need technical ability. Because of the poor education and training system, the workforce is mostly made up of less-qualified workers. This has created critical skills gaps in almost all sectors of the Malaysian economy. TVET provides specific work to people by learning the principles of technology through extensive educational knowledge following a more specific skill training process.
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