Relationship between the Role of School Management Committees and Quality Education Delivery in Public Junior High Schools in Krachi Nchumuru District, Ghana

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between the roles of School Management Committees and quality education delivery in public Junior High Schools in Krachi Nchumuru District, Ghana. Anchored in Urie Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) Ecological Systems theory, the study employed a quantitative research approach using a correlational research design. A total of 191 School Management Committee members were selected through proportionate stratified random sampling technique for the study. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviations, and Pearson’s correlation. It emerged that the components of quality education delivery included teacher motivation, community involvement, regular school visits, and problem-solving efforts. The study further established that the committee members play crucial roles in supporting schools by facilitating communication with district education authorities, fostering collaboration with local communities, and monitoring school progress. However, their engagement was less prominent in areas such as organisation of school events and enhancement of student academic performance. Moreover, the study established a strong and statistically significant positive relationship between the committees’ involvement and quality education delivery, suggesting that increased committees’ participation positively influenced educational outcomes. It was, therefore, recommended that the Krachi Nchumuru District education directorate should formulate educational policies to institutionalise and intensify the role of School Management Committees and establish frameworks for collaboration among key stakeholders such as school heads, and community representatives for a more improvement in quality education provision.