The Influence of School Physical Environment on Students Academic Performance in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

Abstract

This study sought in assessing the influence of school physical environment on student’s academic performance in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. The study employed descriptive research design with mixed methods approach whereby the sample of 99 respondents comprising 60students, 32 teachers, 3WEOs, 3head of schools and 01 District educational officer DEOs in Morogoro Municipality was drawn from the target population of 100 people. Purposive sampling technique and simple random technique were used in this study. Purposive sampling was used in selecting DEOs, head of the schools and WEOs, while simple random technique were used in selecting students and teachers Interview, focus group discussion, Observation and questionnaire were used as tools for collecting primary data while documentary review was used to collect secondary data. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 and content analysis. The findings of the study revealed that, that the insufficient of school physical facilities in school is the source of overcrowded in the classroom, truancy and poor academic Performance. Therefore, measures like involvement of stakeholders, provision of school funds, building of school hostel, Management of School Physical Facilities, Construction of more schools, motivation for teachers and students, school should be well designed and construction of health rooms Therefore, by addressing this issue comprehensively, Tanzanian society can improve the academic performance of students and future prospects of learners in the country.