Educational Research and Reviews

  • Abbreviation: Educ. Res. Rev.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1990-3839
  • DOI: 10.5897/ERR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2008

Full Length Research Paper

Problems of implementation of strategic plans for secondary schools’ improvement in Anambra State

Fides Okwukweka Chukwumah*
  • Fides Okwukweka Chukwumah*
  • Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Carol Obiageli Ezeugbor
  • Carol Obiageli Ezeugbor
  • Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 10 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 11 May 2015
  •  Published: 23 May 2015

Abstract

This study investigated the extent of problems of strategic plans implementation for secondary schools’ improvement in Anambra State, Nigeria for quality education provision.  The study used a descriptive survey design paradigm. Respondents comprised 217 principals. There was no sampling. All the principals were used. Data were collected using ‘Schools’ Strategic Plan Implementation Problems Questionnaire’ (SSPIPQ).  Findings indicated that the mean responses on the problems associated with the implementation of strategic plan ranged from 3.39 to 4.65, showing respondents’ agreement.  The study showed that strategic plan implementation is still within average level in secondary schools. Principals and staff need further enlightenment on strategic planning.

Key words: Strategic, planning, implementation, secondary school, improvement.

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